Ski News in Brief…

Iglu Ski Partners with Paralympian Jeanette Chippington

30th September 2025

With Jeanette’s help, Iglu Ski raised over £400 at a sporting event contributing to an overall figure of over £2,300 for Disability Snowsport UK.

One of Britain’s longest serving Paralympians, Jeanette Chippington OBE is one of the world’s most successful paddlers ever.

She has over 30 medals to her name since making her paracanoe debut at the 2011 World Championships.

Iglu Ski enabled Jeanette to ski for the first time in her life thanks to Disability Snowsport UK.

Last month Jeanette joined a team from Iglu Ski to take part in the annual Superheroes Tri at Dorney Lake, sponsored by Marvel.

Iglu Ski team. Image c/o Iglu Ski

TV presenter Clare Balding hosts the day, and a round-up show aired on Channel 4 on August 31st.

With Clare Balding at Superheroes Tri. Image c/o Iglu Ski

Earlier in the summer Iglu Ski hosted Jeanette to learn to ski at the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead, assisted by Disability Snowsport UK.

DSUK exists to ensure that anyone can ski, and adaptations to equipment can be made to make this straightforward.

Jeanette tried a mono-ski, also known as a sit-ski with two outriggers for stability and propulsion.

Jeanette was a natural and took to the snow with ease.

It means she can now join the rest of her family on their ski trips.

Image c/o Iglu Ski

“I loved learning to use a mono-ski at the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead. I’ve wanted to join my family on the ski slopes for many years, and now I have the confidence to do it,” said Jeanette.

“We’re so grateful to Jeanette and Iglu Ski for competing in the Superheroes Tri in aid of Disability Snowsport UK,” said the CEO of DSUK, Virginia Anderson.

“It’s such an amazing event, and in total we had two teams competing and raising a substantial amount.

“This means many disabled children and adults can try skiing with us – irrespective of their disability.”

“To partner with Jeanette to enhance our fundraising for DSUK was really good fun,” said the Head of Digital Product at Iglu Ski, Clair Stokes.

“To witness a champ like Jeanette take to skiing so easily was moving, and reminded us how important it is to keep fundraising at the time of booking, and through events, to ensure skiing is open to everyone.”

Paris 2024 was Jeanette’s eighth Paralympic Games after making her debut at Seoul 1988 before going on to swim at Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004, winning a total of 12 medals.

Italy Names Route & Torchbearers for 2026 Olympic Flame

28th September 2025

The Olympic flame will travel 12,000kms in the hands of 10,001 torchbearers.

It starts in Rome on 6th December and travels around the country for 63 days before arriving in the San Siro stadium in Milan on 6^th February 2026.

The flame will be lit in Greece on 26th November before heading to Italy.

It will be handed over in Athens on 4th December.

• Greek skier is first to carry Olympic flame

Once in Italy it will pass through 60 cities.

Some of the famous Italians involved include:

• Francesco ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia, two-time MotoGP world champion
• Flavia Pennetta, the celebrated tennis star who lifted the 2015 US Open and four Billie Jean King Cups;
• Achille Lauro, a flamboyant artist revered for his audacious style.
• Dario Pivirotto who carried the torch at the Cortina 1956 and Turin 2006 Winter Games

They represent what the organisers describe as “the contemporary and innovative spirit of the Italian soul.”

The flame will arrive in Naples on Christmas Day and ring in the New Year in Bari.

On 26th January 2026 it will return to Cortina d’Ampezzo to mark the 70th anniversary of the Opening Ceremony of the 1956 Winter Games.

• Milan-Cortina 2026 enters final ‘deliver phase’
• Look of Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics unveiled
• Five GB athletes to look out for at 2026 Winter Olympics

Image c/o Milan-Cortina 2026

IOC Seeks to Protect Principle of Olympism

25th September 2025

The International Olympic Committee It has set up a Working Group on the Protection of the Fundamental Principles of Olympism.

The IOC says sport must unite the world in peaceful competition.

It has re-iterated that sport must remain a beacon of hope, a force that brings the world together in peaceful competition.

The Olympic Charter recognises ‘that sport occurs within the framework of society’, and that ‘sports organisations within the Olympic Movement shall apply political neutrality.’

This is aimed at ensuring that the IOC, the Olympic Games and sport remain politically neutral and can uphold their mission to unite the world in peaceful competition.

