News & blogs

Hello to all of you snowboarders and skiers out there, still hanging on to our last remnants of snow. Well, it looks as though the season is finally drawing to a close. Zermatt, however is still in full flow as 80% of our pistes are still up and running and looking in fine condition.

At last, a small taste of that oh so rare white stuff. We have been treated with a nice little flurry of about 15 cm of fresh snow up here in Zermatt. If you really go looking you may almost get knee deep in those sacred wind deposited spots. It’s been a long wait and it’s actually pretty good to not see the sun for a couple of days. 6 weeks of blue bird days has been a treat but we were desperate for snow and it’s arrived just in time for all you lucky lot on half term break with your littlens.

So, I am guessing all us mountain lovers are curious as to where the snow is here in the European Alps. Unfortunately it’s certainly not in Zermatt. Luckily the majority of our pistes are supported by super mega snow cannons so the pistes are looking pretty sweet despite a large lack of snow. So, for you freeriders looking to shred some pow, it doesn’t look like you’ll be getting any fresh lines here just yet but don’t worry. Word on the grapevine is that it’s on its way.

"Please Santa can we have some snow for Christmas!”
Well, firstly I guess I should say Hello again to all you maddog blog readers and co-bloggers. I guess all of ya’ll in your various corners of the mountains have got impressive amounts of snow. We’re still waiting for our little flurry. That’s not to say it’s not on its way though, it looks like the next few days are set to bring as a nice metre at least and boxing day should be blue skies. So if the snow gods are with us, we’re set to have an epic day after Christmas to ease those hangovers and put a smile on everyones flushed faces!

Still not booked your spring ski fix? Never fear, here is a selection of discounted accommodation from Ski Apartments. No flights or travel is included in any of these ski deals. If you need any help with flight information check out our SkiFlightWizard or see our Top Ten tips for driving to the Alps if you want to take the car.

Here are some deals from some of the bit tour operators for late March ski getaways. The snow is so great this season that spring skiing is bound to be a delicious treat. Just don't forget the sunscreen for those lazy afternoons on top of the mountain.

The news announced today that Eddie Izzard is to headline Altitude, comedy festival in Mayrhofen this year, has made us MadDogSki girls very happy. We are heading out there for the week and can't wait to see our heroes of comedy. Monsieur Izzard will be joined by the likes of John Bishop and Marcus Brigstock – we are giggling already at the sheer joy of it. Comedy, snow, Glühwein - what could be better?

Following the news that you have to add a breathalyser (or two) to your car equipment when you drive in France, here is an update. It seems that these plans have been shelved indefinitely due to the lack of knowledge of the legal limits by visitors to the country. As you can see from the list at the end the UK has the highest limit - almost double the French limit - which obviously increases the confusion. For more information see our Top 10 tips for driving to the Alps.