Last-minute ski flight offers

If you prefer DIY ski holidays to package deals, there’s still time to fly to the Alps for some snow and plenty of cheap flights on offer too.

For instance, EasyJet is offering flights to Grenoble, Lyon and Geneva from just … Read More

Dave Ryding wins Europa Cup

David Ryding has today won the Europa Cup Slalom Series.  He is the first British racer ever to win this event.  And he left it until the very last race, held at Kranjska Gora!

It was a nail-biting finish … Read More

Easter snow deals

Can you believe it… snow in the UK in March! 

And there’s more snow forecast for the Alps this week…  

This is great news if you’re considering a last minute Easter family skiing holiday, as it pretty much guarantees … Read More

Madesimo – made for families

Our reporter Briony Key has been checking out the Italian resort of Madesimo for a springtime family ski break.  Here’s what she has to say:

March already… Are you worried it’s too late to plan a last-minute ski break?

Of … Read More

Why down clothing is best… (and why we love Bergans of Norway)

Rumour has it, our Copy Editor hasn’t taken off her Bergans down gilet since taking delivery of it earlier this month.

Bergans of Norway has long been recognised as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of outdoor equipment and functional … Read More

Tour operators unite against ESF

British ski operators are meeting in London tomorrow to work out how to respond to a decision by the French courts last week that bans them from offering ski hosting services to clients in resorts.

The case was originally brought … Read More

It’s a polar bear’s life

As today is International Polar Bear Day, we just had to share this gorgeous advert for the World Wildlife Fund, sponsored by Coca Cola, with you – it shows a polar bear’s view of the Arctic:

We will be posting … Read More

Ski hosting – ESF vs Le Ski

The French national ski school, the ESF (Ecole de Ski Francaise) recently won a court case against a small UK tour operator, Le Ski, forcing it to stop ski hosting.

As everyone await the next steps in the legal process, … Read More

Calshot Mountain Sports Festival

This Saturday (2 March), the Calshot Activities Centre in Hampshire is staging a Mountain Sports Festival.  With competitions and taster sessions, it is the ideal opportunity for all the family to com and have a go at skiing or snowboarding. 

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Crystal Ski returns to Norway

The UK’s number one ski company, Crystal Ski, is reintroducing Norway into its programme for the 2013/14 season.

Norway was once a very popular destination for British holidaymakers, but numbers dwindled due largely to expensive local prices (especially for alcoholic … Read More