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  • World's first ski club

    World’s first ski club

    You might not think of the UK as a snowsports nation, but its impact runs deep. Back in 1903, 12 founding members met at London’s Cafe Royal and formed the Ski Club of Great Britain, the world’s first organisation dedicated to helping people learn to ski.

  • A dry slope revolution

    A dry slope revolution

    With limited natural snowfall, Britain got creative in the 1960s. Dry ski slopes began to emerge with the development of materials like Dendix, designed to mimic the friction of snow. These synthetic surfaces helped popularise snowsports throughout the UK from Torquay to Sheffield.

  • Grassroots momentum

    Grassroots momentum

    Participation in skiing, snowboarding, and freestyle disciplines is on the rise. Thanks to the growth of local clubs, school initiatives, all-weather snow domes, and affordable ski holidays, over 1.2 million people in the UK take part annually in snowsports at home or abroad.

  • Britain’s winter queens

    Britain’s winter queens

    Women have won all five of Team GB’s Winter Olympic golds since 1984. The last man to win gold for Great Britain was Christopher Dean, who won an ice dancing gold alongside Jayne Torvill.

  • Milan-Cortina beckons

    Milan-Cortina beckons

    The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina is already galvanising the British snowsports community. Clubs and programmes across the UK are ramping up efforts to develop young talent, expand access, and inspire the next crop of Winter Olympians.

Back in the day

“Racing on dry slopes were some of my fondest days skiing… because of friends, the camaraderie and racing in a fun environment.”

Dave Ryding Britain’s most successful skier
Experience the thrill

“Head to your local snowdome or snow centre and get a few lessons first, then take a leap of faith and head to the Alps to experience the beautiful mountains”

Jenny Jones UK’s most successful professional snowboarder

Grassroots in snowsports

Body & core strength for skiing with GB skier Dave Ryding

This drill from Snowsport England sees legendary British alpine skier Dave Ryding offering some strength and conditioning tips to best prepare yourself for the slopes.

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