The IOC claims athletes have an opportunity to showcase the Olympic values and play the role of peace ambassadors in line with the Fundamental Principles of Olympism.

“Sport’s ability to unite was undeniably demonstrated at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,” said a statement from the IOC.

“Athletes from the territories of all 206 National Olympic Committees and the Refugee Olympic Team lived harmoniously in the Olympic Village and competed peacefully on the field of play.”

Olympic Rings.

Move to Ban Heliskiing in the Dolomites

24th September 2025

A local politician, Renzo Masolo, also wants helicopter-assisted wingsuit jumping ended.

He says the practices are unsafe, environmentally damaging, and serve only the interests of a few wealthy thrill seekers.

Renzo Masolo is a councillor with the Green-Left Alliance and says  the activities  “have nothing to do with the mountain and its culture.”

The initiative is also supported by the Italian Alpine Club.

The Autonomous Provinces of Trento and Bolzano and the Aosta Valley have long-standing regional rules restricting heliskiing.

Piedmont updated its regional framework in recent years to regulate mountain sports and flights in mountain zones, specifying where and when heliskiing can occur.

The Dolomites, Italy. Image c/o Vanessa Fisher.

Free Geneva Transfers with VIP SKI

23rd September 2025

VIP SKI is offering complimentary scheduled transfers from Geneva every Sunday throughout the Winter 2025/26 season.

With four departures and return transfers each Sunday, the journey to guests’ chosen resort is seamless and stress-free.

For those seeking a more exclusive experience, groups can upgrade to private transfers starting at just £12 per person return to Portes du Soleil, or £48 to the Tarentaise region.

A seven-night stay at luxurious Mio Suite at The Graciosa arriving 22 February 2026, is priced from £1,673 pp based on two sharing a room on a catered chalet basis, this includes return transfers.

Flights extra.

This ski in-ski out suite in La Plagne Centre, sleeps between four and eight guests in two family ensuite rooms.

VIP SKI (020 8001 018, www.vip-chalets.com)

‘Graciosa’, La Plagne,. Image c/o VIP SKI.

• VIP SKI heads back to La Plagne

Ski Club GB Sponsors Laurie Taylor

21st September 2025

The Ski Club of Great Britain is sponsoring GB World Cup Alpine slalom skier, Laurie Taylor, during the 2025-26 winter season.

Taylor,  29, is currently ranked number 34 in the world slalom rankings.

He has a top 10 result in World Cup as well as:

• 17 FIS career race wins,
• 33 FIS podiums
• 66 World Cup starts.

He’ll be competing for Great Britain in the FIS Alpine World Cup slalom races, starting in Levi (Finland) on November 15, as well as the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games (February 6-22),.

The men’s sOlympic slalom race will be held on February 18th in Bormio.

“We’re proud to support Laurie Taylor in this important Olympic year,” said the  marketing manager for the Ski Club, Pete Davies.

“The Ski Club has a long tradition of backing British ski racing, and we’re thrilled to partner with Laurie for the season ahead.

“As a world-class slalom skier and a leading voice on the circuit through his Instagram and YouTube channels, Laurie brings both elite performance and exceptional content.

“Collaborating with him gives us a fantastic opportunity to showcase the Ski Club to his highly engaged audience.”

The Ski Club will be contributing £2,000 towards Laurie’s season.

Laurie Taylor said: “I’m excited to partner with the Ski Club. ”

“It’s great to have their backing as I take on the highest level of the sport.

“The Ski Club has a great history, and I’m glad I can spread the benefits of being part of the Ski Club community to my audience.”

Image c/o Ski Club GB.

Swiss Avalanche Institute Digitises Reports

18th September 2025

The organisation has completed the digitization of more than 700 historical snow and avalanche reports from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF.

These reports, published between 1938 and 2005, document decades of avalanche observations and snow research by researchers from Switzerland and around the world.

The collection ranges from early measurements of the snowpack to detailed reports on major avalanche events and offers an insight into both the history of snow science and the development of safety measures in alpine regions.

These reports are now accessible to all in the institutional repository DORA.

Drawing of a snow profile from the first internal report, 1938. Image c/o WSL and SLF.

Shooting an avalanche with a mortar, 1940. Image c/o WSL and SLF.

Some scientific highlights from the reports:

• As early as the 1940s, researchers intensively studied the crystal plasticity of snow and developed new experimental approaches to better understand the complex deformation behavior of snow.

