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First Significant Storm of Winter Hits the Alps

The Alps are seeing large quantities of snow in places and a sharp drop in the temperature. Winter is on its way! UPDATED

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PlanetSKI Discount Code for Ski Hire with Intersport

Intersport has over 700 ski hire shops across the Alps. With the special “PlanetSKI” discount code you can rent award-winning skis & snowboards at fabulous prices. UPDATED

November Ski Deals – 2024/25

* Sunweb Black Friday deals *Free train to Verbier on 7 December dressed as Santa * £90 off ALL Inghams holidays * Big savings on Ski Rentals with Intersport and more… UPDATED

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Lindsey Vonn Set 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. UPDATED

Police Bust Suspected Verbier Drug Ring

Swiss & French police have arrested 15 suspected drug dealers operating in the ski resort. They seized large quantities of narcotics & arrested 20 consumers during a year-long investigation.

Resorts Open Early as Heavy Snow Falls in North America

More resorts are opening, powder turns are being made and winter is on its way. UPDATED

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. UPDATED

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.

Where to Ski in Austria

Austria remains one of the top winter destinations for British tourists. This winter is all about ‘Lebensgefühl’ – that special something that makes Austria a unique place to visit.

Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in the Alps Popular with the British

With the recent snow in the Alps getting us looking forward to winter our friends at Maison Sport have produced a handy post about opening dates. UPDATED

Climate Change Could Lead to More Snow at Altitude

After significant September snow in the eastern Alps and heavy rainfall lower down in central Europe scientists say such incidents are likely to be more frequent.

World’s Largest Indoor Ski Centre Opens in China

The Shanghai L+ Snow Indoor Skiing Theme Resort is open to the public after successful trials. Interest in snowsports has mushroomed in the country after 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

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.

Freeride World Tour Heads to Val Thorens

The Freeride World Tour returns to France with a new stop in Val Thorens. The first FIS Freeride World Championships set to take place in Andorra in 2026.

Dave Ryding Looks Ahead to Racing Next Season

GB’s most successful alpine skier is training hard ahead of the approaching season. The first slalom races are in Levi, Finland, and Gurgl, Austria, in November. PlanetSKI will be slopeside in Austria.

Alpine Borders Adjusted as Glaciers Melt

Switzerland, France and Italy are tweaking parts of their mountain borders. The ridge lines of glaciers have traditional marked some borders, but climate change is altering the terrain.

Five GB Winter Sport Athletes to Look Out for at Milan-Cortina 2026

The International Olympic Committee has posted about the likely ones to watch and they include alpine skier Dave Ryding and snowboarder, Mia Brookes.

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.

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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.

Les3Vallees Gears Up for the Season

The largest linked ski area in the world has unveiled all that is new for next season. We look at what’s on offer.

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

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.

Freeski Athletes Set For Stubai

From November 20th to 23rd the FIS Freeski World Cup takes place, kicking off the season with the popular slopestyle opener. We look at what’s on offer.

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.

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…

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’?

Tomorrowland Winter Returns for 2025

The winter dance festival, Tomorrowland Winter, returns to the French Alps in March 2025.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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