23rd November 2024
More Resorts Open as Winter Approaches
Val Thorens and Tignes are the first French ski resorts to open. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED
James Cove
22nd November 2024
Shiffrin Wins 99th World Cup Victory
The US skier was competing in the slalom at Gurgl in Austria and came away with another emphatic victory. PlanetSKI was slopeside.
21st November 2024
PlanetSKI Arrives in The Alps
It’s our first trip of the season and we couldn’t have timed it better. Fresh snow has fallen & the temperatures have dropped. We’re in Gurgl this weekend for World Cup ski racing. UPDATED
21st November 2024
Park City in Utah Opens
Park City Mountain has at least 325 acres of terrain in the resort open. Fresh snow and snowmaking have made it possible. UPDATED
19th November 2024
Human Error May Have Caused Val Thorens Cable Car Crash
That’s according to the Albertville prosecutor. The Cime Caron cable car hit the arrival station while carrying 16 workers preparing for the resort opening.
19th November 2024
More Wet Snow Avalanches in the Future
That’s the conclusion of a report from the Swiss Institute for Avalanche Research, SLF.
19th November 2024
Innsbruck Hosts Street Snowboarding & Street Skiing
From November 22nd to 24th, Innsbruck kicks off the winter season with Snowfest 2024 – Rock A Rail Ski & Snowboard Contest.
19th November 2024
First Significant Storm of Winter Hits the Alps
The Alps are seeing large quantities of snow in places and a sharp drop in the temperature. Winter is here! UPDATED
17th November 2024
Xmas is Coming Ski Folks!
How better to celebrate than out in the mountains? Here at PlanetSKI we offer a few festive ideas in this new rolling blog…
17th November 2024
Dave Ryding in Action
GB’s greatest alpine ski racer is competing for the first time this season at the opening slalom race in Levi, Finland. He was 5th after the first run but had a disappointing second run and came 16th. UPDATED
17th November 2024
PlanetSKI at Much Anticipated Film Premier – ‘Of A Lifetime’
It has been one of the eagerly expected films of the season. The North Face film: Of A Lifetime. It follows the De Le Rue family as they embark on the trip of a lifetime in Antarctica.
16th November 2024
Shiffrin Takes 98th World Cup Win
It was her 61st title in slalom, and a record eighth triumph on the slope in Levi, Finland. She is moving ever closer to her target of 100 wins. UPDATED
14th November 2024
Lindsey Vonn Set to Race Again
Three-time Olympic skiing medalist Lindsey Vonn is returning to the sport more than five years after she retired. She is 40 years old. UPDATED
14th November 2024
Snow Falls in the Alps With More Forecast
The temperatures have dropped, and some snow has fallen. It looks like it’s just a taste of what’s to come with heavy snow set to fall across the Alps next week. UPDATED
12th November 2024
2024 Set to be Hottest Year on Record
There has been exceptionally high monthly global mean temperatures according to the World Meteorological Organization, WMO. Rising temperatures are having a significant impact on snowsports.
12th November 2024
Winners of World Ski Awards Announced
Val Thorens, is named ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’, W Verbier captured ‘World’s Best Ski Hotel’ & Sunweb wins ‘World’s Best Ski Tour Operator’.
11th November 2024
Police Bust Suspected Verbier Drug Ring
Swiss & French police have arrested 15 suspected drug dealers operating in the ski resort. They seized large quantities of narcotics & arrested 20 consumers during a year-long investigation.
10th November 2024
Airbags Introduced for Downhill & Super G Racers
The safety measure by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation will come into effect for both categories in the coming 2024/25 season.
9th November 2024
New Major Lift for Argentiere
The Grands Montets lift station in the Chamonix Valley was destroyed by fire in 2018. It was going to be replaced with a similar one. Ambitious plans are in place, but the new lift is delayed once more.
9th November 2024
Scottish Ski Resort Delays Opening Until February
The Nevis Range says climate change means it has only been able to offer one or two days in January in recent years and the move will preserve conditions for later in the season.
9th November 2024
Look of Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics Unveiled
The visual identity that will be at the venues is inspired by the new “Italian Spirit” drawing from Italy’s culture and values.
