Snow in London in July

Just because there’s no snowsports in the 2012 Olympics, don’t think there’s no snow in London this July!

As FamilySkiNews.com reported here earlier this week, the Austrian team has taken over Trinity House, near Tower Bridge, as their HQ for the duration … Read More

Michael Phelps looks forward to skiing next season

Swimmer Michael Phelps has revealed that he wants to try snowboarding and skiing this winter as he has never been able to do so to date, for fear of getting hurt.    

The American multiple-Olympic-gold-medallist is already looking forward to his … Read More

British Tourists are winners in Euro crisis

The millions of Brits heading to Europe for the August summer holidays can expect more for their money as the pound hits a four–year high against the Euro.

The current tourist exchange rate (1.24) is the highest it’s been since … Read More

Olympic fun at the ‘Austrian Alps in London’

Austria House – the official HQ for the Austrian athletes – has opened by Tower Bridge, ready for London 2012.  They’re definitely in the Olympic party mood, and giving us Brits some jolly non-sporting tips on how to ensure the Olympic … Read More

FREE skiing for beginners with Crystal Ski

If you are one of the many who always wanted to ski, or wanted to book a family ski holiday, but for some reason just never had time to do it.  Or perhaps you hesitated as you thought it will … Read More

Tirolean cycle team arrives in London

As Britain continues to bask in Bradley Wiggin’s glory winning the Tour de France for Britain at the weekend, it seemed only fitting that the Tirol cycle team successfully completed their charity cycle ride from Austria to London today – the day before the Olympics … Read More

Royal date with William and Kate for British number one skier

Britain’s top male ski racer had a date with royalty today when the torch relay reached Buckingham Palace. 

Thomas Baldwin – nicknamed TJ – is currently British champion in four skiing disciplines (super-G, giant slalom, downhill and super-combined), a remarkable feat … Read More

Hotels with ski pass included

Next ski season, hotels in the Engadine (in the Swiss canton of Graubünden) are offering a “Hotel Ski Pass included” package to any guests staying at least two nights.  The pass will be valid for the duration of their stay … Read More

Chemmy carries Olympic flame

Skier Chemmy Alcott carried the Olympic flame today, as it continues its route through London on Day 67 of its 70-day tour.  It has also ridden on the London Underground – from Kingston to Ealing.

In Ealing, 30-year-old Chemmy – a … Read More

Happy hiking

In these days of computers, iphones, social networking and sedentary distractions, it can be hard to enthuse the younger members on your family holiday to go out hiking.

Taking a bunch of kids up a mountain, bringing them all down … Read More