9th August 2022
Mountain Rescues in Switzerland Rise
In 2021, mountain rescuers were called out 3,680 times, according to the latest figures. This is 20% more than in 2019.
James Cove
8th August 2022
Receding Glacier Reveals Wreckage from 1968 Swiss Plane Crash
A mountain guide has found wreckage of a plane that crashed in 1968 on the Aletsch glacier in Switzerland. As the glaciers melt across the mountains more of their secrets are being given up.
7th August 2022
Saudi Arabia Interested in Hosting 2029 Asian Winter Games
The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee has expressed an interest in hosting the 10th Asian Winter Games at Trojena in Neom. Not everyone welcomes the move. UPDATED
6th August 2022
Three Ski Patrollers Honoured for Saving Man’s Life
The incident happened at Wild Mountain in Minnesota, USA last December. 58-year old Charlie Mehr had a heart attack as he was getting on a lift.
6th August 2022
French Mayor Says Climbers Should Pay €15,000 Deposit to Ascend Mont Blanc
The Major of Saint-Gervais, Jean-Marc Peillex, says it is needed to cover possible rescue and funeral expenses. Saint-Gervais sits at the base Western Europe’s highest mountain. UPDATED
5th August 2022
GB Snowsport Criticises Funding Cut From UK Sport
Alpine skiing has had its best season ever yet is not deemed investible for World Class Programme Funding. Cross-country and Para Nordic are also affected. GB Snowsport has described it as ‘deeply disappointing’ and is appealing.
3rd August 2022
More People Head To Mountains This Summer to Keep Cool
More and more people in France are choosing the mountains for their holidays this summer as temperatures soar. That’s according to The National Association of Mountain Mayors. UPDATED
2nd August 2022
Canadian Ski Resort Threatened by Wildfire
Apex Mountain Resort is evacuated and its snow guns are turned on as the Keremeos Creek Fire spreads. We have an updated video from the resort as the fire grows. UPDATED
2nd August 2022
Heavy Snow & Rain in Australian Ski Resorts
20cm has fallen in some resorts with resorts in New South Wales seeing the best of it. However the latest storm is expected to bring heavy rain and some resorts have closed their lifts. UPDATED
1st August 2022
August’s Skiing Snippets
– Secret Swimming Pools in the Alps Provide Windfall for French Tax Authorities
– Air France Pilots Fight in Cockpit After Geneva Takeoff
– Switzerland Trials Wind Turbine with Solar Panels
– Mummified Chamois Found as Glacier Melts
– Glaciers in the Pyrenees Set to Disappear…LIVE
29th July 2022
PlanetSKI at Latitude
You’ll normally find us at altitude in the winter, but in the summer months we’re mostly back in the UK. This time at latitude. We have been writing occasional articles to answer the question most asked at this time of year “What does PlanetSKI do in the Summer?”
29th July 2022
Zermatt Suspends Summer Skiing as Glacier Melts
It is the latest resort to call off summer skiing as the warm summer temperatures take their toll. Hintertux in Austria is now the only on summer ski resort in the Alps open to the general public.
26th July 2022
Artificial Ski Slope Opens Near Ukranian City of Lviv
It claims to be the largest year-round artificial ski slope complex in the world and the facility is spread over 19,000 square metres.
26th July 2022
Great Salt Lake in Utah at Lowest Level Ever Recorded
The largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere has reached its lowest level since records began. The lake is claimed to have a significant impact on the quality of winter snow in Utah.
26th July 2022
Controversial Plans to Link Pitztal & Soelden Cancelled
It had been planned to join the two Austrian glacier areas in the Tirol. There has been much opposition from environmentalists and some locals. UPDATED
25th July 2022
Single Lift Pass for All Resorts in Andorra
The resorts of Pal and Arinsal are to be incorporated into the Grandvalira lift pass which covers all the other main ski areas in Andorra.
25th July 2022
Italian Resort Suspends Summer Skiing as Glacier Melts
Passo Stelvio is the latest summer ski resort to close as warm temperatures take their toll. Some question how many more years glacier skiing in Europe will be able to continue. The freezing level in Switzerland is currently over 5,000m – higher than any alpine peak. UPDATED
21st July 2022
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Disrupts Ski Manufacture
A significant proportion of the skis sold worldwide each year are manufactured in western Ukraine. They are mostly made in factories around Mukachevo. Most are still open but retailers have been told to expect some delays. The area remains under Ukrainian control.
18th July 2022
Heatwave Takes Its Toll on Mountains of Europe
The current heatwave has accelerated the melting of the glaciers with summer skiing and snowboarding currently badly affected. Some glaciers resorts have closed their slopes, but the mountains are offering some respite from the heat and a wealth of great activities. UPDATED
17th July 2022
Millie Knight to Represent England in Karate at Para Commonwealth Games
The former paralympic skier has been selected to compete for England in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
17th July 2022
FIS Starts New Marketing & Media Department
The International Ski & Snowboard Federation is aiming to centralise the media, broadcast, marketing and sponsorship rights & sales. Some major ski nations oppose the move.
