7th May 2021
Bad News for British Ski Instructors
The British Association of Snowsport Instructors says Britons will not be allowed to take the European speed test needed for the top level of qualification required to work in the EU. NEW
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7th May 2021
Skiing in Scotland into May
Scottish ski tourers have been out in force on Cairngorm, making the most of what will probably be the last significant snowfall of this winter. PlanetSKI’s Scotland reporter Rod Frazer was among them. NEW
6th May 2021
British Skiers & Snowboarders Exceed All Goals
GB Snowsport is hailing its greatest season on snow. It’s predicting that next winter’s Olympics & Paralympics could be the country’s best ever. NEW
1st May 2021
May’s Skiing Snippets – See What Catches our Eye in the World of Snowsports…
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6th May 2021
4 Bids to Host 2027 Alpine World Ski Championships
The International Ski Federation has confirmed it has had four applications to host the Championships in six years’ time. NEW
8th May 2021
Summer in the Tirol
More walking routes and terrain for mountain bikers, a wider selection of hotels, villas and campsites. There’s a lot that’s new for summer 2021 in the Austrian Tirol. NEW
30th April 2021
10 Summer Adrenalin Fixes in Isère
If you like your summer holidays as active as your winter ski trips, here are some mountain ideas for when travel opens up.
23rd April 2021
Escape to Morzine in Summer
Winter was cancelled. Summer is a hope. If you are able to head across the Channel in 2021, Morzine in the French Alps is a great choice. It’s easily accessible by car and a short hop from Geneva. And there’s a whole lot to do there in summer.
24th April 2021
5 Summer Hikes In & Around Ischgl
The Austrian resort of Ischgl and the Paznaun Valley provide the backdrop for these summer adventure hikes.
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12th April 2021
How to Save Money On Next Winter’s Ski Trip
The latest Ski Resort Report produced by the Post Office and Crystal Ski Holidays says skiers and snowboarders can halve their holiday costs next season by choosing carefully.
20th April 2021
Scotland’s Mountain Areas Open Up
Scotland is open, with a further easing of Covid-19 restrictions coming into force on Monday 26th April. The nation is an option for spring and summer holidays, but it’s come too late for the Scottish ski industry.
11th April 2021
Was Switzerland Right to Keep its Ski Resorts Open?
Switzerland took the controversial decision not to close its ski resorts back in December as other alpine nations shut theirs. It is now the final week of this very different season in the major resorts. We report in-depth from the Valais in Switzerland on how winter unfolded in this exclusive report.
28th April 2021
Covid-19 Restrictions Set to Ease in Austria as Summer in the Mountains Beckons
Hotels, accommodation providers and businesses can reopen on May 19th. Some glacier skiing is hoped to be on offer too with other summer activities available. We also look at the situation in some of the other ski nations of Europe. UPDATED
16th April 2021
Covering Glaciers: an Expensive Way of Preventing the Ice Melting
Covering glaciers with tarpaulins reduces melting by as much as 60% but is too costly to use on a large scale, according to a Swiss research study. A separate report warns that the temperature of the Swiss permafrost is continuing to rise.
25th March 2021
What A Year For GB Skiing & Snowboarding: Season Review
Most of us may not have set foot on the slopes this winter but skiers and snowboarders representing Great Britain have been doing their country proud. PlanetSKI reviews the season.
4th March 2021
Crystal Ski Holidays Says Next Season Could be a Bumper One
The UK’s largest ski operator details growing interest and which resorts are proving to be most popular for the season of 2021/22. It says sales are surging as optimism returns. Will it last?
Avalanche Service Back in Scotland
The Scottish Avalanche Information Service, SAIS, has resumed services after fresh snow in the Highlands.
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The Scottish Avalanche Information Service, SAIS, has resumed services after fresh snow in the Highlands.
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Well now there’s really no reason to leave home.
Scottish ski tourers have been out in force on Cairngorm, making the most of what will probably be the last significant snowfall of this winter.
PlanetSKI’s Scotland reporter Rod Frazer was among them.
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Ski-Scotland Cairngorm Mountain Where Stags Roar
PlanetSKI’s Scotland reporter Rod Frazer was among them.
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Ski-Scotland Cairngorm Mountain Where Stags Roar
Skiing in Scotland into May - PlanetSKI
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Scottish ski tourers have been out in force on Cairngorm, making the most of what will probably be the last significant snowfall of this winter. PlanetSKI’s Scotland reporter Rod Frazer was amoung t... It's not looking good.
BASI - British Association of Snowsport Instructors confirms the CTT speed test (Eurotest) is no longer an option for British nationals or for BASI members with EU passports ⤵
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BASI - British Association of Snowsport Instructors confirms the CTT speed test (Eurotest) is no longer an option for British nationals or for BASI members with EU passports ⤵
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Bad News for British Ski Instructors - PlanetSKI
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The British Association of Snowsport Instructors says Britons will not be allowed to take the European speed test needed for the top level of qualification required to work in the EU.Toys...pram
The good news is the ISIA speed test is!
Mike Greenbank
So as they have said, you now take the ISIA speed test instead which is open to everyone.
Would this also apply to American, Canadian, New Zealand or Australian instructors? And, if so, would, reciprocal arrangements be in place - i.e. no Alpine instructors working in NZ, Australian or S American resorts during the European summer? Seems a bit short sighted.
There are literally no upsides to Brexit!
Emma Weissen
EU is a bunch of idiots
Åre in Sweden & Hemsedal in Norway have closed for the season. They managed 150 days of skiing, staying open all the way through the Covid-19 winter ⤵
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SkiStar Hemsedal SkiStar Åre
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May's Skiing Snippets - See What Catches our Eye in the World of Snowsports... - PlanetSKI
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Short news stories, eye catching videos, amusing cartoons, coronavirus updates and developments, things that make us smile/things that make us shout at the screen... just things that catch our eye in ...10th March 2021
Contactless Chalets – The Shape of Things to Come?
Ski France is offering 50 so-called ‘Contactless Chalets’ across some of the major resorts in France. With Brexit rules on employing British staff and Covid-19 restrictions it is a new product on the market.
12th March 2021
Where to Ski Next Winter: Norway
In our occasional series we are looking at areas to ski next winter that offer something a little bit different. Norway is one of our favourites – the Scandinavian country is most certainly not the Alps, but that’s good.
30th January 2021
5 Family Resorts in the Tirol for Next Season
The Austrian ski region is full of quiet, uncrowded resorts. Some you’ve probably never heard of. Let PlanetSKI be your guide to some of the best resorts to visit for a family trip next winter.
24th February 2021
A Beginners’ Guide to Telemark Skiing
Ski touring, cross country skiing, snow shoeing. They can all be done when the lifts are shut. And then there’s telemarking. Our friends at Maison Sport have produced the definitive guide. Why not give it a go if you’re in the mountains and wanting a new challenge?
4th February 2021
GB Skiers & Snowboarders Hoping to Shine at Beijing 2022
In exactly one year’s time the Beijing Winter Olympics begin. Team GB has its best ever medals prospect as it continues its quest to become a Top 5 snowsport nation by 2030. Which skiers & snowboarders are our hopes pinned on?
1st March 2021
Top 5 Resorts In The Tirol for Powderhounds
With most of us turning our attention to next winter it’s time for PlanetSKI to help you decide where to go. If you love your freeriding, read on.
3rd April 2021
Off Piste Skiing & Photography in Zermatt
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