8th October 2024
Discover Park City, Utah
It is one of the most famous US ski towns with direct access to Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort, with much else besides. See what’s new for next winter and what it offers.
James Cove
8th October 2024
Small French Ski Resort Closes
After several difficult winters and a lack of summer investment the resort of Alpe du Grand Serre is shutting. Poor snow, falling numbers and bleak prospects are to blame. UPDATED
5th October 2024
Further Ski Areas Open in the Alps After More Snow
As more resorts open more snow has been falling, though temperatures are now rising. It’s one of the best autumns for skiing in recent memory. UPDATED
4th October 2024
Five Reasons to Visit Innsbruck this Winter
From skiing under the stars or travelling through time at a Victorian Christmas market, to a magnificent carnival event that is only held every five years, the Innsbruck region is offering some treats this season.
3rd October 2024
Freeride World Tour Heads to Val Thorens
The Freeride World Tour returns to France with a new stop in Val Thorens. The first FIS Freeride World Championships set to take place in Andorra in 2026.
3rd October 2024
Ski Club Rep Service Expands
The Ski Club of Great Britain has launched three new resorts in the Alps where its reps will be based throughout the winter season.
3rd October 2024
New Initiative to Fight Impact of Climate Change on Snowsports
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation, FIS, and the World Meteorological Organisation, WMO, have announced a new partnership to raise awareness of the fact that winter sports and tourism face a bleak future because of climate change. NEW
2nd October 2024
First European Ski Resorts Outside the Alps Open
Ruka and Levi in Finland open some slopes at the weekend using stored snow. Other glacier resorts in Austria opened too. UPDATED
1st October 2024
Les3Vallees Gears Up for the Season
The largest linked ski area in the world has unveiled all that is new for next season. We look at what’s on offer.
1st October 2024
October Ski News in Brief
– Bobsleigh Track for 2026 Olympics Progresses
– Auto Spelling Error from the Swiss
– Learn How to Bobsleigh in La Plagne
– Ski in Jeans at Jackson Hole
– How to Look Cool on Skis…UPDATED
1st October 2024
FIS Opens Tender Process for Media Rights for Future World Championships
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation, FIS, is asking for potential bidders to tender for the media rights to upcoming editions of the FIS World Championships. NEW
1st October 2024
Alpine Borders Adjusted as Glaciers Melt
Switzerland, France and Italy are tweaking parts of their mountain borders. The ridge lines of glaciers have traditional marked some borders, but climate change is altering the terrain.
30th September 2024
Rail Tickets to French Ski Resorts Now on Sale
The French rail operator SNCF is putting tickets for journeys between December 15th and January 8th on sale.
30th September 2024
Climate Change Could Lead to More Snow at Altitude
After significant September snow in the eastern Alps and heavy rainfall lower down in central Europe scientists say such incidents are likely to be more frequent.
29th September 2024
What’s New for Winter 2024/25 From Ski Solutions
Ski Solutions is Britain’s original specialist ski travel agency and tailor-made tour operator and has been arranging ski holidays for more than 35 years to Europe and North America.
29th September 2024
Five GB Winter Sport Athletes to Look Out for at Milan-Cortina 2026
The International Olympic Committee has posted about the likely ones to watch and they include alpine skier Dave Ryding and snowboarder, Mia Brookes.
29th September 2024
Survival Rate for Avalanche Burials Increases by 10% Since 1994
The rise is put down to improvement in equipment, better search & rescue, improved medical treatment and more training.
28th September 2024
November Start of EU Entry/Exit System in Doubt
If launched the new digital system, EES, will impact UK skiers heading to the mountains of Europe this winter.
26th September 2024
Another Ski Area in Austria Opens for Autumn Skiing
Pitztal is the next area to fire up some lifts as more September snow falls in parts of the Alps. UPDATED
25th September 2024
Jackson Hole Unveils What’s New for Next Winter
The resort in Wyoming USA has gone from a cult resort in the mid-80s to an essential stop on any serious skier’s bucket list. See what’s new for next season.
