Show Guide

Show Info

About the Event

What time is the Show open?

The show will be open 10am - 5:30pm on Saturday 14th and 10am - 4pm Sunday 15th October 2023.

Will there be food stalls?

Yes, there will be a number of NEC-managed food stalls, and some of our exhibitors will sell packaged food items.

How do I get the Show Guide?

You can view the Show Guide online. This will be released in the week building up to the show.

Will I need ID?

We don’t require ID to gain entry to the Show.

Do I need to book to see a speaker?

No, all speaker talks and panels are free-to-attend and are first come, first served.

What is your sustainability policy?

Read more about our sustainability policy here.

How are you working to reduce the carbon footprint at the show?

From working with the venue, looking at ourselves and collaborating with exhibitors. But here's the thing... Visitors' travel is the biggest carbon emitter of each show. So we need your help. Taking the train instead of driving will reduce the emissions of your journey by around 80%. The NEC is a 5 minute walk from Birmingham International train station or 90 seconds by the free air-rail walk. If you need to drive, car share with friends and reduce your impact by 50%. There's a great network of cycle and footpaths in the area and bike racks are near the entrance. There are also electric car charging point and more to come in the future...

My question isn’t here

If you still have a question, please email us on [email protected]

Tickets

How do I get tickets?

The box office for National Snow Show is now open, click the 'get your tickets' button on the top right of the website to secure your tickets!

I bought a ticket, but didn’t receive it by email.

If you have any ticketing queries then please visit Seetickets Support Center

Which days are my tickets valid for?

If you have purchased a weekend ticket you will be able to enter the show hall on both Saturday and Sunday. If you have purchased a day ticket you will only be able to enter on the day you have bought the ticket for. If you would like to change your day ticket to the other day please get in touch with [email protected].

Can I buy a VIP ticket?

We have made a decision as a brand not to charge for these tickets, but if you follow us on social media then you might be able to win one for free!

Can I bring children with me?

Any adult can bring a child under 16 without charge, you can book this ticket when you book your own ticket through See Tickets.

Getting there

IMPORTANT: Plan your travel in advance

The NEC have advised us that National Highways will be closing the M42 between Junctions 5 and 6 this weekend for road improvement works. This may impact your journey as there will be a short diversion. Birmingham International train station is just round the corner from the show in Hall 1 and you may want to consider travelling by train rather than driving, depending on where you are travelling from. Further details can be found here on the NEC website with details on alternative routes - https://www.thenec.co.uk/visitors/travel-updates/. If you are coming to see a specific speaker, we would advise you allow some extra time to get in and parked. If you are driving, then we also advise you book your parking in advance as it’s much cheaper than on the day – this can be booked here -https://parking.thenec.co.uk/NECBirminghamBooking/Booking/SearchParking.

How do I get to the NEC and what facilities are available?

Which hall is the show in?

The National Snow Show is in Hall 1.

What if I need to stay overnight?

You can find a list of hotels available supporting the event here.

Travelling to the event sustainably

1 – Travel on public transport or actively where possible – save ££ by booking train/coach tickets in advance

2 – If travelling by car then we encourage car sharing with others you know and/or potentially using car sharing apps like liftshare.com or blablacar.com – save ££ when you book NEC car park tickets in advance

3 – Combine 1 and 2 – Have you thought about connecting with local public transport and bike hire schemes – see tfwm.org.uk (including park and ride options)

Accessibility

Can I bring my pet?

Only support animals are allowed inside the Hall.

Altitude Mini Comedy Festival

Partnered with

Altitude Comedy Festival

Looking for a laugh? Join us at the Skills Cabin each afternoon to hear from some of the UK's finest comedic talent and get the après vibe started!

But this is a comedy gig that comes with a difference... it's silent. Just like a silent disco, pop on a pair of headphones to tune into the fun. Be quick! Each session has 30 headsets, which are given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

See below for the schedule for each day

Saturday 14th October

Connor Burns 15:30-15:40pm (Compere)

Kazeem Jamal 15:40-15:55pm

Jack Gleadow 16:00-16:15pm

Justin Moorhouse 16:20-16:40pm

Sunday 15th October

Connor Burns 14:15-14:25pm (Compere)

Raul Kohli 14:25-14:35pm

Jack Gleadow 14:40-14:55pm

Justin Moorhouse 15:00-15:20pm

Maxx Tracks Indoor Slope

Sponsored by

Crystal Ski Holiday

This year we are keeping things fresh with a new take on the indoor slope. The hugely popular Maxx Tracks indoor slope will give skiers and snowboarders of all abilities the chance to have-a-go and test their skills under the watchful eye of those in-the-know. More details coming soon…  

Crystal Adventure ZONE

Sponsored by

This year we are keeping things fresh with a new take on the indoor slope. The hugely popular Maxx Tracks indoor slope will give skiers and snowboarders of all abilities the chance to have-a-go and test their skills under the watchful eye of those in-the-know. A great opportunity to begin your Snowsports journey and feel more confident on the slope.

More details coming soon…  

Ask The Experts

Sponsored by

Ever had a burning question and just wished you could get expert but impartial advice?  The Ask the Experts feature will provide you with the perfect opportunity to ask those burning questions from some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry. Which resort should I consider if I have never been on a snowsports holiday before? Which gear do I REALLY need? How can I save money whilst I am away? What does a lift pass allow me to do and should I book it before I go? Visit the InTheSnow team and ask away!

family zone

Esprit Ski is the number one family ski holiday provider. They have been creating family-friendly ski holidays in some of the world’s top winter destinations to families for nearly 40 years.

Relax in family-friendly accommodation and enjoy small group childcare and ski lessons, exclusive to Esprit families.

Esprit Ski offers flexible childcare services for kids aged between 17 weeks and 12 years-old. Whether it's a morning ski lesson, an afternoon of fun-filled activities at Snow Club or Mountain Academy, or making the most of the child listening services while your children are tucked up in bed, Esprit Ski are here to help.

We have a variety of exciting activities that will keep everyone entertained, including a hoverboard.

For the little ones, there will be Arts & Crafts available throughout the show.

See the timetable below:

10-11am - face painting

11-12pm - messy play - slime in pot

12-1pm - arts + crafts

1-2pm face painting

2-3pm - balloon/egg drop making

4-5pm - Egg drop competition ( winner gets to egg/cream pie the snow ranger) + lucky dip in crazy soap

brand village

As you wander through the village, you will have the opportunity to engage with top brands in the industry and discover the latest innovations in snow sports. From new product launches to interactive demonstrations, our exhibitors have prepared an unforgettable experience for you.

Our exhibitors have a passion for snow sports and are committed to providing you with the best possible experience on the mountain. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, you'll find something that suits your style and skill level. From skis and snowboards to outerwear and accessories, our exhibitors have everything you need to make the most of your time on the slopes.

Come and explore the latest in snow sports technology and products, and be inspired by the passion and dedication of our exhibitors.

meet & greet

After speaking on the Snow Stage, most of our speakers will be available to sign autographs and take selfies with visitors at stand I62.

Bring your autograph books with you.

Introduction to roller skiing

Introduced to the National Snow Show 2022, RAF Nordic along with their friends from Army Nordic and Snow Sport England will be offering opportunities to try your hand at roller skiing. Roller skiing is an important part of our collective training as it provides us with the ability to train in the United Kingdom, 365 days per year without the need for specialist locations.

If you want to give roller skiing a try, please stop by our stand early to book a time slot as we wouldn’t want you to miss out on this unique experience (last year we booked out the whole day’s slots within 30mins of show opening, so be warned!).

