Located in Fairwater Park, only ten minutes from Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff Ski and Snowboard Centre was built in 1969 by Cardiff City Council. The original slope measured 90 metres and was the one of the first dry slopes in Great Britain.
In 1984 the Centre went through significant changes as the management of the slope was taken over by the governing body of snow sports in Wales- Snowsport Cymru Wales. The Centre not only gained a new management but also added 10 metres to its length and is currently a 100 metre long slope.
Today Cardiff Ski and Snowboard Centre and Snowsport Cymru Wales have their offices together in Fairwater Road and they operate in conjunction with each other.
In 1970 the Centre introduced Cardiff Ski Club which runs untill this day on every Tuesday night and it has produced many national level ski competitors. In 2010 the Centre brought in Tubing which became very popular among children and adults and has been booked for birthday parties, events, etc. In 2012 a couple of instructors started the Snowboard Club which meets on Sunday evenings and has been fast growing in members.
Cardiff Ski and Snowboard Centre relies strongly on volunteers along with the fundamental full time members of staff. All of the instructors are experienced, nationally qualified, CRB checked, first aid certified and most importantly enthusiastic characters with a love of the sport.
Our main area of expertise is introducing people to snow sports and sharing our passion for skiing and snowboarding. We provide activities for all levels and ages in individual, group and recreational settings. We run over 11,000 sessions a year and we provide special deals for schools and businesses.