Teenager attempts Polar Hat Trick

Teenager Jade Hameister is hoping to become the youngest person ever to complete the ‘Polar Hat Trick’ – travelling to the North Pole, South Pole and Greenland Crossing.

Aged just fourteen, explorer Jade Hameister has been training for … Read More

Pippa Middleton races for ski charity

Earlier this week, Pippa Middleton, sister of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, took part in The Birkenbeinerrenet cross-country ski race in Norway. She was there representing Disability Snowsport UK – helping to raise awareness for  the UK’s National Skiers’ and Boarders’ Charity.  … Read More

William and Kate’s first family ski holiday

The Duke and duchess of Cambridge have been holidaying with Prince George and Princess Charlotte in the Alps.

The royal couple, William and Kate, have returned from a secret family ski holiday in the Alps with their two … Read More

Eddie the Eagle ‘skiing’ Everest for charity

This month Eddie the Eagle, Britain’s former Olympic ski jumper, is joining over a hundred people in Austria, as they attempt to set a new World Record – skiing the height of Mount Everest in a day. The “Everest Challenge” is a fundraising event … Read More

Henry Worsley dies during ShackletonSolo attempt

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Henry Worsley, who was attempting to become the first man to cross the Antactic landmass alone and unaided.

Henry Worsley set out in November, following in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton, … Read More

The Jump returns to Channel Four

Yes, it’s back! It’s undeniably cringeworthy, yet it’s utterly compelling…it’s Channel 4’s “The Jump”.

The long-awaited line-up of celebrities has been announced, with stars from Eastenders to Westlife, from TOWIE to Made in Chelsea, not to mention a scattering of … Read More

Possibly the best hot chocolate in the world

On our ceaseless hunt for the Alps’ finest hot chocolate, we came across this recipe for Italian hot chocolate or cioccolata calda and decided we need look no further.  Italy is officially our favourite ski country for a sneaky slopeside hot … Read More

Solo journey to the South Pole

It’s exactly 100 years ago today that Sir Ernest Shackleton’s boat became stuck in the ice as he attempted to complete the first crossing of the Antarctic continent. But, right now, explorer and former army officer Henry Worsley is nearing the … Read More

How to avoid knee injury while skiing

Following the large quantities of snow in the Alps, the several serious avalanches in recent days serve as a sobering reminder to us all that, together with the idyllic mountain scenery and fresh alpine air, from the first ice-cold chairlift … Read More

Don’t miss the Ski and Snowboard Show this weekend

There’s been a buzz at this year’s Ski and Snowboard Show. For the first time it’s taking place at Battersea Park, or Mount Battersea for those in the know…after all, this is the only Alpine Festival in London this year.

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