Erna Low celebrates its eightieth birthday

This week Erna Low has celebrated its 80th  birthday with the publication of a biography of its founder, the eponymous Miss Low, entitled “Erna Low – Aiming High.”  It documents an extraordinary history of one of the great pioneers of … Read More

James Bond quits skiing

Despite all the hype about James Bond with the imminent release of the latest 007 movie Skyfall, Roger Moore has announced that he is giving up skiing.

The 84-year old former Bond actor has long been a keen skier.  He … Read More

Ski train to the Alps

Ski Train tickets from London to the French and Swiss Alps for the 2012/13 ski season are now on sale. 

The Ski Train routes are operated by Eurostar and Rail Europe, and the new winter schedule starts on 9 December. 

To … Read More

Choosing the right ski jacket

As the weather gets colder and we reach for our hats, coats and gloves, now is the time to start thinking about ski kit for this season, especially if you’re venturing out on skis/snowboards for the first time.

Take it … Read More

Free lift passes

The Ski & Snowboard Show is giving away 10,000 free lift passes for this season when you pre-book book your ticket to the show, which is taking place in London at half term (31 October-4 November).   

All you have … Read More

Ski fashions for this season

Brightly coloured ski gear, thermally heated ski clothing, head-cams, and Beanie hats are all set to trend in the 2012/13 ski season according to specialist ski chalet operator, Ski Beat.

Pinks, purples and turquoise will be the ‘in’ colour on the piste; with … Read More

Magnetic chairlifts for kids

This season the French resort of Courchevel is fitting all 18 of its chairlifts with special magnets to help prevent children from sliding off. 

Although children very seldom fall from chairlifts, it does occasionally happen – most frequently when the … Read More

Early booking reductions for Ski Show

Have you booked your tickets for London’s Ski & Snowboard Show yet?

If not… it’s well worth booking online in advance, especially if you’re bringing all the family. 

The Show is taking place at Earls Court 2 Exhibition Centre in central London from … Read More

James Bond is fifty today!

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first James Bond film – Dr No, which premiered in 1962.

Here at FamilySkiNews.com, we thought it was the perfect excuse to look back at all the films that have featured skiing over the … Read More

Calling all non-skiing families…

The French ski area of Les 3 Vallees is offering an amazing prize worth £30,000 to one lucky family this winter.

If you and your family have never skied before, this is a huge chance for all of you to … Read More