Sir Richard Branson breaks world record for ski charity

Sir Richard Branson took to the seas today to break a new world record, and to raise money for the ski charity Snow-Camp.  It is a charity that helps inner city children get involved in snowsports.

He was joined by … Read More

Surf for Snow-Camp

Are you joining Richard Branson and professional kitesurfer Lewis Crathern for tomorrow’s fundraising Virgin Kitesurfing Armada at Hayling Island?

Over 300 kitesurfers are expected to take part in a big charity Downwinder – 45 miles of kitesurfing, as we reported … Read More

National Interschools Ski Championships

The first round of the National Interschools Ski Championships is taking place this weekend, organised by ESSKIA, the English Schools Ski Association.

The ESSKIA National Championships take place on dry slopes annually in the autumn.  The qualifying races are at Bromley … Read More

We love Crystal’s new brand identity

Britain’s largest ski holiday company, Crystal Ski Holidays, have this week unveiled their new brand identity. Gone is their brash, dated red logo… replaced by a subtle, entertaining brand, which is ultra-appealing to families.

Their aim with the rebranding is to … Read More

Richard Branson kitesurfs for ski charity

Forget skiing or snowboarding!  FamilySki News is off to Hayling Island this weekend to check out some kitesurfing!

This Sunday, 250 kitesurfers are attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Parade of Kitesurfers ever assembled … Read More

Ski lessons for a fiver

It’s nearly time to dust off your skis for the new winter season and to start getting fit for skiing.

If you’re concerned about feeling rusty, then head to The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead, near London, as they officially launch the 2013-14 … Read More

Slide2Sochi Roadshow

Would you like to come and rub shoulders with Great Britain’s potential Olympic medallists this winter, or find out how to be come a winter Olympian!  Here’s how…

With less than six months until the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, … Read More

Ski companies shortlisted for TravelMole Web Awards

The shortlist has been unveiled for this year’s 10th annual TravelMole Web Awards.

Hardly surprising that the Best Sports Travel & Tourism Site nominations include ski operators. Of five sites selected, three are ski specialists: Skiworld, Neilson (who offer sailing holidays too) and Sno.

They go … Read More

Where to Ski and Snowboard 2014

Where to Ski and Snowboard 2014 is now out and FamilySkiNews.com were at its launch in London last night, chatting to the movers and shakers of the British skiing world in eager anticipation of the forthcoming season.

The annual launch … Read More

Size matters on piste

What’s the true length of pistes? How are pistes measured? And just how accurate are they?

When it comes to size, lots of us might be guilty of a little exaggeration now and again. But now the latest Where to … Read More