16th April 2024
Winter is Back in the Alps
It has been a roller coaster of weather this April. And so it continues. UPDATED
LATEST NEWS
16th April 2024
International Snow & Mountain Tourism Report 2024 Published
It lists and analyses data from nearly 2,000 ski resorts in 68 countries around the world. Facts, figures, investments, visits, trends, snowfall and more. NEW
16th April 2024
Zermatt Ends Summer Skiing for Elite Athletes in FIS Row
It follows the abandonment of the World Cup downhill races for both the men and the women by the International Ski & Snowboard Federation. NEW
16th April 2024
Skiing Continues in the USA
Excellent recent snow has meant some resorts are extending their season. Others are closing with good overall conditions. NEW
7th April 2024
Top Ten Resorts for Late-Season Skiing
Our friends at Maison Sport have compiled their list of high-altitude resorts for skiing at this time of year. PlanetSKI has added a few of its own.
1st April 2024
April’s Ski News in Brief
– First Races of Patrouille des Glaciers Cancelled
– Two Climbers Rescued by Helicopter
– Resorts Saving Snow Over Summer
– Investor Interest in High Altitude Resorts Increases
– Top Ten Crashes from the FWT… UPDATED
16th April 2024
Latest Update on Cairngorm Funicular
A programme of remedial works to try to bring Scotland’s only funicular railway back into service at Cairngorm Mountain continues. NEW
16th April 2024
Provisional 2024/25 FIS Alpine World Cup Calendar Out
It’s a familiar mix but with some new additions. Some changes are expected as feedback is given. NEW
9th April 2024
Earlybird Offers For Next Season
With the winter season soon to close, seize the chance to find an amazing ski deal for next year. Check out the Earlybird offers. UPDATED
8th April 2024
The City Part of PlanetSKI’s Innsbruck Stay Continues
We’re here in Innsbruck in the Tirol for a month or so – the ultimate Ski + City location in the Alps. 13 ski areas around the city with 23 attractions off the slopes – all on one pass. UPDATED
12th April 2024
Skiing for the Very First Time
18-year old Luca Reid James put skis on for the first time. It was daunting at first but he now seems hooked for life.
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20th February 2024
Spring Skiing in the Tirol
With longer days, sunnier slopes, and warmer temperatures, it’s one of our favourite times to ski. Late season skiing has a lot going for it and there are few places better than the Austrian Tirol.
9th April 2024
Ryding Calls for Slalom Races to be Moved to Higher Altitude
As climate change impacts snowsports the UK’s most successful alpine skier says races should be moved further up the mountain.
6th April 2024
Father & Daughter Ski Touring in St Anton
Why would one chose to walk up a mountain on skis when it is quicker and easier to ski down them? Ask Simon Miller and his daughter Tabitha who went out touring with a local guide.
26th March 2024
Is It Better to Buy Skis or Rent Skis?
It’s one of the eternal dilemmas for skiers. PlanetSKI reporters examine the advantages and disadvantages of both. UPDATED
3rd April 2024
Call for Dedicated Bus/Transfer Lane to Main French Ski Areas
The N90 road leads to some of the major resorts in France and at weekends can be gridlocked. There are growing calls for something to be done. UPDATED
22nd March 2024
GB’s Most Successful Skier Wins 2 Crystal Globes
She is, quite simply, the best. Jasmin Taylor has ended her season with not one but two crystal globes. She has topped the Women’s Telemark standings in both Sprint and Overall.
28th February 2024
Top 8 Resorts to go Skiing in France in April
Iglu Ski has researched the top destinations for skiing in France in April, and confirms the top 8 in the country. Do you agree with its selection?
8th February 2024
Crystal Ski Selects its Best Resorts For Teens or Tots
Whether the dynamic needs to be suited to teens or tots, Crystal has rounded up its top resorts for families of all different shapes, sizes and ages.
3rd March 2024
Sainte Foy: Not Hidden Any More, But Still a Gem
PlanetSKI editor James Cove has finally skied in a resort he first wanted to ski in over 25 years ago.
5th March 2024
Ski Solo & Make Friends
What do a former Coldstream Guardsman, a retired hospital consultant and a golf course greenkeeper have in common? They’re among a group of 8 on a ski holiday arranged especially for individuals travelling alone. PlanetSKI joined them.
29th February 2024
PlanetSKI Sets Out to Ski Les3Vallees in a Day
The huge French ski area is the largest linked ski area in the world. PlanetSKI set out to ski every area and discover a little bit about each area as we passed through.
28th February 2024
Win a set of Fischer Racing Skis, Boots & Poles
Enter the Fischer Sports Junior Rocketeers competition to win a complete set of winter sports Alpine race equipment for a budding young ski racer.
14th December 2023
Growing Interest in Short Break Ski Trips
The ski agent Heidi says it is one of the fastest growing sectors of the market. Heidi has also added more resorts to its portfolio as it claims to offer a new approach to booking a ski holiday.
9th February 2024
Alpine Fleet Builds on Initial Success
It’s the new kid on the block for airport to resort transfers. Now in its second year of operation it claims success with its new approach and is offering new routes.
7th November 2023
Fancy Travelling on Sunday Rather Than Saturday?
Saturday is the traditional ski transfer day – expect busy airports & packed roads when travelling. In resort there are queues for accommodation, ski hire shops and lifts pass offices. Why not look at Sunday instead?
5th January 2024
Helly Hansen’s Women’s Snow Camps in Whistler
They aim create a safe, motivating environment for women to develop their skiing skills while feeling at home in the mountains. PlanetSKI’s Katy Dartford reports from the camp in Whistler.
14th February 2024
A Visit to the Intersport ‘Boot Doctor’
There’s a point in every skier’s life when it’s time to buy your own ski boots. For Pip Martin, the time had come to say goodbye to rental boots this winter.
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Snow report
The worldwide snow and mountain industry is in a good place despite some reports to the contrary.
That’s the conclusion of the 2024 International Snow & Mountain Tourism report.
See here for further details: https://planetski.eu/2024/04/16/international-snow-mountain-tourism-report-2024-published/
April’s Ski News in Brief
- First Races of Patrouille des Glaciers Cancelled
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Provisional 2024/25 FIS Alpine World Cup Calendar Out
It’s a familiar mix but with some new additions.
Some changes/updates are expected as feedback is given.
https://planetski.eu/2024/04/16/provisional-2024-25-fis-alpine-world-cup-calendar-out/
April’s Ski News in Brief
- Two Climbers Rescued by Helicopter
- Resorts Saving Snow Over Summer
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