Resort News

26th November 2024

Bumper Conditions Continue in North America

More snow is falling, and more resorts are opening in one of the best starts to winter in recent years. This season may be the one to head across The Pond. NEW

23rd November 2024

Construction Starts on Long- Awaited New Lift for Verbier

It will be a gondola lift from Verbier to the top of the Savoleyres area with a chairlift added for the final section. It has been talked about for decades and planned since 2011. NEW

23rd November 2024

More Resorts Open as Winter Approaches

Val Thorens and Tignes are the first French ski resorts to open. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

21st November 2024

PlanetSKI Arrives in The Alps

It’s our first trip of the season and we couldn’t have timed it better. Fresh snow has fallen & the temperatures have dropped. We’re in Gurgl this weekend for World Cup ski racing. UPDATED

21st November 2024

Park City in Utah Opens

Park City Mountain has at least 325 acres of terrain in the resort open. Fresh snow and snowmaking have made it possible. UPDATED

19th November 2024

Human Error May Have Caused Val Thorens Cable Car Crash

That’s according to the Albertville prosecutor. The Cime Caron cable car hit the arrival station while carrying 16 workers preparing for the resort opening. UPDATED

19th November 2024

Innsbruck Hosts Street Snowboarding & Street Skiing

From November 22nd to 24th, Innsbruck kicks off the winter season with Snowfest 2024 – Rock A Rail Ski & Snowboard Contest.

19th November 2024

First Significant Storm of Winter Hits the Alps

The Alps are seeing large quantities of snow in places and a sharp drop in the temperature. Winter is here! UPDATED

17th November 2024

Xmas is Coming Ski Folks!

How better to celebrate than out in the mountains? Here at PlanetSKI we offer a few festive ideas in this new rolling blog…

14th November 2024

Snow Falls in the Alps With More Forecast

The temperatures have dropped, and some snow has fallen. It looks like it’s just a taste of what’s to come with heavy snow set to fall across the Alps next week. UPDATED

9th November 2024

The Grands Montets lift station in the Chamonix Valley was destroyed by fire in 2018. It was going to be replaced with a similar one. Ambitious plans are in place, but the new lift is delayed once more.

9th November 2024

Scottish Ski Resort Delays Opening Until February

The Nevis Range says climate change means it has only been able to offer one or two days in January in recent years and the move will preserve conditions for later in the season.

6th November 2024

Resorts Open Early as Heavy Snow Falls in North America

More resorts are opening, powder turns are being made and winter is on its way.

5th November 2024

Tomorrowland Winter Returns for 2025

The winter dance festival, Tomorrowland Winter, returns to the French Alps in March 2025.

4th November 2024

Snow is Finally Falling in the Alps

The dry and warm weather is a thing of the past with some very welcome snow and colder temperatures this week. Winter is coming folks! UPDATED

26th October 2024

Indy Pass Adds 30 More Resorts

52 resorts have now been added since last season including 11 in Japan, five in Europe, and three in Canada.

25th October 2024

Heavy Snow Falls in North America with Winter Edging Closer in the Alps

The first resort has opened in the USA with World Cup ski racing underway in Europe. Check out the updated PlanetSKI snow report. UPDATED

24th October 2024

Opening Date Announced for Alpe du Grand Serre

The resort had been set for closure but the decision has been reversed and now an opening date has been been announced. UPDATED

22nd October 2024

Skiing in Norway Takes Off

The aviation analytics firm Cirium reports a significant rise in ski holiday bookings and flights to Norway for the upcoming winter season. PlanetSKI looks at the attractions of Norway as a ski destination.

21st October 2024

First Major Resort in USA Opens

Wolf Creek in Colorado is the first resort to open a decent amount of terrain. It follows cold temperatures and some natural snowfall. UPDATED

20th October 2024

Luxury Touring Cabin Opens Above Verbier

Cabane Tortin looks more like the lair of a Bond Villain than a ski cabin. It comes at a price CHF 60,000 (£53,4000) for a 3-night stay. Check out the images.