Warren Smith Ski Technique Lab

Sponsored by

The Technique Lab was set up by Warren Smith Ski Academy as a way skiers can train specific movements, ranges and muscles when not skiing and in a non-ski environment.

This is something that can be used all year round and is not reliant on snow or artificial ski slopes. By using these simple tests and exercises you can help maximise your body’s potential when you next get back on snow. You’ll also learn your physiological strengths and weaknesses which will empower you when you next get out on the snow and help when buying new ski equipment.

Main benefits

Understanding

Begin to understand what your body is and isn’t capable of. Where you need to focus your attention for physiological development. How these movement patterns and ranges affect your performance and ability when skiing.

Mobility & Flexibility

Learn to mobilise your body and improve your flexibility in certain ranges that are very specific to skiing. When you have to do so on snow the movement will be easier to find and develop.

Strength & Stability

Develop strength and stability in some key areas of your body that are essential for effective, accurate, skilful skiing. Understand which muscle groups are essential for skiing. Greatly reduce the risk of injury.

Equipment Knowledge

Learn how your ski equipment can aid or hinder your body’s functional ability to move when skiing. This knowledge will help when choosing and buying new ski equipment and discussing your needs with professionals.

These programs will give attendees education on how the 3 Way Lineage (combination of Ski Technique, Ski Biomechanics and Ski Equipment Precision) works for ski instructors and coaches, as well as individual skiers trying to improve by themselves. Everyone will get a chance to be assessed in the Ski Technique Lab’s 6 Way Foundation’ tests (explained below) and shown how to improve scores focusing on Functional Mobility, Stability and Strength Drills. You’ll be left with enough data and knowledge to build your own technique development program off snow and dramatically change your skiing before the winter season starts.

THE 6 WAY FOUNDATION TESTS

  1. LEG FLEX PATTERN TEST: By taking a measurement of how far each person’s ankle allows them to flex, we can tell early on if the simple mechanics of the sport will work or not. The ideal test range for safe skiing is between 10 and 15cm with equal range on the right and left ankle. Many skiers taking the test don’t meet the range needed and also show a difference between left and right.
  2.  SKIER SYMMETRY TEST: Symmetry describes how skiers manage their width of stance from the feet up to their hips and maintain a consistently symmetrical position. To test this range, we use our simple 10 second test where attendees try to pull their feet together on a slippery surface in a slow controlled movement without their knees dropping in. A weakness in this range is usually evident with most skiers and training is needed to get to the 10 second goal.
  3. LEG STEERING RANGE TEST: This describes the ability to inwardly rotate the outside leg of a ski turn. So, if you are turning left, it would be your inward rotation of the right leg which is measured, showing how effectively the ball is rotating inside the socket joint of the hip. Most people show a difference between left and right and many people show blockages on one side that directly effects their turns in one direction
  4. LEG FLEXION + EXTENSION TEST: Learning the correct action and understanding how to activate the outside leg is essential to achieving edge grip and pressure during your turns. Most people don’t ski with the available range they have and also have a difference between left and right. This test highlights this and shows how to develop quality in stability and mobility.
  5. BODY ANGULATION TEST (LEG LEAN): Learning how to move laterally and create angles in the body is a key factor in skiing and a movement range that many people struggle with, especially on one side of the body. This test identifies your limitation and also difference between left and right. It also gives you a chance to learn to move in this axis in a controlled manner with your hips in the best position for your individual physiology.
  6. CORE STABILITY TEST: Creating awareness of core strength and how to keep it activated whilst skiing helps deal with the pressure that skiing puts through the middle of your body. You’ll be tested on a LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH core stability rating based on how you perform on the test. Exercises are covered on how to develop this area.

Boot fitting

Partnered with

Ski Exchange

Welcome to our ski boot fitting service at the National Snow Show! Our team of experienced ski boot fitters are here to help you find the perfect pair of boots for your skiing needs.

We understand that everyone's feet are different, and that's why we take the time to assess your feet and match you with boots that provide the best fit and performance. Our expert fitters will take precise measurements of your feet, analyse your skiing style and ability, and consider your personal preferences to recommend the ideal pair of boots for you.

Don't let poorly fitting ski boots ruin your day on the mountain. Come visit us at the National Snow Show (Stand C10) and let us help you find the perfect pair of boots for your skiing adventure!

Après Pavilion

Welcome to the Après Pavilion at the National Snow Show. Come inside and get in the Après Vibe, hopefully it will bring back some memories of your last trip to the mountains! The feature is open all day to enjoy but make sure you stick around for the afternoon as the music gets louder and the drinks start flowing from 15:00 until show close, plus watch out for freebies and free swag to get you hands on! Did we mention the DJ booth too….

Chill, drink, eat and catch up with the industry and your mates, drop in and check out what is on offer.

Strength and Balance

Sponsored by

Test your balance out at the balance board feature! As well as testing your skills take a look at all the boards they have to offer.

Using a balance board can improve your balance, agility and core body strength in the comfort of your home. It works by destabilising your lower body which activates muscles in your feet and ankles and up into your legs, hips and core. Using a balance board activates synapses in your brain which helps to improve balance and muscle coordination, it’s also fun to use!

VIP Lounge

The VIP lounge will play host to our speakers and VIP ticket holders whilst providing a moment of respite from the busy show floor.

With comfortable seating and refreshments available, the lounge will give our VIP visitors a change to network, meet like-minded people, mingle with our speakers and reboot before heading back out into the event.

Retail

The retail element of The National Snow Show brings a collection of carefully curated brands with a distinct vibe and presence all under one roof. Some you may have heard of and some there to be discovered. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to talk, connect and purchase from the brands you love, many of whom will have special product launches and promotions at the show.

Ski Exchange will be offering top winter brands, Ski advice, Boot fitting, Helmets, Goggles, clothing & more whilst Solutions 4 Feet are offering boot assessments on stand H50.

Check out the full list of exhibiting brands here.

The Biathlon and Nordic Laser Shooting Experience

Sponsored by

RAF Nordic

By popular request, RAF Nordic along with their partners, the British Biathlon Union, will be offering a unique opportunity to use their Laser Biathlon Rifles, and try your strength on the mighty SkiErg, provided to us by Concept2UK, which we use to develop our athletes for competition.

It will be first come first served so if you want to see if you could be the next GB Biathlon star or simply want to test your strength and coordination, and maybe see who’s the champion in your family, amongst your friends, or amongst all the visitors to the stand, then stop by stand G62 and see us.

Ramps and Tramps By Graystone

Sponsored by

Graystone is all about pathway and they will be running 100 ‘intro to skateboard’ lessons for total newbies over the weekend delivered by their expert coaches - head to the stand early to get booked on and avoid disappointment. Graystone will also have trampolines for practicing your freestyle techniques on tramp skis and tramp boards, as well as a slack line. There will also be demos, giveaways, tunes and good vibes all day long as well as open skate sessions, so don't forget to bring your deck.

the Alpine BaR

Grab a drink, sit back & have a look through all that information you have collected from the destinations that you want to go to.Show off the gear you have bought from the range of snowsport brands at the show, reminisce with friends about the last trip & more importantly plan the next one –  all whilst enjoying a refreshing drink (or hot chocolate) with a bit of music to accompany. With some fantastic beverages on offer there is a tipple for everyone! 

The Snow Skills Cabin

Visit the Snow Skills Cabin at the National Snow Show for a packed schedule of informative sessions on everything from a beginner's guide to how to optimise your boot fitting. The stage will play host to some of the industry’s most experienced professionals, ready to impart knowledge, upskill and share their experience and stories. Click here to view the weekend schedule (subject to change).

