Exeter Ski Club

Looking to get the family outside over the festive period? We'll be running 2-day ski courses for adults, and for children aged 4+, on Mon 29 and Tue 30 Dec, 9.30am-2pm with a half hour lunch break (please bring a packed lunch!) Classes are on sale now for beginners, including those who have never skied before, intermediates and advanced skiers., all taught by our friendly team of nationally qualified instructors. It's a great opportunity to try something new, prepare for a ski holiday, or simply brush up on existing skills. The adults and juniors courses are scheduled at same time, so you can all come along to the slope together. To find out more and to book online, please visit our website

Exeter Ski Club

What a ski career. Still time for at least one more podium though!

Dave Ryding, Britain's most successful alpine skier, announced his retirement from competitive racing today from the end of the next winter season ⛷

Ryding’s journey is one of the most inspiring in the sport — from the dry slopes of Pendle Ski Club in Lancashire to competing in four Winter Olympics and nine World Championships. His consistency, work ethic and sheer determination have helped pave the way for a new generation of British skiers🔥

When we spoke to him today, he said he still remembers his very first lesson on dry slope with a lady called Jeanette. "It was so much fun, just side-stepping up a slope and skiing straight down it. It just gave me a love for skiing...Those days were some of my fondest days skiing still because of friends, the camaraderie and racing in a fun environment.” 🎿

What advice would he give to the next generation of alpine racers? “Never think that there’s a limit. If you keep training two or three times a week, listening to your coach, you can achieve everything and anything.”💪

Thank you, Dave Ryding - Skier, for inspiring a generation of young alpine skiers and proving that you can carve out an amazing ski career from England's artificial dry slopes to the world stage 🙌

Read more on our website: https://www.snowsportengland.org.uk/news-dave-ryding-retirement/

Photo: Sam Mellish/GB Snowsport