27th May 2022
Dave Ryding Gets His Own Gondola in Kitzbuhel
Every winner of a Hahnenkamm World Cup Race in Austria gets a gondola named after them. Now it is the turn of a British ski racer. Step forward The Rocket. UPDATED
James Cove
27th May 2022
FIS President Re-elected as Some Ski Nations Boycott Vote in Protest
In an uncontested election the current President of the International Ski Federation Johan Eliasch was voted back in, but there was no option on the ballot form to vote against him. Some nations, led by Croatia, walked out in protest. Austria, Switzerland Germany and others refused to participate in the vote with 40% of delegates abstaining. UPDATED
25th May 2022
Crans-Montana Awarded 2027 Alpine World Ski Championships
The Swiss resort was up against Narvik in Norway, Soldeu in Andorra and the German ski resort of Garmish-Partenkirchen. The World Championship venues for Nordic, Ski Jumping, Snowboard Freestyle and Freeski have also been announced. UPDATED
25th May 2022
World Record for Longest Rail Slide
The Swedish skier, Jesper Tjäder, has broken the world-record for the longest rail slide – 154.49 meters. Check out the video.
25th May 2022
Lake Tahoe Clean Up Ends
The 72-mile shoreline of the Californian lake has been cleaned in a project that started in May 2021. Lamposts, phones and engagements rings were found.
23rd May 2022
Venues for 2027 Snowsports World Championships Announced Today
Decision Day is Wednesday, 25th May. Seven candidates are bidding to host the 2027 FIS World Ski Championships in Alpine skiing, Nordic, Ski Jumping and Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski. UPDATED
22nd May 2022
Les2Alpes Is Open for Glacier Skiing & Snowboarding
The French resort fired up some lifts on its glacier last weekend. It’s the first time the resort has opened so early for summer skiing and snowboarding. So, what is summer glacier skiing & snowboarding like?
22nd May 2022
Skiing & Snowboarding in The USA Over Memorial Day Weekend
A handful of ski resorts will be open this weekend for Memorial Day celebrations. Some have seen some fresh snow and one has said it will be open into June. Check out the latetest… UPDATED
21st May 2022
IOC President Re-iterates Criticism of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Thomas Bach has described Russia’s action as ‘devastating’ and a breach of the Olympic Truce. He made his remarks on the final day of the 139th IOC Session in Switzerland.
19th May 2022
Sunshine Slush Cup is Back!
Many resorts have them but Sunshine in Alberta, Canada was one of the first. It’s three years since the last one took place due to Covid-19 & this season it ran for the 92nd time. UPDATED
19th May 2022
Utah to Host 50 Ukranian Wintersport Athletes & Support Staff
The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation is taking in Ukrainian athletes, coaches and family members who have been displaced by the war. Many US ski & snowboard athletes train in Park City and the area has extensive facilities.
18th May 2022
New World Cup Downhill Races from Zermatt to Cervinia Take Shape
This week the organisers have been inspecting the course and making further preparations for the races at the beginning of next season. There are also new races in the USA and changes to alpine ski racing to make it more ‘TV friendly’.
17th May 2022
Mammoth Mountain Open Into June
Skiing and snowboarding is going to carry on in the US resort until at least June 5th as good late season conditions continue. A few other resorts in North America are hoping to remain open for the next few weeks. UPDATED
16th May 2022
Summer in the Tirol
Winter is fast becoming a distant memory as our attentions at PlanetSKI turn to summer in the mountains. First up we look at what is on offer in one of our favourite winter destinations and where we were based for part of last winter: The Tirol in Austria.
16th May 2022
World Snow Day 2022 Claims Success
The International Ski Federation, FIS, says the 2022 edition of World Snow Day was full of ‘positive moments’. Plans are underway for next season’s event.
15th May 2022
Hiking the Hahnenkamm
It is possible to walk down the Hahnenkamm downhill course on a summer holiday. PlanetSKI did it a few years back and it’s since become a popular attraction, with savings now on offer for this year.
15th May 2022
What Does PlanetSKI Do In The Summer? Part One…
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 a third of the route, Eastbourne to Brighton. UPDATED
15th May 2022
Austrian Glaciers Likely to Melt by End of the Century
That’s the stark warning from the head of the World Meteorological Organisation, WMO, as global warming takes its toll. Glacier skiing continues in the Alps this summer but there are worries about for how much longer.
15th May 2022
Record Numbers of Skier Visits in USA
The bounce back from the pandemic was better than hoped for and came during a poor season for snowfall. Resorts claim it bodes well for the future, despite some concerns.
12th May 2022
Venues Set to be Announced for 2027 Snowsports World Championships
Decision Day is Wednesday, 25th May. Seven candidates are bidding to host the 2027 FIS World Ski Championships in Alpine skiing, Nordic, Ski Jumping and Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski.