Snow Stage

The main stage at the event will be packed full of inspiring talks from the biggest names in the industry.

Click here to view the schedule for the weekend (subject to change).

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Want to join the brands below and exhibit at The National Snow Show?

Exhibitors

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80Noir Ultra

I4

Adventure+

K27

Alpine Apparel

G82

Andorra

D50

Aosta Valley Tourist Board

J30

Axiski

K36

Backdrop Journal

Basecamp Ski & Snowboard

G50

Bearhug

I36

BECKFORD’S RUM

I27

Beckfords Rum

I27

Black Peak Trading

B34

Blue Sky Ski Holidays

K22

Brethren Apparel

C3

bro! clothing

H20

Burton Snowboards

D10

Chalets 1066

I12

Chien Lunatique

J46

Chill Factore

H14

Chock Shop

E76

Cosimac

I40

Cotswold Drinks

G11

Crystal Ski Holidays

C40

Dogs Trust

H80

Doighnutz

H22

Douk

G66

Face Freeze

E52

Fauna Skis

BV16

Flapjackery

H52

Flora & Fauna

G60

France Montagnes

E64

Goat Drinks

GR2

Graystone

J20

Greenpeace

A32

Gressoney Adventures

C15

HeatUltra

D34

Icebreaker Chalets

F52

Ikon Pass

H41

Imbrace Ltd

J50

Media

InTheSnow

D55

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

H43

Japan Ski Experience

I50

Jibworx

John Hemming-Clark

K20

K2

B34

KitUp

I10

Kotinos Food

M21

LAAX

H32

Le Grand Bornand

E64

Les Saisies

E64

LINE Skis

B34

Livigno Ski Holidays

D40

Lloyd Langford Expedition Training LTD

E52

Mary’s Cupcakes

J53

Melon Optics

C6

Midland Ski Club

I42

Muscle Mechanics

K26

MyoMaster

J52

No Boundaries

C15

Nordica

BV24

Norway: Home of skiing

D36

Okulan

D78

OOSC Clothing

G52

OTP Swiss Holidays

I80

Panda Optics

BV10

Radical. Clothing

E72

RAF Nordic

G84

Resilient Nutrition

BV22

RIDE Snowboards

B34

Rivington Alpine

H50

Roarsome

F20

Rollersnakes

E20

Ruroc

G20

Sabbot Headwear

E50

Shawbury Wines

H56

Shred Art by Stuart Leonard

F8

Sierra Nevada

D8

Ski Abruzzo

F25

SKI AND SPORT

D60

Ski Club of Great Britain®

H30

Ski Club Travel Insurance

H30

Ski Exchange

C10

Ski Inclusive

K16

Ski Instructor Academy

E54

Ski Mojo

E19

Ski Olympic

J34

Ski Utah

H42

Official Charity Partner

Snow Camp

J40

Snow Dome

G22

Snowcoach Holidays

I43

Snowminds

D20

Snowpro Fitness

GR1

Snowsport England

K32

Solutions 4 Feet Ltd.

H50

Swimzi

E56

The Ellie Soutter Foundation

E21

The Snow Centre

H14

Tribal

G21

TSA

E10

Tumeric – Nature Squared

F54

UYN – Unleash Your Nature

BV8

Val Cenis

E64

Warmthru

K18

Warren Smith Ski Academy

F11

Zero Waste Medals

I30

Charities

Accessories

Face FreezeE52
Muscle MechanicsK26
OOSC ClothingG52
Radical. ClothingE72
RoarsomeF20
RollersnakesE20
RurocG20
Sabbot HeadwearE50
Shred Art by Stuart LeonardF8
Ski ExchangeC10
Ski MojoE19
TSAE10
WarmthruK18

Adaptive

Apps

Art

Shred Art by Stuart LeonardF8

Associations

Snowsport EnglandK32

Base Layers

OOSC ClothingG52
RoarsomeF20
Ski ExchangeC10

Belts

Bindings

Burton SnowboardsD10
Ski ExchangeC10
TSAE10

Board Skills

Books

John Hemming-ClarkK20

Boot Fittings

Solutions 4 Feet Ltd.H50

Boots

Burton SnowboardsD10
NordicaBV24
Ski ExchangeC10

Braces

Ski MojoE19

Buffs

Cameras

Careers

Charity

Dogs TrustH80
DSUKH16
Radical. ClothingE72
The Ellie Soutter FoundationE21
Working for WildlifeE71, H4 & A31

Clothing

Alpine ApparelG82
Black Peak TradingB34
bro! clothingH20
DoukG66
OOSC ClothingG52
Radical. ClothingE72
RoarsomeF20
RollersnakesE20
Ski ExchangeC10
TSAE10
Vango

Club

Midland Ski ClubI42
No BoundariesC15
Ski Club of Great Britain®H30

Development

Disability

Drinks

BECKFORD'S RUMI27
Beckfords RumI27
Cotswold DrinksG11
Shawbury WinesH56

Eco

Face FreezeE52
Radical. ClothingE72
RoarsomeF20

Food

Chock ShopE76
FlapjackeryH52
Kotinos FoodM21

Footwear

RoarsomeF20
Ski ExchangeC10
TSAE10
Vango

Gear

RoarsomeF20

Gear Hire

Gloves

WarmthruK18

Goggles

Panda OpticsBV10
RoarsomeF20
RurocG20
Ski ExchangeC10
TSAE10

Governing Body

Snowsport EnglandK32

Hats

bro! clothingH20
DoukG66
Radical. ClothingE72
RoarsomeF20
Sabbot HeadwearE50
TSAE10

Heat Gear

WarmthruK18

Heat Packs

Helmets

RoarsomeF20
RurocG20

Indoor Slope

Snow DomeG22
The Snow CentreH14

Industry

Ski Club of Great Britain®H30
Snowsport EnglandK32

Instructors

Jackets

bro! clothingH20
OOSC ClothingG52
RoarsomeF20
RollersnakesE20
TSAE10

Leggings

RoarsomeF20

Lift Pass

Lights

Magazines

Maps

Media

Nutrition

Outerwear

bro! clothingH20
RoarsomeF20
Ski ExchangeC10
TSAE10
Vango

Poles

Ski ExchangeC10

Recovery

Muscle MechanicsK26
MyoMasterJ52
Ski MojoE19

Resorts

AndorraD50
Blue Sky Ski HolidaysK22
Crystal Ski HolidaysC40
France MontagnesE64
Ikon PassH41
Jackson Hole Mountain ResortH43
LAAXH32
Lloyd Langford Expedition Training LTDE52
Ski InclusiveK16
Ski OlympicJ34

Salopettes

bro! clothingH20
RoarsomeF20
RollersnakesE20

Skateboards

RollersnakesE20

Skis

DoukG66
Fauna SkisBV16
NordicaBV24
Ski ExchangeC10
Solutions 4 Feet Ltd.H50
Vango

Snowboards

Burton SnowboardsD10
DoukG66
Ski ExchangeC10
TSAE10
Vango

Socks

Radical. ClothingE72

Sunglasses

Panda OpticsBV10
TSAE10

Surf

Radical. ClothingE72
RoarsomeF20

Technology

Tour Operator

AndorraD50
Aosta Valley Tourist BoardJ30
Blue Sky Ski HolidaysK22
Crystal Ski HolidaysC40
KitUpI10
LAAXH32
Lloyd Langford Expedition Training LTDE52
No BoundariesC15
OTP Swiss HolidaysI80
RoarsomeF20
SKI AND SPORTD60
Ski InclusiveK16
Ski OlympicJ34

