Recommending ski resorts to strangers is a hazardous business: one man's Heavenly is another man's Purgatory (or "Durango Mountain Resort", as the latter – probably wisely – now styles itself).

In Finland, ski season is at its best from October to mid-June. Snow covers parts of the country from as early as mid-October to late May. Last winter, Ruka in north of Finland was the first resort in ...

If you're in search of a little cosmic performance on your next ski trip, Sinclair recommends Geilo, Beitostolen and Trysil ...

3. Skiing in Yllas is stunningly beautiful. Early February is still deep winter, so you’re guaranteed snow and it’s daylight until 4.30pm. Yllas has unspoiled natural scenery, Finland's ...