Team GB’s success at the 2026 Winter Olympics has sparked a surge in first-time skiers and snowboarders across Somerset and the South West – with Mendip Activity Centre welcoming a wave of new faces to the slopes.

Find out the best way to prepare for your first ski holiday, and why dry ski slopes are a great place to learn the basics.

Here are some top tips from the Mendip Team about how to make the most of your school ski trip.