Travel

AndorraD50
Blue Sky Ski HolidaysK22
Crystal Ski HolidaysC40
France MontagnesE64
Ikon PassH41
KitUpI10
LAAXH32
Lloyd Langford Expedition Training LTDE52
No BoundariesC15
RoarsomeF20
SKI AND SPORTD60
Ski InclusiveK16
Ski OlympicJ34

Travel Agent

AndorraD50
Aosta Valley Tourist BoardJ30
Blue Sky Ski HolidaysK22
Crystal Ski HolidaysC40
LAAXH32
Lloyd Langford Expedition Training LTDE52
OTP Swiss HolidaysI80
SKI AND SPORTD60
Ski InclusiveK16
Ski OlympicJ34

Wax

Face FreezeE52
Will Hughes

Will Hughes

I am a cross-country skier, competing as part of the British Performance Pathway affiliated with GB Snowsport. Last season, I lived in Lillehammer where I was a full-time athlete competing in the Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish junior cups. I started skiing in the UK when I was 14 as I was exposed to the sport from a young age being half Norwegian. At age 16 I was selected for the British Nordic Development Squad and last year I was chosen to be on ‘Project Lillehammer’. Being the only male athlete in the M19/20 age category in the British Performance Pathway and coming from London where there is no snow also motivates me to overcome the odds of competing in the hardest endurance sport in the world. I look forward to racing in Lillehammer this season as well as balancing university which I start this September at Newcastle.

Hannah Zajic

Hannah Zajic

Hannah was born in Innsbruck, Austria and has been living in the UK since 2017 inspiring Brits to holiday in Austria in her role as marketing manager for the Austrian National Tourist Office.

James Wilcox

James Wilcox

James Willcox is the Founder of the adventure travel company Untamed Borders. He launched the company in 2007, running bespoke trips and small group adventures to some of the world’s most interesting and inaccessible places – such as Afghanistan, Pakistana and Iraq.

James organised the first ever international ski trip to Afghanistan in 2011 and has organised regular ski trips to the country ever since. He also played an important role in the development of skiing in Iraq.

Angelos Epithemiou

Angelos Epithemiou

Unwitting star of Shooting Stars (BBC2), Dave’s One Night Stand and Channel 4’s The Angelos Epithemiou Show, cult favourite Angelos Epithemiou takes a giant leap into the spotlight yet again in this shambolic, weird and wonderful show. Think Little Britain meets Vic and Bob meets a smattering of Ivan Brackenbury and then lower your expectations and get on board.

Angelos Epithemiou is the creation of critically acclaimed performer, Dan Renton Skinner, who has starred in such blockbuster films as The Spy Who Dumped Me, High Rise, and Swallows and Amazons for BBC Films and such TV serial-classics as The Tracy Ullman Show, Friday Night Dinner, and The Wrong Mans.

Justin Moorhouse

Justin Moorhouse

As seen on Live At The Apollo, Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled and Coronation Street Justin is also a regular on The Premier League Show and 5Live’s Fighting Talk.

Justin then brought back tiger-faced Young Kenny for the record-breaking run of Phoenix Nights Live at The Manchester Arena, which raised over £5 million for comic relief, told fantastic tales about Australia and Manchester on Live At The Apollo, won The Champion of Champions on BBC 5Live’s Fighting Talk, and appeared as Dean the rival cricketing landlord on Coronation Street. All this as well as hosting his own critically acclaimed podcast About 30 Minutes, No More Than 45, which has been downloaded over a million times.

His comedy has taken him on tour to Australia, China, Japan and the Middle East. He has performed stand up comedy on television a number of times including, several series of The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), One Night Stand (Dave) and was Michael McIntyre’s guest on his Blackpool leg of the Comedy Roadshow (BBC1).

Other TV/ Film credits include, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled, Ken Loach’s Looking for Eric, Max and Paddy’s Road To No-Where, Shameless, and he was a winner of Celebrity Mastermind.

Jack Gleadow

Jack Gleadow

Jack Gleadow is a rising star in the world of comedy, known for his energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy, witty storytelling, and audience interaction. Born and raised in Hull, Gleadow began his comedy career as a teenager, performing at local comedy nights and open mic events. He quickly made a name for himself taking inspiration from the golden era of variety, earning several accolades, including the Amused Moose National New Comic Award in 2017 and the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Award in 2018.

Gleadow’s talent has been recognized in numerous other comedy competitions, including the British Comedian of The Year and the Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year. He has also written and performed in several successful comedy shows, including “Mr Saturday Night” and “Jacks Entertainment the later being nominated as Best New Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival ” He performed for Audible Live from the Edinburgh Festival in 2019 which was later released on the Amazon platform. Nominated as Best Newcomer by Chortle in 2019 and recognised in the award as a ‘Future TV Presenter’ being nominated by The Edinburgh TV Festival in 2021

‘’A latter day Lee Evans, star potential the skys the limit’’ Bruce Dessau (Beyond The Joke, Evening Standard)

Raul Kohli

Raul Kohli

Raul has fast become one of the most captivating Asian acts on the UK comedy circuit. As one of the few Asians to have grown up in the far North East of England (Newcastle) he’s blessed with a worldview that upends ethnicity, culture and class. Kohli combines ‘Superb political comedy’ (The Scotsman) with surreal storytelling.

As well as several radio & TV appearances, Raul released his own comedy podcast about Hinduism on BBC Sounds’ and Spotify (Comic Sanskrit).

Raul won Hackney Empires New Act of The Year following in the footsteps of Stewart Lee, Lee Mack and Ardal O’Hanlon and now appears regularly at some of the biggest comedy clubs around the World.

His debut Edinburgh Fringe show in 2016: Newcastle Brown Male was one of BBC Radio 4, Huffington Post & the Skinny’s top picks, while his most recent: ‘All My Heroes Are Dead, in Jail or Touched Up Your Nan’ was nominated for Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival.

“One of the Best comedians in England'” BBC RADIO 4

Kazeem Jamal

Kazeem Jamal

Hailing from the streets of South East London this power house, high-energy, charismatic jester is here to make his mark. Locked and loaded ready to release fire on his razor sharp humour as a true breathe of fresh air for the UK’s industry. A raconteur proving himself to be a fine addition to the comedy circuit. This high-flier is heading in one direction only and that’s up.

An already in demand compere and opening act Kazeem burst onto the London Comedy scene in 2019 with the confidence and stage charisma of acts who have been in the business for decades. He’s fresh, funny and audiences from all ages love him.

Connor Burns

Connor Burns

Connor Burns is one of the most exciting emerging stand-up comedians in the UK. His meteoric rise through the comedy ranks since his first-ever open spot in October of 2017 has already seen Connor create and tour three punchline-packed solo shows, open for Daniel Sloss and record a set for Just For Laughs. Hilarious, relatable, all-the-while served up with superb material, brilliant delivery and proper belly laughs, Connor is clearly set for stardom.

In 2023, Connor premiered his latest solo show ‘Vertigo’, subsequently taking the show on tour for two months across Australia where, on top of selling out his solo shows at the country?s biggest comedy festivals, he opened for the international stand-up tour ‘Daniel Sloss: CAN’T?’ as well as closing the Sydney Comedy Festival gala at the Sydney Opera House.

Having sold out five performances of ‘Vertigo’ at the Glasgow Stand, Connor filmed two of the shows for his debut comedy special in June. ‘Vertigo’ is set for future international release.

