Forget Chamonix, Meribel and St Moritz - this Welsh ski instructor hits the slopes in the Brecon Beacons

Wales is well known for its mountains with climbers and walkers flocking to the slopes to take in the spectacular views. But how would you fancy hitting the slopes of Snowdonia on skis?

Mike Richards, a ski instructor from Llandeilo, does just that - heading to the Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons national parks to indulge his passion, before heading out to the Japanese island of Hokkaido for the winter.

The 50 year old, who is from Aberdare, shares videos of his exploits on his Instagram account.