16th July 2022
Further Snow Falls Down Under
The ski seasons in Australia and New Zealand are well underway with a great start to winter and more snow is now falling. UPDATED
15th July 2022
FIS Takes Control of International Paralympic Snowsports
The International Paralympic Committee has transfered the governance of the sports of Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing and Para snowboard to the International Ski and Snowboard Federation.
15th July 2022
Suicide Six becomes Saskadena Six
The US ski resort in Vermont changes its name as the original name is judged to be insensitive amid increased awareness of mental health.
9th July 2022
Skiing & Snowboarding Underway in South America
The main ski areas in Argentina and Chile are now open for their 2022 season. There have been some decent conditions so far and for some it’s the first time they have been open since 2019 as Covid-19 spread.
7th July 2022
Les2Alpes Ends Summer Glacier Skiing as Temperatures Soar
It is the latest resort to end its summer skiing operations. There are continued high temperatures and a lack of fresh snow after a modest winter for snowfall. It raises questions about how long summer glacier skiing can carry on in alpine resorts. UPDATED
6th July 2022
Italy Declares State of Emergency Over Drought
It is the worst drought in 70 years and follows poor levels of winter snow and precious little rain since. The alpine areas are badly affected and it will impact on summer glacier skiing. UPDATED
5th July 2022
Final Death Toll in Italian Glacier Collapse Reaches 11
It was feared a 12th person could have been killed, but rescuers now say there is no reason to believe the toll will be higher. A day of mourning has been held. Rising temperatures have been widely blamed for the tragedy. UPDATED
5th July 2022
Warnings of Further Glacier Collapses as Climate Change Makes Mountains Unstable
In Switzerland scientists are monitoring the mountain above Kandersteg which is moving several meters a year. A new crack has been spotted on the Marmolada glacier in Italy that partially collapsed killing 11 people earlier this month. UPDATED
4th July 2022
Winter Games NZ is Back
After two years of disruption due to the pandemic the southern hemisphere’s biggest snowsports event takes place August 27th to September 18th.
3rd July 2022
Six People Die After Collapse of Italian Glacier
The accident happened in the Dolomites in northern Italy. The collapse triggered an avalanche of rocks, snow and ice that hit a number of hikers. Eight other people were injured, two are reported to be in a serious condition. It’s feared the death toll could rise as the search operation resumes. UPDATED
2nd July 2022
Fresh Warning on Alpine Snow Levels
A new study claims the number of snow days where snow lies on the ground in the Alps will halve by 2100 if greenhouse emissions remain high. Mountain seasonal snow cover is undergoing major changes due to global climate change, but action can be taken. NEW
1st July 2022
US Ski Resort of Suicide Six to Change its Name
The resort in Vermont believes the name impacts many people and says it ‘embraces the increasing awareness surrounding mental health’.
1st July 2022
July’s Skiing Snippets
– British Woman Dies in Dolomites Fall
– Two Climbers in New Zealand Survive Overnight After Avalanche
– Women & Men to Race Same Distances in Nordic Skiing
– Funding Confirmed for GB Winter Sports Ahead of 2026 Olympics
– Fancy a PR Job in the UK Snowsport Industry?… LIVE & UPDATED
30th June 2022
Registration for World Snow Day Opens
The 12th edition of World Snow Day will take place on the 15th January 2023. The World Snow Day Awards will also be handed out. The events aims to get more young people into snowsports.
27th June 2022
What Does PlanetSKI Do In The Summer? Part Two…
It’s the question we are asked most at this time of year. We’re currently hiking the South Downs Way in preparation for walking at altitude in the Alps later this summer. We’ve now done more than half the route, Eastbourne to Amberley. UPDATED
26th June 2022
Skiing & Snowboarding Re-Start in Sunshine Village for Canada Day
Some slopes are now open and they will hopefully stay open to Sunday July 3rd. Friday July 1st is Canada Day. The resort hasn’t opened at this time of year for over three decades. UPDATED
25th June 2022
New Snowsport Disciplines Added to 2026 Winter Olympics
They are Men’s Freestyle Skiing Dual Moguls, Women’s Freestyle Skiing Dual Moguls
and Women’s Ski Jumping Large Hill. There is also Ski Mountaineering but there is no space for Women’s Nordic Combined.
23rd June 2022
State of Emergency Set to be Declared in Italian Alps as Drought Worsens
There has been no rain for almost 4-months in places. It follows a winter that saw snowfall levels down 70%, so there has also been precious little meltwater filling the rivers and reservoirs.
21st June 2022
Legal Challenge to Re-Election of FIS President
Four national ski associations have filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after Johan Eliasch won an election last month. There was no option on the ballot paper to vote against him. At the centre of the dispute are his plans to centralise the marketing of FIS World Cup events. UPDATED
19th June 2022
Everest Base Camp Set to Move Due to Climate Change
The camp is on the Khumbu glacier that is melting rapidly. A new site needs to be found at a lower altitude where there is no year-round ice. Rising temperatures are hitting the glaciers in the Himalayas hard. NEW
17th June 2022
GB Alpine Squad for Next Season – Can They Deliver?
