Jane Peel

28th January 2020

THE AKSEL LUND SVINDAL INTERVIEW

The great Norwegian ski racer has been answering questions from PlanetSKI. He was in Kitzbühel for the infamous Hahnekamm races but this time, he was watching.

26th January 2020

DAVE RYDING’S FRUSTRATING SEASON GOES ON

The British number one alpine racer is still looking for his second top 10 of the winter. He’s 20th in Kitzbühel where he achieved his first World Cup podium three years ago.

26th January 2020

JASMIN TAYLOR BREAKS GB RECORD FOR WORLD CUP SKI MEDALS

She’s the most successful British skier of all time. The telemarker has more World Cup podiums than any other GB skier.

24th January 2020

GUS KENWORTHY AT X GAMES IN FIRST COMP AS GB SKIER

The Sochi Olympics silver medallist is competing at the prestigious Aspen X Games under the British flag for the first time since switching allegiance from the USA. NEW

23rd January 2020

80 YEARS OF RACING THE HAHNENKAMM

The most dangerous downhill ski race in the world takes place in the Austrian resort of Kitzbühel this weekend. Eight decades on it has lost none of its appeal, but why no women?

22nd January 2020

BRITISH SCHOOLGIRLS RACES BACK IN FLAINE

The series of races that are seen as key in the development of young female ski racers, return to the French resort this week.

22nd January 2020

OLYMPIC SILVER FOR GB’S KIRSTY MUIR

The 15-year-old freestyle skier from Aberdeen takes GB’s only individual medal at the Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympics. She’s on the podium in the Big Air.

21st January 2020

TRIBUTES TO BRITISH SKI INSTRUCTOR WHO DIED ON THE SLOPES

John Arnold, a long-standing and popular member of a UK ski club, was found dead after apparently veering off a ski run in the Italian resort of Champoluc. Those who knew him have been paying tribute. UPDATED

20th January 2020

SKIING ON THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM: BRING IT ON

The Valais canton in Switzerland is considering introducing snowsports to the school programme. Skiers are an ageing group and there are significant worries for the future as fewer young people participate.

20th January 2020

KIRSTY MUIR: BEST OF THE BRITS

The 15-year-old freestyle skier was the top GB performer in a busy weekend of snowsports action as she just missed an Olympic medal. It follows Katie Ormerod’s World Cup bronze as she continues her comeback.

17th January 2020

BRONZE FOR KATIE ORMEROD

The British snowboarder has her first World Cup slopestyle podium in almost four years. It’s another sign that she’s back on form after serious injury.

16th January 2020

SKI PIONEER DIES IN PLANE CRASH

Dave Goode was the first to develop pure carbon fibre skis and ski poles. He was killed when his light aircraft crashed in Utah.

15th January 2020

STRIKE THREAT TO FRENCH SKI RESORTS

Ski areas in France could be closed or have their operations disrupted by strike action planned to coincide with the busy February holidays.

15th January 2020

AUSTRALIAN SKI AREAS REOPEN AS BUSHFIRE THREAT EASES

The immediate danger has passed for some of the country’s big resorts. They’re resuming summer operations.

14th January 2020

SNOW TO RETURN TO THE ALPS THIS WEEK

It’s been dry & mild with no significant snow for weeks, but that’s about to change. In Canada it is so cold that Lake Louise closed. UPDATED

14th January 2020

SKIING, FOOD & HISTORY IN THE TIROL

PlanetSKI reporter Clare Meaney has been finding out what the neighbouring resorts of Ischgl and Galtür have to offer. After the skiing, it’s eating and a bit of culture.

13th January 2020

CAN YOU SKI ON THE CHEAP AT HALF-TERM?

If you’re trying to book you’ll struggle to find a bargain. Flight prices are soaring. PlanetSKI readers give their advice.

12th January 2020

ADELBODEN WOES FOR DAVE RYDING

The Rocket had a tough day in the office in the Swiss resort, finishing outside the top 20. Elsewhere GB skiers have being doing rather well.

9th January 2020

BUSHFIRES THREATEN MORE OZ SKI AREAS

An emergency evacuation order has been issued in Falls Creek while people in Mt Hotham have been told to ‘leave now’ as the threat from fires increases.

9th January 2020

MORZINE GETS TOUGH ON CLIMATE CHANGE

The community in the French ski resort is determined to reduce the environmental impact of the mountain town.

8th January 2020

DAVE RYDING 7TH IN MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO

It’s the first top 10 of the season for GB’s leading alpine skier. It should give him confidence with his next race in just four days.

6th January 2020

AUSTRALIAN SKI RESORT DESTROYED BY BUSHFIRE

Selwyn snow resort lies in ruins. Australia’s major ski resorts all remain closed as fires burn nearby with high temperatures due to return later this week. UPDATED

5th January 2020