27th November 2023
Yet Another Storm Hits the Alps
This is turning into some of the best early season conditions we can remember. It is important not to make too many predictions for the winter, but…. NEW
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27th November 2023
PlanetSKI Reports from Pitztal in the Tirol
Our editor, James Cove, is in the glacier resort in the Tirol as heavy snow falls. It’s having the best start to winter in 15-years. Suffice to say James is more than a little excited. NEW
1st November 2023
November’s Ski News
– From Pow, Pow to Woof, Woof
– Swiss Sports Federations Back Winter Olympic Bid
– Avalanche in Iran Kills 5 Climbers
– Jackson Hole Opens for Winter
– The World’s Biggest Iceberg Is On the Move… LIVE
27th November 2023
What a Weekend in Val Thorens!
PlanetSKI was in the highest resort in the Alps for its official opening. We blogged daily, often hourly, and here we pull it all together looking back at the weekend, and to the future of Val Thorens. NEW
23rd November 2023
Who Will Host the 2030 Winter Olympics?
First there were some serious contenders, then they all dropped out. Delays happened with no viable candidates but now serious contenders are back with battle underway this week.
27th November 2023
Snow Camp’s AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally is Booking
Last year’s inaugural event raised more than £320,000 for the snowsport charity with much fun had by all. No surprise it is back in 2024 and you can now book. NEW
23rd November 2023
New Short-Break Shared Transfer Service Launched
With more people interested in long-weekend ski breaks, Alpine Fleet has launched a shared service to some of the major French resorts. Bookings are reported to be going well.
21st November 2023
Ex-Royal Marine Begins Longest Solo, Unsupported Ski Crossing of Antarctica
Sam Cox’s route has never been attempted before and is over 500km further than any solo unsupported Antarctic expedition in history.
13th November 2023
Ski Sainte Foy With Premiere Neige
In 2002, Premiere Neige made its debut in Sainte Foy starting with just two chalets. Today it owns a collection of 30 catered and self-catered properties.
21st November 2023
Five of the Best in the Tirol
We are asking some resorts and ski areas to tell us, in their own words, what makes a ski holiday so special in their region. First we hear from the Tirol Austria.
13th October 2023
PlanetSKI Gear Review #1 Winter 23/24
Here’s the first in a series of gear reviews over the winter. Our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out the latest in day packs, goggles and sunglasses for skiers & snowboarders. UPDATED
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17th November 2023
The Rocket Rocks!
Dave Ryding came fourth in the first race of the season as he embarked on his 15th World Cup campaign. On the eve of the race he said he has no intention of retiring.UPDATED
7th October 2023
Save Money on Your Ski Trip
We have just fully updated the PlanetSKI Guide to Saving Money – it’s full of handy tips and practical advice. It sits in another section of the web site but we re-produce it here. UPDATED
7th November 2023
Fancy Travelling on Sunday Rather Than Saturday?
Saturday is the traditional ski transfer day – expect busy airports & packed roads when travelling. In resort there are queues for accommodation, ski hire shops and lifts pass offices. Why not look at Sunday instead?
7th November 2023
What’s New for Winter 2023/24 with Ski Solutions
Ski Solutions is Britain’s original specialist ski travel agency and tailor-made tour operator and have been arranging ski holidays for more than 35 years to Europe and North America.
23rd October 2023
Skiing in Norway: the Resort of Gausta
It is in the south-west of the country with skiing up to 1,883m. It has a fascinating history as it sits in birthplace of skiing, Telemark, with the area playing a key role in World War II.
2nd October 2023
What’s New in Verbier for Next Winter?
PlanetSKI reports from the Swiss resort as we look ahead to what is coming for the approaching ski season.
3rd October 2023
SNO Sets Out its Stall for Next Winter
SNO offers more than one million ski package deals creating the widest selection of chalet, hotel, and self-catered skiing accommodation online.
13th November 2023
Ski Club GB Releases its State of the UK Snowsports Market Survey
The survey was conducted by the Ski Club of Great Britain and sent to Ski Club members and subscribers. It was done in partnership with Snow + Rock and the Mountain Trade Network and their customer data bases.
20th October 2023
Ten Reasons to Ski in Austria This Winter
Well-groomed ski pistes, state-of-the-art lifts, as well as a modern infrastructure await. We asked the Austrian National Tourist Office to give us their top reasons to visit.
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6th September 2023
What’s New this Winter in Morzine-Avoriaz?
There’s a host of new offerings both on and off the slopes in the linked French resorts. Plus the area is strengthening its environmental credentials.
19th September 2023
Inghams Ski Launch Rail Packages to 22 resorts across 4 Alpine Countries
The new routes for the 23/24 season are designed to offer a low hassle, sustainable option to the Alps. Interest in taking the train to the Alps is on the up, but it will take a huge change to see significant numbers travelling by train.
13th October 2023
Ski Club GB Looks Forward to the Season of 23/24
The Ski Club of Great Britain is celebrating its 120th anniversary and to mark the occasion, is launching a host of new initiatives for its members as it heads into the 2023-24 winter ski season.
26th September 2023
Les Menuires Celebrates its 60th Birthday
Les Menuires in Les3Vallees is celebrating its 60th year this coming season. It has a host of events to mark the occasion & much that is new for the season. UPDATED
15th September 2023
What’s on Offer in Val Thorens For This Winter?
There is a great deal happening this winter in Val Thorens – the highest ski resort in Europe. There’s a host of new offerings both on and off the slopes.
1st November 2023
Xmas Markets with SNO
The UK ski agent, SNO, is offering trips to Xmas markets in the Alps combined with some festive skiing – travelling by air, rail or road.
31st October 2023
Happy Birthday Iglu Ski
The pioneering ski agent is 25-years old. All those years ago it recognised that the future of booking a ski holiday was using digital technology with real-time information to put the customer at the heart of the process. 400, 000 people have reaped the rewards.
12th October 2023
As Arc 1950 Turns 20 We look at its Past and What this Season Holds in Store
Arc 1950 sits high in Paradiski, one of the largest and highest ski areas in the Alps. We look back at its 20 years and forward to the future.
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Snow report
See more here in our updated snow report:
https://planetski.eu/2023/11/22/more-snow-forecast-with-more-resorts-opening/
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November’s Autumn Ski News:
- Jackson Hole opens for winter
See here for the full details: https://planetski.eu/2023/11/01/novembers-autumn-ski-news/
November’s Autumn Ski News:
- The World's Biggest Iceberg Is On the Move
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Fresh snow overnight in Val Thorens.
Check out our updated snow report as another storm hits the Alps:
https://planetski.eu/2023/11/22/more-snow-forecast-with-more-resorts-opening/
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