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Its parent company Hotelplan UK, that has other ski brands, has experienced what it calls ‘a cyber security incident’. It has no effect on people who have already booked a holiday. UPDATED

★ 20% off P&V in February in Flaine ★ Last minute ski deals from SNO ★SAVE up to €5,000 on Private Ski Chalet with OVO Network ★ EXTRA 10% off Equipment Rentals ★ 5% off all Ski Lifts Transfer Bookings ★ UPDATED

The cost-of-living crisis is affecting many across the country, and skiers & snowboarders are no different. A quarter of Brits say they can’t afford a snow holiday this winter as a result of the financial squeeze. UPDATED

The online platform that connects skiers and snowboarders to professional instructors, has announced the successful completion of a £3.1 million investment round.

Last year’s inaugural event raised more than £320,000 for the snowsport charity with much fun had by all. No surprise it is back in 2024 and you can now book.

★ 20% off Premiere Neige accommodation in Sainte Foy ★ Extra 10% discount on Ski Rentals with Intersport ★ Extra £50pp off in addition to current Inghams offer ★ 5% off Resort Transfers ★ NEW

★20% off accommodation in Sainte Foy with Premiere Neige★ Christmas discounts to Tignes & Kitzbühel with SNO ★ Save up to £400 with Inghams ★ Discount Ski Rentals with Intersport ★ UPDATED

The UK ski agent, SNO, is offering trips to Xmas markets in the Alps combined with some festive skiing – travelling by air, rail or road.

The new partnership will allow anyone in the UK who makes any purchase on eBay during the seven-day window to make a charitable donation to support DSUK at the point of sale. NEW

The ski clothing company presented five films in London this week at the IMAX cinema. With the aim of promoting the brand & inspiring us for the season ahead.  But what’s with the old orange ski gloves?

It is in the south-west of the country with skiing up to 1,883m. It has a fascinating history as it sits in birthplace of skiing, Telemark, with the area playing a key role in World War II.

★ Christmas in Tignes save 22% with SNO
★ Flash Sale 35% off with Ski France
★ SAVE 35% on Whistler Hotels with Inghams
★ SAVE £2,000 with Esprit Ski
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Sunweb is one of Europe’s leading holiday operators and has been packaging ski holidays to 200 destinations across Andorra, Austria, France, Italy, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland for more than 25 years.

SNO offers more than one million ski package deals creating the widest selection of chalet, hotel, and self-catered skiing accommodation online. 

★ Further £100 off Sunweb Holidays
★ Winter Train Tickets on sale to Alps
★ Ski & snowboard rental discount
★ 5% Off Ski Lift resort transfers UPDATED

It is only for the first part of winter but if you are interested now is the time to book. There is growing interest in taking the train, but currently only 2% of UK skiers do so. UPDATED

Les Menuires in Les3Vallees is celebrating its 60th year this coming season. It has a host of events to mark the occasion & much that is new for the season. UPDATED

* £150 off Crystal Ski Holidays to Europe
* Save £150 with Inghams to Lapland
* Sunweb Holidays offers up to £350 discounts UPDATED

Christmas & New Year fall on the weekend this year, so VIP SKI is offering mid-week to mid-week ski holidays + some short break options. NEW

London’s Copthorne Tara Hotel played host to the annual Ski Launch winter season curtain-raiser event for the UK ski industry.

Maison Sport teamed up with the snowsport charity last winter to help raise money. Snow Camp helps to open up the world of snowsports to young people from deprived inner city areas. NEW

* Ski France Lift pass offer (time sensitive)
* Save 20% with Pierre et Vacances at Portes du Soleil
* Guaranteed discount on ski & snowboard rental
* Save 5% on airport transfers with Ski Lifts UPDATED

200 people have been evacuated from their homes in the Alps  near the Italian border. It follows high temperatures with strong winds making the situation worse.

The direct Eurostar service from St Pancras, London to Moutiers & Bourg St Maurice in France will not operate this winter. Travelski Express describes it as ‘regretable’. UPDATED

2023 is the 20th Anniversary of the snowsports charity. The Ball is part of a series of celebrations and fund raising events across the year.

A Brighton school had to cancel an Easter ski trip to Italy because of delays at Dover last winter. No refunds have been able to be claimed.