New helmet law in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has just become the first Canadian state to make helmet-wearing mandatory.  Already 88% of skiers/boarders in Nova Scotia wear a helmet.  Starting November 2012, skiers and snowboarders of all ages without a helmet will face a $250 fine.  In … Read More

Snow games

Now the Alps are covered in a festive white blanket of snow and with the school holidays imminent, the team at FamilySkiNews.com have started compiling a list of snowy activities to keep all the family amused, both indoors and out – … Read More

New 5* hotel for St Moritz

 The Giardino Mountain Resort – St Moritz’s eighth 5-star hotel – opens its doors today in Switzerland.  Surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Engadin, this exclusive hideaway is sited in the tiny village of Champfèr,  just minutes … Read More

A flurry of resort openings

Lots of snow has fallen in the Alps in the past 24 hours.  In France, Paradiski (La Plagne/Les Arcs) has had 40cm of new snow, and Méribel 60cm.  This new snowfall will finally enable many resorts to start their season this weekend.  … Read More

Festive offer – unique to FamilySkiNews.com

FamilySkiNews.com has two exclusive deals running this week in conjunction with the company My Mountain Chalets.  We are offering you the chance to stay in one of their gorgeous chalets in Samoëns, France in the week commencing 17 December:  either in … Read More

It’s snowing…

After one of the warmest autumns in the Alps for nearly 150 years, it’s finally snowing.  Not a lot… but better than nothing.   And more snow is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday.  The heaviest snowfall has fallen in the western … Read More

December bargains

This month has been one of the warmest Novembers on record in the Alps, and there’s still a distinct lack of snow. 

But the good news is… there’s an avalanche of amazing ski deals around at present.  Here are three of … Read More

More resorts open in the Alps… despite a distinct lack of snow

Several resorts opened this weekend for the ski season despite having very limited skiable terrain.  These included Val d’Isère and Val Thorens in France; Ischgl in Austria; Madonna di Campiglio in Italy; and Davos-Klosters in Switzerland.  It comes as no … Read More

Father Christmas is coming to town…

In fact not just one but thousands of Santas can be seen on Saturday 3 December in London’s Battersea Park.  They will be taking part in a 6km annual fun run to raise money for disabled skiers.

The event is … Read More

Just 48 hours to snap up special low fares to Iceland

Iceland’s low-cost carrier, Iceland Express is offering bargain rates enabling all the family to jet off to see the magical Northern Lights this Christmas without breaking the bank – with seats from just £69 from London Gatwick to Reykjavik, if you travel anytime from … Read More