22nd December 2024
Huge Snowstorm Hits the Alps
It has been a good start to winter across the Alps, but the ferocious storm is bringing it problems. UPDATED
LATEST NEWS
19th December 2024
Bumper Snow in US for Christmas
If you’re off to ski in the USA this Christmas, it’s looking like it could be a good one. There’ve been big snowfalls in many parts with more to come.
22nd December 2024
Ski Resorts Advised on Dealing With Climate Change
The International Ski & Snowboard Federation, FIS, has launched a sustainability guide for ski resorts on how to reduce their impact on climate change. NEW
1st December 2024
December Ski News in Brief
– 174 People Stranded on Colorado Gondola Lift
– Mont Blanc Tunnel Re-Opens in Time for Ski Season
– One Person Dies in Bulgaria Avalanche
– Park City Set for Upgrades
– 12 Dead From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Ski Resort … UPDATED
18th December 2024
14,000 People Helped by Swiss Piste Rescue Last Winter
The figures come from injury statistics from the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention.
23rd December 2024
GB Snowsport Athletes in Action
Check out the GB Snowsport athletes competing at FIS competition events in the coming week and in week commencing 30 January, as well as World Cup results from last week.
20th December 2024
World Cup Golds for GB Skiers
The top podium spots for GB Snowsport athletes came in Telemark and Para Alpine races. It’s a great start to the season for Britain’s most successful skier, Jasmin Taylor, and for Neil Simpson with his guide, Rob Poth. NEW
21st December 2024
More Podiums for GB Snowsport Athletes
Zoe Atkin in the Freeski Halfpipe and Jaz Taylor in Telemark have secured two World Cup podiums. It follows on from earlier GB medal success. NEW
17th December 2024
New Lifts for Japan
Niseko and Hakuba are introducing brand new gondolas to help modernise the Japanese ski scene. PlanetSKI is heading to Japan for an extended visit this coming season.
11th December 2024
PlanetSKI Gear Review #3 Winter 2024/25
In our December review the Komperdell ski poles stand out as a must have. Our review also features the Salomon Brigade Index helmet, HH three finger gloves, Vallon sunglasses and more.
FEATURED NEWS
15th December 2024
Vail Resorts Confirms it is Actively Looking for New Resorts to Buy in the Alps
The US company already runs the ski areas in Andermatt and Crans-Montana in Switzerland. It has confirmed to PlanetSKI that it is looking for other resorts across the Alps.
19th December 2024
New Charter Flight to Norway Next Season
Inghams Ski will fly to Bergen on the west coast giving direct access to the resorts of Geilo, Voss & Myrkdalen. UK EXCLUSIVE.
16th December 2024
PlanetSKI Completes Ski Club GB Reps Course
36 people have been in Tignes, France, training to become a Ski Club Rep. PlanetSKI’s Simon Miller learns if he has what it takes.
14th December 2024
Italy is Best Value for UK Skiers & Snowboarders
Italy dominates the best value top ten resorts and has taken the crown from Bulgaria for both adult and family skiers. The list comes from the Post Office Travel Money Ski Resort Report, produced in partnership with Crystal Ski Holidays.
3rd December 2024
Dynamic Pricing for Ski Lift Passes on the Rise in Europe
Ski resorts across Europe are increasingly adopting a dynamic pricing model for their lift passes. We have updated this article with further reaction from readers and the position of more resorts. UPDATED
6th December 2024
Val Thorens Cable Car Out of Action for Whole Season
EXCLUSIVE: The Cime Caron cable car crashed just ahead of the resort’s opening last month. PlanetSKI can reveal the cabins are to be replaced & the lift will not open this winter.
5th December 2024
UK Chalet Operator Slashes Half Term Prices as Demand Slumps
Chalets1066 that has 50 properties in Les Gets in France is cutting prices by up to 20% as British skiers appear to shun some low level resorts.
4th December 2024
Cairngorm Funicular Set to be Back in Action Shortly
The lift at the Scottish resort It could operating by the end of December or early in the new year. Some are reserving judgement after previous assurances and subsequent delays.
4th December 2024
Aravis: The ‘Other’ Linked French Ski Area
We’ve all heard of Les3Vallees, Les Portes du Soleil and Paradiski, but what about Aravis? It’s in the Lake Annecy region and comprises the neighbouring resorts of La Clusaz, Manigod, Le Grand Bornand, and the gateway village of St Jean de Sixt.
3rd December 2024
Former GB Para-Athlete On Target to Ski to South Pole
The 38-year old suffered a stroke while serving as an officer in the British Army in 2014 – it left him completely paralysed from the neck down on his left side.
26th November 2024
Getting Fit for Skiing
Maison Sport launches free six-week Ski Fit Guide to help skiers prepare for the slopes. It has been created in collaboration with professional ski physical therapist, Dr. Greg Louie.
13th November 2024
PlanetSKI Gear Review #1 Winter 2024/25
In our first gear edit of the season Alf Alderson checks out Peak Performance & Helly Hansen clothing and ski touring backpacks.
23rd November 2024
PlanetSKI Gear Review #2 Winter 2024/25
In our second gear edit of the season Alf Alderson reviews some great stocking fillers including goggles, sunglasses, bluetooth speakers & more….
