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PlanetSKI Is In Paris

We’re driving to the Alps for a ski road trip. Where better place to stop off? UPDATED

More Snow Falls in the Alps as Weather Changes

After blue skies across the holiday period the weather has changed with more snow falling in places. 2025 is looking good with more to follow. UPDATED

January Ski News in Brief

– Mountain Guide in Court After Fatal Avalanche
– Golden Ticket Deal this Spring in Jackson Hole
– Lucky Escape for 2 Skiers Stranded Overnight
– Ski Tourer Dies from Avalanche Injuries
– Cairngorm Mountain Seeks New CEO…UPDATED

2025 is ‘Year of Glacier Preservation’

The year 2025 has been declared the International Year of Glacier Conservation following a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly in 2022 and after an initiative from Tajikistan.

Happy New Year From the Alps & Beyond!

The celebrations have been held in style as some of the best New Year snow conditions have blessed Europe & North America.

Ski Boots from Profeet

How often should you change your ski boots? What is the best one to get? What’s the difference between them all? Should you get them in the UK or out in the mountains? How can one get comfortable boots? How tight should they be? NEW

Excellent Snow Conditions in the Alps Continue

There are some of the best Xmas and New Year conditions in recent years. Heavy snow followed by sunshine and cold temperatures. UPDATED

PlanetSKI Offers Readers Significant Discounts with Intersport

The rental company has more than 700 ski hire shops across the Alps and Pyrenees. We have negotiated substantial savings for our readers.

Thick Fog in UK Causes Travel Disruption for Skiers

Airports are returning to normal after the fog, but Gatwick remains affected. It is one of the busiest weekends for snowsport travel to and from ski resorts across Europe. UPDATED

Nassfeld: Fabulous Family Ski Resort

The small resort in Carinthia is not perhaps the most obvious choice for a family ski holiday. That’s exactly why we like it.

World Telemark Day

The international celebration takes place this 2024-25 winter season on Saturday March 1st, 2025 and marks the 11th year since it began.

Fatal Avalanches in the Alps

There have been avalanche fatalities in Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland. Eight people have died in six separate incidents following heavy snow & high winds. UPDATED

Swiss Olympic Snowboarder Dies in Avalanche

26 year old  Sophie Hediger was killed in an avalanche in Arosa. Tributes are being paid to a life cut short. UPDATED

Opening of Cairngorm Funicular Delayed Once Again

It is no surprise to many and there has been criticism as the news was released late on Xmas Eve.

GB Snowsport Athletes in Action

Check out the GB Snowsport athletes competing at FIS competition events in the coming week and in week commencing 30 January, as well as World Cup results from last week.

Ski Resorts Advised on Dealing With Climate Change

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation, FIS, has launched a sustainability guide for ski resorts on how to reduce their impact on climate change. NEW

Fabulous Xmas & New Year Snow Conditions in the Alps

There are excellent Xmas conditions across the Alps as the weather clears after the latest storm. UPDATED

More Podiums for GB Snowsport Athletes

Zoe Atkin in the Freeski Halfpipe and Jaz Taylor in Telemark have secured two World Cup podiums. It follows on from earlier GB medal success. NEW

Lindsey Vonn Impresses on World Cup Return

She marked her World Cup return after more than five years away from the sport with an impressive 14th place in the Super G at St Moritz in Switzerland.

New Charter Flight to Norway Next Season

Inghams Ski will fly to Bergen on the west coast giving direct access to the resorts of Geilo, Voss & Myrkdalen. UK EXCLUSIVE.

Heavy Snow is Falling in the Alps

With Xmas approaching it couldn’t have come at a better time. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

GB Snowsport Athletes in Action

GB athletes scheduled to compete for GB Snowsport at FIS competition events in the coming week and World Cup results from last week.

14,000 People Helped by Swiss Piste Rescue Last Winter

The figures come from injury statistics from the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention.

New Lifts for Japan

Niseko and Hakuba are introducing brand new gondolas to help modernise the Japanese ski scene. PlanetSKI is heading to Japan for an extended visit this coming season.

PlanetSKI Reports from Crans-Montana

It is increasingly popular with British visitors with numbers up 25% since pre-Covid levels. So, what are the attractions of the Swiss resort and why is it becoming more popular? NEW

PlanetSKI Completes Ski Club GB Reps Course

36 people have been in Tignes, France, training to become a Ski Club Rep. PlanetSKI’s Simon Miller learns if he has what it takes.

Good Snow Conditions in the Run Up to Xmas

There have been clear skies with cold temperatures, but things are warming up with another storm set to roll in. PlanetSKI reports from the Swiss Alps. UPDATED

Vail Resorts Confirms it is Actively Looking for New Resorts to Buy in the Alps

The US company already runs the ski areas in Andermatt and Crans-Montana in Switzerland. It has confirmed to PlanetSKI that it is looking for other resorts across the Alps.

Ryding in Top Ten in Val d’Isere

The Rocket comes 9th and GB’s Laurie Taylor takes 12th place in the Val d’Isere slalom. It was a great day for British slalom skiing. UPDATED

Italy is Best Value for UK Skiers & Snowboarders

Italy dominates the best value top ten resorts and has taken the crown from Bulgaria for both adult and family skiers. The list comes from the Post Office Travel Money Ski Resort Report, produced in partnership with Crystal Ski Holidays.

PlanetSKI Heads to Switzerland

We’re off for a pre-Xmas trip to Crans-Montana and Verbier. Blogging & updating as we go along. Posting about anything that takes our fancy. NEW

It’s Panto Time in Verbier

The world’s only Alpine pantomime is back, bringing a dose of festive magic to Verbier, Switzerland.

