Step forward Andorra

The ski resorts of Andorra have been singled out as offering the cheapest skiing in the Eurozone, according to new survey analysing the cost of skiing – a subject particularly close to our hearts, given the current economic climate.

The … Read More

First ever Winter Youth Olympic Games

The first ever Winter Youth Olympic Games are scheduled to take place in Innsbruck in January next year, with 1,000-plus competitors (aged 14-19 years) from over 60 nations competing against each other, with the aim of introducing young athletes to … Read More

Book soon for free ski carriage with BA

If you book before 31 October, British Airways is offering winter sports fans the chance to fly their skis (or other winter sports equipment) for free to Chambery, Geneva or Zurich from London City Airport.   BA currently operate 22 flights a week … Read More

It’s official… the ski season has started!

Three resorts are now officially open in the US.  Following some serious snowfall in Colorado last week, Wolf Creek took everyone by surprise and became the first American resort to open for the 2011/2012 season, exceptionally early in the season … Read More

Ski Train bookings start today for the winter season

Booking opens today for Eurostar Direct Ski Train tickets from London to the Tarentaise region of the French Alps.  The Ski Train is operated by Rail Europe (http://www.raileurope.co.uk/) its new winter schedule starts on 11 December.  From today, you can … Read More

Countdown to the Ski and Snowboard Show

You know the skiing season’s almost here when it’s time for London’s Ski and Snowboard Show at Earls Court, starting on Wednesday 19 October. 

Whet your appetite for the white stuff by checking out the latest skis, boards and boots, … Read More

Free child places on Mark Warner holidays for early birds

Book your holiday for this season by 31st October with Mark Warner Holidays and you will get 10% off the total holiday price, plus hundreds of free child places, on selected dates and properties in Val d’Isère, Tignes, St Anton and … Read More

Ski racing for school children

The National Interschools Ski Championships is taking place this weekend at Stoke, organised by ESSKIA, the English Schools Ski Association. 

 Following the regional qualifiers in September, the top school teams in the country will be competing in age group finals … Read More

Twe12ve the movie– world premiere in London

Calling all teenage snowboarding fanatics – be sure to see the movie Twel2ve which premieres in London on Monday 26 September. 

It stars a dozen of the world’s most progressive boarding pros (including Bode Merril, Gigi Rüf, Annie Boulanger, Dan … Read More