Treacherous snow conditions in the Alps

This Christmas period, the Alps have seen some of the heaviest snowfall in years for the first days of the New Year.   Conditions are far from ideal, roads are chaos, a number of resorts are closed, and now high winds … Read More

Resorts closed – too much snow for skiing

Can you believe it?… there’s too much snow in the mountains.  Some of Europe’s largest ski resorts are closed due to too much snow.   Who would have thought! Teresa Fisher reports…

It’s true… some of Europe’s biggest ski resorts are … Read More

Family ski holiday prices drop

Good news! Falling prices in resorts across Europe mean families planning a ski holiday can expect their pounds to stretch further than a year ago.  A new report comparing in-resort costs claims family ski holidays are better value this winter.  Two-thirds … Read More

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

A further snow storm has brought in large amounts of snow to the Alps in one of the best starts to the season for some years, as now many resorts are opening in the run up to Christmas.  

Over … Read More

Jet2 increase ski flights

Despite the demise of Monarch airline, Jet2.com  has boosted capacity for the winter 2018/19, adding 10 new routes and an additional 160,000 seats, from their regional UK bases Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle and Stansted.

Ski flights to … Read More

Dave Ryding crashes on brink of World Cup win

Dave Ryding had us all holding our breath for the first Slalom of the FIS World Cup series in Levi today… our editor, Teresa Fisher, reports…

Britain’s number one male skier, Dave Ryding, was convincingly in the … Read More

Slopercise new exercise programme launches at ski show

Whether you go every year or are planning your first trip, being in peak condition to meet the demands of the slopes is essential.

However, even just one day of skiing or boarding can result in stiffness and muscle … Read More

Living the high life in Les Saisies

Les Saisies is going places. In the past three years, it’s invested over €30m in resort. Long famed as Frence’s top Nordic Ski resort, it boasts incredible mountain views (not least Mont-Blanc) and it’s an ideal family location, as … Read More

London Alpine Festival 2017

The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Show returns to Battersea Evolution at Battersea Park tomorrow until Sunday (26 – 29 October 2017) with thrill-seeking entertainment, informative talks and demonstrations, an offering of the latest apparel and equipment and opportunities to lap … Read More

World Pasta Day

Today is World Pasta Day!  Here at FamilySkiNews.com, we’re celebrating with a steaming pot of Alpine Macaroni, Swiss  Macaroni cheese with a twist,  otherwise known as Älplermagronen (Herdsmen’s Macaroni) – cheap, hearty, nourishing… ideal for shepherds on the Alp and perfect for … Read More