Devotee of Paralympic skiing carries Olympic torch

Today the Olympic Torch will be carried through Inverness by a staunch devotee of Paralympic skiing, 60-year-old Robbie Young. He is one of several British snow sports athletes in the 70-day relay, together with Chemmy Alcott, Ed Drake and Talan … Read More

New smartcard technology at NZ ski resorts

Planning a family ski holiday in New Zealand?  Look out for the OnePassNZ.  It’s brand new this season, and so much more than just a mountain pass…  

For starters, it provides unlimited freedom to ski and ride at eight of South Island’s … Read More

Coca-Cola partners Sochi 2014 torch relay

Olympic sponsor Coca-Cola have announced that they will be major sponsors for the Sochi Winter Olympic Torch Relay in 2014.

“We are delighted that Coca-Cola Company have become a partner of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay – the longest in … Read More

The Tortoise and the Leopard

When it comes to planning the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, it’s not exactly the story of the ‘Tortoise and the Hare’, but rather that of the Tortoise and the Leopard… 

This week the Olympic organisers have launched a number of … Read More

Season starts in New Zealand

If you’re planning to ski down-under this summer, theres’s loads of snow in New Zealand  right now.  Over a metre has fallen in the past few days (1.25m within 24 hours in Craigieburn) and some resorts are opening early. 

The … Read More

Overcrowding on Everest

This year has been one of the busiest seasons ever at Everest base camp, and a record number of people reached the summit. 

Now the climbing season has officially ended, FamilySkiNews.com reflects on what has been a controversial few weeks.

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Tour operator offers home visits

Planning a family skiing holiday? … Bewildered by the choice of family tour operators, destinations and resorts? … Struggling to find the perfect holiday tailored to your family’s needs (black runs for dad, good childcare for baby, safe, straightforward runs for … Read More

Hotham’s Learn to Ski Week

Bring your family to Mt Hotham for Learn to Ski Week from Sunday June 16 to Friday June 22.

Learn to Ski Week is specifically aimed at first-timers, especially children, giving them a chance to try out skiing or snowboarding … Read More

World’s most expensive ski lift passes

Budgeting for your next family ski holiday?  Think carefully about the price of your ski passes as is a hidden cost which can add up quite considerably in some resorts. 

A recent price survey has revealed the world’s Top 10 for … Read More

Ski Club of Great Britain appoints new Chief Executive

The Ski Club of Great Britain has a new Chief Executive, Frank McCusker, as of Monday 2 July.  Frank joins the Club after a successful career within marketing services in the travel and leisure sector.   

Ski Club Chairman, Neil Britten … Read More