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20th September 2023

New for the Tirol Next Winter

There are around 80 ski resorts with 3,400kms of prepared pistes. Then there is the off piste… See here for all that is on offer in the Austrian region next winter.

20th September 2023

Which is the Best Resort in the Alps?

Zermatt wins the title of Best Ski Resort in the Alps according to the Best Ski Resort Report, conducted every two years. What’s your favourite resort and why?
UPDATED

19th September 2023

Inghams Ski Launch Rail Packages to 22 resorts across 4 Alpine Countries

The new routes for the 23/24 season are designed to offer a low hassle, sustainable option to the Alps. Interest in taking the train to the Alps is on the up, but it will take a huge change to see significant numbers travelling by train.

17th September 2023

Three Ex-Rugby Players Scale Monte Rosa in the Alps

The three former Exeter Chiefs players were raising money for LooseHeadz, a mental health charity.

17th September 2023

PlanetSKI’s Autumn Trip to the Alps & Pyrenees Continues

We’ve been in the Pyrenees. We’re heading to the Alps and then hopefully it’s the Jura. Plus we’re taking in the Rugby World Cup. Did we mention golf and lilo testing? UPDATED

16th September 2023

Festive Short Ski Breaks in France with VIP SKI

Christmas & New Year fall on the weekend this year, so VIP SKI is offering mid-week to mid-week ski holidays + some short break options. NEW

15th September 2023

What’s on Offer in Val Thorens For This Winter?

There is a great deal happening this winter in Val Thorens – the highest ski resort in Europe. There’s a host of new offerings both on and off the slopes.

14th September 2023

Where Is The Best Value Lift Pass in Europe?

A survey has concluded it is the Dolomiti Superski area in Italy. It costs €0.31 per km of slope. We have the details of the report’s 21 resorts surveyed. UPDATED

13th September 2023

PlanetSKI Is In The Pyrenees

We’re back in our natural habitat – the mountains. We are in France for 4-weeks (hopefully longer) for the Rugby World Cup. Be rude not to spend the downtime between matches in the Pyrenees & the Alps. UPDATED

13th September 2023

Extent of Summer Glacier Melt Revealed

In 2022 Swiss glaciers recorded their worst melt rate since records began more than a 100 years ago. This summer the decline has slowed slightly, but the melt continues. The picture looks grim across the Alps and the Pyrenees.

12th September 2023

PlanetSKI at Ski Launch 2023

London’s Copthorne Tara Hotel played host to the annual Ski Launch winter season curtain-raiser event for the UK ski industry.

12th September 2023

New Rail Map to Access French Ski Resorts

A new map of rail routes to ski resorts in France claims to give skiers a clearer picture of how they can travel to the mountains by train. Some already think it is far too complex.

11th September 2023

Netflix Co-Founder Invests $100m in Powder Mountain

Reed Hastings is now the majority shareholder in Powder Mountain in Utah and is investing $100m. It is one of PlanetSKI’s favourite ski areas in the US.

11th September 2023

Snow Camp Praises Partnership with Maison Sport

Maison Sport teamed up with the snowsport charity last winter to help raise money. Snow Camp helps to open up the world of snowsports to young people from deprived inner city areas. NEW

10th September 2023

PlanetSKI’s Autumn Trip to the Alps & the Pyrenees

We’re always in the mountains for the Winter & ski into Spring. Then we’re back in the Summer. Now we’re in the mountains of France for the Autumn. Plus taking in the Rugby World Cup. UPDATED

7th September 2023

Cairngorm Funicular Set to Return

The funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain, near Aviemore, could be back in service before the end of this month. It bodes well for the approaching ski season.

6th September 2023

What’s New this Winter in Morzine-Avoriaz?

There’s a host of new offerings both on and off the slopes in the linked French resorts. Plus the area is strengthening its environmental credentials.

4th September 2023

Threat to Italian Glaciers Increases

Climate change means an ‘imminent and irreversible disappearance’ of the glaciers in Italy. Two Italian glaciers remain open for summer skiing.

