23rd April 2023
PlanetSKI has been in the resort as it shut last weekend. We’ve been enjoying the fabulous late-season conditions, wondering why it is even closing & assessing how the winter has gone for the Swiss resort.
20th April 2023
Regular PlanetSKI reader and Snow Camp manager, Dan Keeley, is running 86-miles over the St Bernard Pass in three days. It is just part of his 1,100-mile run from London to Rome that is now underway. UPDATED
20th April 2023
Crystal Ski Holidays is offering families the chance to save on their next ski trip with free child places for season 2023-2024, available from a range of its most sought-after destinations.
20th April 2023
They were ski touring when a bloc of ice collapsed above them. The authorities say there were 40 people on the route so it could have been much worse. UPDATED
19th April 2023
The co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, Reed Hastings, has purchased a stake in Powder Mountain. It is one of our favourite resorts in the USA.
19th April 2023
The superb Spring conditions continue but most resorts are now closed. UPDATED
18th April 2023
A new intergovernmental report on the climate crisis paints a bleak future. Journalism student, Leonora Ellis, looks at the possible implications for the ski industry.
18th April 2023
It is the largest ever fund raising event for the snowsports charity. PlanetSKI was in Val Thorens for two days of competition, partying and fun. All in the best possible cause. UPDATED
15th April 2023
24 teams of four are battling it out in a series of fun events on snow. It’s all done to raise money for the charity, Snow Camp, that is celebrating its 20th birthday. PlanetSKI is at the event. UPDATED
14th April 2023
They were in the Grand Paradiso area in the Aosta Valley when the accident happened. They were training with The National Alpine Rescue Corps. UPDATED
13th April 2023
The Tui Airways service from Gatwick to Oslo Gardermoen will depart every Sunday from December 17 2023 until February 25, 2024. A growing number of UK skiers are heading to Norway and it has been a firm favourite of PlanetSKI’s for many years.
12th April 2023
The charity that helps underprivileged youngsters find a path in snowsports is celebrating its 20th birthday. It is hosting a fabulous fund-raising event in Val Thorens & PlanetSKI is joining the event and reporting back. NEW
12th April 2023
The 2022-23 season wrapped up on April 9 with 15m of total snowfall. As well as record snow there was also greater access to the mountain with reduced lift and wait times, plus advanced ticket sales.
11th April 2023
Austrian glaciers last year retreated more than ever according to the Austria Alpine Club.
9th April 2023
Two of the dead are mountain guides. We have full and updated details of the incident, plus videos. PlanetSKI reports from Chamonix. UPDATED
9th April 2023
The weather has turned in the Alps with bright sun and then thick snow. PlanetSKI is out enjoying the Spring conditions. LIVE & UPDATED
8th April 2023
Nine were buried and all survived after being dug out. They were taken to hospital and their injuries are described as moderate. Seven other skiers in the area were taken off the mountain. UPDATED
8th April 2023
It is a must-visit spot on any trip to Chamonix. If you are doing the Vallee Blanche take the time to look round or if the ski route is not your cup of tea then it is well worth a visit in its own right.
7th April 2023
The President of the International Ski Federation looks back at the 2022/23 season. Climate change and sustainability are highlighted. NEW
6th April 2023
It went to independent arbitration after £7.2m was awarded to support the Ski and Snowboard programme and £4.7m for the Para Ski & Snow programme. The money is for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. NEW
6th April 2023
A record breaking 17.65m of snow has fallen in the Californian resort. Which is why PlanetSKI is heading there next month once the ski season ends in Europe. Check out the images.
6th April 2023
That’s the conclusion from the Swiss Institute for Avalanche Research that has published its preliminary report on the 2022/23 season.
3rd April 2023
Mayflower Mountain in Utah is next door to Deer Valley, a resort that bans snowboarders. It seems it will follow suit.
2nd April 2023
Good conditions continue in the Alps as PlanetSKI embarks on a multi-resort Spring ski road trip. LIVE & UPDATED
2nd April 2023
The long awaited return of The Brits to Scottish snow took place at the weekend with the organisers claiming it a great success. PlanetSKI was slopeside in Scotland.
1st April 2023
A series of avalanches in the north of Norway have claimed the lives of four people. It is an area popular for ski touring and people are advised to exercise caution under current conditions.
1st April 2023
Crossings are back to normal at Dover when delays at the border compounded by bad weather. The backlog has now been cleared. The Eurotunnel service ran smoothly. UPDATED
1st April 2023
– Huge Congrats to Jasmin Taylor
– Interested in the History of GB Skiing?
– Afriski Will Not Open for Ski Season
– More Avalanches in North America
– Super Fast WiFi on Norwegian Flights…LIVE & UPDATED
31st March 2023
The incident happened at Mt Baker in Washington state in the USA. A passing skier rescued a man who was fully buried and set to die. UPDATED
31st March 2023
PlanetSKI reporter Jo Vizard loves her skis – K2 Misdemeanors. Only trouble is they are 15 years old, so perhaps it is time rent some more up to date ones.
