Snowboarding star Jenny Jones won Team GB’s first medal on snow at the Sochi 2014 Games when she nabbed bronze in the snowboarding slopestyle. She’ll talk about her Olympic triumph, life after Sochi and what the future holds, as well as answering your questions.  Catch some of the biggest names in the snow-sports world at the Mountain Talks Theatre sponsored by Kia Motors. Experts and celebrities, including former Olympic skier Martin Bell, coach from Channel 4’s The Jump Warren Smith, and Winter Olympic slopestyle snowboarder Aimee Fuller, will share their advice and experiences. It’s the perfect place to pick up tips.  From nervous novice to seasoned expert, there’s a lesson to suit on the indoor skills slope at the London Show. First-time skiers and snowboarders are guided by friendly instructors from The Snow Centre at Hemel Hempstead while intermediates and expert skiers are coached by a team from the world renowned Warren Smith Ski Academy. Freestyle sessions for advanced snowboarders are courtesy of Onyx Snowboard School. Beginner lessons are £5, while all other sessions are £10.  Meanwhile, every North Show visitor can claim a free lift pass for the real-snow slope at Chill Factore in Manchester, as well as getting the chance to snag a discounted lesson or taster session. A beginner lesson, which would normally set you back £70, will be available at the Show for just £32 (a saving of more than 50 per cent), or you can book a taster session –where you get to grips with the gear and learn to slide – usually £30, for £20. Head to the Chill Factore stand to collect a free pass and book in for a lesson.  School's in at the London Show (JAMES NORTH)  The slide of your life  The giant, inflatable children’s slide is back by popular demand. Always a favourite with families, it’s free for kids to play on – the perfect opportunity for flagging parents to relax with a cuppa.  Ever wondered what your skiing looks like to an outsider? Which little niggles are holding you back from moving to the next level? Get an expert opinion at the realtime video analysis booth, brought to you by Warren Smith Ski Academy. You’ll have a one-to-one consultation with a Warren Smith Ski Academy pro instructor, during which they’ll conduct a video analysis of your technique on a ski training machine and give you pointers on how to improve, all in real time. You’ll also see video overlays comparing your skiing with that of one of the pro team, demonstrating what you need to work on.  The Animal Bike Tour and its huge mobile rig has expanded this year to push the athletes even further and create an amazing show. It brings together the incredible skill, control and balance of world champion trials rider Ben Savage with the spectacular aerial style of some of the world’s most exciting jump riders on mountain bikes, scooters and BMX bikes. As well as tricks and flips, there’s the chance to win Animal, WD-40 and P20 goodies.  Where? Earls Court 2, London  When? Thursday, October 30 to Sunday, November 2, 2014  What time? Thursday 11am to 9.30pm  How much? Advance tickets Adults £12 Concessions* £9 Children (11-16) £5 Children (under 11) FREE Students £5 Family (two adults, two children 11-16) £25 Après (Thursday and Friday after 5.30pm) £5  When? Friday, October 24 to Sunday October 26, 2014  What time? Friday 10am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday 10am to 5pm  How much? Advance tickets Adults £10 Concessions* £7 Children (11-16) £4 Children (under 11) FREE Students £4 Family (two adults, two children 11-16) £22  These prices are for tickets bought in advance. Tickets will cost more on the door. *Concession price applies to those aged 60 and over and disabled visitors. Disabled visitors may be accompanied by one carer free of charge.
With the ski season around the corner, glide along to the UK&rsquo;s greatest   snowsports show for great-value lessons, expert advice and the chance to meet   Olympic idols