6th November 2024
Resorts Open Early as Heavy Snow Falls in North America
More resorts are opening, powder turns are being made and winter is on its way.
5th November 2024
Tomorrowland Winter Returns for 2025
The winter dance festival, Tomorrowland Winter, returns to the French Alps in March 2025.
5th November 2024
Freeski Athletes Set For Stubai
From November 20th to 23rd the FIS Freeski World Cup takes place, kicking off the season with the popular slopestyle opener. We look at what’s on offer.
4th November 2024
Snow is Finally Falling in the Alps
The dry and warm weather is a thing of the past with some very welcome snow and colder temperatures this week. Winter is coming folks! UPDATED
3rd November 2024
Fund Established to Advance Ski Racer Safety
It has been set up by the family of the19-year old Italian skier Matilde Lorenzi who died in a training accident last week.
1st November 2024
November Ski News in Brief
– GB’s Ollie Hill Wins Bronze
– Dame Katherine Grainger Appointed Chair of BOA
– Snowboarding in Japan Video
– Alterra Completes Acquisition of Arapahoe Basin
– Deer Valley Introduces Its New Ski Map… UPDATED
31st October 2024
Arc’teryx Film Tour Gets Us in the Mood for Winter
The film tour is only in its second year, but to us at PlanetSKI it already feels like a regular autumn event that means only one thing. Winter is around the corner.
30th October 2024
Multi-Generational Non-Ski Trips Rise
It appears larger family groups are heading to the mountains and they want to do more than just ski or snowboard.
30th October 2024
Young Italian Ski Racer Dies in Training
The 19-year-old Italian racer Matilde Lorenzi has died in a fall in training. She was a promising member of the reserve squad. NEW
26th October 2024
Indy Pass Adds 30 More Resorts
52 resorts have now been added since last season including 11 in Japan, five in Europe, and three in Canada.
25th October 2024
Disability Snowsport UK Launches Winter Prize Draw
The UK’s leading adaptive ski and snowboard charity, Disability Snowsport UK has launched ‘The Big Winter Prize Draw’. The charity seeks to raise essential funds to support grass roots snowsports for children & adults with disabilities.
25th October 2024
Heavy Snow Falls in North America with Winter Edging Closer in the Alps
The first resort has opened in the USA with World Cup ski racing underway in Europe. Check out the updated PlanetSKI snow report. UPDATED
25th October 2024
Cracking Start to World Cup Alpine Ski Season
There was drama, surprises, records, returning veterans and pure excitement as the World Cup season kicked off in Soelden at the weekend. UPDATED
24th October 2024
Opening Date Announced for Alpe du Grand Serre
The resort had been set for closure but the decision has been reversed and now an opening date has been been announced. UPDATED
22nd October 2024
Skiing in Norway Takes Off
The aviation analytics firm Cirium reports a significant rise in ski holiday bookings and flights to Norway for the upcoming winter season. PlanetSKI looks at the attractions of Norway as a ski destination.
22nd October 2024
PlanetSKI is in Portugal – Part 3
Portugal has no mountains worth talking about, receives little snow, has no famous skiers or any indoor slopes. And yet we are visiting. Why?
21st October 2024
First Major Resort in USA Opens
Wolf Creek in Colorado is the first resort to open a decent amount of terrain. It follows cold temperatures and some natural snowfall. UPDATED
21st October 2024
Inghams Celebrates Its 90th Birthday
In celebration of its 90 years of heritage, Inghams Ski has launched its new brand campaign: At Inghams, we know how!
20th October 2024
Driving to The Alps
Discover some of the closest ski resorts to drive to from UK. While flying can be convenient, it sometimes comes with delays, baggage fees, and airport hassles.
20th October 2024
Luxury Touring Cabin Opens Above Verbier
Cabane Tortin looks more like the lair of a Bond Villain than a ski cabin. It comes at a price CHF 60,000 (£53,4000) for a 3-night stay. Check out the images.
20th October 2024
The Story of Four Not-For-Profit Ski Areas in North America
Mountains Not for Profit is a short documentary that tells the story of four ski areas in North America, which thrive on community support and a shared passion for skiing and snowboarding.