20th October 2024

The Story of Four Not-For-Profit Ski Areas in North America

Mountains Not for Profit is a short documentary that tells the story of four ski areas in North America, which thrive on community support and a shared passion for skiing and snowboarding.

20th October 2024

Norwegian Resorts & Andorra Strike Joint Lift Pass Deal

Season Pass holders in Andorra will get 5-days free skiing with the seven Norway – Home of Skiing resorts, with a reciprocal offer in place. It’s new for next season.

19th October 2024

Conditions Looking Good in the Alps & Now North America

Several glacier areas are open with skiing on offer in Austria, Italy and Switzerland. The first resort in the USA has also opened. UPDATED

16th October 2024

Big Air Chur Opens FIS World Cup Season in Europe

It takes place this weekend with UK eyes on Mia Brookes and the FIS World Cup season ahead. NEW

16th October 2024

Italian Resorts Offer Best Value to British Skiers

That’s the finding of a report by the Post Office in conjunction with Crystal Ski Holidays.

14th October 2024

Where to Ski in Austria

Austria remains one of the top winter destinations for British tourists. This winter is all about ‘Lebensgefühl’ – that special something that makes Austria a unique place to visit.

14th October 2024

Val Thorens Prepares for Winter

It’s the highest resort in the Alps at 2,300m & is in one of the first to open for winter. We look at what’s coming this season. NEW

10th October 2024

Saalbach Gears Up for Ski World Championships

The Austrian resort of Saalbach-Hinterglemm & Salzburgerland are promising an unforgettable experience for British skiers visiting the Alpine Ski World Championships next February.

9th October 2024

PlanetSKI’s Banff Resort Guide

Banff is a ski town in Alberta, Canada with three resorts on its doorstep. We use the word ‘doorstep’ in the Canadian sense of the word. PlanetSKI’s Ross Young reports.

8th October 2024

Austria Looks Forward to the Coming Ski Season

Austria is a popular choice for British skiers and snowboarders with a growing number discovering its charms. We’ve asked our friends at the Austria National Tourist Office to tell us of its attractions.

8th October 2024

Discover Park City, Utah

It is one of the most famous US ski towns with direct access to Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort, with much else besides. See what’s new for next winter and what it offers.

8th October 2024

Small French Ski Resort Closes

After several difficult winters and a lack of summer investment the resort of Alpe du Grand Serre is shutting. Poor snow, falling numbers and bleak prospects are to blame. UPDATED

5th October 2024

Further Ski Areas Open in the Alps After More Snow

As more resorts open more snow has been falling, though temperatures are now rising. It’s one of the best autumns for skiing in recent memory. UPDATED

4th October 2024

Five Reasons to Visit Innsbruck this Winter

From skiing under the stars or travelling through time at a Victorian Christmas market, to a magnificent carnival event that is only held every five years, the Innsbruck region is offering some treats this season.

3rd October 2024

Ski Club Rep Service Expands

The Ski Club of Great Britain has launched three new resorts in the Alps where its reps will be based throughout the winter season.

2nd October 2024

First European Ski Resorts Outside the Alps Open

Ruka and Levi in Finland open some slopes at the weekend using stored snow. Other glacier resorts in Austria opened too. UPDATED

1st October 2024

Les3Vallees Gears Up for the Season

The largest linked ski area in the world has unveiled all that is new for next season. We look at what’s on offer.

26th September 2024

Another Ski Area in Austria Opens for Autumn Skiing

Pitztal is the next area to fire up some lifts as more September snow falls in parts of the Alps. UPDATED

25th September 2024

Jackson Hole Unveils What’s New for Next Winter

The resort in Wyoming USA has gone from a cult resort in the mid-80s to an essential stop on any serious skier’s bucket list. See what’s new for next season.