Katie Bamber

Katie Bamber

Katie is online editor of Fall Line Skiing. Between seasons teaching in Bariloche and Zell am See and full-time ski writing a decade later, Katie spent a few years in Istanbul, where she discovered the wonders of the Turkish mountains. Since, winters spent in Sun Valley (avoiding lifts and ticket costs) and Hakuba (in search of powder) led Katie to understand the joys of earning your turns. This season she’s aiming to take her touring skis to Turkey to discover the backcountry.

Anna Hughes

Anna Hughes

Anna is a sustainable transport campaigner, author and flight-free adventurer. She is founder of the charity Flight Free UK which encourages people to travel without flying. An experienced and enthusiastic low-carbon traveller, Anna has had many adventures in the UK and abroad by train, bike and boat. She recently took her first flight-free ski trip to the Swiss Alps, learning to ski (and fall over gracefully) on the delightful slopes of Anzere.

Kimberley Kay

Kimberley Kay

Kim is the author and illustrator of Ski A to Z – An Illustrated Introduction To Skiing.

Skiing since the age of 5, Kim pours her love of skiing into her art and writing to convey the joy and benefits of Snowsports.

Ski A to Z, published by Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd, is intended to demystify skiing and make it more accessible by providing information, advice, tips and useful illustrations. The hard back book and e-book are encouraging new skiers, of all ages, worldwide.

Kim applies her past travel industry experience, running the press offices for the two UK leading travel companies, to now engage people on Snowsports.

Working under the brand of Inspire by Kim, Kim has also created a range of greeting cards, fabrics, and wallpapers. These are ideal for home, chalet and mountain environments and are complemented by a collection of fun wall art prints.

Kim will be speaking at National Snow Week shows in Birmingham and London with tips and advice gathered from over 40 years of skiing. Kim will also be signing books at the shows.

Lauren MacCallum

Lauren MacCallum

Lauren MacCallum is a dynamic and passionate advocate for climate action, earning recognition as a prominent UK figure in the battle against climate change. In their role as General Manager of Protect Our Winters UK, Lauren takes a leading position in mobilising the outdoor sports community to combat climate change.

Boasting a diverse career encompassing both literature and broadcasting, Lauren is a respected author and broadcaster, lending their expertise to the BBC and contributing to award-winning environmental and social films. Laurens unique ability to convey intricate environmental topics in an accessible and captivating manner has solidified their status as a sought-after voice in climate communication.

Beyond their commitments to Protect Our Winters UK and media contributions, Lauren is unwavering in their dedication to preserving the UK’s natural landscapes. Serving on the board of the Cairngorm National Park, the largest in the UK, Lauren tirelessly works to safeguard and promote this invaluable region while amplifying the voices of working people in the pursuit of sustainable solutions.

Lauren MacCallum embodies the spirit of action and advocacy in the fight for a greener world.

Sally Warren

Sally Warren

Co-founder of award-winning, preloved ski wear website WhoSki.com, Sally is passionate about keeping ski gear in circulation and out of landfill.

She loves skiing but is aware the industry needs to improve to help reduce its impact on the environment. A believer that change can be affordable and fun, she is committed to spreading the word about ways we can all ski greener.

Sally is also an active member of the international Re-Action Collective, supporting like-minded businesses around the world to build a greener future for outdoor wear through their local communities.

Nicola Davenport

Nicola Davenport

Co-founder of award-winning, preloved ski wear marketplace WhoSki.com and an outdoor activity fanatic, Nicola is passionate about sustainability, accessibility and inclusivity for the sports she loves.

These range from Alpine and Nordic skiing, to trail walking, running, road cycling and rowing. Having lived in Africa as a child, she is horrified by the textiles dumping that is destroying communities and the environment in the Global South.

Creating a circular economy in winter sports wear is among the ways she hopes to make a difference.

Neil Pitts

Neil Pitts

Neil Pitts is an amateur adventurer and budding writer. He juggles his love of the great outdoors with his work as a learning & development consultant. Most of his adventures involve his wife, a campervan called Gandalf and mountains. In January 2022, having never been on Nordic skis in his life, he attempted to ski the length of Norway during one of the country’s worst winters for many years. In April, after 1,700km and 70 days he finally reached Nordkapp. He writes a blog about his adventures and is active on Instagram.

Sam Cox

Sam Cox

Sam was raised in South Devon and throughout his school years developed a taste for the outdoors living close to both the beach and Dartmoor.

This sense of adventure continued after he left school and joined the Royal Marines in 2010. He has tested himself throughout the globe’s harshest environments from the humidity of the jungles in Brunei, the heat of Central Asia, to the depths of the iciest temperatures in Norway.

Sam spent 13 years as an officer in the Royal Marines, serving combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as long periods working in the jungle, the desert and the Arctic Circle.

In November 2023, Sam Cox will embark on a unique 2000km solo and unsupported journey across Antarctica. No one has ever skied this distance without support before.

Starting at the coast of Berkner Island and finishing at the base of the Reedy glacier on the Ross ice shelf, via the South Pole, this expedition is anticipated to exceed 2000 kilometres. As one of the last wildernesses, this will be a pure test of physical and mental endurance.

Sam has been supported by Team Forces and Resilient Nutrition to embark on this epic adventure.

For more information, follow Sam on www.frozendagger.co.uk

Krissy Roe

Krissy Roe

Krissy is a sustainability and engagement professional with over 20 years of experience in tourism. She previously led the values and activism work at Responsible Travel where she managed the responsible tourism team, screening new tour operator members and helping hundreds of small businesses on their sustainability journey. She also helped drive the company’s activism work, including hard-hitting campaigns on aviation and carbon emissions, nature, animal welfare and community empowerment.

Krissy has also worked across a range of sectors as a sustainability consultant. She recently developed the sustainability strategy for Visit Kent; worked on a global social enterprise scheme run by Unilever, FCDO and EY; and led a stakeholder engagement programme for a national review into the state of the social housing sector following the Grenfell tragedy.

She joined Hotelplan in June 2023.

Dominic Winter

Dominic Winter

Dom Winter is representing the outdoor sport climate action charity, Protect Our Winters (POW) UK. With a background in sustainability and being a keen snowboarder, Dom will provide clear ways that you, someone passionate about snowsports, can be most effective in stopping climate change.

In his role as Head of Programmes Dom leads on policy, develops and runs climate education including Carbon Literacy Training, guides business action & plays a key role in developing POW UK’s campaigns.

Prue Stone

Prue Stone

Prue is Director of Sustainability at Hotelplan UK, a family of specialist tour operators incorporating ski companies Inghams and Esprit Ski, alongside adventure travel brands Explore, Inntravel and Santa’s Lapland. She has fifteen years’ experience in the travel industry, adopting a broad and encompassing approach to sustainability and driving genuine change. Outside of work she enjoys trail biking, walking and travelling with her young family.

 

Ed Leigh

Ed Leigh

Co-presenter alongside Graham Bell on Ski Sunday, Ed Leigh is one of the most recognisable winter sports personalities in the world. Beginning his career working for Channel 4 as a presenter for the popular TV show Freesports on 4, Ed has some incredible stories to tell, and he does a mean air guitar…

Neil 'Nine Lives' Campbell

Neil 'Nine Lives' Campbell

When Neil Campbell was growing up he never thought he’d become a professional snowboarder. Growing up in Luton, he found himself getting into trouble in his younger years and was subsequently sent to prison at just 19 years old. On getting out, Neil vowed to turn his life around and he did just that, thanks to snowboarding.