• Historical avalanche events, such as the devastating avalanche of 1958/59 in Iran, led to increased international cooperation and improved protection measures.

• Experiments with avalanche barriers and reforestation in alpine regions in the 1960s provided important insights into the protection of mountain forest areas and their contribution to avalanche prevention.

• At the end of the 1980s, the introduction of Denoth devices made it possible to measure snow moisture much more accurately than manual test.

• Research into improving safety during avalanche rescues in the 1990s led to the development and testing of the ABS avalanche airbag, which demonstrably reduces the risk of burial.

The digitization and publication of these historical research results on DORA preserves valuable scientific heritage and promotes future progress in avalanche research and safety in the Alps.

Photos from the internal report, 1955. Image c/o WSL and SLF.

Drawing of various avalanche paths from the internal report, 1944. Image c/o WSL and SLF.

More Resorts on Indy Pass

17th September 2025

The Indy Pass will go off sale at midnight on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Indy Pass now has added 48 resorts across 14 countries since last winter.

The latest ones to join are:

• Kaunertal in Austria
• Kartalkaya in Turkey
•  Donner Ski Ranch  in Lake Tahoe, USA
•  Montage Mountain in Pennsylvania, USA

At PlanetSKI we have skied at Kartalkaya and Kaunertal:

Kartalkaya, Turkey. Image © PlanetSKI

• PlanetSKI is skiing & sightseeing in Turkey
• Kaunertal: The Tirol’s secret glacier area

Kaunertal, Tirol, Austria. Image © PlanetSKI

“We were able to release additional passes this month due to our significant resort additions this summer, along with the increased capacity that they will provide. But we have now reached our projected pass limit,” said Indy Pass Managing Director, Erik Mogensen.

“We’re not going to compromise the sport and culture of independent skiing by prioritizing profit over our passholders.

“We need to safeguard the welcoming and uncrowded on-mountain experiences they offer. That’s why it’s going off sale Thursday.”

‘Learn to Turn Pass’ Adds Eight More Resorts

The new Learn to Turn Pass will be valid at a growing list of 39 Indy resorts as eight more signed on in the past two weeks.

The pass will be available through December for $189 and includes three lessons, rental equipment, and lift tickets at any mixture of participating Indy resorts.

It’s designed specifically for first-time skiers and snowboarders aged 6 and up and offers an unprecedented value packaged in a 3-day pass product.

“We are stoked about the initial response to the Learn to Turn program and the support from our resort partners and passholders alike” said Indy Pass Founder, Doug Fish.

“The Indy community is responding in a big way by encouraging newcomers to join and grow the sport we all know and love.”

New Learn to Turn Resorts

• • Kelly Canyon Resort, Idaho
  • Marquette Mountain, Michigan
  • Mount Kato, Minnesota
  • Sasquatch Mountain, British Columbia
  • Smokey Mountain Ski Club, Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Sundown Mountain, Iowa
  • Sunlight Mountain, Colorado
  • Swain Resort, NY

Indy Pass Pricing – Final Sale for 2025/26:

• • • Indy Base Pass $449 Adult / $299 Kids (12-and-under)
    • Indy+ Pass $599 Adult / $329 Kids (no blackouts)
    • Indy Add-On Base $349 Adult / $229 Kids
    • Indy Add-On+ Pass $429 Adult / $249 Kids (no blackouts)
    • XC Pass $99 Adult / $49 Kids
    • Learn to Turn Pass $189, ages six and up
    • Personalised Photo Pass $10

About the Indy Pass –

The Indy Pass is the fastest-growing multi-mountain pass in the world.

It offers 270+ Alpine and Nordic resorts across the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, and South America, each providing two days of skiing or riding, plus a third day at a discounted rate.

Indy resorts are independent of any significant U.S. corporate ownership, and many are owned and operated by multi-generational families, providing a uniquely authentic and affordable skiing experience.

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Take Part in a UK Snowsport Survey

16th September 2025

Aaron Lougher is a postgraduate student at Loughborough University and is working with Snowsport England on a research project about UK skiers & snowboarders.

“We’re gathering insights into people’s habits and experiences, and I’d love if you could participate as every response helps us better understand the UK Snowsport community,” said Aaron.

The purpose of the study is to gain information relating to your motivations and habits when engaging with Snowsports.

The study aims to understand what prompts those casual, non-competitive Snowsports participant to participate in Skiing or Snowboarding.