25th September 2024

Perisher Closes Early After Poor Winter in Australian Ski Resorts

It has been a winter to forget in Australia with generally poor snow and many resorts closing early. There are some concerns about how climate change will impact the length of the ski season. NEW

22nd September 2024

Autumn Ski Season Gets Underway in the Alps

Two glacier ski areas in Austria, Soelden and Stubai, opened at the weekend. A handful of others are following suit after the recent heavy snow in the eastern Alps. NEW

18th September 2024

As Season Approaches Check Out the Resort Opening Dates

With the recent snow in the Alps getting us looking forward to winter we list the opening dates of the main resorts popular with British skies and snowboarders. UPDATED

18th September 2024

First Ski Resorts in the Alps Open

Stubai and Soelden in Austria opened on Friday following the recent heavy snow. A handful of glacier resorts have been partially open across the summer, but they are the first winter-only resorts to open some slopes. UPDATED

17th September 2024

Ski France Expands with New Chalets on Offer

Leading French accommodation provider, Ski France, is adding three new premium Contactless Catered Chalets to its portfolio. So, what exactly is a ‘Contactless Chalet’?

16th September 2024

Heavy September Snow Hits the Eastern Alps

Austria has seen the best of the autumn snow with up to 2m falling in places. The glaciers resorts are benefiting, but there have been severe downsides in the Alps and elsewhere in Central Europe. UPDATED

15th September 2024

Heavy Snow in New Zealand With ‘High’ Risk of Avalanches

All eyes may be on the snow in the Alps at the moment but it’s snowing heavily in New Zealand. One resort was temporarily cut off.

14th September 2024

Crans-Montana 2027 World Ski Championships Gets the Green Light

The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2027 will be held in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, from 1 to 14 February. There had been some doubt.

14th September 2024

Ski The US Rockies

America resorts and ski states have been attending a special event in London, The American Rockies Party, hosted by the Ski Club of Great Britain. PlanetSKI reports on what the USA has to offer.

13th September 2024

Winter News from Verbier

The famous Swiss resort needs no introduction. This winter it is celebrating its past and looking to the future. We’re visiting in January.

12th September 2024

Wildfires Threaten California Ski Resorts

Mountain High turned on its snow guns to battle the blaze and other ski areas have been watching the fire closely. UPDATED

12th September 2024

Huge Amounts of Autumn Snow Falling in Eastern Alps

It comes as a handful of glacier ski resorts are preparing to open some slopes in the next few weeks. UPDATED

11th September 2024

New in La Plagne for Next Winter

One of the most popular French resorts for UK skiers & snowboarders, La Plagne, has released details of all that is new for next season. Read on…

8th September 2024

Deer Valley Expands Next Winter with Much More to Come

The resort in Utah is set to see another 3,700 acres open for skiing in one of the largest resort expansions in US history. At PlanetSKI we have been following progress closely for a number of years.

8th September 2024

World’s Largest Indoor Ski Centre Opens in China

The Shanghai L+ Snow Indoor Skiing Theme Resort is open to the public after successful trials. Interest in snowsports has mushroomed in the country after 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

5th September 2024

Snow in the Alps as First Resorts Prepare to Open for Winter

Resorts in Austria and Finland are planning to open at the end of September/beginning of October as snow falls. UPDATED

27th August 2024

More Australia Ski Resorts Close as Snow Melts

Thredbo is the latest area to close early. It has been a generally poor winter with worries about the future. UPDATED

24th August 2024

European Ski Resort Guides from Maison Sport

The online ski instructor platform has more than 300 comprehensive ski slope and in-resort guides for next season. Read independent advice from the experts.

17th August 2024

Jasper Residents Allowed Back After Wildfire Destroyed Ski Town

The historic town in Alberta, Canada, was hit by a huge wildfire last month. Residents have now been allowed to return home to try to salvage what they can.

15th August 2024