12th May 2022
Time to Watch Some Ski Videos
The ski season is over so what better to do than watch some new snowsports videos? These come from our friends over at Marker, Dalbello, Volkl and Level. NEW
11th May 2022
Face Masks No Longer Required on Flights & Airports in the EU
From next Monday, May 16th, the guidance will go. It puts air travel into line with other modes of public transport across Europe and will impact those heading to mountain destinations this summer. UPDATED
10th May 2022
Ski Tests Move to January
The Snowsports Industries of Great Britain, SIGB, has announced the event next season will take place earlier than usual from January 23rd to 28th. It sees the latest kit unveiled.
9th May 2022
It’s a Wrap! PlanetSKI Ends the Season of 2021/22 in Val Thorens
The resort closed at the weekend, and we were there for The Grande Derniere ski race and more. We also assess VT’s winter with skier visits back to pre-pandemic levels. It was a fabulous way to end the season.
7th May 2022
Race Day in Val Thorens As It Closes for the Season
PlanetSKI was in the French resort at the weekend for its end of season party – La Grand Derniere. We donned our race bib, waxed up the skis and sharpened our edges for a race that goes on piste and off piste. UPDATED
6th May 2022
Three Ski Areas in Colorado Remain Open
More snow is falling in Colorado and one resort claims it now has the best conditions of the season. Snow is also falling across the globe in Australia as resorts prepare to open next month. UPDATED
5th May 2022
Top Tens of the Freeride World Tour
It was a season of highs & lows. The 2022 Freeride World Tour season was one to remember. Here are the best moments of an unforgettable year of Freeride, all caught on video.
5th May 2022
PlanetSKI Set for its Final Ski of the Season
We’re in Val Thorens in France for its closing weekend – La Grande Derniere. We were in resort for its opening back in November when there were worries about Covid-19. Now things are back to near normal and we’ll be looking at how the winter went. UPDATED
3rd May 2022
Kings of Leon Play Ischgl Closing Concert
11,000 people gathered for the Top of the Mountain concert in the resort in the Tirol. It capped off a successful season despite Covid-19. NEW
2nd May 2022
New Zealand Re-Opens Borders – Skiing this Summer Now On for International Visitors
From this month international visitors are now able to enter the country if they’re vaccinated and Covid-negative. Summer skiing awaits.
1st May 2022
May’s Skiing Snippets
– 2 Dead & 9 Injured After Ice Fall in Swiss Alps
– ‘The Ultimate Run’ Wins Sports Emmy® Award
– Spring Ski Descent of Mont Blanc
– Foothills Above Montreux Turn White…LIVE & UPDATED
30th April 2022
Skiing in Norway: PlanetSKI reports from Narvik, inside the Arctic Circle
We expected some fabulous skiing, but the area has far more to offer than simply sliding around on snow. In our latest adventures we’re climbing aboard the Arctic Train to Riksgransen, snow mobiling in Sweden & visiting the fascinating Polar Park.
29th April 2022
Skiers Trust Announces New Ambassador
Nickie Mabey, Founder and owner of adventure ski specialist Mabey Ski has become an ambassador of the charity, The Skiers Trust.
28th April 2022
International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism Published
It looks at the winter of 2020/21 – a ski season we’d all rather forget with the impact of Covid-19. The 2022 International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism has just been unveiled during the opening conference of Mountain Planet International Exhibition in Grenoble.
28th April 2022
US Resort Uses Fully Electric Piste Basher
Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico is thought to be the first North American ski resort to use a fully-electric snow grooming machine. Other resorts are looking with interest with some claiming hydrogen power is the future.
26th April 2022
PlanetSKI Reports from Narvik – One of the Most Northerly Resorts in Europe, Deep in the Arctic Circle
We expected some fabulous skiing and stunning scenery, but the area in Norway has far more to offer than simply sliding around on snow. Arctic train rides, snowmobiling, historical WW2 sites, meeting polar animals and much more. It is a unique winter experience.
23rd April 2022
PlanetSKI Heads to the Arctic Circle
We’re about to ski in one of the most northerly ski resorts in Europe, Narvik in northern Norway. It is worth a visit for the flight alone.
22nd April 2022
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
We are out in the mountains enjoying the spring skiing. We’ve had some turbulent weather in the French Alps followed by a bonus dump of late season fresh snow. We are also in Norway and Sweden deep inside the Arctic Circle. UPDATED
21st April 2022
PlanetSKI Postcard from Andermatt – We visit as Vail Resorts is Set to Takeover
In the first move of its kind Vail Resorts is set to run the Swiss resort of Andermatt. We reported on the news last month and have now visited Andermatt to see what’s in store and assess the resort’s history while enjoying some late season conditions.
18th April 2022
Avalanche Deaths Down by a Third in Switzerland
Low levels of snow across the Swiss Alps and some generally stable conditions prevailed according to a new report from the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research based in Davos. There were though times of critical danger.
