Skiing with the family
Family skiing can be brilliant, so long as you get the ingredients right. Choose a good resort for kids, the best ski school, family-friendly accommodation and follow a few great family ski tips and with any luck they'll fall in love with your old hobby and take you skiing in your dotage. Bingo!
Top 10 tips for driving to the Alps
Worrying about driving to a ski resort in France, Austria or Switzerland? Have no fear – it’s almost the same as driving at home, except that you’re on the other side of the road, and...
Skiing with kids? How to make sure they love it
Planning to take the kids skiing for the first time? The stakes are high – if they love it you're home free, but what if they hate your favourite hobby? Perish the thought that you might have...
Discounted accommodation from Erna Low
Self drive ski holidays are increasing in popularity and here are some great ski deals including Eurotunnel crossing with FlexiPlus upgrade. If you are new to ski drive holidays then check our MadDogSki...
Snippet of deals for w/c 21st January 2013
We may be getting plenty of the white stuff in the UK but it just isn't the same in Stratford as it is in Steamboat, USA. Here are a selection of great deals and trips to whet your whistle, from half...
Great ski deals from Ski Solutions
Here are some great deals from Ski Solutions for the next few months, there are a variety of accommodation types and resorts to choose from. Be warned though, they will be snapped up fast... Ski Solutions...
TUI ski deals for w/c 14th January 2013
Here are some great ski deals, prices are per person for 7 nights and rooms based on two sharing unless otherwise mentioned. Direct regional flights are also available from all major UK airports at a supplement...
Great deals across Europe for 2013
Ski Solutions have sent us some great deals for this season, from week long breaks to short weekend trips, there is something here for everyone. Choose from Europe or further afield in the wonderful wilds...
Discounted deals from Erna Low
Erna Low specialise in self drive ski holidays, all these great deals include Eurotunnel crossing for car and passengers. There are some great advantages of taking your car instead of flying especially...
Ski deals and holidays for 2013
Here are some ski deals for the new year, from free lift passes in Livigno to £600 of a luxury ski trip to Squaw Creek. Free Lift Pass in Livigno Livigno...
Various holiday deals for 2013
There are a good selection of deals here, worth a browse if you are looking for some inspiration for your ski holiday. There are discounts of up to £700 on holidays to USA, £300 in St Anton...
January 2013 ski deals from Erna Low
Erna Low, specialists in ski drive holidays, have sent us some great deals for next month. So if you are wanting a little something to look forward to in January then this might just be the adventure you...
Keep your New Year resolutions on track in Switzerland
As another year beckons, thoughts turn to the familiar ritual of half-heartedly drawing up New Year’s resolutions. Make 2013 the year to travel and make resolutions you actually want to keep by shaping...
Savings of up to £300 and other deals
A great mix of ski deals and discounts here for some early season skiing. There are weekends in Morzine through to family skiing in Banff so have a browse - you might just be tempted to book and you could...
Great European deals from Ski Solutions
As the new ski season gets underway properly, Ski Solutions are proud to announce the opening of their own exclusive properties in St Anton, Méribel and Tignes. They have also extended their short...
30% discount on Erna Low deals
We are pleased to share these Erna Low special offers, the specialist in ski drive holidays. Flights are not on the menu but if you are tired of the airport lounges and delays then this could the your...
Weekly round up with early season deals
The ski season is getting underway in many parts of Europe with some amazing dumps of snow. Lifts are opening early and resort workers are whooping it up with the locals on the early season snow. Here...
Early season ski deals from TUI
As the ski season starts there are some great deals to be had out there. Here are a selection from some of the top ski tour operators for USA and Europe with savings of up to £340 per person. For...
A round up of Christmas ski holidays
With Christmas fast approaching you may be looking to escape the mayhem, or just to get a bit more in the Christmas spirit with a bit of winter wonderland. Here are a few varied trips for pre-Christmas...
Christmas offers from Erna Low
Erna Low are specialists in ski-drive holidays and here is a great selection of their deals for Christmas. Definitely worth considering if you want to avoid the airport queues over the festive period -...
Ski Solutions deals for Christmas and beyond
The season is now kicking off and Ski Solutions have sent us a great selection to tickle our taste buds. There are deals for half-board hotels and hotel short breaks as well as many more with some including...
Great early deals to Meribel & Val d'Isere
As the season is getting underway in Val d'Isere and Meribel, the snow cannons are working well and the seasonnaires are starting to arrive in resort for training. Those wonderful people at Fish &...
Various ski deals and holiday ideas
With a range of savings from £180 for a ski holiday to Lake Louise in Canada to a free ski pass for Val d'Isere, there are plenty of offers here. If you need more help choosing the resort for...
Great offers from Ski Solutions
Ski Solutions have sent us a selection of their offers and discounts for the coming months. There is money off holidays, free child places, upgrades and lots more so read on and you may just bag yourself...
