Record year for snow in Scotland

It seems hard to imagine skiing in the UK in August, but in the Scottish resort of Glencoe this week there is still enough snow for a few late-season turns!  The patches of whitestuff that survive the year on Scotland’s … Read More

007 Walk of Fame opens in Switzerland

The world‘s first 007 Walk of Fame opens today atop the Shilthorn mountain in Switzerland. The Schilthorn is part of the ski area of the Swiss resort of Mürren and has been associated with 007 ever since the 1969 movie On … Read More

Pack your (tea) bags

School’s out and everyone’s packing for their summer hols.  What home comforts do you pack in your suitcase when  you go abroad?… Almost half of Britons take teabags with them when they go on holiday.

According to a survey … Read More

150th anniversary of the Matterhorn

One hundred and fifty years ago today, on 15 July 1865, the mighty Swiss Matterhorn was first scaled by British climber, Edward Wymper.

It was an ascent fraught with difficulty and drama as Whymper and his team … Read More

End-of-season family ski kit bargains

It may seem a funny time to be buying ski kit but actually mid summer’s one of the best times, with massive bargains to be had! 

Indeed, Muddy Puddles have today announced a massive end-of-season sale of kiddie ski wear, … Read More

Toblerone “Swiss Mountain” ice cream

Enjoying the heatwave?  Here’s one of our favourite coolers on a hot day – Swiss Mountain ice cream.

This luscious chocolate ice-cream studded with nutty nougat is inspired by the Swiss triangular chocolate bar, Toblerone.

You can find the simple recipe … Read More

Late season skiing in Trysil

A seasoned skier in the Alps, this Easter our teen-ski-correspondent, Katie Campkin, discovered the joys of skiing in Norway, late season snow and how affordable Scandinavia can be, even if you book it all yourself. Here’s her story:  

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Snow+Rock shops sold

Snow+Rock, the outdoor clothing retailer known for its ski and climbing equipment, has been sold to AS Adventure Group.

The first Snow+Rock store was founded in Kensington High Street in 1982.  Since then, the company has expanded to … Read More

Handy travel tips after mother and son removed from United Airlines flight

Do you dread travelling with your little ones?

Imagine how Sarah Blackwood, lead singer of Walk off the Earth must have felt yesterday, when United Airlines ejected her off a flight from San Fransisco to Vancouver, allegedly because her … Read More

Top season for British Ski and Snowboard athletes

After the success of our British athletes at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games last year, expectations for the 2014/15 winter season were especially high across all snow sport disciplines, but the British Ski and Snowboard Teams didn’t disappoint.  In fact, … Read More