This study is part of a student research project supported by Loughborough University.

The study will supervised by Daniel Read.

You are asked to complete an anonymous online survey, which should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.

You do not need to do anything before completing the survey.

See here for more: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/lboro/snowsport-england-membership-survey

This is a low-risk activity, and no disadvantages or risks have been identified in association with participating.

Snowsport England

Erna Low Adds 28 New Resorts

15th September 2025

The new destinations in Austria and Italy include Sölden, where Erna Low took her first group trip in 1932, Zell am See in Austria and Corvara & Cortina in Italy.

There’s also  the Italian resorts of  Ortisei and Selva, known for family-friendly slopes and St. Anton in Austria and the wider Arlberg ski area.

People can book flexible packages that combine their choice of accommodation with ski passes, lessons and equipment, flights or LeShuttle (standard or FlexiPlus).

With flights people can choose shared or private transfers.

This expansion reflects Erna Low’s continued growth and commitment to tailoring packages for a wide section of the UK market.

“Erna Low has always been at the forefront of bringing the best of the Alps to British skiers,” said Jane Bolton, Head of Product for Erna Low.

“By adding 28 new resorts to our portfolio, we’re responding to customer demand for more choice, more flexibility, and more authentic mountain experiences.”

Erna Low is the UK’s original ski company, founded in 1932.

It has a new booking platform and has had a recent rebrand.

Image c/o Erna Low

Last Chance to Enter Inferno Races

14th September 2025

International Inferno Races will take place in Mürren in Switzerland  from 21^st to 24^th of January 2026. The start of the legendary Inferno downhill race will once again be at Kleines Schilthorn.

Online registration is open until 15^thSeptember 2025.

Construction work on the new cable car between Birg and Schilthorn made it impossible to start at Kleines Schilthorn last season.

This year, the 1,850 participants in the Inferno Downhill on Saturday, 24^thJanuary 2026, will be able to take the new cable car to the summit for the first time and tackle the race as usual.

You need to be quick as interested participants can still register at www.inferno-muerren.ch but only until Monday 15^thof September 2025.

The number of participants is limited.

Men and women born in 2008 or earlier who have good skiing skills are eligible to register.

Ambitious winter sports enthusiasts who are interested in the Inferno super combination can also register until the aforementioned deadline.

The super combination will start on Wednesday, 21^st January 2026, with night cross-country skiing competition in Mürren, followed by giant slalom race on Thursday at Winteregg and downhill race on Saturday.

The Inferno takes place on all conditions, as we discovered a few years back:

• PlanetSKI tackles The Inferno

Murren, Switzerland. Image c/o Dave Ashmore.

Compagnie des Alpes Increases Sales

13th September 2025

The multi-resort lift company posted sales of  €1,126m (£974m) across last winter.

From October 1st 2024, to June 30th 2025 sales were up 15.1%.

The performance reflects an excellent winter season for all mountain-related activities.

Over the first nine months of the financial year, core ski lift operations, which account for most sales, grew by 7.6%.

This performance was driven primarily by a 6.5% increase in average revenue per skier-day, as well as a 1.1% rise in the number of skier-days during the period.

It set a new record of 13.9 million skier-days for the 2024/25 winter season.

Its main lift operations are at the French resorts including La Plagne, Les Arcs, Les Menuires, Meribel, Chamonix, Val d’Isere, La Rosiere and Megeve.

It has been expanding its accommodation offerings in ski resorts.

The company runs other activities including leisure parks and hospitality offerings.

A Compagnie des Alpes subsidiary, Travelski, has announced the launch of a new overnight ski train service between Paris and Bourg-Saint-Maurice for the approaching season.

Image © Eurostar

Swiss Villages Threatened by Melting Glaciers

10th September 2025

In May a glacier collapsed, triggering a massive landslide that buried the Swiss village of Blatten.

• Swiss village buried by landslide as glacier collapses
• After Blatten landslide what is future of Swiss village?

Switzerland finds itself on the front line of global warming.

As a result, monitoring has been intensifying in the Alps, where around a hundred remaining glaciers are under increased surveillance.

FRANCE 24’s Jade Levin reports, with Josh Vardey.

Related Articles:

• Intense summer rainfall in the Alps predicted
• Another Swiss village evacuated due to landslide threat
• Monitoring rockfalls in the Alps

AI Used to Design Burton Custom Snowboard

8th September 2025

It is the only board from Burton’s 2025-2026 range where AI was used in the process. Not everyone approves.