3rd September 2023

It’s Gold for GB’s Laurie Taylor

He won the second slalom race at the Winter Games NZ at Coronet Peak ski resort in New Zealand. His World Cup ranking moves from 79 to 53. NEW

1st September 2023

Canadian Ski Resort Helps Those Affected by Wild Fires

They are some of the worst forest fires in recent memory. Big White in British Columbia has been offering shelter to thousands of people who have had to flee their homes. NEW

1st September 2023

Snow Falls in Australia After Some Close Early

Several smaller resorts have closed but finally some snow has been falling. It’s been a generally poor winter in Australia, but an excellent one in New Zealand. And as for South America… Wow! UPDATED

1st September 2023

Body of British Climber Missing for 52 Years Identified

His remains were found in Saas-Fee in Switzerland a year ago. It is the latest in a series of discoveries in the Alps as glaciers retreat. NEW

1st September 2023

Summer Ski News

– Swiss Ski Museum Set to Open
– New Disabled Ski World Record Set
– Glacier Melt Continues in Canada
– What the FWT
– Andorra Bans Foreigners from Buying Homes…LIVE & UPDATED

31st August 2023

New Eurostar Ski Route to French Alps

Eurostar has announced a new ski service from London to the Alps via Lille. UK tour operator, Inghams Ski, is among those selling the product with a ski holiday included. It has met with mixed reaction. UPDATED

28th August 2023

Huge Rockslide in French Alps

700 cubic meters of rocks came crashing down in the Mauriene Valley narrowing missing vehicles on a road below. It was caught on camera.

27th August 2023

Cairngorm Funicular Out of Action

Snagging work is being carried out and the railway service has been temporarily suspended. It is the latest blow to operations in the Scottish resort.

27th August 2023

More August Snow Falls in the Alps

Heavy snow has been falling at some ski areas in the Alps. It follows summer heatwaves with record-breaking temperatures. Cooler weather is now here as Autumn approaches. UPDATED

25th August 2023

Summer in Les 2 Alps: A Sports-Lover’s Dream

There was mountain biking, hiking, running & even some summer skiing. As the official summer season closes this weekend PlanetSKI’s Claire McAteer looks back at her earlier visit. UPDATED

23rd August 2023

Melting Austrian Glacier Reveals Body of Missing Skier

It is the latest finding as the alpine glaciers retreat at an alarming rate as climate change impacts.

23rd August 2023

Final Preparations for Winter Games NZ

The 2023 edition of the Winter Games NZ kicks off on Friday with the Opening Ceremony held in Wānaka. NEW

23rd August 2023

Another Major Heatwave Hits the Alps

Temperatures have risen sharply with the freezing level now at a record-breaking 5,298m. It is having a devastating impact on the glaciers with fears of rockfalls. UPDATED

20th August 2023

Canada Wildfires Impact Ski Areas

400 wildfires are raging in the province of British Columbia, home to many of the main ski areas. Neighbouring Alberta is also affected by fires and drifting smoke. UPDATED

20th August 2023

Three Injured in Chairlift Accident in Australian Resort of Thredbo

Three snowboarders were injured after a chair fell from the Kosciuszko lift at Thredbo. An unusually strong gust of wind is thought to be to blame. UPDATED

17th August 2023

European Gay Ski Week Heads to Val Thorens

It takes place in the high altitude French resort 16th – 23rd March 2024. Sunweb is the official booking partner allowing people to select flights, accommodation, lift pass and event pass in one package.

16th August 2023

Cairngorm Funicular Legal Cases Settled

They are historic legal cases relating to the original design and construction of the Cairngorm funicular railway in the 1990s and early 2000s and guarantees in place with the previous operator.

15th August 2023

Extra £173,000 for GB Snowsport Ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

It is part of a wider increase of £2.4m for athletes aiming to compete at the Milan-Cortina Games in Italy.

14th August 2023

Melting Glacier Above Zermatt Reveals Body of Another Missing Person

The person has been identified as a 63-year old Italian ski tourer who went missing in March 2019. NEW

13th August 2023

Bumper Snow in New Zealand Continues

Ski resorts on the North & South Islands have been hit, and there’s more snow in the forecast. UPDATED

8th August 2023

Summer Snow in the Alps

Snow has fallen at altitude in the Alps giving a hint of what is to come. Check out the images of the August snowfall. UPDATED

4th August 2023

Family Hunt for Missing British Hiker in Swiss Alps

29-year old Aidan Roche was last seen in the Grindelwald area. An extensive search has failed to find any trace of him.