25th September 2024
Perisher Closes Early After Poor Winter in Australian Ski Resorts
It has been a winter to forget in Australia with generally poor snow and many resorts closing early. There are some concerns about how climate change will impact the length of the ski season. NEW
25th September 2024
Investigation After Heliski Guide Dies in New Zealand Avalanche
The accident happened in Arrowsmith, a remote area in the Southern Alps range. There have been several avalanches and the authorities are urging caution off piste. UPDATED
24th September 2024
Real Snow Rail Jam Comes to London
Peak Performance transformed the famous Covent Garden Piazza into the epicentre of UK ski culture by throwing a ski rail jam, harking back to the 1995 big air that took place in the Piazza. UPDATED
24th September 2024
GB Snowboard Athletes Eye Up 2026 Winter Olympics
This season is an Olympic qualifying year with GB hopes riding high for Milan-Cortina 2026.
22nd September 2024
Dave Ryding Looks Ahead to Racing Next Season
GB’s most successful alpine skier is training hard ahead of the approaching season. The first slalom races are in Levi, Finland, and Gurgl, Austria, in November. PlanetSKI will be slopeside in Austria.
22nd September 2024
Volunteers Needed for 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy
The recruitment of volunteers for the Milan-Cortina Games has begun. Around 18,000 “Team26” volunteers are required.
22nd September 2024
Autumn Ski Season Gets Underway in the Alps
Two glacier ski areas in Austria, Soelden and Stubai, opened at the weekend. A handful of others are following suit after the recent heavy snow in the eastern Alps. NEW
18th September 2024
Snowboard Alpine Season Kicks Off in China with New Venues
It’s the first time the snowboarders have been competing at elite level in China since the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022.
18th September 2024
As Season Approaches Check Out the Resort Opening Dates
With the recent snow in the Alps getting us looking forward to winter we list the opening dates of the main resorts popular with British skies and snowboarders. UPDATED
18th September 2024
Ski Transfer Company Prepares for New EU Entry/Exit System
Ben’s Bus has posted about the changes coming in November with the new EU Entry/Exit system and what it means for its customers next winter. The new travel measures will apply to us all. UPDATED
18th September 2024
Elite Snowsports Athletes Training & Racing in the Southern Hemisphere
Many teams headed to the Southern Hemisphere for training with races such as the South American Cup, the New Zealand National Championships, the Australia New Zealand Cup, and various FIS races. UPDATED
18th September 2024
First Ski Resorts in the Alps Open
Stubai and Soelden in Austria opened on Friday following the recent heavy snow. A handful of glacier resorts have been partially open across the summer, but they are the first winter-only resorts to open some slopes. UPDATED
17th September 2024
Ski France Expands with New Chalets on Offer
Leading French accommodation provider, Ski France, is adding three new premium Contactless Catered Chalets to its portfolio. So, what exactly is a ‘Contactless Chalet’?
17th September 2024
President of FIS Applies to be President of IOC
The President of the International Ski & Snowboard Federation, Johan Eliasch, has thrown his hat into the ring to become President of the International Olympic Committee.
16th September 2024
Severe Flooding Hits Austria & Beyond
The unprecedented falls of snow in the Alps and rain lower down have led to emergencies in Austria, Poland and the Czech Republic. UPDATED
16th September 2024
Heavy September Snow Hits the Eastern Alps
Austria has seen the best of the autumn snow with up to 2m falling in places. The glaciers resorts are benefiting, but there have been severe downsides in the Alps and elsewhere in Central Europe. UPDATED
15th September 2024
Heavy Snow in New Zealand With ‘High’ Risk of Avalanches
All eyes may be on the snow in the Alps at the moment but it’s snowing heavily in New Zealand. One resort was temporarily cut off.
15th September 2024
Austrian Alps Hammered by Huge Autumn Snowfall
More than a meter has fallen at altitude and still it snows. It is unprecedented for September. NEW & UPDATED
14th September 2024
Tamworth SnowDome Charged After Death of 12-year old Boy
Louis Watkiss died in an accident at the indoor ski centre in September 2021.
14th September 2024
Crans-Montana 2027 World Ski Championships Gets the Green Light
The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2027 will be held in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, from 1 to 14 February. There had been some doubt.
14th September 2024
Ski The US Rockies
America resorts and ski states have been attending a special event in London, The American Rockies Party, hosted by the Ski Club of Great Britain. PlanetSKI reports on what the USA has to offer.
