7th November 2026
More Resorts Open as Further Snow Falls
Resorts in Europe and the USA are opening some slopes. Verbier is the latest in the Alps, with Soelden offering more terrain this weekend. Resorts are opening in the USA and Canada. NEW
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6th November 2026
PlanetSKI Sits Down with ‘The Godfather of Freeride’
Step forward Nicolas Hale-Woods. He was the co-founder of the Verbier Xtreme back in 1996 and the founder & driving force of the Freeride World Tour that will be an event at the 2030 Winter Olympics. It’s been quite a journey. NEW
5th November 2026
Europe’s Most Exclusive Ski Resorts to Visit This Winter
Maison Sport, the online ski instructor booking platform, shares its knowledge of the best upmarket resorts in the Alps. NEW
1st November 2026
November’s Ski News in Brief
-RockPaperScissors with FWT Champ!
-Brian Head Postpones Today’s Opening
-Switzerland’s New Snow Safety App
-‘Ski in Jeans Day’ Back in Jackson Hole
-Can a Wool Blanket Save Glaciers?… UPDATED
6th November 2026
PlanetSKI Reveals Montgenevre to Host Freeride in the 2030 Winter Olympics
There has been much debate about where it would be held. PlanetSKI can reveal it will be Montgenevre in the southern French Alps. EXCLUSIVE
3rd November 2026
Val d’Isere Voted Best Resort in the World at Snomad Travel Awards
Europe swept the world’s Best Overall podium, with France’s Val d’Isère taking Gold ahead of Italy’s Livigno and Val Gardena. The result marks a change from 2025, when America’s Grand Targhee won the worldwide title. UPDATED
3rd November 2026
PlanetSKI Resort Focus: Bardonecchia in The Milky Way in Italy
There are a growing number of UK skiers heading to Italy and it is now the second most popular alpine destination according to latest figures. Here we focus on Bardonecchia in the Vialattea (Milky Way).
31st October 2026
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Starts 2026/27 Forecasts
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center, CAIC, resumed its daily backcountry avalanche forecasts from Sunday November 1st.
31st October 2026
Valle Nevado in Chile Extends Season to December
The resort will extend skiing on select dates through to December 1st, bringing its season to a record-breaking 154. It has had 7.3m of snow.
2nd November 2026
Former PlanetSKI Reporter Turns Author: Check Out Katie Bamber’s “Ski & Art”
Katie Bamber’s Ski & Art is the first book to bring together an international collection of contemporary artists whose work is inspired by skiing, snow and the mountains.
28th October 2026
Crans-Montana Sees Increase in UK Skiers as it Targets British Market
There has been a steady growth in UK skiers heading to the Swiss resort in recent years. With the Alpine Ski World Championships taking place next February and a host of new initiatives more British people are rediscovering its attractions. UPDATED
31st October 2026
Three Venues Ready For Next Season’s FIS World Championships
Crans-Montana in Switzerland hosts Alpine Ski, Falun in Sweden has Nordic and Montafon in Austria is the site of Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski. All venues have been inspected by FIS and are on track.
29th October 2026
Peak Performance Unveils 40th Anniversary Collection
Forty years on, Peak Performance has launched a limited-edition ski capsule reinventing its icons for the modern mountain.
31st October 2026
The PlanetSKI 2026 Gear Tests, Direct From Canada: #1
With the 2026/27 season approaching and people scratching their heads for Christmas presents ideas we re-post our gear tests & reviews from Canada last season.
7th November 2026
The PlanetSKI 2026 Gear Tests: Direct From Canada – #2 Women’s Ski Clothing
With the 2026/27 season approaching and people scratching their heads for Christmas presents ideas we re-post our gear tests & reviews from Canada last season.
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23rd October 2026
New for Norway This Winter: Extra Flights, More UK Skiers Forecast + PlanetSKI is Coming to Stay
Interest continues to grow from British skiers as they see a genuine alternative to the Alps. So, what does skiing in Norway have to offer?
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21st October 2026
Inghams Ski Survey Reveals Best Ski Resorts
New research from ski holiday specialists Inghams Ski reveals Europe’s most reliable ski resorts and regions, based on analysis of historical data. UPDATED
7th October 2026
Sunweb Finds 29% of 18-44 Year Olds More Likely to Book a Cold-Weather Holiday Following Summer Heatwaves
New research from award-winning ski holiday provider Sunweb has found that nearly 1 in 3 18-44s are more likely to book a cold-weather holiday this year as a direct result of the summer heatwaves.
21st September 2026
What’s New in Verbier for Next Season
There are new places to stay and new ways to reach the slopes. Then there’s night skiing in Lourtier, mountain events + a rather good end-of-season party.
10th September 2026
What’s New at Alpine Fleet For Next Winter
The transfer company has a host of new offerings for the approaching ski season. Ski transfer companies are not all the same.
19th September 2026
Inghams Ski Expands Ski Programme for Next Winter
It includes a new destination in Switzerland and an extended season in Norway.
10th September 2026
Luxury Chalet Company Reveals Its New Offerings for Next Season
The Luxury Chalet Company has added a collection of new high-end properties across the Alps, headlined by the Jardin Alpin Apartment in Courchevel 1850.
4th September 2026
Austria Looks Forward to Next Winter
The Austria National Tourist Office says British visitor were up by 2.5% last winter on the previous season. There was a total of 2.3m overnight stays and it hopes to build on that for the coming winter.
26th August 2026
Iglu Ski Unveils What’s New for Next Season
Specialist ski agent Iglu Ski has announced its new range for winter 2026/2027, focusing on delivering new Austrian ski options in Carinthia, early Easter holidays and new regional flights.
28th September 2026
Interest in Complementary Ski Guiding from VIP SKI Rises for Next Winter
Last season the tour operator started a new complementary ski guiding service at the Graciosa Chalets in La Plagne. There has been an increase in enquiries as a valuable part of a luxury ski holiday.
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