Known to all as ‘Nine Lives’, Neil needed to fast track his riding to keep up with professional snowboarders and would copy whatever anyone else would do, having skipped the fundamentals along the way. He gained a reputation as the snowboarder with the most unorthodox style and trick list and – most importantly – his uncanny ability to always land on his feet, avoiding crashes that would end a normal person’s season, hence the nickname.

To keep the dream alive Neil would build and shape his local snow park in Milton Keynes and go on to work out in Austria and Switzerland. Last year along with Adidas Terrex ‘How did snowboarding change my life” was released a short documentary of Neil’s Journey.

Charlotte Bankes

Charlotte Bankes

Born in Hemel Hempstead, they moved out to the southern Alps of France as a family when she was four years old and grew up in the mountains doing a lot of sport, skiing, snowboard as well as sailing in the local clubs.
She started racing internationally in snowboarding for France when she was 15 and moved onto the World cup circuit aged 18, attending the Olympics in Sochi and Pyoenchang where she finished 7th.
In November 2018, she decided to switch to compete for Great Britain. Since been part of GB Snowsport world cup squad, a lot of hard work has been done and she’s now become a force to be reconned with on the World cup circuit. Becoming World Champion in 2021 in Idrefjäll, Sweden and winning the Crystal Globe 2 seasons in a row, 2021-22 and 2022-23.
She also represented GB at the Olympics in Beijing and along with Huw Nightingale became 2023 Team Event World Champion in Bakuriani.

Talan Skeels-Piggins

Talan Skeels-Piggins

Talan Skeels-Piggins is a Children’s Author, a double 600cc Motorcycle World Champion and Winter Paralympian – as part of the British Team alpine skier. Skeels-Piggins used a sit-ski in alpine competitions. Skeels-Piggins is a former Royal Navy fighter controller and PE teacher at St Laurence School, Bradford On Avon

Millie Knight

Millie Knight

Millie is a 4x Paralympic medal winning, 2x World Champion skier who competes across all five Alpine ski disciplines.

Millie made her Paralympic debut at Sochi 2014, and at aged 15 become ParalympicsGB’s youngest ever competitor at any Winter Paralympics. She was also chosen to carry the flag for Great Britain at the Opening Ceremony.

Since Sochi, Millie’s career has gone from strength to strength. Working with guide Brett Wild since 2016, she won the 2017 World Cup Globe in the giant slalom, Super-G and Downhill.

At the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games Millie and Brett won silver medals in downhill and super-G as well as a bronze medal in the slalom on the final day of action.

Millie claimed gold in the super combined race at the delayed 2021 World Championships which took place in Lillehammer, Norway in January 2022. The result came a year after Millie had suffered a further concussion after a crash in training. Following the World Championships, Millie and Brett raced at the World Cup finals in Sweden, where they won Super-G gold and were awarded the 202122 season Super-G Crystal Globe.

At the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, Millie and Brett claimed downhill bronze on the first day of competition on the slopes of Yanqing. The pair narrowly missed out on adding to their medal collection finishing fourth in both the women’s Super-G and Super Combined vision impaired events.

Millie and Brett finished off their stellar season at the Beijing Paralympic Games where they won a Bronze medal in the Downhill event and placed 4th in the Super Combined and Super G events.

After the 2022 Paralympics Millie took up Karate to help with her training and recovery. She competed at her first competition at the British Championships which she won and was selected to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Impressively, she beat a competitive field to become the female visually impaired Commonwealth Champion for Team England.

Eve Muirhead

Eve Muirhead

Eve Muirhead is one of the world’s most successful curlers – most recently becoming Olympic Champion as skip for the British team in 2022 at the Beijing Winter Olympics in February 2022 and World Champion in the Mixed Doubles in May 2022.

She also carried the flag for her country at the 2022 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

She is a Olympic Champion, World Champion, European Champion and won her first Olympic bronze medal in 2014– in addition to being a highly accomplished golfer and bagpiper.

Her achievements began at an early age when she won the World Junior Curling Championships, aged just 17. She went onto win that tournament four times in total. In addition, she has performed to a consistently high standard in the World Championships – winning a silver medal in 2010, a gold in 2013 and a bronze in 2017, and in the European Championships, where she has won two bronze, four silver and three gold medals since 2010.

Eve, who was born into a farming family in Blair Atholl, has strong connections with the local area. She is a member of curling and golf clubs in Perthshire, and also regularly trains at the National Curling Academy in Stirling.

Outside of curling, Eve has piped at four World Championships, and plays off a very low handicap at golf, having turned down the opportunity to become a professional golfer in 2010. She has also received the award of Doctor of the University from Stirling University and an OBE from the British Government in recognition of her outstanding contribution to British sport. She has recently retired from curling professionally and is enjoying figuring out what she wants to do next!

Mike Richards

Mike Richards

Mike is a professional ski instructor based in Niseko Resort, Hokkaido, Japan since 2006. Came to the sport later in life – my first ski season was chalet host in Ellmau, Austria in 1993 at 27 years of age – and skied every year since in over 100 resorts and backcountry areas across 21 countries and 5 continents including my beloved Brecon Beacons National Park.

Colin Martin

Colin Martin

Colin is the owner of Solutions 4 Feet. He has worked in the ski & footwear industries from the age of 15, firstly for Glasgow Ski Centre and Nevisport then moving south in 1994 to help set up Snowdome Tamworth. After a few years there Colin spent 8 years working for Leamington Spa based retailer Lockwoods and during this time spent the summer of 2002 in New York studying pedorthics before being the first person from the UK to be awarded the designation of C.Ped (certified Pedorthist) in the November of that year.

Each year Colin attends conferences and training events both in the UK and the USA to maintain his certification and grow his knowledge base.  Learning the latest techniques for gait analysis, footwear fitting, biomechanics and orthotic therapy helps to keep the business ahead of the trends.

Colin has an eye for detail and is a perfectionist when it comes to fit.

Colin is a senior lecturer for Superfeet UK presenting their ski boot fitting courses both in the UK and in Europe as the program is rolled out. He also consults with several ski boot brands on product development.

Mia Brookes

Mia Brookes

Mia has been snowboarding since she was eighteen months old, travelling around Europe in the family motorhome. Mia met the GB Snowsport Freestyle coaches while out in Laax when she was ten years old and later that year was selected to the team’s development squad. During the following seasons Mia continued to train with GB Snowsport Freestyle coaches in Laax, Livigno and Hintertux and enjoyed competing in the World Rookie Tour comps.

Now 15, Mia is seeing success after success on the junior and senior scenes. In 2022 alone, she took 1st place at the RedBull Rail Yard, took 1st for Big Air and 2nd for Slopestyle at the Junior World Champs, took 1st at Vans Plaza, had 8 Europa Cup Wins (Slopetslye & Big Air) and was overall women’s champion at the World Rookie Tour Finals even though she’s a Grom.

She won the slopestyle event at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2023, and came second in the 2022–23 FIS Snowboard World Cup slopestyle event in Laax, Switzerland.

Iain Martin

Iain Martin

Iain Martin is presenter of the award-winning ‘The Ski Podcast’ and founder of the lobby campaign ‘Ski Flight Free’. His parents met in a ski resort, he first skied at 4-years-old and has now been working in the ski industry for over 30 years.

Tim Warwood

Tim Warwood

Tim Warwood is the current British snowboard slalom champion; due mainly to the fact that they disbanded the event the year after he won!

