UK Skiing with Sports-1-Link Skis have been used for getting around in the mountains for thousands of years. However the modern sport of downhill alpine skiing is only about a hundred years old, and was largely developed by ’mad’ British tourists. Now it is a very popular and well-developed sport and hundreds of thousands of us go abroad for skiing holidays every year. Once you’ve tried it you’ll be addicted to the exhilaration of speeding through beautiful mountain scenery in the crisp winter sunshine.

However you don’t need to go abroad to learn to ski. The UK is special in that we can practice 365 days a year, thanks to a network of artificial slopes. Most people are within 50 miles of at least one such facility.

English Ski Council with Sports-1-Link Artificial slopes are not just used for learning the basics. There is an extensive programme of ski racing throughout the year (particularly in the summer!). The best racers are selected to join the English or British squads, with the ultimate goal being selection for the Olympics. The skiers pictured here honed their skills on artificial slopes in England.

If you want to find out more about skiing in England, racing, or even becoming a ski instructor, visit the English Ski Council website at www.englishski.org or contact us at:

Downhill Skiing with Sports-1-Link English Ski Council
Area Library Building
Halesowen
West Midlands B63 4AJ
Tel: 0121 501 2314

For information about skiing in general, visit www.Snowlife.org.uk

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