16th April 2026
Plenty of Good Skiing Still on Offer in the Alps
More big name resorts closed last weekend, but there are still some options into May and beyond. UPDATED
James Cove
16th April 2026
Canada Assesses Use of Drones for Avalanche Control
This winter a company has been using its SnowDart system for avalanche control in the Jasper National Park in Alberta.
16th April 2026
Spring Skiing in Scotland
It has been a great end to the season in Scotland. PlanetSKI’s reporting team of Dianne and Rod Frazer have been making some turns in Cairngorm & Glencoe.
13th April 2026
Hiring Skis with Intersport
As a regular Intersport customer and frequent visitor to Val d’Isère, I’ve come to rely on their service as part of my ski routine — and once again, they delivered exactly what you want from a top resort rental shop.
13th April 2026
Poor Snow Season for US Ski Areas
Colorado has its worst snowpack on record, while Utah saw skier visit numbers go downhill. California has fared slightly better. UPDATED
11th April 2026
Another Avalanche Death in the Alps
The latest victim is a 49 year old snowboarder from Germany who died in Kühtai near Innsbruck, Austria. It brings the number of fatalities in Europe this winter to 143 as there has been a Level 4 risk in parts of Austria. UPDATED
10th April 2026
Rise in Winter Visitors to Austria
The preliminary overnight stay statistics published by Statistics Austria for February 2026 and the current winter season show a positive trend.
10th April 2026
British Skier Faces Hefty Rescue Bill
The 20 year old got lost off piste in Lech while skiing on his own, with no safety equipment when the avalanche risk was at level 3 (considerable).
10th April 2026
Growth in All-Inclusive Ski Holidays
SNO Ski Holidays reports a spike in late bookings for April ski holidays, with skiers opting for all-inclusive to cap holiday spend and know how much it will be costing.
10th April 2026
Founder of Scottish Ski Resort, The Lecht, Dies
The ski resort has posted the news of the passing of Pieter du Pon who helped create the Lecht in 1977. Tributes are paid. UPDATED
7th April 2026
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
Snow and rain have been falling in the Alps as another spring storm passes. We also update from Canada. UPDATED
7th April 2026
Spring Skiing in Tignes
The high-altitude French ski area closes on May 3rd with a range of activities and events still on offer.
6th April 2026
More Avalanche Deaths in Europe
There were three fatalities in Switzerland over the Easter weekend and one in Austria. Two died in Norway, one in the French Pyrenees and another in Greenland. The number of avalanche deaths in Europe this winter rises to 142. The annual average is around 100. UPDATED
4th April 2026
Report into Worst US Ski Avalanche Published
Nine people died in California last February as they were being led by guides during a huge snowstorm in Castle Peak near Lake Tahoe. UPDATED
4th April 2026
FIS Celebrates Its Ski Racing Season
The International Ski & Snowboard Federation that runs elite competition looks back at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup tour of 2025/26.
1st April 2026
Avalanche Deaths in Europe Rise Again
The headline figures are not good with 135 fatalities so far this winter compared to a seasonal average of 104. The overall picture and analysis is more complex.
1st April 2026
British Schoolchildren Among Many Hit by Bug in La Plagne
At least 197 children staying at the UCPA residence in Plagne 1800 have fallen ill with gastroenteritis.
1st April 2026
Skyscraper Planned for Zermatt
Lina Peak is a sleek steel-and-glass tower in sharp contrast to the Swiss resort’s traditional alpine chalets. It is seen by some as the only way to create affordable housing for season workers. Others say it will be a white elephant that would push up prices.
1st April 2026
Ski News in Brief
– Pyrenees Warms by 2°C Since 1959
– US Couple Face Charges After 5-year old Fell From Lift
– Milan-Cortina Olympics Faces Up To €300m Deficit
– Dry Slope Used by Eddie the Eagle For Sale… UPDATED
31st March 2026
2026/27 Indy Passes on Sale on Friday
Indy Pass has announced that 26/27 passes will go on sale to the public for a single day on Friday, April 3, and only for as long as supplies last. NEW
31st March 2026
The PlanetSKI Gear Reviews From Canada: #3 Odds ‘n’ Ends
Our team of five testers puts ski gear, ski clothing and a few other surprise items through their paces deep in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. If you want honest reviews on a wide range of snowsport products look no further.
