Price-busting Bergamo

The second report by Briony Key in our new series of WHERE TO TAKE THE FAMILY SKIING for the forthcoming 2014/15 ski season…

Not everyone wants to ski every day, and for families with youngsters of different abilities, and widely different ages and … Read More

Seriously cool ski surfing

Surf dude or snowboard bum?  Which are you?

Or perhaps you’re undecided… in which case, this could be the perfect new sport for you.  Skiing on the surf…. in Hawaii. 

If you think this Willy … Read More

New snowsports club for young people

Jenny Jones will be at Alpine Snowsports in Southampton TOMORROW to launch a new snowsports club for young people.  The event is free and open to all, so read on to find out more and get yourself there for a launch … Read More

Scottish Independence and Winter Sports

“How will the Scottish Independence vote affect winter sports?” has been one of the hot topics for debate in recent weeks as the ski and snowboard industry gears up for the new season.  As voters head to the polls, we air … Read More

Resorts of the 4 Vallées to stay together

Following lengthy discussions about a break-up, the massive Swiss 4 Vallées ski area has this evening announced that it will remain intact for a further 18 years.

We are pleased to report that the 4 Vallées ski area that includes the neighbouring Swiss … Read More

Does size matter?

Does size matter?….Have you ever wondered how resorts measure their kilometres of skiable slopes?…. What exactly do all those facts and figure mean on piste maps and resort websites?  And just how accurate are they? 

Of course size matters … Read More

The 2015 “ski bible” is out

Great excitement!  The brand new “’Where to Ski and Snowboard’ guide for 2015 is out today!  It’s a bumper edition as Where to Ski and Snowboard – the UK’s only annual guidebook to wintersports resorts – is this year celebrating … Read More

France is number one ski destination

It’s official!  France is the most popular destination for British skiers and boarders, according to ‘Where to Ski and Snowboard 2015’, which is out today in anticipation of the imminent 2014/15 ski season.

The editors of ‘Where to Ski … Read More

British company loses French ski hosting appeal

Bad news for British family ski holidays in  France – we are very disappointed to report that the UK ski company Le Ski’s appeal against the ski hosting ruling has been rejected.  

It is the latest development … Read More

The end of the Swiss chalet holiday?

The Swiss chalet family package holiday is under threat following employment changes which have forced UK chalet operators to leave…

British tour operators are pulling out of the country, following changes to employment laws and a declining Swiss … Read More