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Embrace the season’s chill with Active Outdoors’ Winter Activities hub—your go-to guide for everything from skiing and snowboarding to sledging, snowshoeing, ice climbing and dog-sled rides. Whether you’re chasing powdery slopes, hunting the Northern Lights or simply craving crisp-air hikes through frosted forests, our expert tips, destination rundowns and gear advice will help you make the most of winter’s wonderland.

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Yaktrax Snow Chains and Ice Grips for Shoes

November 8, 2018 Rob Sayers 0

When there is a lot of ice and snow about, cars use snow chains to gain grip. When you are walking about or running, you [Read More…]

Freestyle snowboarding

The Great Friday Freestyle Social at the Hemel Snow Centre

October 15, 2018 Rob Sayers 0

Being the closest indoor ski slope to London with snow all year round, The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead is a great place to spend [Read More…]

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Snowsport England’s 30 Days of Snowsport starts with a bang

October 12, 2018 Rob Sayers 0

Still time to get involved with hundreds of sessions across the country    Snowsport England’s season-starting participation initiative, 30 Days of Snowsport (www.30daysofsnowsport.org.uk), has begun [Read More…]

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How to Plan an Unforgettable Ski Holiday

October 8, 2018 Rob Sayers 0

So you’re thinking about a skiing holiday, and want some ideas on where to go skiing and how to organise your holiday. Here is a [Read More…]

The Beginner’s Guide to the Winter Olympics

February 8, 2018 Rob Sayers 0

The Winter Olympic Games are a multi-sport event held every four years. In 2014 saw the Winter Olympics taking place in Sochi in Russia. Here [Read More…]

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Girls and Geeks get snowy

November 27, 2017 Rob Sayers 0

Gaming becomes a reality in Les Menuires, 9-10 December 2017, at the inaugural Les Menuires Geek Festival. Gaming events are scheduled to take place all around [Read More…]

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Thousands of children will try skiing and snowboarding during National Schools Snowsport Week

April 23, 2017 Rob Sayers 0

Thousands of children expected to try skiing and snowboarding for the first time during National Schools Snowsport Week Over two thousand children are expected to [Read More…]

School Children enjoying skiing for National Schools Snowsport Week

Schools to Get Free Ski and Snowboard Sessions for National Schools Snowsport Week

March 1, 2017 Rob Sayers 0

Call for schools to sign up to free or discounted ski or snowboard sessions as part of National Schools Snowsport Week Schools in England have [Read More…]

Girls together skiing

Learn to Ski for Free in Spring in Lake Annecy Ski Resorts

February 13, 2017 Rob Sayers 0

Wouldn’t it be great if someone could teach you all the skills you need to ski or snowboard for free. A lot of people try [Read More…]

Katie Ormerod British snowboarder Wins again

British Ski and Snowboard announce ambitious long-term vision as today marks one year to go until PyeongChang 2018

February 9, 2017 Rob Sayers 0

With one year until the next Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, British Ski and Snowboard has today announced a long-term vision for British snowsports, aiming [Read More…]

Kids at Snow Centre

February Half Term Fun on Indoor Snow at the Snow Centre

February 1, 2017 Rob Sayers 0

Nearly February Half Term, and there is plenty of time to get a ski session booked in at The Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead, where Lift [Read More…]

British Schoolgirls Races to hit Flaine in January 2017

December 1, 2016 Rob Sayers 0

Over 150 girls from schools across the UK will descend upon Flaine, France on 30th & 31st January 2017 as they take part in two [Read More…]

How to use October Half Term to Get Ready for Your Ski Holiday

October 12, 2016 Rob Sayers 0

This October Half Term is a great time to get yourself and your family ready for this winter’s ski holiday. There are some great ski [Read More…]

Food and Drink Catered Ski Chalets

Family Ski Holidays in Whistler With Kids Ski Free

September 21, 2016 Rob Sayers 0

SKI WHISTLER WITH ERNA LOW KIDS SKI FREE & MORE Erna Low, the UKs oldest and most respected independent ski tour operator, offers skiers and [Read More…]

Try Snowsports for Free Across the UK in 30 Days of Snowsport

September 16, 2016 Rob Sayers 0

Just over a week until the start of ’30 Days of Snowsport’ 70 free or discounted ski & snowboard sessions running nationwide In just over [Read More…]

skiing

Go Skiing for £19 at the Snow Centre 17-18 Sept

September 14, 2016 Rob Sayers 0

‘GET YOUR KIT OUT’! WEEKEND AT THE SNOW CENTRE 17 & 18 SEPTEMBER 2016 It’s nearly that time of year again, as the nights draw [Read More…]

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Easter Offers for Skiing Indoors at the Snow Centre

March 23, 2016 Rob Sayers 0

There is plenty in store for tots, tweens, teens, snow bunnies and powder hounds alike this Easter at The Snow Centre. Hop along for an [Read More…]

Dog sledding

The Iditarod Dog Sled Race

February 22, 2016 Rob Sayers 0

The Iditarod dog sled race is known as the “Last Great Race on Earth” and is one of the must see events to be at [Read More…]

Ski Club of Great Britain launches new student brand with a chance to win a ski holiday to Rise festival

October 15, 2015 Rob Sayers 0

A new student snow sports brand Line-S has been officially launched today with the chance for two lucky people to win a ski trip to [Read More…]

Skiing at Skiplex

Instant Ski Skills Improvement at Skiplex

October 2, 2015 Rob Sayers 0

With the Winter season fast approaching, I felt that insistent urge to clip into a pair of ski bindings and gracefully descend a ski slope. [Read More…]

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