Snippets of deals for this week
Here is a wide range of deals and offers for ski holidays - so if you are looking for inspiration or a bargain have a browse, you might just bag yourself the holiday you have been looking for. If you are...
Erna Low December 2012 discounted deals
Erna Low have sent some December deals through, as specialist in ski-drive holidays they all include Eurotunnel crossing for your car and family. Driving to your ski resort has some great advantages -...
Festive celebrations in La Plagne
Make News Year’s eve 2012 one to remember in La Plagne with all the family and take advantage of FREE child ski pass! Join the wonderfully icy festive merriment that is Red Pompom Night. Bid...
Great savings from Ski Solutions
Here is a selection of great deals from Ski Solutions for this week. There is a good range of resorts and type of accommodation from hotels to chalets, self catering or full board. Enough to tempt you...
New luxury chalet in Verbier for VIP Ski
VIP SKI chalets are renowned for offering luxury and comfort, having been built to meet all the desires of the most discerning guests . . . and the very latest addition in the picturesque resort of Verbier...
Round up of holiday ideas and discounts
If you are looking for inspiration or just a good deal then here are a variety of deals with some great discounts. Morzine Women's week Escape to Morzine for the perfect girls’...
Twixmas breaks from skiweekends.com
After eating too much turkey and too many mince pies, a ski trip might be just in order for those days between Christmas and New Year. Ski Weekends are offering some great deals to make a fantastic ski...
Christmas deals from Supertravel
Here are details of a great free lift pass offer from Supertravel - for stays over the Christmas holidays. This offer is only available on bookings before 31 October 2012, the six-day pass is worth £187...
£100 and over savings on ski holidays
Here are some savings on ski holidays of up to £190 per person based on 4 sharing, with other added extras such as 2for1 on lift passes or free wine. So if you fancy a romantic Christmas ski package...
Erna Low discounted deals for 2013
Searching for a ski holiday for 2013? Why not try going in the car instead of flying? Erna Low only deal with driving holidays, all these offers include Eurotunnel crossing so you can take the car and...
New shared transfers help stranded skiers get up the hill
Worried about transfers to resort if you are travelling by train? here is the answer to your prayers. Those lovely people at Three Valleys Transfer are starting a new shared transfer service that will...
Ski-drive deals from Erna Low
If you want to avoid the airport queues and grab a ski holiday deal why not take your car with you ? Erna Lowe specialise in ski-drive holidays and all prices include Eurotunnel crossings. 20%...
Deals on new season ski holidays
If you haven't booked your 2012/13 season ski trip then here are a few deals that might save you searching, or at least whet your appetite! Whistler with Ski Safari - save £770 Enjoy a...
Hit the slopes with Eurostar
Eurostar have announced their direct ski service for 2012/13 season and tickets go on sale tomorrow, 31st July 2012. The service leaves St Pancreas International and Ashford International stations to the...
Crystal offers for beginners
If you are one of those people who have heard your mates rave about their skiing trip but worried about the cost of going yourself then Crystal have come up with some great deals to tempt you. They have...
£69 for SIX PEOPLE at The Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead
If glaciers just aren’t for you, there’s always our very own home slopes to consider, and if you thought that they were a bit pricey, just check out these impressive deals. 160m of snow, serviced...
Where can I ski in summer 2012?
The glaciers are opening, and skiing is back on the menu! Plus, with all the sunshine up there you don't need to forego a summer tan either - glacier skiing is distinctly more summery than wintery,...
Good clean fun in Scotland, 16th June 2012
Fancy a fun family day out, whilst helping the environment ? Well head on up to the Scottish ski resorts for the 16th June 2012 and take part in the Ski Club of Great Britains 'Big Spring Clean 2012'....
Chamonix lessons
If you are heading to Chamonix next week and could do with great tips or sessions to improve your technique then look no further than Evolution 2. They have adapted sessions to meet demand and have some...
Easter deals with Peak Retreats
If you are still searching for the Easter ski bargain then check out these deals from Peak Retreats. All include Flexiplus Eurotunnel crossings for your car and passengers and all accommodation have heated...
Evolution2 in Chamonix
Evolution 2 are based in Chamonix and a more experienced and enthusiastic bunch you couldn't wish to meet. They have some great activities for you to try, all under their trained supervision and guidance,...
Avalanche hits the Chill Factore
The Chill Factore in Manchester have launched their new thrill ride - the Avalanche. For a great adrenalin rush just pop along, get strapped inside a giant beach ball (Sphere) and roll down the snow...
Flash sale from P&V
Ski accommodation giant Pierre & Vacances are offering a flash sale from March 1 - 5 with up to 40% off ski holidays for stays between 10th March to 21st April, including the Easter holidays. Prices...
Wipeout sale from Crystal
Still searching for a bargain ski holiday - then look no further. Crystal Ski have announced their 'Wipeout Sale' and there are some great deals in there, with holidays starting at £165.00!! ...
