Snow fun and games in Adelboden

From igloo festivals to airboarding, snowbocking and snoocing, not to mention pop-up golf, toboggan races and tubing… there’s so much more to a family ski holiday in Adelboden than simply skiing.  

Here’s Briony Key’s latest family-friendly resort guide to … Read More

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

Free Ski Show tickets

The London Ski & Snowboard Show is back this half-term in Battersea Park (from 27-30 October), to mark the start of the ski season.  And, once again, FamilySkiNews are giving away a handful of free tickets to our readers.

This year’s show … Read More

National Schools Snowsport Week success

National Schools Snowsport Week (22-29 April) has been a huge success with over a thousand schoolchildren trying out skiing and snowboarding across ski slopes in England.  

One hundred and forty-nine schools and 1066 children were involved in Snowsport England’s  … Read More

Ischgl’s Top of the Mountain party

You know it really must be the end of the ski season, when it’s time for Ischgl’s Top of the Mountain party. This year, it takes place on Saturday 30 April. 

Ischgl’s Top of the Mountain season-closing concert … Read More

Fifth World Snow Day is a global success

The fifth edition of the FIS World Snow Day was a huge global success with a record 625 events in 42 countries and an estimated 620,000 participants.

The purpose of World Snow Day is to get as many … 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

Piste princess or mile muncher?

What type of skier or boarder are you?…. this is the question posed in this year’s promo video for Crystal Ski, the UK’s leading ski operator and one of our partners here at FamilySkiNews. 

Crystal’s video, filmed on the Hintertux … Read More

School ski trip planning

Dear parents – For all those of you about to send your beloved child off on their first school ski trip this Christmas, FamilySkiNews.com has produced the definitive guide specifically to help you and them prepare for a school skiing trip.  You … Read More

Les Menuires is Best Family Resort for 2015

The World Snow Awards have named Les Menuires the Best Family Resort of 2015. This charming, small French resort nestles beneath Val Thorens at the heart of Les 3 Vallées – the largest ski area in the world, with some of … Read More