FIS Urged to Re-Consider Lucrative Investment Offer

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation, FIS, has rejected a $420m proposal from CVC Capital Partners. Nearly 60 athletes, executives & FIS council members have urged a re-think.

Excellent Xmas Snow Conditions in Large Parts of the Alps & Pyrenees

It is one of the best starts to a season in recent years. Check out the updated PlanetSKI snow report direct from the Alps. UPDATED

PlanetSKI Tackles the Ski Club GB Reps Course

36 people are currently out in Tignes, France, training to become a Ski Club Rep. PlanetSKI’s Simon Miller sees if he has what it takes.

PlanetSKI is Trackside for the Dramatic Sport of Ice Cross

Val Thorens held its inaugural Ice Cross race in the centre of the resort. A British/Canadian skater triumphed. So, what’s the sport all about?

Snow Falls Across the Alps With Temperatures Dropping

It is the best Xmas present us skiers & snowboarders could want. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps.UPDATED

Val Thorens Cable Car Out of Action for Whole Season

EXCLUSIVE: The Cime Caron cable car crashed just ahead of the resort’s opening last month. PlanetSKI can reveal the cabins are to be replaced & the lift will not open this winter.

Snow Storm Hits the Alps as Temperatures Drop Sharply

There has been a very welcome winter storm as Xmas approaches. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

UK Chalet Operator Slashes Half Term Prices as Demand Slumps

Chalets1066 that has 50 properties in Les Gets in France is cutting prices by up to 20% as British skiers appear to shun some low level resorts.

Cairngorm Funicular Set to be Back in Action Shortly

The lift at the Scottish resort It could operating by the end of December or early in the new year. Some are reserving judgement after previous assurances and subsequent delays.

Aravis: The ‘Other’ Linked French Ski Area

We’ve all heard of Les3Vallees, Les Portes du Soleil and Paradiski, but what about Aravis?  It’s in the Lake Annecy region and comprises the neighbouring resorts of La Clusaz,  Manigod, Le Grand Bornand, and the gateway village of St Jean de Sixt.

GB Snowsport Athletes in Action

This winter is the final season before the 2026 Winter Olympics. We have some realistic medal hopes and PlanetSKI is following closely the progress of the GB Snowsport athletes ahead of Milan-Cortina.

Hirscher Is Out for Season After Tearing ACL

The Austrian legend who is now back and racing for the Netherlands tore his ACL in training. He says he may not race again. An ACL injury is one of the most common amoung recreational skiers and we look at what it is. UPDATED

Former GB Para-Athlete On Target to Ski to South Pole

The 38-year old suffered a stroke while serving as an officer in the British Army in 2014 – it left him completely paralysed from the neck down on his left side.

The PlanetSKI Xmas Ski Gift Guide

Stuck for a present to buy or perhaps you want to receive something you actually want? Look no further… UPDATED

Les Menuires Has Highest Percentage of Beginner Runs

The ski holiday operator, Erna Low, has been crunching the numbers. In second place is La Plagne.

GB’s Mia Brookes Wins in Beijing

The snowboarder takes top spot in the FIS World Cup Snowboard Big Air. It cements a good start to the season as she looks ahead to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026.

December Ski News in Brief

– FIS & National Ski Associations Finalise Broadcast Rights
– Trump Says He’ll Rename Highest Mountain in USA
– 174 People Stranded on Colorado Gondola Lift
– Mont Blanc Tunnel Re-Opens in Time for Ski Season
– Park City Set for Upgrades … UPDATED

New Foundation to Support British Ski Talent

GB Snowsport has launched the GBS Alpine Foundation, a new initiative to support young British ski talent in the build up to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics and beyond.

London Snow Show Returns to Olympia

The 2025 London Snow Show is returning to Olympia for the first time in 15 years. It will take place on October 18th and 19th 2025. UPDATED

Mikaela Shiffrin Out for ‘Several Weeks’ After Crash

She fell heavily in the GS in Killington where she had hoped to take her 100th World Cup victory. She has no bone or ligament damage but there is a puncture wound into her abdomen, and severe muscle trauma. UPDATED

The Ski Season of 2024/25 is Underway

There’s some snow forecast for this week with some colder temperatures. 100 ski areas are now open. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

British Mother & Son Killed in Avalanche was ‘Tragic Accident’

The inquest has taken place into the deaths of Kate Vokes, 54, and Archie Vokes, 22. They died in an avalanche in France.

Skiing In Scandinavia Surges

Norway is leading the way, with growing interest in Finland & Sweden from British skiers. Reliable snow, reasonable prices, good accommodation options and an altogether different skiing experience await.

Bumper Conditions Continue in North America

More snow is falling, and more resorts are opening in one of the best starts to winter in recent years. This season may be the one to head across The Pond. UPDATED

Getting Fit for Skiing

Maison Sport launches free six-week Ski Fit Guide to help skiers prepare for the slopes. It has been created in collaboration with professional ski physical therapist, Dr. Greg Louie.

Freeride World Championships Announced

The inaugural FIS Freeride World Championships is set to take place in Andorra in February 2026. It is the next step on Freeride becoming an Olympic sport.

Construction Starts on Long- Awaited New Lift for Verbier

It will be a gondola lift from Verbier to the top of the Savoleyres area with a chairlift added for the final section. It has been talked about for decades and planned since 2011.

Ryding Speaks to PlanetSKI After a Top Ten in Gurgl

The Rocket comes 7th in Gurgl at the men’s slalom. As well as watching & reporting on the race PlanetSKI has a video interview with Dave.

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