31st March 2026
Investigation After British Snowboarder Dies in La Plagne
The 43 year old man fell 100m from a rocky ledge off piste. He was reported to have been snowboarding alone. UPDATED
30th March 2026
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
There are warm conditions in the Alps. Head high for the best snow. UPDATED
30th March 2026
Ski Coach Driver Under Investigation After Fatal Accident
A 12-year-old girl died in Val Thorens after a coach slid down a slope as the driver left the vehicle to fix a mechanical problem.
30th March 2026
PlanetSKI Updates on its Spring Break in Gausta, Norway
PlanetSKI’s Simon Wilson reports on a family ski trip to Gausta in the Telemark region of Norway over Easter. He updates from inside the mountain of Gaustatoppen, before skiing its signature off piste route. UPDATED
30th March 2026
Spring Skiing in Val Thorens
Skiing goes on in the highest resort in the Alps until the beginning of May. PlanetSKI visits Val Thorens to report on the delights of spring skiing & see what the end of season holds.
28th March 2026
Freeride World Tour Crowns its Champions
FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance concludes with a final show at the 30th anniversary of the YETI Xtreme Verbier. NEW
28th March 2026
Four World Cup Titles for GB Snowsport Athletes
What a weekend! Zoe Atkin wins the Halfpipe title, Kirsty Muir takes the Freeski Slopestyle title & the Freeski Overall Park & Pipe, while Charlotte Bankes takes the Snowboard X title. It’s an historic time for our GB athletes. UPDATED
27th March 2026
Intersport Austria Sees Sharp Growth
Preliminary figures for the first half of the 2025/26 fiscal year show a sales increase of 7%. Intersport out-performed the overall Austrian market.
27th March 2026
Epic & Ikon Passes Face Lawsuits
Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company are facing a federal antitrust class action lawsuit.
26th March 2026
US Resorts Close Early After Very Poor Winter
Several ski resorts are closing much earlier than planned because there isn’t enough snow to keep them open. Warm temperatures also mean they are unable to make snow. UPDATED
25th March 2026
US/Israel War with Iran Impacts Skiing
Visitors from the Middle East & Asia are cancelling, resort costs are going up and uncertainty is taking its toll.
25th March 2026
Investigation After Bird Strike Shuts All Les2Alpes Lifts
Hundreds of skiers were stranded as the whole lift system stopped as a bird flew into a power cable. The resulting power cut hit the entire town and surrounding villages. PlanetSKI was on the lifts at the time. UPDATED
24th March 2026
Three Swiss Heli-Skiers Die in Canada
The accident happened on the Iridium Shoulder in Terrace in western British Columbia. A fourth person was seriously injured. UPDATED
24th March 2026
FWT Finale in Verbier Gets Green Light for This Saturday
The YETI Xtreme Verbier set to crown the 2026 FIS Freeride World Tour Champions this weekend. UPDATED
24th March 2026
The Updated PlanetSKI Snow Report
There are some good late season conditions for the Easter break in the Alps after the recent snow. UPDATED
24th March 2026
Gardenissima Weekend in Val Gardena
The Italian resort is hosting the longest giant slalom in the world. World Cup stars, ski legends, young talents and amateurs battle it out in the Dolomites.
22nd March 2026
PlanetSKI is Spring Skiing in Les Menuires
The high altitude French resort is a great destination for late season skiing. PlanetSKI is in the resort and reports on its growing popularity and what is on offer.
22nd March 2026
Investigation After Two More Avalanche Deaths in the Alps
The latest accident happened at Val Ridanna in the Sud Tirol, Italy. Five others were injured. UPDATED
20th March 2026
Austrian Glaciers Are Collapsing
Scientists are warning that glaciers in the Austrian Alps are not just shrinking, but are disintegrating, because of climate change.
