Our Mission & Audience
Après Chronicles is a ski culture and winter travel media site dedicated to making skiing approachable and accessible for everyone. From first-time skiers choosing their first mountain to seasoned powder chasers planning their next big adventure, our goal is to inspire confidence, curiosity, and connection through storytelling.
We publish expertly curated destination guides, hotel reviews, après-ski recommendations, and industry insights to help readers plan unforgettable winter escapes. Our audience values adventurous travel, mountain-town culture, and meaningful experiences on and off the slopes. They trust Après Chronicles for content that blends editorial expertise with real-world inspiration — guides that make skiing and mountain travel feel more accessible, stylish, and memorable.
Voice, Standards & Style
Voice: Expert but approachable — confident, conversational, and grounded in real experience.
Perspective: Inclusive and inspiring, written for every type of skier or traveler.
Style: Clean, vivid, and easy to read; avoid jargon and overcomplication.
Approach: Blend service with storytelling to inform, empower, and excite readers.
Focus: Center real experiences and authentic insight over trends or hype.
Purpose: Make skiing and mountain travel feel accessible, stylish, and fun.
What We Publish
In-depth destination guides
Full trip planners covering where to stay, après, eat, and things to do—plus logistics, passes, and pro tips. These guides follow a specific format, to be provided by editor, typically between 800-1200 words.
Reviews & Features
Hotels, restaurants, bars, après parties, and experiences in mountain towns. Transparent, detail-rich, and service-oriented, typically between 500-800 words.
News & Events
Timely coverage of industry announcements, openings, races, festivals, and notable happenings. Typically between 500-800 words.
Slope Stories
Features, personal essays, and interviews with industry insiders (athletes, GMs, brand founders, guides, creatives). Length varies but typically between 8-15 questions in a Q&A format, please discuss questions with editor.
Ethics, Disclosures & Affiliates
Disclose any comped stays, lifts, meals, gear, or personal/financial relationships in your pitch and notes.
We maintain editorial independence. Affiliate links may be added by editors and don’t affect coverage.
No plagiarism. No AI, all submissions must be your original work.
Photos & Assets
Submit original photos or confirm press usage rights in writing.
Provide captions and credits.
Preferred: landscape photos, 1024px width, JPG, ≤1 MB each.
How to Pitch Us
Email editor@apreschronicles.com with the subject line:
PITCH: [Proposed Title] — [Destination/Topic]
Include (brief is best):
- Proposed title
- Story angle (2-3 sentences, tell us what’s new/why it matters now).
- Key takeaways (3–5 bullets readers will learn).
- Sources/access (who you’ll interview; any confirmed access/press contacts).
- Timing (when you can deliver; relevance to season/events).
- 2–3 clips (links to relevant published work) or a short writing sample.
We aim to respond within 7–10 days during peak season.
FAQ: Writing for Après Chronicles
Do you accept completed drafts?
Pitch first. We do not accept unsolicited full drafts.
Are pieces paid?
We commission select assignments and also publish occasional guest contributions. Rates and terms are confirmed upon acceptance and depend on scope, reporting, and assets.
Can I cover a property that hosted me?
Yes—with full disclosure in the pitch and notes. Coverage must remain independent, see Ethics, Disclosures & Affiliates section above.
Can I republish my story elsewhere?
No. Once a story is accepted, edited, and published on Après Chronicles, it becomes the property of Après Chronicles. Contributors grant us full rights to the work, including the right to edit, update, and promote it across our platforms. The piece may not be republished without written permission from the editor. You are welcome to (and encouraged) to share and link to your Après Chronicles article on other sites and social media.
Do you allow affiliate links from contributors?
No. Editors manage affiliate integrations to maintain editorial standards.
What about press photos or PR copy?
Press images are fine as long as you have obtained proper usage rights. PR releases can inform reporting, but do not copy them; verify facts and write in your voice.
Will you arrange interviews or access?
Sometimes. If you need help with intros, note that in your pitch.
Can I use AI tools?
We do not accept AI-written stories and reserve the right to use detection tools if needed. While we recognize that AI can assist with light research or idea organization, it should never generate your prose, structure, or reporting.
Our mission is to publish stories that only humans can tell — pieces shaped by real travel experiences and unique perspective from the destinations we cover. Writers are expected to let their skill, curiosity, and on-the-ground insight drive their work, not algorithms.
How long until I hear back?
We try to reply within 7–10 days (faster for timely news). If you haven’t heard back after two weeks, feel free to send a polite nudge.
What makes a pitch stand out?
A timely angle, clear service value, strong access/sources, and fit for our readers (luxury-leaning ski travelers who want actionable detail).
Have more questions? Contact us here.