“The C26 Custom Jungle graphic was created using AI as part of an exploration into how technology can support and evolve the design process,” a statement from a Burton representative said. “It is the only board in the C26 line designed this way.”

Burton’s Custom is an all-mountain board that has been a favorite among team riders and casual riders alike for 30 years, since its debut in 1996.

“For nearly 50 years, Burton has championed thousands of artists, from iconic legends to emerging independents to our own in-house creatives, and that commitment will endure,” the statement said.

“Our approach is rooted in creativity and authenticity, and in amplifying the work and voices of real artists.

“While experimentation is part of Burton’s DNA, we do not believe AI is a replacement for human creativity, and rider feedback remains central to how we use it responsibly.”

See more on Snowboarder

Image c/o Burton Snowboards

Investigation After 22-year-old Man Dies in Thredbo

7th September 2025

The man lost control on the Dream Run in the Australian resort.

It is understood he crashed into rocks and died from his injuries.

Thredbo is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of a skier at Thredbo alpine resort on September 2,” the resort said in a statement.

“Emergency services were engaged, with Thredbo Ski Patrol and a Thredbo Medical Centre doctor promptly attending the scene.

“The Thredbo community extends its heartfelt condolences to family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.”

The police are investigating the incident and will pass the report on to the coroner.

Thredbo, Australia. Image © PlanetSKI

PlanetSKI on ‘The Ski Podcast’

3rd September 2025

Our editor, James Cove, is tucked away in isolation on the Greek Island of Tinos where he is writing copious amounts of copy, editing videos, loading adverts, preparing content, sorting ski trips and much else besides for the coming winter ski season for PlanetSKI.

“I usually go to a similar place at this time of year, somewhere that is away from all distractions and once the summer crowds have gone, to get my head down in relative isolation and find time to prepare for the winter,” said James.

“For the last couple of years, it has been Portugal, but this time it is Tinos in the Aegean.”

Tinos, Greece. Image © PlanetSKI

“But how I could turn down a request from Iain Martin of ‘The Ski Podcast’ to record a special edition of his highly respected programme?”

“It was a fascinating hour as he asked me about my career in BBC News, my involvement with the Ski Club of Great Britain, my time as a ski instructor in Verbier and then my move into ski writing & becoming a digital publisher as I set up and grew PlanetSKI.

“He quizzed me, on topical debates from climate change through the growth of multi-resort lift passes and much else besides.”

Tinos, Greece. Image © PlanetSKI

“Iain tells me the podcast will be posted later in the autumn.”

“Cheers, Iain.”

Tinos, Greece. Image © PlanetSKI

Former Russian Speed Skater Takes Polish Citizenship

3rd September 2025

22-year-old Vladimir Semirunniy won a bronze medal for Russia in the 5,000m event at the Junior World Championships in January 2022.

In September 2023 he fled to Poland following the earlier full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

He declared his desire to represent the Polish national team.

Now he has been awarded Polish citizenship he is eligible to represent his new homeland at the next Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina next February.

According to Visa Verge, Semirunniy chose Poland after speaking with several national federations.

He had hoped to find a stable training base, a welcoming team, and a country that would support his move on both ethical and practical grounds.

Poland’s speed skating programme offered him a clear route to race and a coaching setup that matched his style.

In order to represent the Polish Speed Skating Association (PZŁS), Semirunniy had to sign a pledge that he is not sponsored by Russian companies, has no links to the Russian military and that he does not support the invasion of Ukraine

Hiking Record Broken in Canada

2nd September 2025

Outdoor enthusiasts laced up their boots for a record-breaking hike on Cypress Mountain near Vanacouver last weekend.

On Saturday, more than 1,500 people helped put West Vancouver, B.C., on the map, breaking the Guinness World Record for most people hiking simultaneously.

CBC’s Pinki Wong was there.

The Alps from Altitude

1st September 2025

PlanetSKI is currently on the way to Greece.

To the secluded island of Tinos to prepare copy, articles, content and videos for the upcoming season without any distractions.

We’re also looking ahead to the 2026 Winter Olympic Torch Lighting Ceremony that takes place in Greece in November, where the first torch bearer will be the Greek alpine skier, AJ Ginnis.

