Birthday mountain for Finland

Norway is planning to give Finland a mountain for its birthday in an ‘unprecedented show of kindness between countries’.  However, a number of politicians are opposing this generous gesture. 

Finland is celebrating 100 years as a free nation … Read More

Become a ‘ski goddess’

Calling all mums in need of a break… our medical advisor, Sarah Brook, has just returned from a women-only long-weekend ski course run by Ski Goddess.  But did she manage to release her inner Ski Goddess in just four days?…

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Win a FREE Zaini bobble hat

Now it’s finally snowing in the Alps, it’s time to pull on your woolly hats and book your family ski trip.  In our view, the only brand of hat to see and be seen in this year on (and off) the … Read More

Why ski resorts are joining forces

Despite falling numbers of skiers, resorts can’t just stand still.  They’re always having to look for new ways to attract investors and visitors.  One way, which seems to be working well at the moment, is for neighbouring resorts to work … Read More

Take the Frozen Underground

We’re all familiar with London’s famous map of the Underground.  Now there’s a new twist – the Frozen Underground map of the Alps. This brilliant idea was created by amateur British astronomer Anton Vamplew.  His Frozen Underground features ski resorts instead … Read More

Buying the right ski jacket

 As the weather gets cooler and we hunt for our hats, coats and gloves, and start to plan our winter family holidays, now is the time to start thinking about ski kit for this season,  especially if you  have rapidly-growing kids … Read More

Skiers undeterred by Brexit

British skiers and snowboarders have not been deterred by Brexit from booking their winter holidays, according to a new survey out from the Ski Club of Great Britain.

Despite the UK’s decision to leave the EU, the weakened pound against … Read More

Enjoy a warming Bombardino this autumn

As the leaves and the temperatures drop, and autumn settles in, we’re keeping warm the Italian way – with a delicious and warming Bombardino.

Brandy-based Bombardinos are a real hit on the Italian slopes – guaranteed to warm … Read More

World Snow Awards 2016

Hurry and vote for this year’s World Snow Awards. Public voting closes at 5pm on 8th October. The winners will be announced at the The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Show London which takes place this year at Battersea Evolution from … Read More

Special light show in Bern

Once again Switzerland’s famous Matterhorn mountain will be the focus of attention this Autumn – not in Zermatt, but rather in Bern – at the Rendezvous Bundesplatz.

From October 14 to November 27, the Parliament Building in Bern will be illuminated … Read More