30th January 2023
There is some snow falling in Austria but little elsewhere. Cold temperatures are continuing to protect the snowpack with plenty of sunshine in the Alps. The off piste skiing has broadly gone with the pistes remaining hardpacked. NEW
29th January 2023
We started at dawn with avalanche bombing and ended at dusk with the final sweep of the pistes. There was much in between, in what was our most interesting days of the season so far. NEW
26th January 2023
The 20-year-old has claimed one of the biggest prizes in freestyle snowsports, a gold medal at the X Games, Aspen in Colorado. Less than 24 hours later, the British teenager Kirsty Muir won her second bronze medal of these X Games. UPDATED
1st January 2023
– Casinos Continue in Liechtenstein
– World Champion Freestyle Skier Dies in Japan Avalanche
– Shiffrin Misses Out on Chance to Equal Record Number of Wins
– World Cup Moguls Bronze for GB
– PlanetSKI Is Out On The Scottish Snow…UPDATED
31st January 2023
This season we are planning a big road trip in the USA with a cheeky visit to Canada. We are also visiting many of the main resorts in Europe, some of which are on the multi-resort Ikon Pass. It seemed a no-brainer to pick one up. First stop Chamonix.NEW
30th January 2023
In the third of a sporadic series of gear reviews over the winter, our gear editor Alf Alderson reviews more skiing essentials. NEW
24th January 2023
More and more of us want to do our bit to help the environment, but a trip to the mountains for snowsports is far from ‘green’. Morzine in France, however, claims to be a resort with a conscience, and is keen to promote itself as an eco-friendly ski town. We’re there to find out more.
26th January 2023
It is a range just north of the Alps that we have always wanted to visit but never have. Now snow has fallen and temperatures remain low.
24th January 2023
We are on our way from Verbier in the Swiss Alps to Pays de Gex in the French Jura. We needed a stop off and a ski. Step forward a fabulous area that we haven’t been to for too long.
21st January 2023
The legendary retired ski racer, Lindsey Vonn, has put her skis back on to become the first woman to ski the infamous Kitzbühel downhill course – and the first to dare to take on the Streif at night.
15th January 2023
It used to be a place you passed through to get to Verbier. Not anymore as the village down the valley becomes increasingly popular for a variety of reasons. PlanetSKI has been seeing what the fuss is about.
23rd December 2022
Looking to book your next luxury ski chalet? You could do worse than take a look at Chalet Owners, a curated collection of luxury chalets and apartments aimed at the discerning skier.
4th January 2023
What have the Romans ever given us? If you’ve seen the satirical sketch from Monty Python’s Life of Brian, you’ll know the answer is quite a lot. The same can be said for the Italians and their ski resorts.
21st November 2022
Airport transfers to the Alps have often involved either costly private transfers or cheaper but less flexible and far longer, shared bus transfers. Alpine Fleet plans to shake things up.
25th November 2022
Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to ski holidays, lacking inspiration for which country and which kind of accommodation to choose? Absolutely Snow claims it can help.
23rd October 2022
The Scandinavian country is seeing an increasing number of British skiers. It offers a somewhat different winter experience. We look at what the country offers with Norway – Home of Skiing. There’s the skiing, and then the rest…
23rd December 2022
Saturday traffic delays, sky-high flight costs and fully-booked ferries or trains could soon be a thing of the past for UK families booking with the self-catered specialist, Pierre & Vacances.
28th November 2022
In the first of a sporadic series of gear reviews over the winter our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out a few skiing essentials.
The wonderful Hotel du Buet in Vallorcine Commune, near Chamonix. Founded in 1888 and still run by the same family.
A PlanetSKI favourite.
See here for more: planetski.eu/2023/01/31/planetski-goes-ikon/
Ski Lifts Strikes in French Ski Resorts Have Little Impact
French unions have called the industrial action and are also threatening to close the lifts at times in February.
The predictions of minimal impact were be correct with most lifts running normally.
Updated: planetski.eu/2023/01/30/ski-lifts-strikes-set-for-tomorrow-in-french-ski-resorts/
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PlanetSKI Goes Ikon
This season we are planning a big road trip in the USA with a visit to Canada.
We are also visiting many of the main resorts in Europe, some of which are on the multi-resort Ikon Pass. It seemed a no-brainer to pick one up.
First stop Chamonix.
planetski.eu/2023/01/31/planetski-goes-ikon/
Ikon Pass Holders Ikon Pass Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
PlanetSKI Goes Ikon - PlanetSKI
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This season we are planning a big road trip in Utah & Colorado in the USA with a cheeky visit to Canada. We are also visiting many of the main resorts in Europe, some of which are on the multi-resort ...Great info. What ski areas do you recommend in the Chamonix area, including Courmayeur, for someone looking for great groomed runs to let the skis rip ? It will be my first time there next week.
21st January 2023
There’s the Aurora Borealis to see, a visit to meet Santa and learn-to-ski or snowboard packages on offer from Iglu Ski. NEW
23rd October 2022
The UK’s largest ski tour operator is offering advice for beginners and families. If this describes you then you may want to take a look at advice from the experts.
12th October 2022
It is a favourite of ours at PlanetSKI. It gives access to some of the best ski resorts in Utah and has an atmosphere all of its own. We look back at some of PlanetSKI’s past visits.
20th October 2022
We have asked the Austrian National Tourist Office to tells us about its attractions – new and old.
3rd November 2022
The UK’s largest ski operator has unveiled Japan as a new destination, with holidays this winter to the resort of Niseko from December 10th to April 2nd.
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January’s Ski News in Brief - Live & Updated:
- World Champion Freestyle Skier Dies in Japan Avalanche
January's Ski News in Brief - Live & Updated - PlanetSKI
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Still looking good in the Alps, but more #snow would be welcome.
PlanetSKI has been in St Gervais/Megeve and we’ve just arrived in Les Arcs.
Check out the latest images:
https://planetski.eu/2023/01/30/planetski-snow-report-13/
Updated:
Just heard from Morzine about proposed strike by lift operators today.
“There is no planned strike for today,” said the Tourist Office to us.
https://planetski.eu/2023/01/30/ski-lifts-strikes-set-for-tomorrow-in-french-ski-resorts/
Ski Lifts Strikes Set for Tuesday in French Ski Resorts
French unions have called the industrial action and are threatening to close the lifts at times in February.
It remains to be seen what the impact will be, but many predict it will be minimal.
Ski Lifts Strikes on Tuesday in French Ski Resorts - PlanetSKI
French unions have called the industrial action and are threatening to close the lifts at times in February. It ...
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