General News
Ischgl – a secret Coronavirus hub
March 31, 2020 | Teresa Fisher
Think Ischgl, think top-notch skiing, and a lively apres-ski scene. The Austrian ski resort of Ischgl has achieved a status of notoriety for another reason: it appears it was a secret virus hub for Covid-19. Even when one country warned … Read More
Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Show and print magazine are axed
March 13, 2020 | Teresa Fisher
Amid speculation and rumour over the past four days, FamilySkiNews can now confirm – it’s official, Telegraph Events really have axed the London Ski Show. It’s the end of an era. And they’ve stopped the print magazine too.
In … Read More
All ski resorts in Italy to close due to Coronavirus
March 9, 2020 | Teresa Fisher
Breaking News: The Regional Affairs Minister Francesco Boccia has announced at a press conference in Rome on Sunday (8 March 2020) that all ski facilities in Italy will be closed, starting from 10 March 2020, in an attempt to reduce … Read More
Happy Valentines Day to all skiers and boarders
February 14, 2020 | Teresa Fisher
… and the very best of luck to any brave souls getting married on the slopes today!…
Coronavirus reaches the French Alps
February 8, 2020 | Teresa Fisher
BREAKING NEWS: It has been confirmed by local officials that five Britons have tested ‘positive’ for coronavirus in France, caughts in a ski resort in the Alps. It is the first case of the deadly virus in the Alps, and … Read More
Peak Retreats wins The Times Travel Editor’s Award 2018
September 27, 2018 | Teresa Fisher
Family ski operator, Peak Retreats, was announced as the winner of The Times Travel Editor’s Award 2018 on 20th September 2018 at The News UK Travel Awards ceremony near Johannesburg, South Africa.
The annual News UK Travel Awards ceremony … Read More
How to save for your ski trip
May 29, 2018 | Teresa Fisher
Why do the best things in life have to cost money? If you’re thinking of heading to the slopes for a ski holiday, it’s likely you’ll have to budget beforehand. The only problem is: how should you go about it?
We’re here … Read More
More athletes banned for drug abuse at the Winter Olympics
February 20, 2018 | Teresa Fisher
As a third competitor – the Slovenian ice hockey player Ziga Jeglic – gets suspended from the Winter Olympics, here at FamilySkiNews.com we’re sad to see that drugs testing is once again stealing the headlines at the Winter Games in … Read More
Still time for British medals
February 15, 2018 | Teresa Fisher
This Winter Olympics, TeamGB has fronted up a record number of snowsport competitors – 25 athletes will compete across alpine, cross-country and free style alone. 14 of the squad are competing at their first games. Funding has more than doubled … Read More
