19th May 2022
The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation is taking in Ukrainian athletes, coaches and family members who have been displaced by the war. Many US ski & snowboard athletes train in Park City and the area has extensive facilities. NEW
19th May 2022
Many resorts have them but Sunshine in Alberta, Canada was one of the first. It’s three years since the last one took place due to Covid-19 and this season sees it held for the 92nd time. NEW
17th May 2022
Skiing and snowboarding is going to carry on in the US resort until at least June 5th as good late season conditions continue. A few other resorts in North America are hoping to remain open for the next few weeks. UPDATED
1st May 2022
– Fancy a Job in the UK Snowsports Industry?
– Skiing as Nature Intended
– Snowsport England Aims to Develop Moguls & Ski Cross
– Step forward Mr and Mrs Ryding…LIVE & UPDATED
15th May 2022
That’s the stark warning from the head of the World Meteorological Organisation, WMO, as global warming takes its toll. Glacier skiing continues in the Alps this summer but there are worries about for how much longer.
15th May 2022
It is possible to walk down the Hahnenkamm downhill course on a summer holiday. PlanetSKI did it a few years back and it’s since become a popular attraction, with savings now on offer for this year. UPDATED
15th May 2022
The bounce back from the pandemic was better than hoped for and came during a poor season for snowfall. Resorts claim it bodes well for the future, despite some concerns.
12th May 2022
Decision Day is Wednesday, 25th May. Seven candidates are bidding to host the 2027 FIS World Ski Championships in Alpine skiing, Nordic, Ski Jumping and Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski.
15th May 2022
We’re at altitude in the Alps later this year – hiking the glaciers and the peaks. What better way to get in shape than hiking the South Downs Way in southern England? Stage Two – Birling Gap to Seaford across the Seven Sisters. UPDATED
16th May 2022
Winter is fast becoming a distant memory as our attentions at PlanetSKI turn to summer in the mountains. First up we look at what is on offer in one of our favourite winter destinations and where we were based for part of last winter: The Tirol in Austria. NEW
9th May 2022
The resort closed at the weekend, and we were there for The Grande Derniere ski race and more. We also assess VT’s winter with skier visits back to pre-pandemic levels. It was a fabulous way to end the season.
7th May 2022
50 years ago, two black American skiers were introduced by a mutual friend. It led to the ‘National Brotherhood of Skiers’. The two men, both in their 80s, have made it into the US Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame. PlanetSKI has been speaking to them.
19th April 2022
Go to Val d’Isère for the 5-star experience, head to Tignes for the skiing. It’s what we often hear about these two lift-linked French resorts. But things are changing, and one property company is at the forefront of efforts to turn the ugly sister of Tignes into Cinderella. It’s expanding into other resorts too.
30th April 2022
We expected some fabulous skiing, but the area has far more to offer than simply sliding around on snow. In our latest adventures we’re climbing aboard the Arctic Train to Riksgransen, snow mobiling in Sweden & visiting the fascinating Polar Park.
6th April 2022
Much is talked about environmental initiatives and sustainability. But is it even possible for ski resorts to be ‘green’? They are in pristine mountain environments, use large amounts of resources and that’s not even mentioning international travel. PlanetSKI examines the issues in the Ski Welt in Austria.
16th May 2022
The International Ski Federation, FIS, says the 2022 edition of World Snow Day was full of ‘positive moments’. Plans are underway for next season’s event. NEW
12th May 2022
The ski season is over so what better to do than watch some new snowsports videos? These come from our friends over at Marker, Dalbello, Volkl and Level. NEW
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?
May’s Skiing Snippets:
- Fancy a job in the UK snowsports industry?
- Skiing as Nature Intended
Updated: planetski.eu/2022/05/01/mays-skiing-snippets/
May's Skiing Snippets - PlanetSKI
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- Step forward Mr and Mrs Ryding - Happy Norway National Day - Slush Cup Fever Grows - Masks Remain on Flights To & From Italy....LIVE & UPDATED Inspection carried out on new cross-border World Cup Downhill Race from Zermatt to Cervinia.
“There is still a lot of work to be completed, but the first edition of the 'Speed Opening' is progressing apace,” said FIS.
UPDATED:
planetski.eu/2022/05/18/new-world-cup-downhill-races-from-zermatt-to-cervinia-take-shape/
New World Cup Downhill Races from Zermatt to Cervinia Take Shape - PlanetSKI
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They are due to take place late October for the men and in early November for the women. There are new races in the USA too and changes to alpine ski racing to make it more TV friendly.24th March 2022
Absolutely Snow is turning its attention to next season as this one draws to a close. It has four special offers including securing a holiday for 2022/23 for just £1.
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?
17th February 2022
The 21/22 season in the USA is in full swing and we have asked for an update from Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado, Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain in California, and Utah’s Deer Valley.
3rd February 2022
It’s an Italian resort perhaps not so well-known with UK skiers. Which is why PlanetSKI’s Ian Davis visited Passo Tonale with Crystal Ski Holidays. He also dropped in to the neighbouring resort of Madonna di Campiglio. UPDATED
4th November 2021
World attention is on the COP26 summit and how we can tackle the climate situation. Skiers wanting to head to France are being advised that train travel is perhaps better for the planet.
21st October 2021
With the realistic prospect of post-pandemic skiing this winter many are looking to take a bucket list trip or ski somewhere entirely different. Perhaps Norway is worth a look. We think so.
15th March 2022
PlanetSKI is currently touring the Tirol in an extended trip. So we thought we’d ask the Tirol Tourist Office for a few recommendations for restaurants. Here is their response.
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