Sometimes, being out in winter surroundings is like being in a different world; there’s just you, the mountains and the snow-topped pines. Paradoxically, this sense of peaceful solitude persists even at the busiest of ski resorts. It’s not uncommon for skiers and snowboarders to describe feeling a Zen-like state of calm as they weave their way downhill, even if the slope they’re on is populated by many other skiers. Indeed, so frequent is this almost spiritual experience that Reverend Neil Elliot was prompted to write a PhD about it!An ever-increasing number of people are discovering the enjoyment that can be had on a skiing holiday. And whether...