Snowboarding adventures in the UK and across Europe . Enjoying the mountains of France, Italy and Austria. I love exploring new resorts as well as visiting old favourites. Importantly sharing my love of all things snow with family and friends.
Half-term budget skiing: Italy
With a bit of planning found that it is possible to do half-term skiing on a budget(ish)! We headed on a short ski break to Italy with the family.
Family Skiing on a Budget
Skiing is never going to be a cheap holiday and the costs of taking a family skiing can be eye-watering. With rising prices here are ten top tips to cut the costs and enjoy family skiing on a budget.
Salomon Icon LT Pro Women’s Helmet Review
I have always found finding a comfortable snowboard helmet tricky. Could the Salomon Icon LT Pro be my perfect fit?
Family Skiing in Serre Chevalier
Serre Chevalier, in the Southern French Alps was the destination for this years family ski holiday. This laid back and friendly resort really delivers something for everyone, making it a fantastic family ski holiday destination.
YES Hello Snowboard Review
I review the YES Hello snowboard, an all-mountain quiver-killer. Designed to deliver in all conditions, did this board live up to the hype? Ten years after the purchase of my Burton Deja Vu Flying V Snowboard, I decided it was time to upgrade and get a new ride. It is always tricky to choose a…
Ski Weekend in Mayrhofen, Austria
A long weekend skiing in Mayrhofen, part of the Zillertal region of Austria. Just an hour from Innsbruck, with an extensive and modern lift system, makes this resort perfect for a short ski break.
How to book a DIY Ski Holiday
Booking a DIY ski holiday could be the perfect solution to your next winter trip, totally customisable to your needs. This is how to do it.
Family Skiing in Val Cenis
After all the ups and downs of the last two years of the global pandemic, we all had high expectations of skiing in Val Cenis and it did not disappoint!
Skiing with Young Children
Top tips for how to have successful skiing holidays with young kids.
Top 5 Highlights: Family Skiing in the Val di Fassa
Here are my top 5 highlights from a fantastic week of family skiing in the Val di Fassa.
Snowboarding in the SkiWelt
A long weekend snowboarding in Austria’s largest connected ski area, the SkiWelt.
Review: Wear Colour Women’s Ida Snow Jacket
I put the Wear Colour Women’s Ida jacket through to the test this winter.
Snowboarding in La Clusaz & Le Grand Bornand
Time to pack the snowboards and escape to the alps for a weekend of snowboarding in La Clusaz.
Junior Snowboarding Lessons at Tamworth Snowdome
The Snowdome is the only indoor centre in the UK to offer snowboarding group lessons from four years old. The lessons take place in their snowplay area, so away from the main slope.
Family Ski Trip to Châtel
Our first visit to Châtel. Just a stones throw from the Swiss border. After the heaviest snow falls in Bath that I can ever remember we were lucky to make it to France at all!
Snowboarding with the Girls: San Domenico and Domo Bianca
It was going to be a bit of a random trip – a group of mates, some old, some new, a chalet in the middle of nowhere, owned by a friend of a friend and the chance to ski some local ski areas in Piedmont, North West Italy.
The Big Bang Snowboard Show at Tamworth
The annual Big Bang Show by TSA was held over the weekend of the 14 & 15th of October at the Tamworth SnowDome. It is a fab opportunity to demo the new seasons boards as well as doing some coaching sessions for FREE!
Late Season Skiing in Civetta, Italy
I thought I would have to forego my yearly visit to the mountains due to the arrival of our second child in February. But we managed to sneak in a last minute trip at the very end of the season. Choosing the beautiful village of Civetta in the Italian Dolomites.
Snowboarding in Les Gets with the Family
Choosing a destination for a winter holiday is becoming more tricky with an increasing number of factors to take into consideration. This year we picked Les Gets for our family snowboard trip and we were not left disappointed.
Feeling Lucky! Snowboarding with Aimee Fuller
I don’t win competitions – I think the last time I did it was an Easter Egg colouring competition when I was about 7!! So I was more then surprised when I got a call last week saying I’d won a day on the slopes with Aimee Fuller
Snowboarding with a baby…Part II
After the success of last years snow holiday with a baby when my son was just 8 weeks old. We decided to take a gamble and take him with us again this year!
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Family Adventure
Exploring the UK and Europe with my little team, from biking, hiking and camping.
Snowboarding
Is there anything better than being in the mountains? Love sharing my love of all things snow with friends and family.
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is my escape. From local bridleways to trail centres, life is better when riding!