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An inquest has heard that Kayleigh Harris was on a day off from her job at a hotel Les Menuires in France 2016 when a skier collided with her after she fell. NEW
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29th July 2022
Zermatt Suspends Summer Skiing as Glacier Melts
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people or changed who can see it, or it's been deleted. Another Glacier Resort in Europe Set to Close
The #Fonna glacier resort in Norway is closing its summer season early on August 21st as conditions deteriorate.
It had been the only place where summer skiing bore some semblance to normal conditions.
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The Fonna glacier resort in Norway is closing its summer season early on August 21st as conditions deteriorate. It had been the only place where summer skiing bore some semblance to normal conditions.Are you sure of this information? We have just returned and conditions were amazing. They had record snowfall and today I heard they plan to stay open at least till end of September which is a month longer than normal. Nothing to do with conditions rather just the normal closing date.
I have had confirmation from Fonna that it will close for public as per normal in August but will stay open for racers training
Melting Glaciers Reveal Human Remains
Two bodies have been found in separate sites in Switzerland as the glaciers recede under high summer temperatures.
It follows the discovery of wreckage from a plane crash in 1968.
planetski.eu/2022/08/10/melting-glaciers-reveal-human-remains/
Melting Glaciers Reveal Human Remains - PlanetSKI
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Two bodies have been found in separate sites in Switzerland as the glaciers recede under high summer temperatures. It follows the discovery of remains from a plane crash in 1968.Steph Gale You didn’t find any dead bodies on Col di Planaval?
August’s Skiing Snippets
- Climate Crisis Drives Tourism Boom
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August's Skiing Snippets - PlanetSKI
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- Climate Crisis Drives Tourism Boom - The Snow Centre is Hiring - Italy Drought Continues - Alta Upgrades Avalanche Protection Measures - Esprit Ski Backs Snowcamp ...LIVE Inquest Held into GB Snowboarder Who Died Following Collision
An inquest has heard that Kayleigh Harris was on a day off from her job at a hotel Les Menuires in France 2016 when a skier collided with her after she fell.
planetski.eu/2022/08/10/inquest-held-into-gb-snowboarder-who-died-following-collision/
Inquest Held into GB Snowboarder Who Died Following Collision - PlanetSKI
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An inquest has heard that Kayleigh Harris, was on a day off from her job at a hotel Les Menuires in France 2016 when a skier collided with her after she fell.Such a shame. Never treat head injuries as anything other than serious.
How could someone just clear off. Okay, it was an accident but I would have made sure she got down the mountain safely. It probably wouldn’t have saved her life but there is an etiquette to be followed.
6th August 2022
Three Ski Patrollers Honoured for Saving Man’s Life
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29th July 2022
PlanetSKI at Latitude
You’ll normally find us at altitude in the winter, but in the summer months we’re mostly back in the UK. This time at latitude. We have been writing occasional articles to answer the question most asked at this time of year “What does PlanetSKI do in the Summer?”
7th March 2022
Alterra Invests for the Future
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?
24th March 2022
UK Ski Operator Has Offers for Next Season
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.
4th November 2021
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Time to Ski in Norway?
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
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