19th March 2020
Police in the Haute-Savoie and Savoie regions that include many of the major ski resorts in the French Alps have issued warnings against ski touring and any other on-mountain activity. It’s banned and violators face action.
16th March 2020
Here at PlanetSKI we are being asked when and how people should leave French ski resorts. There is little official information and confirmation but here is our ‘best guess’ & the accounts of some still in ski areas.
16th March 2020
PlanetSKI’s editor James Cove returned from the Alps at the weekend. He has now gone into self-isolation after covering the coronavirus story from the Alps.
16th March 2020
It’s another day in these unprecedented times for everyone. Pretty much all the ski resorts in the world are closed as the coronavirus takes hold. Here we keep you updated with the facts – no hype & no spin. The PlanetSKI team reports.
15th March 2020
Over the weekend the two giants of the scene, Vail Resorts and Alterra closed all their resorts. 49 between them. Some followed suit while others carried on. Read our rolling PlanetSKI blog for the latest.
15th March 2020
PlanetSKI’s George Eykyn left on Saturday after St Anton was shut down. But how do you find out whether to self-isolate and how long for? The advice was not readily to hand.
15th March 2020
The decision of France to shut has caused huge problems with a mass exit underway. Many major resorts in the USA and Canada have announced temporary closures. Sunday is another day of developments as we report the rolling news.
15th March 2020
It was the last major alpine nation to hold out and insist its ski areas would keep running until the end of the season, despite the worsening coronavirus crisis.
14th March 2020
Italy, Austria, Norway, Switzerland and Andorra have closed all their ski areas because of the coronavirus crisis. In France the resorts are virtually all open.
14th March 2020
Many thousands of people are heading out to the resorts over the weekend. It is unsure if they will get a full week and may have to come home early. If so it will be a logistical nightmare, not to say a massive health problem threatening lives and health care systems. PlanetSKI reports.
14th March 2020
Resorts across Austria, Switzerland, Andorra, parts of the Spanish Pyrenees and others closed due to the spread of the disease. Italy had already closed. But France is holding out amid strong criticism from some quarters.
10th March 2020
Austria has announced major closures and Norway has said all its resorts are shutting with immediate effect. Other ski resorts across the Alps are now considering following suit with the coronavirus cases growing. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps.
9th March 2020
It’s the end of an era as Telegraph Events pulls the plug on the show and also stops publishing its magazine.
8th March 2020
We are updating this rolling blog with news from the UK ski tour operators and agents. See here for the latest.
8th March 2020
The whole country is under quarantine due to the coronavirus crisis. PlanetSKI reports on all the latest from Italy, our winter home for this season.
7th March 2020
PlanetSKI heads from its base in Italy to the powder fields of the capital of off piste skiing. 30cm of fresh snow awaits in Argentiere.
5th March 2020
The area has the highest number of cases of Coronavirus in Europe and if you believe some of the hype you may think bubonic plague is here. Not so.
5th March 2020
Mikaela Shiffrin has made the announcement on social media. She is heading to Scandinavia but will make a final decision once there.
5th March 2020
Events with large gatherings across Europe are being called off. All the major alpine resorts, except France, have closed for skiing. Read our our rolling blog.
4th March 2020
A raft of new measures has been announced as the number of cases rises. PlanetSKI reports from the Aosta Valley in the Italian Alps.
3rd March 2020
They were supposed to take place in Italy & we were poised in the Aosta Valley. Worries about the coronavirus led people to pull out, but that didn’t stop PlanetSKI covering the tests.
2nd March 2020
PlanetSKI is currently in Northern Italy scene of the worst outbreak Europe. We report on the impact of the Coronavirus in Italy & what it is like to be near the worst affected areas in Europe.
1st March 2020
We have all had them, but have you ever had a messy weekend on your face while skiing or snowboarding?
1st March 2020
The powder is piling up as the second big storm of the week has swept in. There have been significant falls over a 24 hour period. PlanetSKI reports from the mountains. UPDATED
1st March 2020
The climber was last seen on Aonach Mor on Friday. Mountain rescuers were forced to suspend the search as bad weather and a high risk of further avalanches continued across the Scottish Highlands.
26th February 2020
PlanetSKI went to the Swiss resort from Italy for a 24-hour visit. It turned into 72-hours as a big storm hit. There are worse places to be stranded but the journey back wasn’t quite as planned.
24th February 2020
The weather has changed with the temperature dropping and snow falling as a series of storms hit the Alps. UPDATED
21st February 2020
The leading B2B international snowsports event goes from strength to strength as it launches a new event.
