2nd November 2025
PlanetSKI editor James Cove has appeared on a Ski Podcast ‘Special’. He discusses his work as a BBC news journalist for 22 years, how he transferred those skills to setting up PlanetSKI in 2008, his thoughts on the current state of snowsports + much else besides.
2nd November 2025
Three groups were hit by the avalanche as they ascended the Ortles range in the Sud Tirol in the Dolomites. The dead include a father and his 17-year-old daughter. UPDATED
1st November 2025
Many parts of the Alps have seen some snow above 2,500m. It comes as more ski areas opened at the weekend. UPDATED
1st November 2025
Sunshine Village near Banff in Alberta fired up some lifts on Sunday 2nd November. It is the earliest the resort has opened. UPDATED
1st November 2025
The first World Championships are set to take place in Andorra, in February 2026.
1st November 2025
– More Women at 2026 Winter Olympics
– December Start for Scotland Avalanche Forecasting
– FIS is Finalist in IOC Climate Action Awards
– 3D Model Predicts Landslides in Swiss Alps
– US Ski Industry Hit by Trump’s Tariffs…UPDATED
31st October 2025
The equipment brands Amer Sports and the Tecnica Group say they are under initial investigation by the European Commission.
31st October 2025
The three municipalities of LAAX have voted to obtain ownership of the Weisse Arena Bergbahnen AG’s tourist infrastructure in order to retain local ownership of the infrastructure amongst interest from international investors.
30th October 2025
The award-winning high altitude French resort has many of the old favourite attractions and several new offerings.
30th October 2025
The Italian Consumer Association has criticised the rise – up to 40% in one case. NEW
29th October 2025
The snowsport charity supported 1,108 young people as it claims a record year of impact.
29th October 2025
The International Ski Federation, FIS, has approved further moves designed to enhance safety after a number of recent deaths. It comes as the 2026 Winter Olympics takes place in Italy next season.
28th October 2025
More snow is expected on Sunday after more than 1m of snow fell last weekend. Verbier opened a small area on Saturday. UPDATED
27th October 2025
For over 20 years, Henry was ski editor for the Daily Mail and The Telegraph, leading legendary reader trips across France, Italy, the US, Canada and Japan.
26th October 2025
The Snowfest Innsbruck returns for its fourth edition, transforming the city into a winter sports paradise from November 21 to 23, 2025.
26th October 2025
Keystone in Colorado was first out of the blocks as it opened some terrain on Saturday. Arapahoe Basin, also in Colorado, followed on Sunday. UPDATED
24th October 2025
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation has decided not to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in qualifying events ahead of the Olympics that begin next February.
24th October 2025
The iconic London ski shop was destroyed by fire a week ago. The shop opened in 1947 and the family say they will rise from the ashes.
23rd October 2025
The season started this weekend at Soelden with a new GB racer, Freddy Carrick-Smith, in action. The best skiers in the world will compete for podiums, globes and FIS points in a season highlighted by the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February 2026. UPDATED
22nd October 2025
The Swiss resort is seeing more British skiers visit as it focuses on the future with more offerings, both on and off the slopes. Check out our in-depth resort feature and see if it might be a resort for you.
22nd October 2025
Inghams Ski is celebrating two big accolades: winning Best Ski Operator at The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards 2025 and being named the top Which? Recommended Provider for ski holidays.
21st October 2025
Another storm is hitting parts of the north west Alps and once it passes there could be up to 1m in places. UPDATED
20th October 2025
The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos claims average snow depths have been decreasing for decades as it uses a new computer model.
20th October 2025
Pro skier and Peak Performance’s athlete, Max Palm, plus some top pros were in action last weekend at London Bridge. PlanetSKI was under the arches. UPDATED
20th October 2025
A London snowsports show returned to Olympia for the first time in 15 years. Organisers are claiming a huge success. PlanetSKI editor, James Cove, was there as the doors opened on Saturday and left as the show closed on Sunday.
17th October 2025
A family-run ski shop in London, Finches, has been severely damaged after a fire broke out. It was the largest family run independent ski & snowboard store in London. UPDATED
14th October 2025
It is coming down in parts of Canada and the USA. The snow guns are on in a handful of US resorts as they race to be first to open. UPDATE
14th October 2025
There are 20 specialist categories, with lesser-known American resort Grand Targhee claiming the Best Overall Ski Resort title worldwide, whilst Italy’s Alta Badia topped the European rankings.
12th October 2025
There are more new lifts opening next season across Europe and North America than ever before. Some times just a single lift in a resort, others whole new ski areas. Check out the details in this video.
11th October 2025
More than 100 people took part in a pond skimming contest in the shadow of Tower Bridge on Saturday. Hundreds & hundreds more turned out to cheer on the pros and the amateurs alike. PlanetSKI was pond side.
