Freeride the Fjords

Seen lots of seasons in the Alps? Wanting to do something ‘totally different’?

Family Ski News has the answer – try Freeride the Fjords. 

Our roving reporter, Briony Key investigates… 

The fun starts with snow-sure skiing … Read More

Zermatt Glacier Ride opens

Our editor Teresa Fisher is in Zermatt ready for the opening of the celebrated Swiss ski resort’s latest lift, the Matterhorn Glacier Ride on Saturday 29 September. The largest ever construction project by Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, it will be the … Read More

Peak Retreats wins The Times Travel Editor’s Award 2018

Family ski operator, Peak Retreats, was announced as the winner of The Times Travel Editor’s Award 2018 on 20th September 2018 at The News UK Travel Awards ceremony near Johannesburg, South Africa. 

The annual News UK Travel Awards ceremony … Read More

Molitor – a legend returns

A legend returns: The new Swiss sports brand Molitor is launching this winter with two unique skis, proudly bearing the name of the legendary Karl Molitor.  

Wengen-born Karl Molitor (1920-2014) was one of the sport’s most celebrated … Read More

Wengen puts families at its heart

Our roving reporter, Briony Key recently visited Wengen to see if there’s more to this famous Swiss resort than it’s celebrated Lauberhorn and Inferno ski races.  just how family-friendly a resort is Wengen? 

Step off the cog-wheel train into … Read More

Mindful skiing

If careering down steep icy slopes at breakneck speed doesn’t appeal to you, or crowded Christmas and half-term slopes for your family snowsport holiday this season, then perhaps you should consider ‘Mindful Skiing’.

Let’s face it… it’s been a … Read More

Gap year ski courses Above Ordinary Below Zero

Making gap year plans?  Consider Ski le Gap – the original gap ski and snowboard instructor company – which has just launched its new programme for the 2019 winter season, based in the resort of Mont-Tremblant, Canada.   

With over … Read More

Summer holiday bargains in the mountains

Now Summer is well and truly here and the end of term is in sight, there are some great family holiday bargains to be had – both for the summer and for next ski season already! Here are some current … Read More

How to save for your ski trip

Why do the best things in life have to cost money? If you’re thinking of heading to the slopes for a ski holiday, it’s likely you’ll have to budget beforehand. The only problem is: how should you go about it? 

We’re here … Read More

Flying high in Ischgl

Our FamilySkiNews editor has been staying in the Austrian resort of Ischgl this week where, at the end of the ski day, she ‘flew’ back to resort in the swiftest mountain descent of her life, and discovers to her surprise … Read More