20th February 2020
In half-term week many resorts across the Alps suffer from busy slopes and long lift queues. Er, not where PlanetSKI has been skiing.
19th February 2020
It’s busy out on the slopes at the moment with the half-term break in full swing. Our friends at Maison Sport offer some advice on how to avoid the queues.
19th February 2020
Ski Line doesn’t offer cruises or city breaks, it just does skiing and snowboarding. It was founded 25 years ago and continues to go from strength to strength.
18th February 2020
It’s the busiest week of the ski season with crowded slopes, long lift lines and packed restaurants. But not everywhere. PlanetSKI reports.
17th February 2020
Two new reports make grim reading for those involved in winter tourism. The future looks bleak, but there is some hope.
15th February 2020
Unions are calling on workers to withdraw their labour over changes to the French unemployment system which they say will unfairly impact upon seasonal workers.
15th February 2020
The former US skier who now competes for Team GB is on top of the podium. Gus Kenworthy has won gold at the FIS freestyle Halfpipe World Cup in Calgary, Canada.
14th February 2020
It’s half-term week and that means kids on the slopes. So how should they carry their skis? Our friends over at Maison Sport have been offering their advice.
12th February 2020
The football club and the Swiss resort have teamed up for LFC weeks in April. So, what’s it all about?
10th February 2020
The wild weather has subsided and it’s sunshine and powder snow. At least it is in the Aosta Valley in Italy. PlanetSKI is there. UPDATED
10th February 2020
It has just got a whole load easier as the resort joins the Norway, Home of Skiing group. Norway is a particular favourite of ours at PlanetSKI.
9th February 2020
We’re now based in the self-proclaimed ‘Heart of the Alps’. There’s some skiing to be had here in Italy, and in neighbouring France & Switzerland. Plus much else besides.
8th February 2020
They were staying in Les Contamines and came into contact with a Briton who had been in Singapore. PlanetSKI reports.
8th February 2020
The 22-year old French racer, Clement Noel, has won the Kandahar World Cup slalom race in Chamonix. Cue wild celebrations, but there was disappointment for Dave Ryding. PlanetSKI was in the finish area.
7th February 2020
We’ve been putting them through their paces on the steeps of Argentière. They’re now competing with the big boys at a fraction of the price.
5th February 2020
The Austrian resort has more than a little bit of Italy in it. Sounds like a good combination to us. And it is.
3rd February 2020
The US ski racer is in mourning after her father, Jeff Shiffrin, died unexpectedly at the weekend. Tributes and condolences are being paid by the ski world. UPDATED
2nd February 2020
The resort in Slovakia offer great skiing, great prices and much more besides. Jasna Adventures is the company to visit with.
1st February 2020
Japan is home to some of the best powder skiing on the planet. Read here about the skiing in Japan holidays offered by Mabey Ski as snow finally falls.
1st February 2020
– Coronavirus leads to cancellation of para alpine races in Italy
– Norway avalanche kills two
– Olympic Law passed for Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games
– Salt Lake City & Utah look to 2030 Winter Olympics
31st January 2020
The resort of Nassfeld sits on the Italian border and is one of the few Austrian resorts offering heliskiing. PlanetSKI jumps aboard.
31st January 2020
Another man was killed in a separate incident at the weekend. They follow the death of a Frenchman last week.
29th January 2020
PlanetSKI was in town for the night slalom World Cup race. And to take a look round its slopes.
28th January 2020
The Rocket came 8th – his second Top Ten of the season. PlanetSKI is slopeside in Schladming at one of the highlights of the racing season.
27th January 2020
Downhill has the Hahnenkamm + the Lauberhorn. PlanetSKI is in Schladming for slalom’s biggest night, and party, of the winter.
27th January 2020
After a long spell of sunshine and mild temperatures, the snow has begun falling again. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps.
27th January 2020
Where? Ever flown this way into Austria? No, neither have we but we’ll be doing it again. And here’s why…
25th January 2020
There is no surer sign that ski touring is becoming mainstream. Decathlon is selling its own brand & we’ve been testing them out. Are they any good & why walk uphill in the first place?
25th January 2020
Mayflower will be next to Deer Valley in Utah. Some are welcoming it while others question the need for yet another ski resort.
25th January 2020
His body was found at the bottom of a cliff face after a 12-hour search.
24th January 2020
A new SkiFit Yoga Workshop takes place on Saturday 25th January at the Milton Keynes Snozone.
24th January 2020
Look no further than Decathlon and its own brand of Wedze. Good gear with affordable prices to match.
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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