Planning a Ski Trip with Mixed Abilities: A Family and Group Logistics Guide
Somebody in your group skied every February half-term as a kid. Somebody else has never clipped into a binding in their life. And there might be two kids who did a week of lessons last year and are somewhere in between. Planning a ski trip with mixed abilities is one of the most common — […]
Is It Cheaper to Pre-Book Ski Hire?
You have booked your accommodation, checked the snow forecast and started packing your winter gear. One decision remains: should you hire skis online before travelling or visit a hire shop when you arrive at the slopes? So, is it cheaper to pre-book ski hire? In many cases, yes. Advance online rentals give you time to […]
How Far in Advance Should You Book Ski Hire? (And Why It Matters)
Most people book flights, accommodation and a ski pass weeks in advance and then remember ski hire at the last moment. It is one of the most consistent ski trip planning oversights, and it reliably costs more than it needs to. Booking ski and snowboard rental in advance — covering skis, boots, poles and snowboard […]
How Much Does a Ski Holiday Cost? A Complete Budget Guide for 2026/27
You’ve been dreaming of the slopes for months. But before you book, the question looming over every ski trip is the same: how much is this actually going to cost? The honest answer is that a cheap ski holiday across Europe is absolutely achievable — or eye-wateringly expensive — depending on when you go, where […]
Summer Glacier Skiing in Europe: Where Can You Still Ski in June and July?
Can you really go skiing in June or July in Europe? The short answer is yes — and you don’t need to travel to the Southern Hemisphere to do it. A handful of high-altitude glacier resorts across Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland keep their lifts spinning well into summer, offering everything from early-morning carving on […]
Ski Rental Insurance and Damage Waivers Explained: What’s Worth Paying For?
You are renting your gear with alpy.com, now you are at the checkout page and it is showing you three different protection options — ALPINGUARANTY, ALPINSAFETY, ALPINFLEXI — and you’re not entirely sure what any of them actually cover. Do you need ski rental insurance? Is the equipment damage waiver worth it? And does your […]
How to Rent Ski Equipment for Kids: A Parent’s Complete Guide
Planning a skiing holiday with children is one of the most exciting — and logistically overwhelming — things a family can do. You’ve sorted flights, accommodation, and ski passes. Then comes the question that trips up almost every first-time ski parent: what ski gear does my child actually need, and how do I make sure […]
Best Ski Hire Platform in Europe: Compared by Real Reviews
Booking ski hire online before your trip is one of the smartest moves you can make. You skip the queues, no waiting time, secure your ski or snowboard equipment in advance making sure its the perfect fit and — if you book through the right platform — save money significantly compared to walk-in ski hire […]
We Just Launched a ChatGPT App — and Ski Rental Will Never Be the Same
Today we’re announcing the launch of the Alpy ChatGPT App — a native AI-powered ski rental assistant built directly into ChatGPT. Starting now, you can tell ChatGPT where you’re skiing, when you’re going, and what you need, and it will come back with real options from real shops at pre-booked prices. No switching tabs. No […]
Ski Holiday Early Booking 2026/2027: Your Complete Planning Guide for Alpine Adventures
What is early booking for a ski holiday? Early booking involves securing essential ski trip arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and ski equipment rentals, well in advance to ensure availability and often better pricing. Booking early locks in lower prices, guarantees availability during peak dates and gives you more time to plan your budget comfortably. Plus, […]