Bargain ski kit for kids

QUICK!…  With snow and strong winds forecast across the UK and the Alps this weekend, Muddy Puddles have slashed their kiddie ski wear until Saturday.  Even if you’re not skiing this season, it’s a perfect opportunity to pick up a … Read More

Verona airport as a ski hub

When I recently heard, she was was flying into Verona for a ski trip, I was somewhat surprised.  Think Verona, think summer holidays, Romeo & Juliet; the opera, sunny restaurant terraces on Lake Garda and daytrips to Vicenza, Padua, Mantua, even Venice … Read More

The Jump returns to Channel Four

The Jump returns to Channel 4 this Sunday 1 February for its 2nd series ,and here at FamilySkiNews.com we can’t wait… it’s not so much car-crash television as ski crash TV, and just wait till you see the line-up! This … Read More

Ski slope party no-show

A five-year old boy has been invoiced for failing to show up at a friend’s birthday party at the dry ski slope in Plymouth.  

Alex Nash, 5, from Torpoint in Cornwall, was invited to his friend’s party shortly … Read More

What’s in a piste?… What makes the Lauberhorn so special?

This weekend dozens of racers will push off from the tiny wooden hut at the top of the Lauberhorn – to compete in the oldest, longest, fastest, and arguably the most beautiful downhill racecourse on the World Cup circuit.   But what … Read More

It’s World Snow Day this Sunday

World Snow Day is taking place on Sunday (18th January) – 645 events are scheduled across 45 countries, to celebrate all things on snow and to get more families involved in winter sports.  Many of the activities on offer will be free.

The … Read More

James Bond filming in Austrian ski resorts

James Bond is currently skiing in Austria.  You can find him in the mountains of the Tirol, in the resort of Sölden, where he is filming part of the new 007 Movie – Spectre.  

Spectre will be Daniel Craig’s fourth … Read More

Ultimate ski goggles

Oakley’s latest goggles have to be the ultimate accessory for skiers and boarders. But they come at a price.

Oakley Airwave glasses cost a whopping £500, but they do so much more than a normal … Read More

Win a Caring Cancer painting of Jenny Jones

If you’re going to the London Ski and Snowboard Show this week (at Earls Court 2 from 30 October until 2 November), be sure to visit the Caring Cancer Trust stand (stand J46) and purchase … Read More

The London Ski Show 2014 – 15 reasons why you should bring all the family

The Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Show is bringing the mountains to London starting starting tomorrow.  What better way to spend the half-term – four days packed full of activities, demos and snowsport fun for all the family.  What’s more, kids … Read More