Once the last dying embers of summer have all but faded away every snow sports enthusiast can start getting ready for the snow to start falling. With so much going on, such as UK Race events and the start of the European Race season, the best way to kick off the season is by visiting the British Ski & Board Show 2011 at the NEC in Birmingham and The Metro Ski & Snowboard Show at the Olympia exhibition centre in London.

 

Metro Ski Show London Earls Court,  19th - 23rd October 2011

 

The Metro Ski Show based at Earls Court is a great way to get a feel for the alpine experience. Whether you’re a beginner Skier/Boarder or a fully fledged back country expert there is something there to get everyone excited about the new season.

 

British Ski & Snowboard Show, 29th - 31st October 2011

 

The British Ski & Snowboard show at Birmingham’s NEC is the perfect place to shop for the best new gear at rock bottom prices, find a great ski holiday or just enjoy the après ski events.

 

UK Race Events, October 2011 -April 2012

 

The popularity of Skiing & Snowboarding in the UK is ever present with more and more Brits taking to the slopes. With role models like Chemmy Alcott the only woman competing at World Cup level and Ed Drake the 2009 British Champion its exciting times for British Snow sports.

 

European Race Events, December 2011 -March 2012

 

The European Race scene is bigger than ever with racers competing from all over the world for the top prize. See how the professionals do it and check out what’s going on and where.

 

Ski Resort Events

What's on in Morzine

 

This ski season Morzine has a whole host of crowd drawing events, so here are some of the headlines:

• La Grande Odyssee Husky Race (Jan 2012)
• Festiv'Alp Film Festival (Jan 2012)
• White Week (Jan 2012)
• Rip Curl Girls weekend (Feb 2012)

For more info on these events see the what's on in Morzine page.

 

What's on in Chamonix

 

Look out for these big events in Chamonix:

• La Kandahar - World Cup Downhill Skiing (Feb 2012)
• Black Weekend (Mar 2012)
• Nissan Outdoor Games (Feb 2012)
• Piolets d'Or (Apr 2012)

For more info on these events see the what's on in Chamonix page.

 

What's on in Meribel

 

Here's just some of the winter ski events in Meribel:

• British National Ski Championships (Mar & Apr 2012)
• Little World Festival (Mar 2012)

To find out more about these events; see what's on in Meribel.

 

What's on in the 3 Valley's

 

Check out what's going on across the 3 valleys this winter, here are just some of the top headline events: 

• The Andros Trophy (Dec 2011)
• Ski & Boarder Week (Dec 2011)
• The International Fire & Art Pyrotechnic Festival (Feb 2012)
• Little World Festival (Mar 2012)
• British National Ski Championships (Mar & Apr 2012)
• Luge Cup (Apr 2012)
• The North face ski challenge final (Apr 2012)
• X-Wing Rally (Apr 2012)

To learn more about these great events take a look at what's on in the 3 Valley's.

 

Other Events to look out for

 

With more events and festivals taking place every year it’s hard to keep track of things on the mountain. Keep an eye on what’s going on and where at Skiweekends news to make sure you don’t miss a thing.