20th October 2024
Norwegian Resorts & Andorra Strike Joint Lift Pass Deal
Season Pass holders in Andorra will get 5-days free skiing with the seven Norway – Home of Skiing resorts, with a reciprocal offer in place. It’s new for next season.
19th October 2024
Conditions Looking Good in the Alps & Now North America
Several glacier areas are open with skiing on offer in Austria, Italy and Switzerland. The first resort in the USA has also opened. UPDATED
19th October 2024
Former Olympic Snowboarder Charged with Drug Trafficking
The FBI is hunting for Ryan James Wedding, a Canadian citizen who was living in Mexico and is on the run. NEW
17th October 2024
London Snow Show is Sold
The Raccoon Media Group has sold it to the Mountain Trade Network, MTN. We hear what PlanetSKI readers made of this year’s show and what they want to see at the new-look show.
16th October 2024
Companies Producing Events for 2026 Olympics Announced
They are the Balich Wonder studios, Filmmaster and G2 Eventi-Casta Diva Group. The Torch Relays will be produced by AlphaOmega in collaboration with RNK.
16th October 2024
Big Air Chur Opens FIS World Cup Season in Europe
It takes place this weekend with UK eyes on Mia Brookes and the FIS World Cup season ahead. NEW
16th October 2024
Italian Resorts Offer Best Value to British Skiers
That’s the finding of a report by the Post Office in conjunction with Crystal Ski Holidays.
16th October 2024
PlanetSKI is in Portugal – Part 2
Portugal has no mountains worth talking about, receives little snow, has no famous skiers or any indoor slopes. And yet we are visiting. Why?
14th October 2024
Where to Ski in Austria
Austria remains one of the top winter destinations for British tourists. This winter is all about ‘Lebensgefühl’ – that special something that makes Austria a unique place to visit.
14th October 2024
Val Thorens Prepares for Winter
It’s the highest resort in the Alps at 2,300m & is in one of the first to open for winter. We look at what’s coming this season. NEW
13th October 2024
Shiffrin Drops Downhill Races As She Aims for 100th World Cup Win
The US skier will concentrate on slalom, giant slalom and super-G next winter. It follows an injury in the downhill last season.
13th October 2024
IOC Presidential Candidates Presentations Set for January 2025
There are seven candidates including the President of the International Ski & Snowboard Federation, Johan Eliasch.
13th October 2024
Alpine Ski Racer Diagnosed with Cancer
The Swiss racer, Niels Hintermann, has lymph node cancer and will miss the upcoming season.
NEW
12th October 2024
PlanetSKI is in Portugal (again): Part 1
Portugal has no mountains worth talking about, receives little snow, has no famous skiers or any indoor slopes. And yet we are visiting. Why?
10th October 2024
EU Delays New Digital Border System
It was to have been introduced on November 10th and would have affected skiers and snowboarders heading to the mountains this winter.
10th October 2024
Saalbach Gears Up for Ski World Championships
The Austrian resort of Saalbach-Hinterglemm & Salzburgerland are promising an unforgettable experience for British skiers visiting the Alpine Ski World Championships next February.
9th October 2024
PlanetSKI’s Banff Resort Guide
Banff is a ski town in Alberta, Canada with three resorts on its doorstep. We use the word ‘doorstep’ in the Canadian sense of the word. PlanetSKI’s Ross Young reports.
8th October 2024
Austria Looks Forward to the Coming Ski Season
Austria is a popular choice for British skiers and snowboarders with a growing number discovering its charms. We’ve asked our friends at the Austria National Tourist Office to tell us of its attractions.
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Urs Lehmann Resigns as CEO of FIS Ahead of Bitter Presidential Election
There has been a move by some of the major ski nations to oust the current FIS President Johan Eliasch.
Now Lehmann has stepped down after reported disagreements with Eliasch.
Urs Lehmann Resigns as CEO of FIS Ahead of Bitter Presidential Election - PlanetSKI
There has been a move by some of the major ski nations to the oust the current President Johan Eliasch. Now ...
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