Tim has been commentating on snowboarding events worldwide since the age of 16! He is a regular contributor to BBC 2’s Ski Sunday show and is also a BBC Olympic commentator and reporter for all the action sports disciplines. He presents the Red Bull snow sports live productions and is a regular voice on Free Radio in Birmingham having been the former breakfast show host.

 

Tord Nilson

Tord Nilson

Tord’s years of experience in the British ski industry make him the ideal host for the National Snow Show’s Skills Cabin. Come here for all gear, technique and training queries from our informed guest speakers and omniscient host.

Tord has worked for over a decade in the British ski industry working with brands such as Volkl, Dalbello, Salomon and Atomic with their marketing activations through his company Iconic Agency. Alongside this, he also presents The Ski Racing Podcast Extra on YouTube and is also on the committee of the SIGB, the trade association of the Snowsports Industries in the UK.

Caroline Elliott

Caroline Elliott

Skiing from an early age ignited a fire in Caroline’s belly to be in mountain environments which she has managed to achieve for most of her working life. From that first love of skiing, she went on to train in freestyle skiing (balletic and aerials) and then moved on to ski instructing in Austria and Australia. Following this, she specialised in ski patrol, as a pisteur secouriste in France, overcoming the many challenges necessary to achieve these qualifications from l’ENSA in Chamonix.

Later, she would work as an avalanche dog handler with the Fire Brigade in their specialised mountain rescue unit, working with Fjord, her much-missed faithful companion. Recently Caroline set up a small charity (CIC) enabling her to provide talks and workshops to schools and youth groups, which is where her passion lies, educating future mountain lovers whilst on a parallel inspiring young girls to follow professions in the mountains that have been mostly male dominated.

 “While awe inspiring and life enhancing, mountains also demand respect as there are potential dangers for those with a lack of knowledge and experience.”

Whilst the winter resorts were shut with the pandemic, Caroline had time to reflect on all that mountains have taught her. She slowly gathered all her snow adventures together along with precious memories Fjord. Little by little she created a children’s book, Fjord’s Mountain Mission, a book all about how to stay safe in the winter resorts, narrated by Fjord her avi dog.

“Prevention is so much better than dealing with the consequences of poor decisions on mountains.” 

Caroline wants everyone to feel the deep joy she has felt there, but she also wants everyone to remain as safe as possible. Fjord’s Mountain Mission is slowly growing momentum on a global scale: endorsed by the FIS in Switzerland it is available in English, French, German and Swedish and soon to be released in Norwegian and Japanese. And there is a soft Fjord toy soon to join the team – we all love a hug!

Jenny Jones

Jenny Jones

Jenny is the UK’S most globally respected and successful professional snowboarder. Since bursting onto the scene as a precociously talented teenager in 1999, she has won countless big air and slopestyle competitions – including three x-games gold medals in a row between 2009 and 2010 – and starred in some of the biggest shred movies of the last decade.

Jenny’s success is all the more remarkable given the lack of natural snowboarding terrain in the UK. A gymnast growing up, she learned to ride on a plastic dry slope before heading to France to pursue the sport full time, funding her season by working in a chalet. These days she spends most of her year on the road, chasing the winter from Europe and North America to the Southern Alps of New Zealand.

Jenny is known for pulling off super technical spins over the biggest of jumps, combining an uncanny natural balance with a strong will to succeed (this same determination has seen her come back from several career threatening injuries). But while she is feared as a competitor, Jenny is known for her humble attitude and bubbly sense of humour, making her hands down one of the most loved characters on the women’s snowboard circuit.

Dan Egan

Dan Egan

Featured in 12 Warren Miller Entertainment ski films, on the Discovery Channel, ESPN, Good Morning America, in Powder Magazine, and other media outlets, Dan Egan is an award-winning broadcaster and film producer, and a ski legend who continues to teach and share his love of the sport around the globe. Dan and his brother John Egan, as the Egan Brothers, travelled to some of the world’s most remote regions following the geopolitical events of the 1980s and 1990s. They made first descents on the Berlin Wall, skied beside the Persian Gulf War, and organized the 1993 Middle East Peace Ski in Lebanon; the brothers were willing to ski wherever the world would watch and listen.

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards

Eddie Edwards is a British ski jumping champion who was the first (and only) competitor to represent Great Britain at the Winter Olympics in Ski Jumping. He became Britain’s 1st and only Olympic ski jumper and was fondly re-christened “Eddie the Eagle”.

Born Michael Edwards on December 5th 1963 (still a public holiday for casualty departments all over the world) in Cheltenham, Eddie was destined to carry on the family business and become a plasterer.  But at the age of 13 after a school skiing trip all that changed.

He got the skiing bug and as soon as he was old enough travelled to Europe to teach skiing in many of the winter resorts.  He competed internationally in Alpine Skiing then decided to have a go at ski jumping and in just 2 years he was jumping off 90 metre and 120 metre jumps that seasoned ski jumpers take 10 years to work up to!

1997 Eddie represented Britain at the World Ski Jumping Championships at Oberstorf.

Then in 1988 he travelled to Calgary and represented Britain in the Winter Olympics.  As the guy who came 58th (he finished 56th out of 57 competitors but the 57th was disqualified) he got more publicity than the Gold Medal winner and Eddie’s heroic Olympic efforts thrust him into the limelight. This endeared him to the public and made him a household name.  He was known for wearing bottle top glasses which steamed up when he ski-jumped.

Eddie gained his Eagle nickname after the International Olympics Committee President, Juan Antonio Samaranch, referenced him during the closing ceremony: ‘At Calgary people set new goals, created new world records and some even flew like an eagle’.

He had a top 50 chart hit with “Fly Eddie Fly” and a number 2 hit in Finland with “Mum Nienmi En Eitu”.  He travelled the world appearing on many TV shows and became (and still is) a popular addition to the after dinner speaking circuit.

In addition to all this Eddie gained a Law degree in the summer of 2003 after studying at Demontfort University in Leicester.

In June 2003 Eddie married his wife Sam in true “Eddie the Eagle” style at the Little White Chapel Drive Through in Las Vegas.  They now have two daughters, Ottilie Rose and Honey.

Eddie still holds the British Olympic record for ski jumping at 71 metres; his personal best is currently 119.5 metres.  He holds the world record for stunt jumping (10 cars/6 buses) and was ranked world number 9 at amateur speed skiing (106.8mph).

Although he is remembered for coming last, Eddie always says that just getting to the Olympics was his Gold Medal which epitomises the true Olympic Spirit.

In 2011 he won BBC1’s ‘Celebrity Wipeout’ and in February 2013 was the first winner of ITV1’s brand new diving show ‘Splash!’.

Eddie The Eagle’ film, based on Eddie’s life was released in April 2016, starring Hugh Jackman.

Chemmy Alcott

Chemmy Alcott

Widely regarded as one of Britain’s greatest ever skiers, 4 x Olympian, and Ski Sunday presenter Chemmy is the perfect person to host the Snow stage. Catch her here all weekend as her and Scott deliver an insane schedule of speakers.

In a time where competing at a Winter Olympics was unusual for a British athlete, Chemmy defied the odds and pioneered a skiing movement that has inspired a generation. Resulting in not just skiers, but British Winter Sport athletes as a whole seeing the Winter Olympics as a realistic and achievable goal.

Since retiring from competing on the world stage after The Sochi Olympics in 2014, Chemmy has immersed herself in the world of TV & media, where she now presents for the BBC on Ski Sunday and commentates on the World Cup Ski Series for Eurosport amongst being a guest on many other show. Furthermore, she competed in ITV Dancing on Ice in 2012, where she finished 5th.