Kids go free at the Chill Factore
Half-term can be a tricky time to keeps the kids happy - too cold to go out and expensive to do anything. The Chill Factore in Manchester have the answer - free kids places for a range of activities from:...
Half-term discounts with Club Med
Half term deals for this year will be as rare as hen's teeth we reckon, following all this lovely snow over in Europe. This deal from Club Med is all the sweeter as it gives you a great saving of upto...
Good news from Peak Retreats
Peak Retreats have announced that although the French goverment have increased the VAT on lift passes they are offering lift passes at pre-increased prices, as well as including a discount. Here...
20% Christmas deals
Premiere Neige are offering 20% off all their remaining properties over the Christmas period in Sainte Foy. See more deals So if you are still not sure whether to go for a ski holiday over the festive...
Last-minute Christmas week deal in St Anton
Due to cancellation, Alpine Evolution has last minute availability in its boutique six person chalet, Der Alte Stadl, for just 1045 euros per person - a reduction of £230 per person based on normal...
December and January deals from Inghams
A few fantastic deals on December and January departures from Inghams, the ski holiday specialists. See more deals DELIGHTFUL DOLOMITES - Was £579pp – Now £419pp – Save £105pp The...
Family ski tips - try Austria this year
The Tirol region of Austria has put together this handy list of tips for skiing families, complete with suggestions of resorts and holiday deals Choose your resort carefully If the kids...
Kids ski for 10 euros
St Anton are offering all children, upto the age of 8, a season of skiing for just €10 - the 'Snowman Card'. This opens up the 280km of pistes and the 84 cable cars and lifts to your little...
MadDogSki at the NEC!
MadDogSki are back from our stand at the British Ski+Board Show, which was a roaring success in the Birmingham NEC last weekend. Heaps of people came to see us, to tell us their favourite resorts and get...
'Snow Bunnies' launched by Alpine Evolution
Alpine Evolution has launched their new ‘Snow Bunnies’ package for this season. The package gives your free childcare, ski school and other extras per child. If you have pre-school little ones...
Christmas in Morzine
It seems strange being so close to Christmas, yet the resort hasn’t officially opened yet. There is partial opening of the Pleney and the links into Les Gets this week but conditions are generally...
Early Lift Openings in Avoriaz & Les Gets
It was announced late last week that Avoriaz will definitely open one week early, which then sent an excited ripple throughout the resort of Morzine. Lift passes will be priced at €17.50 per adult...
Why the first week of the season is so good!
A little over a week before I board my flight to Geneva and I am at the stage of selecting an array of beanies and shopping for the cheapest thermals Primark has to offer. Once I’ve bought a vat...
Swiss travel deal - two-for-one
I'm a big fan of train travel in any country, but Switzerland really does make the most of it. The trains are gorgeous - often double decker, always clean and tidy and usually on time. And they've...
My big fat white Christmas part 2
...a combination of buses, trains and a lift in a friend’s car and I arrived relatively painlessly in La Tania on Christmas eve. You could sense the excitement as everyone was looking forward to...
Dave is enjoying a bumper ski season
It’s been a while since I last blogged, mainly due to how busy it’s been at the ski school during the school holidays. I’m looking at the list of days worked here in front of me...
Spring has sprung in Les Gets!
So today was my first jumper day of the season, with beautiful blue sky and gorgeous sun making for a lovely day on the pistes, improved only by the sneaky beer at the end of the day! I personally love...
Weekend warriors
Half term may be over, but there are still months of the ski season left, and record-breaking snow depths right across the wintery world. If ever a season warranted a sneaky off-peak weekend trip, it’s...
New swimming pool in Morzine
During the summer months, the outdoor swimming pool is the place to hang out in Morzine. But unlike other major ski resorts, there has been no indoor, winter alternative. Until now. After years of...
10 ski tips for beginners
Learning to ski as an adult can be very daunting, so get a head start with these ten ski tips for beginners, straight from a brand new ski convert. Before I start though, what’s written below is...
How not to fall over while skiing
Every skier must be familiar with the sympathy fall. It's when a fellow piste-user falls over nearby, causing you to do that same almost instantly, even though you had no real reason to. It's caused...
Countdown to Christmas
October and the first half of November were unnaturally warm in Austria. The Föhn wind which blows from the south (known as the “hairdryer” according to Google’s translation of the...
Look out for us in Sport magazine
Want monthly suggestions on where to ski or snowboard, and what the best new kit to take is? You can find it on this very website of course, but now you can also read all about it in Sport magazine - the...
Get skiing in December or for Christmas
What could be better than skiing for Christmas? No sticky sofa lethargy, no inlaw-based dilemmas; get a catered chalet and you don't even have to think about the washing up! And what could feel more...
Where are all the frequently asked questions?
Ah, a very good question. They are, as they say, under construction. If you have a burning one that you'd like to see dealt with here, just get in touch and we'll tell you the answer.