The Best Ski Apps to Download this Season
These days there is an app for everything, even skiing! From the functional to the purely for fun, we have pulled together a list of 7 of our favourites that we think are the best ski apps to download before you head to the slopes this year. 1. Ski Tracks App First up is Ski […]
Skiing Safety: How To Keep Your Family Safe on the Slopes
One of the most important aspects of skiing is safety. As a physical activity it is necessary to take certain precautions to avoid any accidents on the slopes. However, there is no need to think of skiing as anything other than a fun and exhilarating sport – so long as you’re aware of the right […]
What to Expect when you Learn to Ski
Help your children understand what will happen during their first skiing lesson with this handy guide. Skiing is a fantastic hobby, and you are no doubt excited about introducing your child into the skiing world. Hopefully, you will help them to develop a lifelong passion for this exhilarating, healthy and sociable sport (wee may be […]
My First Time Snowboarding with Ski Famille
George King, our newest member of the Ski Famille team, recently broke the trend and became our first snowboarder in the office with a trip to Les Gets! George stayed in our fantastic Chalet Le Marjorie. Read on to see how he got on. So being the ‘newbie’ at Ski Famille I thought it was […]
Tips for Nervous Skiers
Skiing is a fun and healthy hobby that can take you all over the world and can be enjoyed by almost anyone! However, those who are new to the slopes can find their first time skiing a little daunting. Fears of falling over, looking stupid or just not being able to get the hang of […]
Get fit for family skiing
With less than three months to go until our first Winter 2015/16 guests hit the slopes, now is a great time to start thinking about ski fitness and getting fit for your skiing holiday. It’s generally easier to be active over the summer months with warmer and longer days, but time invested over the Autumn […]
James Bond’s Top Three Ski Chase Scenes
Here’s our look at James Bond’s top three ski chase scenes to watch before your family ski holiday! There’s nothing like a good Bond film to snuggle up and watch with the family on a lazy Sunday afternoon, or even better – in your ski chalet after a busy day on the slopes! To celebrate […]
From Beginner to Expert Skier in Just 5 Simple Steps
1. Prepare A little bit of preparation goes a long way in the build-up to your skiing holiday. Realistically, we aren’t expecting you to juggle several hours in the gym mixed with the school-run, domestic tasks, and all of the daily chores we have to squeeze in as parents! If you’re the types who give up […]
What’s our Les Gets Ski School Like?
I am Ben; Ski Famille’s Marketing Executive and newest member of the UK office team. Last week I headed out to Les Bruyeres, Reberty 2000 and Les Gets on a work-based trip (perks of the job!) The first half of the week was pretty intense and involved a lot of driving, so it was lovely […]