11th October 2025
Mahé Freydier hit 75mph (121km/hr) on Toro Mata, a Peruvian sand dune with a nearly 6,000-foot vertical drop.
9th October 2025
Italy requires helmets and public liability insurance. In France smoking outside in a public place including the slopes is now banned. In Ischgl in Austria there’s a fine for wearing ski boots in town after 8pm. UPDATED
9th October 2025
Kitzsteinhorn and Molltal in Austria open some slopes last weekend after fresh snowfall. It brings the total number of ski areas open in Europe to 14. UPDATED
9th October 2025
The are six stops on the FWT 2026, kicking off in Baqueira Beret, Spain. Haines in Alaska is back for the first time since 2017 and hosts the FWT Finals, along with Verbier.
8th October 2025
The season at the high-altitude French resort kicks off on 22nd November 2025. Throughout the season visitors can experience new infrastructure, new attractions, and a continued focus on green initiatives. The season ends on 3rd May 2026.
7th October 2025
Freddy Carrick-Smith is the youngest GB male ski racer in the last 40 years to compete in a FIS World Cup Giant Slalom race. UPDATED
5th October 2025
The Entry/Exit System, EES, has implications for the vast majority of UK skiers & snowboarders across the coming winter season. See here for the details you need to know. UPDATED
5th October 2025
Autumn snow is falling in Austria with five glacier resorts open and two more to follow next weekend. Time to see what Austria has to offer this winter.
4th October 2025
Oliver Kern wants to set his eighth world record with the most vertical meters skied in an indoor ski area in a single day. NEW
3rd October 2025
Stubai, Soelden and Kaunertal have opened for the season. Nine ski areas are now open in the Alps as winter gets closer. UPDATED
2nd October 2025
New research from Inghams Ski claims a rise in demand for second-hand ski gear – with searches up 51% compared to last year.
2nd October 2025
All people on ski slopes in Italian resorts will need to wear a helmet. Failing to do so could lead to a fine and suspension of lift pass. UPDATED
1st October 2025
There is currently a growing interest in being in the Alps in Spring and Autumn, the so-called shoulder season outside of summer and winter. PlanetSKI sees what’s on offer in St Gervais in a two part post.
1st October 2025
October is underway and that means one thing – the ski season is around the corner. UPDATED
1st October 2025
– VIP Offers Free Val d’Isere Lift Pass
– New Resort Set to Become Asia’s Largest
– Rossignol Expands Partnership with FWT
– Several Major Ski Equipment Companies Investigated
– More Americans Visit Switzerland…UPDATED
30th September 2025
A massive snowsports event in London? On a Saturday? In October? Involving water? What could possibly go wrong?
29th September 2025
Madonna di Campiglio in the Dolomites joins a couple of other European ski areas to limit the number of people on its slopes. Other resorts will be watching the move with interest.
28th September 2025
The International Ski & Snowboard Federation has agreed a gene testing policy ahead of Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics season.
27th September 2025
Andrzej Bargiel has become the first person ever to ski down Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. UPDATED
25th September 2025
You may ask what this has to do with skiing as we take an autumn break in Belgium. Good question.
25th September 2025
There is currently a growing interest in being in the Alps in Spring and Autumn, the so-called shoulder season outside of summer and winter. PlanetSKI sees what’s on offer in St Gervais in a two part post. UPDATED
25th September 2025
There has been a dusting of fresh snow in the Alps as two Austrian glacier areas opened last weekend, with more to follow this weekend. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED
24th September 2025
We have managed to get our hands on some free tickets to the event that takes place at Olympia October 18th-19th. If you want to get in the mood for winter and be inspired for the season ahead then it’s the place to be.
24th September 2025
The snowsport lesson booking platform has reported a record-breaking 2024/25 season. The season of 2025/26 is off to a good start as the more skiers and snowboarder books lessons in a different way.
24th September 2025
Inghams Ski has launched its new campaign for the winter season ahead: ‘Ski Better with Inghams’. It claims to offer what today’s traveller wants: a better, more rewarding ski experience.
24th September 2025
Freddy, Luca and Zak Carrick-Smith are some of the most promising young British skiers seen in a generation with real prospects World Cup and Olympic success. Here’s how you can help.
21st September 2025
The two countries are seeking clarification from the International Olympic Committee, but overall the Olympic sporting status quo remains.
20th September 2025
You may ask what this has to do with skiing as we take an autumn break in Belgium. Good question.
20th September 2025
It follows the death in training of Italian racer, Matteo Franzoso. The racing authorities says lessons should be learnt and is examining ways to improve safety.
20th September 2025
Alpine Fleet is a ski-airport transfer company specialising in getting skiers from major hubs to Alpine resorts in France, Switzerland, and Austria. It offers shared, private & premium transfers with multiple airport options, and a growing network of ski resorts.
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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