In addition to her TV commitments and hosting events and despite retiring, Chemmy continues to constantly push her body to the limit, competing in multiple physical challenges including the World’s Toughest Ski Race in Greenland, the 100-mile road race in London and climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, raising over £800,000 for charity in the process.

Charity work is very important to Chemmy, where she acts as an active ambassador for Right to Play, Ski4Cancer, SnowCamp and United Learning. She has visited multiple under-developed countries such as Rwanda and Tanzania, raising money for areas of conflict resolution and also to promote sport and play to educate ‘over one million children in some of the world’s poorest communities.’

Chemmy is an inspiration to all, having broken 49 bones in her life including her neck aged 11. She is no stranger to adversity and remains committed to inspiring the next generation and educating people from all over the world through sport. Most notably, she created the ‘X-Elle’ scheme, which aims to develop girl’s confidence through sport. Part of her passion involves travelling the world, visiting countries such as Dubai and New Zealand, in addition to her travel across the UK, telling her story and inspiring others. From school pupils to businesses, she helps give them the confidence to create big dreams and do everything humanly possible to achieve them.

In 2018, Chemmy became a well-loved BBC Winter Olympic Sport Commentator. She was enthusiastic, empathetic and gave a unique insight into the games that only someone who has been through the experience as an athlete could give.

Currently Chemmy is presenting BBC Ski Sunday, and looking after her two young boys.

Warren Smith

Warren Smith

Warren is one of Britain’s leading professional free skiers and an Internationally Qualified Performance Coach and Instructor. He has been a sponsored Volkl freeski athlete for over 10 years and has represents brands such as Scott Sport, Swiss Airlines and Dalbello.

He has spent many years teaching recreational skiers, developing ski instructors and coaching athletes all over Europe. He is one of the most innovative instructors working in the Alps today and has earned a name for himself for the constant research and development he carries out combining Ski Technique, Ski Biomechanics and Ski Physiology.

 

Scott Penman

Scott Penman

Be entertained with our top host & compare for the National Snow Show, Scott Penman. With a long standing career aligning with the snowsports scene from White Lines interviews to X Games presenting & with many, many friends in the industry Scott will keep you smiling & laughing during the show!

Billy Morgan

Billy Morgan

Billy grew up in Southampton where he learnt to snowboard on the dryslope in 2005. When he was 16 he did his first season in Morzine.

Billy won his first British Big Air Championship in 2009 & in 2013 he took 3rd place in the Sierra Nevada FIS World Cup. This meant he was placed 2nd on the World Ranking List at the end of the 2013 season, which provided a great set up for his podium potential at the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014, where he finished in 10th.

In December 2011, Billy landed the world’s first triple rodeo flip.

In April 2015, Billy made history again by becoming the world’s first rider to land a 1800 quadruple cork.

Billy had a successful 2016 season, with 3 podiums: a bronze medal for Big Air in the X Games in Norway, 3rd in slopestyle at the World Cup in Czech Republic & 1st in the Spring Battle filming competition held in the Absolut Park in Flachauwinkl, Austria. Outside of snowboarding, Billy is into skateboarding, gymnastics, pingpong & motocross.

Agenda

Take a look at the exciting agenda below so see all the amazing speakers and sessions over the weekend!

From legends, athletes and comedy, to sustainability and quiz shows, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Saturday

The Inspiration Stage

10:10 - 10:15

Welcome from our Hosts

Snow Stage

Chemmy Alcott

Scott Penman

10:15 - 11:00

Make the most of the snow!

Snow Stage

Ed Leigh

11:15 - 11:45

Fireside chat with Neil Campbell

Snow Stage

Neil ‘Nine Lives’ Campbell

12:00 - 13:00

A Question of Snow

Snow Stage

Tim Warwood

Ed Leigh

Billy Morgan

Chemmy Alcott

Jenny Jones

13:30 - 14:00

Fireside Chat with Millie Knight

Snow Stage

Millie Knight

14:15 - 15:00

Technique lab with Warren Smith

Snow Stage

Warren Smith

15:15 - 16:00

How can we stand together to Send It For Climate?

Snow Stage

Lauren MacCallum

Ed Leigh

Krissy Roe

Jenny Jones

Billy Morgan

Protect Our Winters (POW)

16:15 - 16:45

Fireside chat with Charlotte Bankes

Snow Stage

Charlotte Bankes

17:00 - 17:30

Fireside chat with Mia Brookes

Snow Stage

Mia Brookes

Saturday

The Skills Cabin

10:45 - 11:00

Welcome from our Host

Snow Skills Cabin

Tord Nilson

11:00 - 11:30

Life on the ice for a world record-breaking ski crossing of Antarctica

Snow Skills Cabin

Sam Cox

Resilient Nutrition

11:45 - 12:30

Resorts in-depth: What else is there to do?

Snow Skills Cabin

Chalets 1066

Ski Utah

Aosta Valley Tourist Board

12:45 - 13:30

Take the train to your resort - It isn't as difficult or expensive as you might think!

The Snow Skills Cabin

Iain Martin

Hannah Zajic

Anna Hughes

Krissy Roe

13:45 - 14:15

Get the best from your boot fitting

The Snow Skills Cabin

Colin Martin

Solutions 4 Feet Ltd.

14:45 - 15:15

Nordic skiing: A beginner's guide

The Snow Skills Cabin

Andy Goodwin

Neil Pitts

Will Hughes

RAF Nordic

Snowsport England

15:30 - 16:45

Altitude mini comedy festival - see features page for full line-up

The Snow Skills Cabin

Altitude

Connor Burns

Kazeem Jamal

Jack Gleadow

Justin Moorhouse

Sunday

The Inspiration Stage

10:15 - 10:30

Welcome from our Hosts

Snow Stage

Chemmy Alcott

Scott Penman

10:30 - 11:00

Fireside Chat with Eddie the Eagle

Snow Stage

Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards

11:15 - 12:00

The Ski Podcast Live: Off The Beaten Track

Snow Stage

Iain Martin

James Wilcox

Katie Bamber

12:00 - 12:15

The Snowsport England Coaching Awards

Snow Stage

Snowsport England

12:30 - 13:15

Technique Lab with Warren Smith

Snow Stage

Warren Smith

13:30-14:00

Fireside chat with Talan Skeels-Piggins

Snow Stage

Talan Skeels-Piggins

14:15 - 15:00

Breaking down the barriers to snowsport

Snow Stage

Snowsport England

15:15 - 15:45

Fireside chat with Eve Muirhead

Snow Stage

Eve Muirhead

Sunday

The Skills Cabin

10:45 - 11:00

Welcome from our Host

The Snow Skills Cabin

Tord Nilson

11:00 - 11:30

All terrain skiing with Dan Egan

The Snow Skills Cabin

Dan Egan

11:45 - 12:15

How to keep your family safe and enjoy the mountains

The Snow Skills Cabin

Caroline Elliott

Kimberley Kay

12:30 - 13:15

WhoSki.com presents... Easy ways to ski green

The Snow Skills Cabin

WhoSki.com

Nicola Davenport

Sally Warren

13:30 - 14:00

Get the best from your boot fitting

The Snow Skills Cabin

Colin Martin

Solutions 4 Feet Ltd.

14:15 - 15:30

Altitude mini comedy festival - see features page for full line-up

The Snow Skills Cabin

Altitude

Connor Burns

Raul Kohli

Jack Gleadow

Justin Moorhouse

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