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

St Martin de Belleville, family-friendly ski village

Earlier this season, our roving reporter Briony Key found a hidden secret in the Three Valleys – the village of St Martin de Belleville, a perfect destination for family skiing.  Here’s her report:

Mention the Three Valleys and most skiers … 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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Lauberhorn race cancelled

The famous Lauberhorn downhill race in the Skiing World Cup has been cancelled – because there’s too much snow!

Today’s men’s downhill race at the Lauberhorn course in Wengen, Switzerland, was abandoned following an overnight snowfall of more … 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

New ski park for children in Alpe d’Huez

A brand new ski park especially for children has opened this winter in Alpe d’Huez.  It’s called Marcel’s Farm and, as the name suggests, follows a farmyard theme!   

When the chill sets in in the Alps, most … 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