Resort News

29th January 2025

PlanetSKI is Skiing in Japan

It has been at the very top of our bucket list for many years, and now we are in its deep, deep powder. NEW

27th January 2025

PlanetSKI Arrives in Japan

We’re in the ski destination that has been at the very top of our bucket list for more years than we care to remember. But we’re not heading straight to the mountains. Skiing can wait. NEW

23rd January 2025

Turkish Ski Resort Hopes to Rise from the Ashes

The Grand Kartel Hotel where 79 people died has been completely destroyed and likely to be pulled down. The other hotels, the ski areas and the resort itself remains intact.

22nd January 2025

Family Friendly Skiing in the Innsbruck Region

With its many great ski areas and a stunning city, Innsbruck ticks all the boxes for a family adventure. NEW

19th January 2025

PlanetSKI Hits Aravis & the Annecy Mountain Resorts

Step forward Manigod, La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand as our January French road trip concludes.

19th January 2025

Investigation into Chairlift Accident in Spain

Two teenagers are in intensive care after the incident at Astun in the Spanish Pyrenees. The resort has re-opened but the lift remains shut. UPDATED

18th January 2025

Palisades Ski Resort Raises Money for Palisades Fire Relief

This weekend the California resort is having a three days fundraiser for the Southern California fire relief efforts in partnership with the California Fire Foundation. NEW

17th January 2025

Retro Verbier Looks to the Future

Spoiler Alert – Ski Ballet is involved. PlanetSKI’s Simon Wilson looks back at the history of the Swiss resort, ahead to its future + examines how it has built its success.

15th January 2025

Swiss Resorts Criticised for Dynamic Pricing on Lift Passes

The Swiss Consumer Protection organisation says many pricing policies are not transparent.

14th January 2025

PlanetSKI Visits Big Sky in Montana

Big Sky, Montana is an absolute cracker of a ski resort. Well worth putting on your bucket list.

11th January 2025

PlanetSKI Road Trip Hits Sainte Foy

The French resort in the Tarantaise is known for its powder skiing, but it has much else besides.

9th January 2025

VIP SKI Heads to La Plagne for Next Season

The Luxury ski holiday provider will be returning to Plagne Centre next winter opening the brand-new ‘Graciosa’.

8th January 2025

PlanetSKI Reports from Arc 1950

We are in the high-altitude resort in the Paradiski area in France for our first turns of 2025.

31st December 2024

Happy New Year From the Alps & Beyond!

The celebrations have been held in style as some of the best New Year snow conditions have blessed Europe & North America.

29th December 2024

Excellent Snow Conditions in the Alps Continue

There are some of the best Xmas and New Year conditions in recent years. Heavy snow followed by sunshine and cold temperatures. UPDATED

27th December 2024

Nassfeld: Fabulous Family Ski Resort

The small resort in Carinthia is not perhaps the most obvious choice for a family ski holiday. That’s exactly why we like it.

24th December 2024

Opening of Cairngorm Funicular Delayed Once Again

It is no surprise to many and there has been criticism as the news was released late on Xmas Eve.

22nd December 2024

Ski Resorts Advised on Dealing With Climate Change

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation, FIS, has launched a sustainability guide for ski resorts on how to reduce their impact on climate change. NEW

22nd December 2024

Fabulous Xmas & New Year Snow Conditions in the Alps

There are excellent Xmas conditions across the Alps as the weather clears after the latest storm. UPDATED

19th December 2024

New Charter Flight to Norway Next Season

Inghams Ski will fly to Bergen on the west coast giving direct access to the resorts of Geilo, Voss & Myrkdalen. UK EXCLUSIVE.

17th December 2024

New Lifts for Japan

Niseko and Hakuba are introducing brand new gondolas to help modernise the Japanese ski scene. PlanetSKI is heading to Japan for an extended visit this coming season.

17th December 2024

PlanetSKI Reports from Crans-Montana

It is increasingly popular with British visitors with numbers up 25% since pre-Covid levels. So, what are the attractions of the Swiss resort and why is it becoming more popular? NEW

15th December 2024

Vail Resorts Confirms it is Actively Looking for New Resorts to Buy in the Alps

The US company already runs the ski areas in Andermatt and Crans-Montana in Switzerland. It has confirmed to PlanetSKI that it is looking for other resorts across the Alps.

14th December 2024

Italy is Best Value for UK Skiers & Snowboarders

Italy dominates the best value top ten resorts and has taken the crown from Bulgaria for both adult and family skiers. The list comes from the Post Office Travel Money Ski Resort Report, produced in partnership with Crystal Ski Holidays.

13th December 2024

PlanetSKI Heads to Switzerland

We’re off for a pre-Xmas trip to Crans-Montana and Verbier. Blogging & updating as we go along. Posting about anything that takes our fancy. NEW

13th December 2024

It’s Panto Time in Verbier

The world’s only Alpine pantomime is back, bringing a dose of festive magic to Verbier, Switzerland.

8th December 2024

PlanetSKI is Trackside for the Dramatic Sport of Ice Cross

Val Thorens held its inaugural Ice Cross race in the centre of the resort. A British/Canadian skater triumphed. So, what’s the sport all about?

6th December 2024

Val Thorens Cable Car Out of Action for Whole Season

EXCLUSIVE: The Cime Caron cable car crashed just ahead of the resort’s opening last month. PlanetSKI can reveal the cabins are to be replaced & the lift will not open this winter.

5th December 2024

Snow Storm Hits the Alps as Temperatures Drop Sharply

There has been a very welcome winter storm as Xmas approaches. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

5th December 2024

UK Chalet Operator Slashes Half Term Prices as Demand Slumps

Chalets1066 that has 50 properties in Les Gets in France is cutting prices by up to 20% as British skiers appear to shun some low level resorts.

4th December 2024

Cairngorm Funicular Set to be Back in Action Shortly

The lift at the Scottish resort It could operating by the end of December or early in the new year. Some are reserving judgement after previous assurances and subsequent delays.

4th December 2024

Aravis: The ‘Other’ Linked French Ski Area

We’ve all heard of Les3Vallees, Les Portes du Soleil and Paradiski, but what about Aravis? It’s in the Lake Annecy region and comprises the neighbouring resorts of La Clusaz, Manigod, Le Grand Bornand, and the gateway village of St Jean de Sixt.

2nd December 2024

Les Menuires Has Highest Percentage of Beginner Runs

The ski holiday operator, Erna Low, has been crunching the numbers. In second place is La Plagne.

29th November 2024

London Snow Show Returns to Olympia

The 2025 London Snow Show is returning to Olympia for the first time in 15 years. It will take place on October 18th and 19th 2025. UPDATED

28th November 2024

The Ski Season of 2024/25 is Underway

There’s some snow forecast for this week with some colder temperatures. 100 ski areas are now open. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

28th November 2024

Skiing In Scandinavia Surges

Norway is leading the way, with growing interest in Finland & Sweden from British skiers. Reliable snow, reasonable prices, good accommodation options and an altogether different skiing experience await.

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. UPDATED

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.

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.

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

New Major Lift for Argentiere

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