General News
Robot ski racing in South Korea
February 15, 2018 | Teresa FisherAs the world’s top winter sporting athletes compete in the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in South Korea, robot skiers are also competing at another South Korean ski resort near by, undeterred by the elements…
At the Welli Hilli Park ski area … Read More
Tongan shirtless in PyeongChang subzero temperatures
February 9, 2018 | Teresa FisherHe was possibly the most talked about athlete at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016, but now Pita Taufatofua is back for the Winter Olympics and once again shirtless…
Tongan athlete Pita Taufatofua made a name for himself at … Read More
Mountaintop matrimony at Loveland
February 5, 2018 | Teresa FisherLoveland Ski Area counts among the highest ski areas in Colorado, USA and, since 1936, it’s always been one of the first resorts to open each season. It’s also one of the most romantic ski areas… with Valentine’s Day rapidly … Read More
Ice maidens victorious
January 21, 2018 | Teresa FisherA team of British soldiers has become the first all-female group to cross Antarctica unpowered.
Starting on November 20, 2017, it took just 62 days for the army’s Ice Maiden Expedition to reach the finish line at the Hercules Inlet … Read More
Slopercise new exercise programme launches at ski show
October 26, 2017 | Teresa FisherWhether you go every year or are planning your first trip, being in peak condition to meet the demands of the slopes is essential.
However, even just one day of skiing or boarding can result in stiffness and muscle … Read More
London Alpine Festival 2017
October 25, 2017 | Teresa FisherThe Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Show returns to Battersea Evolution at Battersea Park tomorrow until Sunday (26 – 29 October 2017) with thrill-seeking entertainment, informative talks and demonstrations, an offering of the latest apparel and equipment and opportunities to lap … Read More
World Pasta Day
October 25, 2017 | Teresa FisherToday is World Pasta Day! Here at FamilySkiNews.com, we’re celebrating with a steaming pot of Alpine Macaroni, Swiss Macaroni cheese with a twist, otherwise known as Älplermagronen (Herdsmen’s Macaroni) – cheap, hearty, nourishing… ideal for shepherds on the Alp and perfect for … Read More
Ski rubbish
October 20, 2017 | Teresa FisherWe’ve all sat on a chairlift and spotted bits of rubbish lying on the slopes as we glide up the mountainside… but how many people know what happens to the rubbish after the snow has melted. Teresa Fisher looks at … Read More
July 11, 2017 | Teresa Fisher
Easyjet is launching a new service from Southampton to Geneva this December. It will be the first time the airline has ever operated from this regional airport on the south coast of England.
The service is due to … Read More
Chalet or apartment?
February 22, 2017 | Teresa FisherBooking a family ski holiday requires lots of careful planning – from flights to picking the right ski resort, we all know there’s lots to think about!
We often receive questions about the best type of accommodation – … Read More