28th June 2026
‘Glacier Loss Day’ in Switzerland Reached as Alpine Glaciers Melt in Current Heatwave
Glacier Loss Day marks the time of year when a glacier has lost all the ice and snow it gained the previous winter. It usually hapoens in August.
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1st July 2026
Summer Ski News in Brief
– Major French Resorts Set for November Opening
– Swiss Fire Bar to Reopen as Youth Memorial Centre
– 2026 Olympic Athletes to Receive $10,000
– Skiing in Canada on July 1st
– Fire Damaged US Resort Updates…NEW
12th June 2026
Summer Skiing in the Alps, Scandinavia, North America & Beyond
Another ski resort in the Alps has opened for summer glacier skiing. There’s some skiing in Scandinavia and North America with a resort in Canada opening some slopes for summer. UPDATED
28th June 2026
Poor Start to Winter in Australia but New Zealand Improves
Resorts in Australia and New Zealand have seen delays to their openings with little natural snow and warm temperatures. Some resorts have small amounts of slopes open. UPDATED
1st July 2026
Swiss Government Backs Bid for 2038 Winter Olympics
Switzerland has hosted the Games twice and is bidding to follow the 2034 Winter Olympics set to be held in Salt Lake City. NEW
22nd June 2026
Europe’s Heatwave Hits Alpine Glaciers Hard
The glacier resorts that have some slopes open are suffering in the heatwave with summer glacier melt accelerating. Some resorts are promoting themselves as the place to come to cool down. UPDATED
25th June 2026
A Ski Legend Remembered
A service of Thanksgiving and Celebration of Life has been held in London for the legendary ski & travel writer Araminta Jane Braham. Most knew her as Minty Clinch. UPDATED
26th June 2026
Bens Bus Ski Transfers Now on Sale for Next Winter
Its services from Geneva and Lyon are now live with Grenoble available shortly. There’s a 10% discount if you book before July 1st.
26th June 2026
Ski Club GB Sells Mountain Tracks to Ski Safari
Mountain Tracks was founded in 1999 and runs expert-led ski touring, off piste adventures and alpine experiences across some of the world’s most iconic mountain destinations.
16th June 2026
PlanetSKI Turns Into PlanetHIKE (Again)
Hiking is one of our preferred pastimes in the summer months. Up in the mountains, on coastal paths, along hills and elsewhere.
FEATURED NEWS
6th May 2026
What Should Be Done About Out-of-Control Skiers & Snowboarders?
Following our report on a man found guilty of the manslaughter of a 5-year old British child in Flaine there has been widespread reaction from PlanetSKI readers. UPDATED
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11th June 2026
PlanetSKI Goes Summer Hiking in the Swedish Ski Resort of Åre
This summer we are hiking in the Alps, the Canadian Rockies, plus the South Downs Way & SW Coastal Path in the UK. But we start in Scandinavia.
1st May 2026
See What is offer in the Swiss Resort of Crans-Montana in Spring & Summer
The Swiss resort is focusing on Spring and looking ahead to Summer now that Winter is over. Check out what is on offer.
20th April 2026
Alpine Fleet Opens Bookings for Next Winter With Decent Discounts On Offer
The ski resort transfer company has gone live with its booking page for the 2026/27 season and there are discounts to be had.
21st April 2026
Worldwide Ski Industry Bounces Back to Pre-Covid Levels
The International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism finds the 2024/25 season was the busiest on record with 399 million skier visits across the world.
6th May 2026
Skier Visits in USA Down by 9 Million Last Season as Poor Snow Takes Its Toll With People Staying Away
It follows one of the worst winters for snow in The Rockies and is a drop of 9.1% from the 10-year average. Poor snowfall is to blame, though some have other reasons. UPDATED
30th April 2026
Dave Ryding Criticises Possible Loss of the Dry Ski Slope Where He First Skied
The Hill Ski Centre at Rossendale was where Britain’s most successful alpine skier started out. Funding of the slope is under review by the local council.
8th March 2026
Driving to the French Alps
There’s a growing appetite in driving to the Alps with taking the Channel Tunnel perhaps the easiest option. LeShuttle reports an increase in bookings and Easter is set to be popular. PlanetSKI reports en route. UPDATED
2nd March 2026
French Ski Resorts Invest for the Future
French ski resorts invested €555m in 2025, confirming the key role of investment in mountain regions. Much is at high altitude and main resorts see a bright future ahead.
2nd March 2026
Inghams Ski Reveals Best Resorts for Sunshine
Defined by clear skies, bright sunshine and good visibility, these days are increasingly sought after by skiers chasing great late-season experience. And the winner is…
24th February 2026
Another New Charter Flight Heads to Norway Next Winter
Crystal Ski Holidays is launching a new flight from Birmingham to Oslo. This season Inghams launched a new flight to Bergen. Norway is becoming increasingly popular with British skiers.
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