19th March 2026
Les Gets: Then & Now
PlanetSKI revisits a resort where our editor James Cove first skied in almost 30 years ago. He looks back at how the resort, and skiing in general has, changed. Or not.
18th March 2026
Investigation Underway After Fatal Gondola Accident in Swiss Resort
A 61-year old woman was killed when a gondola came off its cables in Engelberg in high winds. UPDATED
17th March 2026
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
Spring conditions have returned to the Alps, but the weather is changing mid-week We also have an update from Canada. UPDATED
17th March 2026
GB Snowsport Athletes in Action
GB Snowsport athletes are competing in FIS and Snow League competitions this week. We also report results from key FIS competitions last week.
16th March 2026
Another Avalanche Death in the Alps
In the latest incident a 20‑year‑old Polish skier has died in Italy. It brings the annual death toll to 128. The annual average is around 100. UPDATED
14th March 2026
Making More of Martigny
The valley town has ambitious plans to become an essential stop off on the way to a multitude of Swiss ski resorts. The latest attraction is the 4*Quartier LôDzè. PlanetSKI spends 48-hours in Martigny to experience what is now on offer.
14th March 2026
Swiss Lift Companies Report Positive Winter
Visitor numbers up to the end of the February school holidays were 3% below last year but 12% higher than the five-year average.
11th March 2026
The PlanetSKI 2026 Gear Tests: Direct From Canada – #2 Women’s Ski Clothing
Our team of five specialist testers puts ski gear, ski clothing and a few other surprise items through their paces deep in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. If you want honest reviews on a wide range of products look no further.
10th March 2026
Vail Resorts Admits Visits & Revenue Down
As expected, numbers have fallen after a poor winter for snow in the many of the major US resorts.
10th March 2026
GB Athletes in Action This week
Check out the GB Snowsport athletes competing in FIS competitions for the week commencing 9th March 2026. NEW
9th March 2026
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
We update from the Alps after a mid-March snowfall has topped things up but led to avalanche risk. UPDATED
9th March 2026
PlanetSKI Hunts Powder & Adventures in the Tatras
The Slovakian ski area is not the most obvious place to search for powder. Wrong. It is also a ski mountain experience like no other.
9th March 2026
GB’s Charlotte Bankes Wins World Cup Event
British Winter Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Bankes claimed victory in the women’s snowboard cross at the World Cup event in Erzurum, Turkey.
8th March 2026
Driving to the French Alps
There’s a growing appetite in driving to the Alps with taking the Channel Tunnel perhaps the easiest option. LeShuttle reports an increase in bookings and Easter is set to be popular. PlanetSKI reports en route. UPDATED
8th March 2026
Italy is Alpine Country Most Dependent on Artificial Snow
Around 90% of slopes rely on artificial snow – higher than Switzerland (54%) and France (39%). The figures were revealed in a new academic study examining the Dolomites and the Alps.
6th March 2026
Iran Not Taking Part in Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics
The country only had one athlete who was due to participate, cross-country skier, Aboulfazl Khatibi Mianaei. NEW
5th March 2026
Avalanche Victim Located by Feature on Mobile Phone
Micheal Harris was caught in a slide at Stevens Pass Ski Resort in the USA. When he failed to turn up his wife tracked him down on the ‘Find my iPhone’ feature on his phone.
4th March 2026
Boycotts as Russia Returns to World Sport at Winter Paralympics
Russia’s exile from world sports events ends as its athletes compete under their national flag despite its war with Ukraine. Many countries boycotted the Opening Ceremony and it has over-shadowed the start of the Games. UPDATED
4th March 2026
IOC Reiterates Support for ‘Olympic Truce’
As the 2026 Winter Paralympics starts this weekend the US/Israeli attack on Iran continues with conflict spreading across the Middle East. UPDATED
3rd March 2026
It’s Looking Good For Late Season Skiing in the Alps
It’s set to be a great end to the winter ski season in the Alps. Favourable holiday dates, plenty of snow and then there’s the Olympic effect. PlanetSKI looks at skiing in Spring.
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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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