8th September 2022
With energy prices soaring there are concerns that some resorts may not fully open with implications for the local economies. In France resort officials have met the government with warnings that some resorts may not open. Across the Alps resorts are looking to reduce energy use and considering how to pay for it. UPDATED
22nd September 2022
The UK’s only national ski & snowboard show is set to kick off in just over three weeks. It takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on October 15th and 16th. We have the full details of what’s on offer. NEW
23rd September 2022
Skiers & snowboarders will be able to visit the country without a visa, and will no longer need to go through a travel agency, from 11th October. The cap on daily arrivals is also to be lifted. NEW
1st September 2022
– SIGB Ski Test is Back
– Laax Freezes Lift Pass Prices
– Thinking of Skiing in Norway Next Winter?
– Spain Relaxes Border Rules
– Record breaking Winter for US Ski State of Idaho… LIVE
20th September 2022
The Restaurant Botta at Glacier 3000 near Le Diablerets has been gutted by fire. See a video as firefighters battle the blaze. An investigation is underway. UPDATED
20th September 2022
The area offers budget ski breaks that are around £200 cheaper than other comparable resorts. TUI Airways is also launching the only non-stop flights from London Gatwick to Sarajevo International Airport as a new flight route for the ski season. NEW
20th September 2022
The French resort that is situated in the heart of the Portes du Soleil is a firm favourite with British skiers and snowboarders. Check out what is on offer for next season. NEW
20th September 2022
The Swiss resort that is normally open year-round closed its glacier ski area this summer. It was a symbol of the impact of climate change. Val Senales in Italy has also re-opened with Soelden in Austria set to fire up some lifts on its glacier at the weekend. UPDATED
20th September 2022
Chalet Rental Specialist, OVO Network, now has over 300 high end chalets and apartments in over 30 ski resorts across the French Alps. NEW
14th September 2022
New names join familiar faces in 2022-23 British Freestyle Ski & Snowboard Squad. It brings together some exciting ski and snowboard talent competing under the GB Snowsport banner.
24th August 2022
The UK’s only national ski & snowboard show is raising the apres ski bar with live DJ sets + mountain inspired food and drinks. Customer feedback from last year says people want a party vibe. PlanetSKI has some free tickets for readers. UPDATED
10th September 2022
We’re continuing our trip to hike some paths in the mountain ranges and ridges on the Isle of Skye on the west coast of Scotland. We’ve taken to the water too. What a place! UPDATED
29th August 2022
Switzerland has nearly half the total number of glaciers in the Alps. The melt rate is accelerating and they may all have disappeared by the end of the 21st century according to a new report. The latest concerns centre on the impact on the water reserves of Europe with glaciers referred to as the ‘water towers of Europe’. UPDATED
1st September 2022
The multi-resort pass is offering up to $100 (£86) off a pass for next winter. You can either visit the Ikon Pass team at the National Snow Show in Birmingham in October or contact a local Ikon Pass Specialist. It comes as two more resorts are added to the Ikon family. UPDATED
22nd August 2022
UK Sport has axed GB’s record-breaking World Cup Alpine Team from World Class Programme funding. UK Sport said it had shifted its investment towards freestyle disciplines. The future looks bleak for alpine skiing unless backers come forward. UPDATED
2nd September 2022
It’s funding has been cut by UK Sport and it has launched a crowding funding campaign to try to keep the show on the road. In recent seasons it has been competing & making the podium at the highest level.
15th December 2021
Any keen skier should own their own boots. Many prefer to hire skis rather than own them, but your own boots are a definite requirement in our opinion at PlanetSKI. But when is it time to change them and where to go?
For any Verbier fans, there are some exciting updates happening in the Bruson area, including a new speedy chairlift that will be ready for the new ski season!
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Read more on the blog > www.skiweekends.com/news/bruson-verbier-gets-an-upgrade
10, 9, 8 ... Nur noch 8 Tage, dann hat das Warten endlich ein Ende. Am 01 OKT 📅 beginnt am Pitztaler Gletscher die Wintersaison ❄. Übrigens: Als Erster verwendete Fritz Lang diesen Countdown in seinem Film "Die Frau im Mond". Bis zum Mond 🌕 reichen unsere Pisten zwar nicht, aber bei auf 3.440 m findet garantiert jeder seine perfekte Abfahrt 🏂! 👉 bit.ly/3UoOO0v 🎿
10, 9, 8 ... Only 8 more days, then the waiting is finally over. On 01 OCT 📅 the winter season ❄ starts at the Pitztal Glacier. By the way: The first to use this countdown was Fritz Lang in his film "The Woman in the Moon". Our slopes don't reach all the way to the moon 🌕, but at 3,440 m everyone is guaranteed to find their perfect run 🏂!
👉 bit.ly/3QJNpyu 🎿
Und wie lange überhaupt noch? 10-20 Jahre vielleicht
More glacier resorts open in the Alps after fresh snow and cold temperatures. #soelden #passostelvio #zermatt hintertux
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More Glacier Ski Areas Open in the Alps - PlanetSKI
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The first snow of autumn has fallen in the Alps and over in North America too. Plus there has been further falls in Australia as the ski season draws to a close.Bit soon for those who ski in summer I think.
Erik Wilson
13th September 2022
Val Thorens, Courchevel and La Rosiere are added to the ski packages by train to France with a daytime outward bound journey rather than a night one. There is growing interest in travelling by train to the Alps.
14th September 2022
Verbier was voted the best ski resort in the world at the 2021 World Ski Awards. PlanetSKI has asked the Swiss resort to update us on its new offerings and developments for next season. NEW
14th September 2022
Following the successful launch of Ski France’s Contactless Chalets in winter 2021/2022, Ski France has announced the expansion of its existing range with five new Contactless Chalets. NEW
14th September 2022
Inghams has unveiled its Winter 22/23 Ski Holidays with 44 new properties across 25 ski resorts in Italy, Switzerland, Canada, France, Lapland and Austria. NEW
2nd September 2022
It has joined the GSTC after recently concluding its draft of Utah’s first community-based Sustainable Tourism Plan. It aims to be a premier US ski area for sustainable ski tourism.
7th March 2022
The US based ski resort company is spending $1 billion over the next 5 years for improvements to some of its resorts. $344 will be spend for next season. Which resorts are set to benefit?
20th September 2022
Chalet Rental Specialist, OVO Network, now has over 300 high end chalets and apartments in over 30 ski resorts across the French Alps. NEW
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