15th April 2022
Scottish Rescue Teams Trial Drones to Find People Lost in the Mountains
New drone technology is allowing mountain rescue teams to improve how they search for people who get stuck and stranded amoung Britain’s highest peaks.
13th April 2022
Skiers Urged to Check Covid Entry Requirements
Tens of thousands of people are still arriving at UK airports without the required Covid test certification for their destination country. Many ski countries do not require a negative test for vaccinated travellers but do for unvaccinated. UPDATED
11th April 2022
Snow Camp is Back on Snow
The charity that helps inner-city kids is running its first residential course out in the Alps since before Covid-19 struck. It has been a huge task to organise and now the rewards are being reaped.
11th April 2022
Investigations Continue After Two Women on Mountain Survival Course Die in Avalanche
They were in a party of six in Chamonix, France, with a guide when the avalanche struck. An investigation is continuing. It’s the latest in a numbers of avalanches in the north western Alps. UPDATED
10th April 2022
Two British Brothers Lucky to be Alive After La Plagne Avalanche
One was buried under the snow for 15 minutes while the other managed to free himself. 50 people were involved in the rescue operation on Saturday. On Sunday a skier was dug out of an avalanche in Tignes. UPDATED
8th April 2022
Ski Trips Hit by Travel Disruption
PlanetSKI reporters have had mixed experiences travelling to Geneva and Zurich. Delays & cancellations at airports and the Port of Dover have impacted people and organisations going skiing this Easter. The travel problems are set to continue this week. UPDATED
8th April 2022
Inbounds Avalanche in Whistler Kills 34-Year-Old Man
The Canadian resort has expressed its deepest sympathy to the victim’s family & friends. An investigation is underway. It comes as three ski tourers died in an avalanche in Norway.
7th April 2022
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
There are some decent spring conditions at altitude, but it is soft and slushy lower down with the warm weather taking its toll. The temperatures are about to drop over the next few days with some light snow around. PlanetSKI will be in the French Alps this week and inside the Arctic Circle in Norway. UPDATED
7th April 2022
Date for 2023 World Snow Day Announced
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.
6th April 2022
Skiing, Snowboarding & Sustainability
Much is talked about environmental initiatives and sustainability. But is it even possible for ski resorts to be ‘green’? They are in pristine mountain environments, use large amounts of resources and that’s not even mentioning international travel. PlanetSKI examines the issues in the Ski Welt in Austria.
5th April 2022
Airport Travel Problems Continue
Airlines operating from the UK are continuing to experience problems as the Easter ski break continues and the winter ski season draws to a close. This weekend the travel problems look set to continue and one school’s ski trip has been disrupted. UPDATED
4th April 2022
Off-Piste Delights in St Anton
PlanetSKI reporter George Eykyn was in St Anton in March 2020 when Covid struck. His off piste course ended, the resort shut and he returned suffering from the symptoms of Covid-19. Now he’s returned to finish what he had started – the ‘Black’ class in the Arlberg Ski School.
3rd April 2022
IOC Allocates $2 million to Support Ukraine’s Olympic community
The money is being used to help athletes and their families that are in danger, and to allow for training and attending sporting competitions to go ahead as best as possible under the current circumstances.
2nd April 2022
British Snowboarder Saved by Phone Safety Feature in Crevasse Fall
41-year old Tim Blakey was riding on his own in a glacier in Saas Fee when he fell into a crevasse. He used an SOS feature on his iPhone to alert the rescue services.
1st April 2022
Italy Lifts More Internal Covid-19 Restrictions But Travel Rules Apply
Green passes are not needed for ski lifts, mountain restaurants and other facilities. A Covid vaccination certificate, recovery certificate or negative test result is needed for travellers entering Italy.
1st April 2022
April’s Skiing Snippets
– My Ikon, My Ride
– Fluorinated Wax Set to be Banned by FIS
– Lucky Escape!
– Avalanche Transceiver Recall … LIVE & UPDATED
29th March 2022
Vail Resorts Takes Controlling Stake in Swiss Ski Resort of Andermatt
It is the first time a US resort operator has made such a move into Europe and it will be watched closely. Vail Resorts says it will invest in the resort and work with the local community.
28th March 2022
Skiing in Scotland
PlanetSKI was at the Mighty Coe Festival in Glencoe on Saturday and then headed over to the Nevis Range for the Scottish Slopestyle Championships on Sunday.
27th March 2022
EU Asks Border Police Not to Stamp Passports of British People With Residency
Some UK people in the alpine nations with residency have been having their passports stamped as they go in and out of EU countries.
27th March 2022
Parasnowsports Set to Come Under Governance of FIS?
The International Ski Federation, FIS, and the International Paralympic Committee, IPC, are in discussions about the issue. NEW
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