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Verbier Celebrates Spring Skiing

The Swiss resort offers a climax to the season with great conditions and a host of activities on offer. Now is the time to think about skiing into April. NEW

PlanetSKI’s Innsbruck Stay Goes Up a Gear

We’re here in Innsbruck in the Tirol for a month or so – the ultimate Ski + City location in the Alps. 13 ski areas around the city with 23 attractions off the slopes – all on one pass. Bring it on… UPDATED

2024/25 Epic Pass Now on Sale

The Epic Pass is now on sale with access to world-class ski resorts in North America, plus across Switzerland, France, Italy and Austria.

Fancy Taking Part in the L3V Enduro this Easter?

For 20 years more than 1,000 amateur skiers, families and pros have been coming to take part at the event in Les3Vallees, France.

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Check out the latest direct from the Alps. UPDATED

Zell am See/Kaprun – The Best All-Round Austrian Ski Destination?

It offers typical Austrian slopes, with access to a high-altitude and snow sure glacier area. Plus more than 400kms of slopes with its links to the Ski Circus resorts. PlanetSKI is sampling its attractions.

How Do Ski Resorts Cope When Mother Nature Fails to Provide?

Last month was the warmest February on record in the Alps. It has had a significant impact on the lower resorts with many adapting to survive. PlanetSKI reports from Morzine.

Sainte Foy: Not Hidden Any More, But Still a Gem

PlanetSKI editor James Cove has finally skied in a resort he first wanted to ski in over 25 years ago.

Powder in the Pyrenees

There has finally been some decent snowfalls across the ski resorts in the Pyrenees. Winter is late, but it has arrived. NEW

PlanetSKI Sets Out to Ski Les3Vallees in a Day

The huge French ski area is the largest linked ski area in the world. PlanetSKI set out to ski every area and discover a little bit about each area as we passed through.

Top 8 Resorts to go Skiing in France in April

Iglu Ski has researched the top destinations for skiing in France in April, and confirms the top 8 in the country. Do you agree with its selection?

PlanetSKI is in Canada

We’re in some of the resorts around Banff in Alberta. Like in Europe there have recently been unseasonably warm temperatures. UPDATED

Snowsports Continue to Grow in China

The total number of visitors to 19 national ski resorts in November & December was 9.43m – up 316% from the previous year. The International Ski & Snowboard Federation has welcomed the growing interest in snowsports.

The Mighty Coe Winter Sessions Announced

The annual festival of snowsports at Scotland’s Glencoe ski resort will take place on Saturday 2nd March.  Tickets go on sale today.

Tirol – Beyond the Slopes

There is much more to the Tirol than just the fabulous skiing. Here we look at some alternative activities, from the well-known ones to a few surprises.

Unusual Ski Fines

€15,000 fine for triggering an avalanche in France, €2,000 fine for wearing ski boots in Ischgl after skiing & $500 for sharing your ski pass in Colorado. These are just some of the examples found by VIP SKI.

French Farmers Lift Blockades

The French government has made concessions and the threatened travel disruption that may have affected ski resorts this weekend has eased. UPDATED

International Ski Patrol Day 2024

Saturday 10th February was International Ski Patrol Day. PlanetSKI looks into the work of Shawn Beaudoin, a ski patroller in Whistler, Canada & sees what’s going on around the world.
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Skiing & Healing in Gastein

PlanetSKI’s Jane Peel has just spent some time in Bad Gastein in Austria. For the skiing, obviously.  But she’s also been enjoying – or perhaps enduring – the strangest experience she’s ever had on a ski trip.

PlanetSKI is Skiing & Sightseeing in Turkey

We’re on a City & Ski break to Turkey. We’ve hit the slopes of Kartalkaya, now we’re in Istanbul. UPDATED

FWT Moves Opening Event from Spain to Switzerland

The first competition of the Freeride World Tour was due to be held in Baquiera Beret this weekend, but it now it’s taken place in Verbier where conditions are better. UPDATED

Fourth Avalanche Death in USA as Heavy Snow Continues to Fall

The latest accident happened in Colorado as a 67-year old snowboarder was caught. Snow levels are getting back on track in North America after a poor start to the season.

French-Italian Ski Area Offers Discounts for People Arriving by Train

Vialattea (The Milky Way) has teamed up with the Italian train operator Trenitalia and will offer people 25% off their lift pass if they arrive by train. It aims to encourage sustainable ski travel.

Maison Sport Launches New You Tube Channel

Leading ski and snowboard instructor booking platform Maison Sport has launched a new YouTube channel. It features top tips, ‘how to’ videos and much more.

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

The weather is settled across the Alps after a dusting of snow in places. The situation remains disappointing in the Pyrenees but there is still some decent piste skiing to be had. UPDATED

Andorra’s Other Ski Areas

The majority of UK skiers head to the main resorts of the Grandvalira – Soldeu, El Tartar and Pas de La Casa.  But there are others – Arinsal, Pal and Arcalis.

Obertauern Revisited

It’s many, many years since PlanetSKI’s Chief Reporter visited Obertauern, one of Austria’s highest non-glacier resorts. She’s back to see what it’s like in 2024.

Third Fatal Avalanche in USA as Huge Snowfall Continues

The latest death was in Wyoming and follows fatalities in California and Idaho. After a poor start for snow this winter the situation is changing in North America. UPDATED

Crystal Ski Adds New Manchester Charter Flight to Norway

This season one from Gatwick was launched, next season one flies from Manchester. More & more UK skiers are looking at Norway as a ski destination.

Spring Events in Val Gardena

Val Gardena in the Dolomites in Italy is offering a range of activities & events that include dressing up + ski racing for adults and children.

