James Cove

13th December 2025

Snow Camp Goes from Strength to Strength

The snowsports charity that helps disadvantaged inner city kids succeed through snowsprts has released its Impact Report.

12th December 2025

Prices of Ski Holidays Rise by 10% for UK Skiers

As prices rise Italian ski resorts dominate the best value top 10 for adults and families, with some resorts in Norway rising up the rankings. UPDATED

11th December 2025

Full Details of First FIS Freeride World Championships Unveiled

The first ever World Championships for the sport of Freeride take place from February 1st–6th 2026 in Ordino/Arcalís, in Andorra.

11th December 2025

Russian Athletes to Compete in 2026 Olympic Qualifiers

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation has announced a list of the first nine athletes of Russian or Belarusian nationality who have been granted the status of AIN.

11th December 2025

Investigation Continues After 16-Year Old Dies in Austrian Terrain Park

The accident occurred at the Absolutpark terrain park in the Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl–Kleinarl area. It is Austria’s largest snowpark with 1.5kms of lines and obstacles. An investigation is underway.

11th December 2025

Arc’teryx Films in London

They are an annual fixture for our start to the season if PlanetSKI is in London. Four short films that make us dream of the season to come and pose important questions.

10th December 2025

Iglu Ski is Sold

The Australian company, Flight Centre Travel Group, has acquired Iglu – an online travel agency, comprising three brands, Iglu Cruise, Planet Cruise and Iglu Ski. NEW

8th December 2025

GB Athletes in Action This Week

GB Snowsport athletes are competing in major FIS competitions this week. We look at who’s in action as well as key results from last week’s competitions. NEW

7th December 2025

Some Very Welcome Snow Falls in the USA

It has been a very poor start to the season for many US resorts but at last snow is falling & resorts opening. We also look at Canada where things have generally got off to a good start. UPDATED

7th December 2025

More Ski Areas Open for the Season as Xmas Approaches

The season of 2025/26 is well underway as more resorts open in the Alps. UPDATED

6th December 2025

GB’s Mia Brookes Takes Another World Cup Victory

Mia Brookes recorded a fourth career World Cup victory as she finished first in the Beijing Freestyle Snowboard Big Air World Cup. It’s a perfect start for her Olympic season.

5th December 2025

More US Resorts Open After Poor Start to Season

In contrast to Europe it has been a very poor start in many US ski areas. Some resorts are finally opening. It’s a different picture in Canada.

5th December 2025

Smoking Banned in French Ski Resorts

A smoking ban in France came into force last summer and it applies to ski resorts this winter. There are some exceptions. See here for the full details.

4th December 2025

IOC Visits Venues for 2030 Olympics in French Alps

The 2030 organisers claim to have an ambitious vision for a new chapter in Winter Olympic history, combining deep-rooted tradition with forward-thinking innovation.

3rd December 2025

New Feature on App Makes it Easier to Report Avalanches in Switzerland

This season people can use the App to have a simpler way to report avalanches and see improved information. UPDATED

3rd December 2025

Russian & Belarus Athletes Set to Compete at Winter Olympics

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has backed appeals by the Russian Ski Association & the Belarusian Ski Union to to facilitate their participation as neutral athletes in qualification events for the Milan-Cortina Winter Games. UPDATED

1st December 2025

GB Athletes in Action

There’s a host of GB snowsport athletes in action this week. Check out who, where and when.

1st December 2025

December’s Ski News in Brief

– Ski Patroller Dies in Mammoth Mountain
– Five Year Old Boy Dies in Travelator Accident in Japan
– Skiers on Mt Etna as it Erupts
– Rendezvous Music Festival in Jackson Hole
– Telluride Ski Patrollers Go on Strike
– Weekend & Short Break Skiing…. UPDATED

30th November 2025

Good Skiing Continues in Canada but USA Needs Snow

It has been a poor start to winter in many parts of the US with some resorts forced to delay their start. Not so in Canada. PlanetSKI has visited Lake Louise. UPDATED

29th November 2025

More Big Alpine Ski Areas Open

More ski areas are opening this weekend in one of the best starts to a season in recent years in places. UPDATED

29th November 2025

PlanetSKI Goes Skiing in Wales!

Yes, you have read that right. PlanetSKI reporter, Mike Richards, has taken advantage of the cold snap and made some turns on the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire. Assisted by a portable ski lift.

29th November 2025

GB’s Kirsty Muir Takes Gold

Kirsty Muir took Gold at the Secret Garden Freeski Big Air World Cup, giving her the first podium for a GB Snowsport athlete this season and the first Big Air World Cup victory of her career.

28th November 2025

Inghams Ski Launches Nature & Climate Action Plan

The idea is champion the outdoors with a series of environmental initiatives that commitment to respect, reduce, reconnect and replenish the great outdoors, supported by a 10-step roadmap for positive action on nature.

27th November 2025

Avalanche in Stubai Buries Eight Skiers

Eight people were partially buried and two were treated in hospital. Hundreds of people were involved in the rescue operation. Video of the avalanche has been posted. UPDATED

27th November 2025

France Claims Success in 2024/25 Season

Domaines Skiables de France claims 7m people visited the mountains last winter. With 54.8 million ski days. France is the most popular destination for UK skiers and the French ski industry employs more than 120,000 people.