31st March 2023
The Hollywood actress was found not liable for a collision in Deer Valley in Utah in 2016. After the verdict she thanked the jurors and spoke to the man who accused her. UPDATED
30th March 2023
The Hollywood actress, who is involved in a ski collision court case in Deer Valley Utah, has been ridiculed after she bemoaned losing half a day of skiing due to the incident. Time on snow is irreplaceable in our view and should never be restricted. NEW
28th March 2023
Widespread avalanches have left the Bec des Rosses unsafe for freeriding after tests this morning. It’s only the second time in its history that the Xtreme Verbier has been cancelled. NEW
27th March 2023
More snow has fallen in the Alps with PlanetSKI in the thick of it with some resorts looking more like January than April. Winter isn’t over, not by a long way. LIVE
26th March 2023
Charlotte Bankes won the overall Snowboard Cross World Cup for the second time despite finishing fifth in the final race of the season in Canada.
26th March 2023
An 18-year old British person died and an American student is missing presumed dead. Considerable risk of avalanche remains in large parts of the Swiss Alps. UPDATED
22nd March 2023
The French skier Simon Billy set a new World Record with 255km per hour in Vars, France. That’s a staggering 157mph and beats the speed record set 7 years ago.
22nd March 2023
There has been around half as much snow falling as there should have been. This could have severe consequences for the water supply.
22nd March 2023
Resorts in California have extended their season after record-breaking snowfall, with some saying they will continue into summer. Once the season ends in Europe PlanetSKI is heading out to the USA. Look out for our reports in mid-May. UPDATED
21st March 2023
It is claimed she hit and seriously injured a man in Deer Valley Utah in 2016. She and her accuser have taken the stand in an 8-day hearing that puts the focus on an important topic – collisions on the slopes. UPDATED
20th March 2023
Bad weather led to the YETI Xtreme Verbier being called off for Saturday. The organisers hoping it will run on Tuesday as the weather clears. UPDATED
20th March 2023
Mild conditions predominate in the Alps & the Pyrenees, but there’s snow in the forecast. LIVE & UPDATED
17th March 2023
With plenty of fresh snow in parts of the Alps now is the time to improve your technique off piste. We have asked our friends at Maison Sport for some top tips.
17th March 2023
The resort in the Dolomites, Italy, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has been certified by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
17th March 2023
Travel Ski Express has some special offers and deals for the final stages of the season. The last departure to resorts in France is on April 8th.
16th March 2023
Maison Sport – the leading ski and snowboard booking site – has announced it is now offering ski school group lessons for adults and children for the first time.
16th March 2023
One of our regular readers, Rob McAteer, is in Utah for the first time. Here’s what he makes of one of the USA’s largest ski areas.
14th March 2023
Parts of the French Alps that barely saw any snow for 2 months have been hit by a series of snowstorms with some of the best conditions of the winter. LIVE & UPDATED
14th March 2023
The snowpack is now stabilising after a number of avalanches following the heavy snow last week. In one incident a piste basher was caught and was taken down the slope. LIVE & UPDATED
13th March 2023
Crystal Ski Holidays has highlighted the cheapest ski resorts to enjoy a pint, so skiers and snowboarders don’t have to break the bank in order to enjoy a refreshing beer after a day on the slopes.
12th March 2023
On 14th April 2023, Ed Jackson, Darren Edwards and Dr Niall McCann embark upon their journey to cross Iceland’s Vatnajokull Glacier.
11th March 2023
The 27-year old US skier has beaten the record of 86 World Cup victories that has been held by the Swedish legend, Ingemar Stenmark. Today she won the slalom in Are Sweden to secure her place is sporting history. PlanetSKI looks at her remarkable career. UPDATED
10th March 2023
There are some of the best conditions of the winter in the eastern resorts of Cairngorm and the Lecht. It’s cold in the west but there’s precious little new snow. NEW
10th March 2023
There have been huge amounts of snow across the Rockies in the USA this winter. California, Utah and Colorado have seen records broken and now some are extending their winter season. More are expected to follow suit. UPDATED
8th March 2023
PlanetSKI has teamed up with Ski Lifts to offer ski transfers from the major airports in the Alps to many of the most popular ski resorts.
8th March 2023
After a lean period the Scottish ski resorts finally have some snow. The eastern resorts have had the best of it and PlanetSKI has been making some turns in the Lecht. UPDATED
8th March 2023
This winter a new system was introduced to the warning system with + and – grades at the intermediate levels. What did you make of it?
8th March 2023
The long-awaited storm hit the Alps with up to 1m in places. PlanetSKI is out in the thick of it as ore snow falls. UPDATED
7th March 2023
Recently we posted an article about the rising number of accidents with a major hospital reporting it was struggling to cope. The response has been phenomenal. UPDATED
6th March 2023
Some snow is finally falling in what is set to be the first decent fall for most since early January. The French Alps went 32 days without any snow falling at all. It’s the worst drought since records began with implications beyond the Alps. UPDATED
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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