4th August 2023

Jackson Hole Ski Resort is Sold

The iconic US resort has been run by the Kemmerer family for the past 31 years. It says it has fulfilled the goal of keeping the resort independent as it is sold. UPDATED

2nd August 2023

Two Hikers in Separate Groups Die in Mt Blanc Rockfall

A Dutch and a French hiker were hit while ascending the Aiguilles du Tour on Mont Blanc. Climate change is making the mountains more unstable.

1st August 2023

August’s Summer Ski News

– Volunteers Needed for First Cross Border World Cup Ski Race
– Mt Ruapehu Claims Deepest Snow Base in the World
– Thieves Steal Donations to Swiss Climbing Club
– ISTM Heads to Obertauern in Austria
– Fancy Owning a Ski Area?…LIVE & UPDATED

29th July 2023

More Snow Falls in New Zealand

It had been a poor ski season for snow, but now it has been falling heavily. Skiers and snowboarders are celebrating after a poor start to winter. UPDATED

29th July 2023

Melting Swiss Glacier Reveals Human Remains

It is the latest discovery as climate change leads to glaciers melting & revealing their secrets. This time it’s the discovery of German climber missing since 1986. UPDATED

27th July 2023

Media Rights Deal Secured for Snowsports World Cup Events

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation, FIS, and Infront have agreed terms for an exclusive agency agreement for the distribution of the international media rights to FIS World Cup events.

23rd July 2023

Snow Conditions in Australia and New Zealand

Australia has seen a good winter so far. Sadly it is a different story in the ski areas of New Zealand, but snow is in the forecast.

23rd July 2023

European Heatwave Impacts the Alps & Pyrenees

The high temperatures are taking their toll on the glaciers with record-breaking summer temperatures in parts of the mountains. Some people are heading to the hills to keep cool. UPDATED

22nd July 2023

Skiing at Mammoth Mountain Finally Ends

The resort in California shut its slopes on Sunday 6th August. Only twice in the resort’s 69-year history has there been enough snow to offer skiing into August. UPDATED

22nd July 2023

GB Snowsport Announces Squads for 23/24 Season

There are some old faces and new ones as the Freeski, Freestyle Snowboard, Moguls, Snowboard Cross, and Ski Cross Squads are revealed.

20th July 2023

Lake Louise Loses All Its World Cup Races

The Canadian resort has seen elite level competition for the past three decades. Next season the resort will not hold any World Cup races.

19th July 2023

Forest Fire Rages in Swiss Alps

200 people have been evacuated from their homes in the Alps near the Italian border. It follows high temperatures with strong winds making the situation worse.

17th July 2023

Cool Off in Austria this Summer

As a land-locked country, Austria might not be the most obvious choice for a beach or watersports holiday. Not so.

13th July 2023

Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Another Award

This time it’s the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly, ESPY, Award for “Best Athlete – Women’s Sports”. It is Shiffrin’s first ESPY Award.

12th July 2023

Deadly Summer Avalanches in California

For the past 13 years the US state has seen no deadly avalanches in the summer months. So far this summer there have been two fatalities.

12th July 2023

PlanetSKI Visits Innsbruck in the Summer

It’s the final stop on our summer tour of the Tirol where we’ve been enjoying some of our favourite winter places, in the summer months. Check out our photo gallery from the capital of the Tirol.

11th July 2023

Direct Travelski Express to French Alps Axed for Next Winter

The direct Eurostar service from St Pancras, London to Moutiers & Bourg St Maurice in France will not operate this winter. Travelski Express describes it as ‘regretable’. UPDATED

10th July 2023

Australia Sees More Heavy Snow

The latest snowstorm to hit the ski resorts is the biggest so far. It’s not so good in neighbouring New Zealand with resorts in South America now opening. UPDATED

10th July 2023