BRITISH SKI INSTRUCTOR JAILED FOR 10 YEARS

Matthew Williams brutally raped a woman last season in Australia and assaulted a man beating him unconscious. NEW

HEAVY SNOW IN OZ & NZ

After the heavy snow there has been a number of avalanches and rescue operations with people trapped in deep snow. UPDATED

SNOW IN SOUTH AMERICA

It hasn't been a memorable winter for snow so far. There's been scant natural snowfall but the cannons have come to help. NEW

NEW ATTEMPT TO SKI DOWN EVEREST

The Polish skier, Andrzej Bargiel, is aiming to do it this autumn. He skied down K2 last year. PlanetSKI reports.

FUNERAL CEREMONY TODAY FOR ICELAND GLACIER

People will gather today, Sunday, to mark the demise of the Okjokull glacier. The 700 year old glacier has melted. NEW

CRYSTAL OFFERS HOPFGARTEN IN AUSTRIA FOR NEXT WINTER

The resort is in the mighty SkiWelt area and PlanetSKI sampled the delights of the area last winter. NEW

PLANETSKI'S SKI DEALS: WINTER 19/20

Here to bring you early ski holiday deals and discounts for next season. Book now to take your pick of holidays and save money: ROLLING

AUGUST NEWS IN BRIEF

Predicted drop in US snowpack, future Snow Factory for NZ, back on track + investigation after indecent photos sent to snowsport athletes. ROLLING...

AUGUST SKIING SECRETS

Cartoon & caption time, free firewood from avalanche debris, running nude in the mountains + premature sporting celebrations. ROLLING...

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