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If you enjoy getting out on the slopes, then a winter ski resort could be an option for an incredible romantic getway. Follow these top tips for planning a romantic ski trip, which you and your partner will never forget.
Choosing the right destination
Ensuring an enjoyable ski trip is had, it should start with choosing the right destination for you and your partner. Resorts range from remote hideaways where you can retreat and enjoy each other’s company, to large interconnected centres with a vast array of facilities, so there are plenty of options to match your mood.
Remember to keep a budget in mind when looking for the perfect place to stay, leaving plenty for holiday spending. You can find great deals by browsing last-minute ski holidays where leading resorts often offer their luxury chalets for less.
Coordinating your gear
Why not be whimsical with celebrating your love? Have fun coordinating your gear when shopping for the slopes, choosing ski suits and accessories in complementary colours.
Prioritise warmth in all your choices, getting cold while on the mountain is a surefire way to ruin the romance! Insulate with thermal trousers, sweat-wicking tops and knee-high socks. Gloves, hats and a scarf are must-buys too. Other essentials for your ski trip are durable boots and goggles to handle the glare from the sun.
Considering your skillsets
You want your getaway to be equally fun for both of you, so considering your skillsets is vital when picking your resort and planning your daily outings. Achievable challenges are exhilarating, but attempting slopes with a difficulty that’s too demanding will cause discomfort and even distress.
Openly discuss your skillsets with your partner, offering the option of starting the holiday with refresher lessons to ensure you’re both comfortable on your skis. Once you understand each other’s abilities, you can plan proposed routes and activities you know you’ll both love.
Creating a balanced itinerary
While skiing or snowboarding will be the main event – whether you’re off-piste on slow cross-country trails, tackling black runs or building up confidence on nursery slopes – creating a balanced itinerary is the secret to a happy holiday. Any level of skiing is tiring, so taking time to recharge will help balance your energy levels and mood to ward off the temptation to snap.
You’re truly spoiled for choice with other things to do. If relaxation is the aim, spend a few hours in the spa unwinding with stints in steam rooms and saunas and special treatments like massages – great for sore muscles. You could also do gentle laps of the pool or sit in a Jacuzzi and chill out in the après ski areas with indulgent food and warm drinks.
Feeling energetic? Jump on snowmobiles and tour the valleys, hike up the peaks to glorious viewpoints and glacial lakes and strap on a pair of skates to glide around an outdoor rink hand-in-hand.