23rd November 2024
Construction Starts on Long- Awaited New Lift for Verbier
It will be a gondola lift from Verbier to the top of the Savoleyres area with a chairlift added for the final section. It has been talked about for decades and planned since 2011.
28th November 2024
Skiing In Scandinavia Surges
Norway is leading the way, with growing interest in Finland & Sweden from British skiers. Reliable snow, reasonable prices, good accommodation options and an altogether different skiing experience await.
20th October 2024
Driving to The Alps
Discover some of the closest ski resorts to drive to from UK. While flying can be convenient, it sometimes comes with delays, baggage fees, and airport hassles.
2nd December 2024
Les Menuires Has Highest Percentage of Beginner Runs
The ski holiday operator, Erna Low, has been crunching the numbers. In second place is La Plagne.
30th October 2024
Multi-Generational Non-Ski Trips Rise
It appears larger family groups are heading to the mountains and they want to do more than just ski or snowboard.
14th October 2024
Val Thorens Prepares for Winter
It’s the highest resort in the Alps at 2,300m & is in one of the first to open for winter. We look at what’s coming this season. NEW
8th October 2024
Discover Park City, Utah
It is one of the most famous US ski towns with direct access to Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort, with much else besides. See what’s new for next winter and what it offers.
13th September 2024
Winter News from Verbier
The famous Swiss resort needs no introduction. This winter it is celebrating its past and looking to the future. We’re visiting in January.
11th September 2024
New in La Plagne for Next Winter
One of the most popular French resorts for UK skiers & snowboarders, La Plagne, has released details of all that is new for next season. Read on…
17th September 2024
Ski France Expands with New Chalets on Offer
Leading French accommodation provider, Ski France, is adding three new premium Contactless Catered Chalets to its portfolio. So, what exactly is a ‘Contactless Chalet’?
5th November 2024
Tomorrowland Winter Returns for 2025
The winter dance festival, Tomorrowland Winter, returns to the French Alps in March 2025.
4th September 2024
British Skiers Continue Their Love for Skiing in Austria
Official figures from last winter have been released. We look at what Austria offers, with links to some of our past visits and we report from the Austria ‘Winter Launch’ event in London. UPDATED
24th August 2024
European Ski Resort Guides from Maison Sport
The online ski instructor platform has more than 300 comprehensive ski slope and in-resort guides for next season. Read independent advice from the experts.
21st August 2024
Ski Club of Great Britain Launches 2024-25 Freshtracks Programme
There are 160 holidays with 21 new to the programme. They start November 2024 and run through to early May 2025.
17th July 2024
Ben’s Bus Transfer Company Goes Carbon Neutral
It’s claiming to be the first shared transfer company to go carbon neutral as it offsets its carbon footprint.
29th September 2024
What’s New for Winter 2024/25 From Ski Solutions
Ski Solutions is Britain’s original specialist ski travel agency and tailor-made tour operator and has been arranging ski holidays for more than 35 years to Europe and North America.
8th September 2024
Deer Valley Expands Next Winter with Much More to Come
The resort in Utah is set to see another 3,700 acres open for skiing in one of the largest resort expansions in US history. At PlanetSKI we have been following progress closely for a number of years.
25th September 2024
Jackson Hole Unveils What’s New for Next Winter
The resort in Wyoming USA has gone from a cult resort in the mid-80s to an essential stop on any serious skier’s bucket list. See what’s new for next season.
8th October 2024
Austria Looks Forward to the Coming Ski Season
Austria is a popular choice for British skiers and snowboarders with a growing number discovering its charms. We’ve asked our friends at the Austria National Tourist Office to tell us of its attractions.
4th October 2024
Five Reasons to Visit Innsbruck this Winter
From skiing under the stars or travelling through time at a Victorian Christmas market, to a magnificent carnival event that is only held every five years, the Innsbruck region is offering some treats this season.
22nd October 2024
Skiing in Norway Takes Off
The aviation analytics firm Cirium reports a significant rise in ski holiday bookings and flights to Norway for the upcoming winter season. PlanetSKI looks at the attractions of Norway as a ski destination.
16th October 2024
Italian Resorts Offer Best Value to British Skiers
That’s the finding of a report by the Post Office in conjunction with Crystal Ski Holidays.
17th November 2024
PlanetSKI at Much Anticipated Film Premier – ‘Of A Lifetime’
It has been one of the eagerly expected films of the season. The North Face film: Of A Lifetime. It follows the De Le Rue family as they embark on the trip of a lifetime in Antarctica.
3rd October 2024
Ski Club Rep Service Expands
The Ski Club of Great Britain has launched three new resorts in the Alps where its reps will be based throughout the winter season.
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Five years after retiring from the sport that made her a household name, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is planning to return to the sport. @stephgosk reports.
Lindsey Vonn Aims to Race Again
Three-time Olympic skiing medalist Lindsey Vonn is returning to the sport more than five years after she retired. She is 40 years old.
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Lindsey Vonn Set to Race Again - PlanetSKI
Three-time Olympic skiing medallist Lindsey Vonn is returning to the sport more than five years after her retirement.
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