I lived and worked in Chamonix for four years and although the mountains will always hold a special place in my heart, they are never too far away from London: With Europe’s ski season in full swing, I thought I would share a few tips….

  1. It’s simple to reach the Alps from London City airport and the flight is only 1 hour 40 minutes meaning a weekend trip is easy.
  2. London is also only 35 minutes away by train from the Milton Keynes SnowDome where you can get your winter sports fix. https://www.snozoneuk.com/
  3. The Chel-Ski Experience near Fulham Broadway tube station is the perfect place to practice on the slopes any time of year, or if that’s too much effort, you can just practice your après ski in the Alpine Bar. https://www.chel-ski.uk/

The Ski and Snowboard Festival – hosted at Battersea Evolution every autumn, this event brings four epic days of pro athletes, live music, and all the winter sports you can imagine, all washed down with some award-winning beer. https://skiandsnowboard.co.uk/