He is a World Cup ski silver medalist, took second placed at the 2023 Alpine Skiing World Championships and is something of a sporting hero for the Greeks.

Oh, and we are reporting on the 25 ski areas in Greece that are little-known in the UK.

First the photos from over the Alps:

The Alps from altitude. Image © PlanetSKI

The Alps from altitude. Image © PlanetSKI

The Alps from altitude. Image © PlanetSKI

More to follow about the skiing in Greece…

Switzerland’s Largest Glacier Set to Melt by 2021

1st September 2025

The Aletsch glacier is likely to disappear by 2100 if nothing is done, according to Legambiente, an Italian group that monitors the health of glaciers in Italy and abroad.

From 2000 to 2023 the glacier retreated by an average of 40m a year, according to Glamos, the Swiss glacier monitoring network.

At this rate, and without taking into account a higher level of global warming than today, the glacier will disappear in its current form by 2100, “leaving only patches of ice at the highest altitudes”.

“The Aletsch glacier looks like an ocean of ice in great distress, despite the last snowfalls in July”, said ecologists and scientists.

See more here on Swiss Info

The publication is supported by 80 organisations, including the University of Turin, NGOs, Pro Natura and CIPRA Switzerland, as well as the German Environment Agency.

The glacier is a  UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Aletsch glacier is the second Swiss glacier to be analysed by Legambiente after the Morteratsch glacier in Graubünden, in 2023.

It is now just 20 km long.

Aletsch glacier, Switzerland. Image © PlanetSKI

Forests Can Slow Down & Stop Avalanches

1st September 2025

A 50-year old study in Davos the Swiss Avalanche Research Institute SLF has reached the conclusion, but says the trees need to be significantly higher than the snow cover.

Researchers began planting around 92,000 Swiss stone pine, mountain pine and larch seedlings on a steep mountain slope in 1975.

The study is thought to be the oldest long-term experiment in avalanche management above the tree line in the world.

The researchers have observed 214 avalanches in the area.

In the early years, avalanches occurred regularly  as the trees were small.

In the 1990s, when the trees had reached twice the height of the snow cover, the number of avalanches decreased.

After that, there were significantly fewer avalanches and almost only in individual gullies, where most of the trees died early on.

See here for more

Avalanche sign. Image © PlanetSKI

Peak Performance Unveils New Vertical PRO Range

1st September 2025

The company has today announced the new gear, a decade on from introducing the range.

Vertical PRO range. Image c/o Peak Performance

Vertical PRO range. Image c/o Peak Performance

Vertical PRO range. Image c/o Peak Performance

Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know, from brand-new additions to the lineup to its rigorous testing and set of prices:

• Peak Performance’s Vertical GORE-TEX PRO is the brand’s best-in-class and most advanced freeride product range, made for big backcountry ski days and developed in collaboration with its team of sponsored athletes – some of the world’s best skiers.

• The fully seam-sealed men’s and women’s Vertical GORE-TEX PRO 3L Jackets, £690 and Vertical GORE-TEX RO Pants, £600 are built using GORE-TEX PRO ePE – a new-to-market fabric technology from the leading name in membrane protection that is free from PFAS chemicals. Light, thin, and strong, the new ePE membrane delivers outstanding breathability, mobility, and durability in the harshest conditions.

• Each piece of Vertical GORE-TEX PRO has received hands-on testing and in-the-field feedback from the likes of Justine Dufour-Lapointe and Hedvig Wessel – Peak Performance-sponsored athletes and winners of Freeride World Tours in 2025 and 2024 respectively.

• Key features across the jacket and bib pants include YKK AquaGuard® zippers and integrated RECCO® Rescue System reflectors. The jacket also features a fully adjustable five-panel hood for top-tier protection with or without a helmet. The high-waisted bib pants are finished with snow gaiters and transceiver loops in each pocket.

• As always with Peak Performance, the design and colour selection of its Vertical GORE-TEX PRO range is designed to turn heads and get seen, featuring deep, earthy tones inspired by the rugged beauty of the mountains and the shifting light from dawn to dusk.

Vertical PRO range. Image c/o Peak Performance

Image c/o Peak Performance

Ski Videos Are Coming

1st September 2025

New Avalanche Dog for Palisades Tahoe

1st September 2025

The US resort is training a new edition to the ski patrol: its avalanche dog, Binny.

The initial training will focus on socialisation and exposure to new experiences, including chairlifts, moving equipment, and the mountain environment.