There’s More to Skiing in Andorra Than Meets the Eye

Those that have skied recently in Andorra will know what it offers. Those that haven’t may have a slightly wrong view of the ski area in the Pyrenees.

What is Verbier Doing on Sustainability?

PlanetSKI reports from Verbier as it strives to tackle sustainability. Both via efforts by the resort and small businesses within the commune itself. UPDATED

Skiing in Andorra Unaffected by Post-Brexit Border Rules

It is possible to ski for as long as you want per season in Andorra. All the other ski nations in Europe are in EU or Schengen so Brits can only spend 90 days out of 180 within their borders.

Scotland Snow Report

We have heard much recently about the conditions in the Alps and the Pyrenees, but what about closer to home in Scotland? Our reporting team of Rod and Dianne Frazer update us.

Investigation into Gondola Accident in Austria

Four members of a Danish family have been seriously hurt in the accident in the Hochoetz ski resort in the Tirol. An investigation is underway.

Morzine-Avoriaz Encourages Train Travel with Practical Incentives

It is offering the AlpinExpress Pass to those that take a train which offers a series of discounts on lift, passes, ski hire & lessons + much else besides.

PlanetSKI Hits the Pyrenees

We’re in Europe’s other main mountain range for most of January – skiing the French Pyrenees, Andorra and then the Spanish Pyrenees. First stop was Ax-3-Domaines in France, now we’re in Andorra. UPDATE

Is Apres Ski on the Decline?

A new survey claims 9 out of 10 British skiers and snowboarders no longer enjoy apres as much as they used to. Pardon?  UPDATED

Three Days Family Skiing in Vaujany

Tim Clark visits Vaujany on a three-day family ski trip. It’s a small resort in the Isère region of France just over the hill from Alpe d’Huez.

Non-Skiing Activities in Morzine-Avoriaz

There are the usual offerings of snow shoeing, ice skating & tobogganing. Morzine & Avoriaz are also hosting walking with eagles, laser biathlon, new Avo Karts, and skijoring.

Poor Start to Winter Continues in North America

Both Canada and the USA have seen below average natural snowfall. Resorts are doing their best in some difficult circumstances.

Japan Earthquake Felt in Ski Resorts

Buildings shook, sirens went off and alerts were issued in some resorts near the epicentre. The authorities feared avalanches might be triggered. UPDATED

Happy New Year Folks!

It was celebrated in style in the mountains. See what happened across ski resorts in Europe and North America.

Skiing Les Arcs over the Festive Period

PlanetSKI editor, James Cove, is spending Xmas in the Alps with his family. Rather strangely none of them actually wanted to be skiing in the festive period – in Les Arcs or anywhere else for that matter. UPDATED

Some Snow in the Alps to Welcome in 2024

It remains warm in the Alps with snow and rain in the forecast. At altitude it is good for the time of year. UPDATED

Paradiski Turns 20 Years Old

The huge ski area in France that links Les Arcs with La Plagne is celebrating its birthday. PlanetSKI was invited along for the party.

48-hours in Norefjell in Norway

PlanetSKI had an exclusive invitation to report on the new Crystal Ski flight from Gatwick to Oslo. It would be rude not to head to a ski resort & make a few turns too.

Crystal Ski Starts New Charter Flight to Oslo

The inaugural flight took off on Sunday as the UK’s largest ski operator prepares to take more people skiing in Norway. PlanetSKI was on board & looks at what Norway has to offer.

Which Are The Best Value Ski Resorts in Europe?

A new report reveals the best value ski resorts for both adult and family skiers.  For the first time in a decade, Bulgarian resorts are not cheapest. 

Growing Interest in Short Break Ski Trips

The ski agent Heidi says it is one of the fastest growing sectors of the market. Heidi has also added more resorts to its portfolio as it claims to offer a new approach to booking a ski holiday.

Kaunertal: The Tirol’s Secret Glacier Ski Area

Soelden, Stubai, Hintertux & Pitztal may be better known, but Kaunertal is the real deal – a high-altitude alpine gem. PlanetSKI is converted.

North America Snow Report

It has been a slow start to winter in the USA and Canada so far. PlanetSKI is in Canada and reports on conditions across the Pond. UPDATED

Jackson Hole Opens More Terrain as Further Snow Falls

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is opening four more lifts and a variety of terrain in the coming days after a strong winter storm pushed snowfall to over 2.5m this season already.

An Australian in Austria

Grace Burnfield and her partner, Luke, are from Perth in Western Australia. They’re touring Europe at the moment, including taking in a spot of skiing. Ischgl seemed the best place to head to and so it proved to be.

Heavy Rain Hits Parts of the Alps

Early season has been generally very good especially at altitude. However the temperature is rising with rain falling in places as more resorts open. We also look at conditions in North America. UPDATED

Kuhtai Opens for the Season

PlanetSKI is in the highest ski town in Austria for its opening this weekend. It has been more like the middle of February than the beginning of December. UPDATED

Vail Resorts Set to Buy Crans-Montana

It would make it the US company’s second ski resort in Europe. Expect more expansion of US ownership & involvement in the Alps. UPDATED

Gurgl Claims Huge Success for First World Cup Race

The resort claims the added value generated by the sports event is estimated at €1.8m. With significant British interest in the resort as Dave Ryding came 4th.

20+ Resorts in the Alps Open This Weekend

Some were planned, others are due to the significant recent snowfall in parts of the Alps. So, who’s starting for the season? NEW

The Snowstorm Passes

It remains cold in the Alps after the latest storm bought plenty of snow in places. The sun is now out with some excellent conditions. UPDATED

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