26th November 2025

US Resorts Postpone Openings After Lack of Snow

Europe may be seeing one of the best starts to the season in recent years with heavy snow falling, but it is a very different picture in the USA with unseasonable warm weather in many ski areas. UPDATED

26th November 2025

Plans for New Ski Slope in Wales Move Forward

Rhydycar West would be the UK’s largest indoor snow centre and become the official headquarters for the UK (GB) and Welsh Olympic and Paralympic snow sports teams.

26th November 2025

2026 Winter Olympics Torch Is Lit

The Torch for the Milan-Cortina Winter Games was lit in Olympia in Greece this morning, but the ceremony was moved inside due to heavy rain. UPDATED

25th November 2025

Massive Snowstorm Dumps on the Alps as More Resorts Open

The storm has now passed leaving over 1m in places, with many more ski areas opening. UPDATED

24th November 2025

Exclusive Ski Deals for PlanetSKI Readers

We have teamed up with a number of our favourite ski companies to offer some great money-saving deals on ski equipment, ski transfers, ski lessons & more. NEW

24th November 2025

GB Athletes in Action This Week

The World Cup season is underway in this Olympic season across multiple disciplines. We look at GB athletes in action and results from last weekend.

24th November 2025

What a Start to the Season in Val Thorens!

PlanetSKI was in the high altitude French ski resort for La Grande Premiere – its opening weekend. We have been to a few over the years & this was one of the very best. UPDATED

22nd November 2025

Val Thorens Opens For The Ski Season

PlanetSKI’s Felix Milns reports from Val Thorens as it has its one of its best opening weekends – fresh snow, blue sky and a host of attractions on offer. Welcome to winter folks! UPDATED

22nd November 2025

Best Start to a Ski Season in Recent Years?

Another snowstorm hits the Alps. It is the biggest so far with up to 1m expected to fall in places. UPDATED

22nd November 2025

Soelden Introduces Alcohol Free Zone in Town Centre

The Austrian resort is known for its rowdy apres ski and it has now banned alcohol on the street between the Giggijoch and Gaislachkogel lifts.

22nd November 2025

GB Slalom Skiers Back in Action

Team GB was in Gurgl in Austria on Saturday after the best start to a season last weekend in Levi, Finland, with two British racers in the Top Ten. How did they get on?

21st November 2025

Skiing in Norway: Is This The Season To Visit?

More and more British visitors are heading north to the slopes of the Norwegian resorts for their ski fix. Why?

20th November 2025

Mixed Early Season Conditions in North America

Winter is getting underway in the ski resorts of Canada & the USA. Some US resorts have been forced to delay their openings. UPDATED

20th November 2025

France Set to Open for Skiing

Val Thorens and Tignes open on Saturday with fresh snow on the slopes. Snow is falling across the Alps and the Pyrenees as the temperatures plummet. UPDATED

20th November 2025

Ski Areas Open in the UK

As cold weather hits the UK Cairngorm in Scotland has opened some slopes. There’s also a small ski area in Cumbria in the North Pennines has opened. UPDATED

18th November 2025

Olympic Truce Resolution for 2026 Winter Games Adopted

The Olympic Truce Resolution was adopted today by the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Truce dates back to 776BC, and was re-introduced in 1992. UPDATED

17th November 2025

New European Indoor Snow Centre Group Formed

Snowcentres Limited, that runs Hemel Hempstead and Manchester has joined forces with SnowWorld, Europe’s leading operator of indoor slopes.

16th November 2025

Madonna di Campiglio Looks Forward to Its World Cup Event

FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Night Race takes place on, January 7th, 2026. Italy’s oldest alpine skiing classic, 3Tr, has opened its promotional tour in London in the grand surroundings of The Oriental Club. PlanetSKI was among the selected guests invited.

16th November 2025

Team GB Excels in First Slalom Race of the Season

The race in Levi Finland saw two British racers make the Top Ten, with Laurie Taylor just missing the podium as he finished fourth. It was the first chance to see our GB alpine ski racers in action in this Olympic season after a summer of training. UPDATED

14th November 2025

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Winter begun in Europe this week with a sharp drop in the temperature and some snow as more resorts open. There are mixed conditions in North America. UPDATED

13th November 2025

PlanetSKI’s Xmas Ski Present Guide

Everything from stocking fillers to more substantial presents. Look no further folks. UPDATED

12th November 2025

Another Carrick-Smith to Make World Cup Debut

20-year old Luca Carrick-Smith is racing for Team GB in the opening World Cup slalom race in Levi in Finland this weekend. He and his two younger brothers represent an exciting future for GB alpine ski racing. UPDATED

10th November 2025

Maison Sport Fuels Olympic Ambitions With GB Snowsport Sponsorship

The ski lesson booking platform is backing Britain’s best Alpine skiers on the road to Milan-Cortina 2026 as an official sponsor.

10th November 2025

Absolutely Snow in Andorra

The ski company is a specialist in ski holidays to Andorra in the Pyrenees. Here it tells us what makes Andorra so special.

10th November 2025

SNO Ski Holidays Reveals What’s New for Next Season

SNO Ski Holidays unveils a big programme expansion with 90,000 new beds across France, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. There’s two new resorts in Norway and three in Sweden, plus upgraded family all-inclusive programme and train services to 22 Alpine destinations.

10th November 2025

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