Eddie the Eagle to appear during annual snow show at Snowtrax in Christchurch

Snowtrax is hosting its annual skiing event this weekend with Eddie the Eagle appearing on Saturday night.

The Southern Snow Show kicks off today till Sunday at the ski slope in Hurn and includes special offers, competitions, live music and entertainment for the kids.

Eddie the Eagle, who became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping, and held the British ski jumping record from 1988 to 2001, returns with a personal appearance.

In 2016, he was portrayed by Taron Egerton and Tom and Jack Costello in the biographical film Eddie the Eagle.

See more at SnowTrax.eu.

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