Author Archives for Roger Moss

About Roger Moss

Owner and Editor of MountainPassions, Roger is a journalist and photographer with more than 30 years’ professional experience producing illustrated ski and travel editorial features for magazines and location photography for travel guides, both in the UK and overseas. He regularly writes resort reviews for other ski websites and tour operators as well as ski and mountain features for newspapers and magazines worldwide.

Vallorcine

January 25, 2016 11:25 am Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Vallorcine

Scenic skiing for intermediates at the upper reaches of the Chamonix Valley.

Valmorel

March 24, 2017 4:03 pm Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Valmorel

One half of the Grand Domaine ski area, Valmorel’s varied north-facing slopes sit above an accessible Savoyard-style village in the chic Tarentaise valley.

Vars

August 14, 2014 2:53 pm Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Vars

Vars is famed internationally for its freeride terrain and speed-skiing piste. But there’s extensive, varied terrain for all abilities, too.

Vaujany

August 14, 2014 3:16 pm Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Vaujany

Vaujany is a welcoming traditional ski village. Linked to Alpe d’Huez Grand Domain, Vaujany offers good value, free covered parking and family activities.

Villard de Lans

October 15, 2020 12:09 pm Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Villard de Lans

Set among fabulous scenery in the Vercors and only 35 mins from Grenoble airport, this family friendly ski resort with terrain and activities to suit everyone has a thriving, traditional village at its heart.

Driving to the French Alps

October 31, 2014 11:46 am Published by Roger Moss Leave your thoughts

We look at ways to make the long journey to the Alps altogether more pleasurable, including overnight stops, money-saving tips and the best routes to the slopes.

All About Ski-Lifts

August 19, 2014 10:27 am Published by Roger Moss Leave your thoughts

From the humble drag-lift to the mighty gondola and more besides...

Behind the Scenes on the Piste

August 19, 2014 10:12 am Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Behind the Scenes on the Piste

A look behind the scenes as we join the security teams keeping the slopes of the Grand Massif safe, even after the pistes have closed.

All About Artificial Snow-making

August 19, 2014 10:33 am Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on All About Artificial Snow-making

Perfect skiing needs lots of snow, and nature doesn't always deliver, so artificial snowmaking is now vital - here's how they produce it...

All About High-Speed Gondola Lifts

August 18, 2014 3:48 pm Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on All About High-Speed Gondola Lifts

We take a look at the inner workings of the big guns of the ski resorts...