13th September 2024
Winter News from Verbier
The famous Swiss resort needs no introduction. This winter it is celebrating its past and looking to the future. We’re visiting in January.
12th September 2024
Wildfires Threaten California Ski Resorts
Mountain High turned on its snow guns to battle the blaze and other ski areas have been watching the fire closely. UPDATED
12th September 2024
Huge Amounts of Autumn Snow Falling in Eastern Alps
It comes as a handful of glacier ski resorts are preparing to open some slopes in the next few weeks. UPDATED
11th September 2024
British Skier Died After Ignoring Closed Sign On Swiss Wall Ski Run
The black run in the Portes du Soleil is seen as one of the most difficult black runs in the Alps. 47-year-old Grahame Chapman ignored a closed sign & plunged to his death down the 37 degree slope last February.
11th September 2024
New in La Plagne for Next Winter
One of the most popular French resorts for UK skiers & snowboarders, La Plagne, has released details of all that is new for next season. Read on…
11th September 2024
UK Screenings Announced for Latest Warren Miller Film
The new film from Warren Miller entitled “75” marks the 75th anniversary of the Warren Miller film franchise.
11th September 2024
Bodies of Four Climbers Found on Mont Blanc
Two Italian and two South Korean climbers went missing at the weekend. Another climber has perished on Monte Rosa with four injured after the group was hit by an avalanche.
8th September 2024
Visually Impaired Veteran Running for Ski Charity Arrives at John O’Groats
Darren Blanks has been running from Land’s End to John O’Groats and has just completed his challenge. He’s been completing more than a marathon a day to raise money for the Visually Impaired Ski Club. PlanetSKI has been following his progress. UPDATED
8th September 2024
Deer Valley Expands Next Winter with Much More to Come
The resort in Utah is set to see another 3,700 acres open for skiing in one of the largest resort expansions in US history. At PlanetSKI we have been following progress closely for a number of years.
8th September 2024
World’s Largest Indoor Ski Centre Opens in China
The Shanghai L+ Snow Indoor Skiing Theme Resort is open to the public after successful trials. Interest in snowsports has mushroomed in the country after 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
6th September 2024
Summer 2024 was Warmest on Record in Europe
It was at 1.54C above the 1991-2020 long term average and exceeded the previous record from 2022. It has had a severe impact on the glaciers. UPDATED
5th September 2024
Snow in the Alps as First Resorts Prepare to Open for Winter
Resorts in Austria and Finland are planning to open at the end of September/beginning of October as snow falls. UPDATED
5th September 2024
Tributes to Scottish Woman who died in Avalanche in Argentina
27-year old Andrea Marshall from Dunoon was was a ski instructor on an exchange programme. UPDATED
4th September 2024
Mont Blanc Tunnel Closes for 15-Weeks
The alpine tunnel linking France and Italy needs urgent repairs, but is scheduled to be open for the start of the ski season.
4th September 2024
British Skiers Continue Their Love for Skiing in Austria
Official figures from last winter have been released. We look at what Austria offers, with links to some of our past visits and we report from the Austria ‘Winter Launch’ event in London.
2nd September 2024
British Swimmer Believed to Have Broken Lake Geneva Swimming Record
The British endurance swimmer, Sam Farrow, says she is in “complete shock” as she is believed to have broken a world record for being the fastest female to swim across Lake Geneva in Switzerland.
2nd September 2024
Veteran Running Land’s End To John O’Groats Approaches His Targets
Darren Blanks is now in Scotland on his way to John O’Groats and he is just short of his £10,000 target as he raises money for a ski club that helps veterans with sight difficulties. UPDATED
2nd September 2024
GB’s Mia Brookes Takes Silver in First WC Event of 24/25 Season
The 17-year old came second in the Winter Games NZ FIS Snowboard Slopestyle World Cup. UPDATED
1st September 2024
September Ski News in Brief
– Telford Snowboard & Ski Centre Closes for Upgrade
– Summer Riding in Colorado
– Snowsport Scotland is on the Move
– British Hiker Missing in French Alps
– The Jackson Hole Snowmakers…UPDATED
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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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