GB Snowsport has confirmed the 42-athlete Alpine squad which will represent Britain for the 2022/23 season. The athletes are hoping to build on the successes of last season that saw GB win a World Cup for the first time.
17th June 2022
Air Travel Disruptions Could Extend Into Next Winter & Beyond
That’s the claim from the boss of Heathrow airport as flights continue to be cancelled with some passengers experiencing long delays. The Government has urged action from the travel industry but is criticised for offering little practical support. UPDATED
17th June 2022
Low Levels of Winter Snow in Italy Lead to Worst Drought in 70 years & Water Rationing
Some people in the ski regions of Piedmont and Lombardy have been asked to ration water in the sharpest drought in the area for 70-years. It follows one of the worst winters for snow in recent years. UPDATED
17th June 2022
Winter Tourism Rebounds in the Tirol in Austria After Troubled Times
After Covid-19 the governor of the Austrian state proclaims ‘tourism is back’. The state is heavily reliant on the tourist industry and it faced a challenging winter in 2021/22. UPDATED
17th June 2022
New Overnight Sleeper Train to the French Alps from Holland
The Dutch travel operator Sunweb Group and overnight train operator European Sleeper have announced plans to launch a new night train from the Netherlands. It should give another option for UK skiers who like train travel to the mountains.
16th June 2022
Summer Skiing Opens on Whistler/Blackcomb Glacier
It’s the first time the glacier has opened in the Canadian resort since 2019. There were fears that skiing and snowboarding in the summer might be over forever. However there are restrictions and worries for the future of glacier riding.
15th June 2022
Now it’s the Turn of New Zealand as More Snow Falls
There have been huge falls of snow in Australia so far this season, but less so in New Zealand. Not any more as up to 1m has fallen in places. It comes as things get back to normal after Covid-19 with hopes high for a bumper ski season ahead. UPDATED
11th June 2022
Investigation Underway After 99 Schoolchildren Rescued in Austria Alpine Hike
They were airlifted to safety near the small ski area of Walmendingerhorn after the weather closed in. The teachers put them on a difficult trail after consulting an online guide. Criminal charges could be brought.
9th June 2022
Another Alpine Glacier Resort Calls Off Summer Skiing
The Molltaler glacier in Austria has announced it will not open this year. Earlier this month Val d’Isere said its glacier will remain shut.
8th June 2022
Glaciers Around the World Melting Faster Due to Increasing Climate Change
The pace of their melt is accelerating on all the continents on Earth. PlanetSKI examines the current situation, the issues at stake and looks at some of the latest research.
8th June 2022
More Ski Resorts in Australia Open as New Zealand Also Sees Snow
Resorts in Australia re open with record breaking falls of snow. In New Zealand some snow is now falling as its resorts prepare for the start of the ski season. The last two seasons have been severely disrupted by Covid-19 restrictions and hopes are high for this winter. UPDATED
6th June 2022
Direct Ski Flight to Salt Lake City Re-introduced for Next Winter
PlanetSKI understands Delta Airlines will be running the service five days per week giving access to a host of resorts in Utah. It should give significant boost to the ski areas and open up the resorts to UK skiers and snowboarders.
3rd June 2022
The Alps Are Turning Greener But Native Plants Under Threat
A new report says the melting ice, diminishing snowpack & rising temperatures means non-native plant species are growing in the Alps. It is a further sign of increasing climate change.
2nd June 2022
Two US Ski Areas Close After Long Season
Arapahoe Basin in Colorado and Killington in Vermont closed on Sunday June 5th. For Killington it marks the latest time skiing has been on offer for 25-years at the east coast resort. UPDATED
2nd June 2022
Val d’Isere Glacier Will Not Open for Summer Skiing This Year
The Pisaillas glacier was due to open on June 11th. Poor snow cover means skiing & snowboarding will not take place this year and the glacier will remain shut. Some see it as a sign of the times as climate change impacts.
1st June 2022
June’s Skiing Snippets
– Back in the Day in Verbier
– Eddie the Eagle Opens Indoor Ski Slope in Devon
– Scientists Investigate ‘Snow Blood’ in the Alps
– International Ski Marathon Federation Bans Russian Athletes
– Spain Backs Out Of Pyrenees 2030 Olympic Bid… LIVE & UPDATED
31st May 2022
Australian Resorts Open Early as Heavy Snow Falls
Perisher in New South Wales has fired up its lifts, plus Falls Creek, Mount Hotham, and Mount Buller in Victoria. It bodes well for the ski season that sees the borders open to international travellers for the first time since the pandemic. UPDATED
30th May 2022
Recall for Avalanche Transceivers As Switch May Fall Off
The reason for the recall is that the on/off switch may fall off the Tracker4 transceiver due to a problem with the plastic.
28th May 2022
2022 London Ski & Snowboard Festival is Cancelled
The event was due to take place in October but has been called off due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’. The organisers claim it will go ahead in 2023. The National Snow Show in Birmingham remains set to go ahead. 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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