Resort News

11th June 2026

PlanetSKI Goes Summer Hiking in the Swedish Ski Resort of Åre

This summer we are hiking in the Alps, the Canadian Rockies, plus the South Downs Way & SW Coastal Path in the UK. But we start in Scandinavia.

9th June 2026

Winter Ski Season Underway Down Under But More Snow Needed

Resorts in Australia opened last weekend but with limited terrain. This weekend resorts in New Zealand are due to get the 2026 season underway, but there is little snow. UPDATED

5th June 2026

Ski Resorts in Australia Open for the Season This Weekend

The King’s Birthday in the first weekend of June is always the traditional opening of the ski season. Sometimes there is enough snow to open the ski runs, sometimes there is not.

1st June 2026

Petition in Whistler Calls for Action on Out of Control Skiers as Concerns Rise in Other Resorts

A doctor’s petition for more enforcement of the Alpine Responsibility Code has received 1,976 signatures to date. It seems people want more to be done about slope safety – in Whistler and other ski areas. UPDATED

18th May 2026

In the USA Mammoth Mountain in California Extends its Season while Arapahoe Basin In Colorado Calls it a Day

Mammoth will be open at least until the end of May and is hoping to go into June. A-Basin is the final resort in Colorado to close after a poor winter for snow in the state.

15th May 2026

96th Sunshine Slush Cup Takes Place with Excellent Late Season Conditions in the Canadian Resort

The Slush Cup, North America’s longest-running end-of-season pond skimming event, kicked off in Banff Sunshine Village last weekend. Check out the videos. UPDATED

13th May 2026

More Snow Has Been Falling in The Alps Over the Past Week Creating Great Spring Conditions for the Glacier Areas Still Open

Yet another Spring storm hits the Alps. It’s good news for the handful of resorts still open and welcome in the glacier areas that are set to offer summer skiing. UPDATED

12th May 2026

Skiing In Italy Is On The Rise With More British Skiers Heading To Its Slopes

PlanetSKI looks at the growing attractions of skiing in Italy. We focus on one area, Vialattea (The Milky Way)/Bardonecchia and look at the Aosta Valley and Val Gardena in the Dolomites. Plus see what summer offers. UPDATED

11th May 2026

See Where You Can Ski In Summer With Five Glacier Areas Now Open in the Alps

A handful of glacier resorts are open with one area aiming for year-round skiing this summer. Val d’Isere in France is the latest to open. There are also some skiing options in Scandinavia & North America. UPDATED

8th May 2026

Cervinia Aims for Year-Round Skiing After New Lift Makes Easier Access to Zermatt Glacier Possible

It follows news that Hintertux in Austria is ending its year-round offering. Much though will depend on the weather this summer.

8th May 2026

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

It is snowing in the Alps and the Rockies with some resorts still open. Snow is also starting to fall in the southern hemisphere. NEW

6th May 2026

Skier Visits in USA Down by 9 Million Last Season as Poor Snow Takes Its Toll With People Staying Away

It follows one of the worst winters for snow in The Rockies and is a drop of 9.1% from the 10-year average. Poor snowfall is to blame, though some have other reasons. UPDATED

6th May 2026

What Should Be Done About Out-of-Control Skiers & Snowboarders?

Following our report on a man found guilty of the manslaughter of a 5-year old British child in Flaine there has been widespread reaction from PlanetSKI readers. UPDATED

5th May 2026

Sunshine Village Wins Award

The Canadian resort has been been voted the top resort in North America by OnTheSnow.com’s visitors and app users.

5th May 2026

As More Snow Falls in Rockies One Resort Extends Season. Again.

Arapahoe Basin in Colorado says it will stay open for one more weekend. Four other resorts in the USA are open, plus one in Canada.

3rd May 2026

That’s All Folks!

Most resorts in the Alps have now closed, though a handful of options still remain. Hintertux is ending year round skiing in 2026, but plans to be open until July.UPDATED

1st May 2026

See What is offer in the Swiss Resort of Crans-Montana in Spring & Summer

The Swiss resort is focusing on Spring and looking ahead to Summer now that Winter is over. Check out what is on offer.

29th April 2026

Final Weekend of Ski Season

A handful of resorts carry on after this weekend, but the last main ones call it a day after some excellent spring conditions. UPDATED

26th April 2026

The Season of 2025/26 Draws to a Close

More resorts closed last weekend leaving just a handful open. One is Tignes where the PlanetSKI crew is. UPDATED

24th April 2026

25% Drop in Visitors to Rocky Mountain Resorts Run by Vail Resorts

It has been one of the worst winters on record in the resorts of the western USA with poor snow, delayed openings and early closings.

21st April 2026

Worldwide Ski Industry Bounces Back to Pre-Covid Levels

The International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism finds the 2024/25 season was the busiest on record with 399 million skier visits across the world.

20th April 2026

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

It is relatively cool for the time of year in many parts of the The Alps, with some high-altitude resorts still open. UPDATED

20th April 2026

Alpine Fleet Opens Bookings for Next Winter With Decent Discounts On Offer

The ski resort transfer company has gone live with its booking page for the 2026/27 season and there are discounts to be had.

16th April 2026

Closing Dates for US Ski Areas

It has been a very poor winter in the US Rockies with many resorts closing early. There has now been some late season-snow and conditions are improved. UPDATED

16th April 2026

Plenty of Good Skiing Still on Offer in the Alps

More big name resorts closed last weekend, but there are still some options into May and beyond. UPDATED

16th April 2026

Spring Skiing in Scotland

It has been a great end to the season in Scotland. PlanetSKI’s reporting team of Dianne and Rod Frazer have been making some turns in Cairngorm & Glencoe.

13th April 2026

Poor Snow Season for US Ski Areas

Colorado has its worst snowpack on record, while Utah saw skier visit numbers go downhill. California has fared slightly better. UPDATED

10th April 2026

Rise in Winter Visitors to Austria

The preliminary overnight stay statistics published by Statistics Austria for February 2026 and the current winter season show a positive trend.

10th April 2026

Growth in All-Inclusive Ski Holidays

SNO Ski Holidays reports a spike in late bookings for April ski holidays, with skiers opting for all-inclusive to cap holiday spend and know how much it will be costing.

10th April 2026

Founder of Scottish Ski Resort, The Lecht, Dies

The ski resort has posted the news of the passing of Pieter du Pon who helped create the Lecht in 1977. Tributes are paid. UPDATED

7th April 2026

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Snow and rain have been falling in the Alps as another spring storm passes. We also update from Canada. UPDATED

7th April 2026

Spring Skiing in Tignes

The high-altitude French ski area closes on May 3rd with a range of activities and events still on offer.

1st April 2026

British Schoolchildren Among Many Hit by Bug in La Plagne

At least 197 children staying at the UCPA residence in Plagne 1800 have fallen ill with gastroenteritis.

1st April 2026

Skyscraper Planned for Zermatt

Lina Peak is a sleek steel-and-glass tower in sharp contrast to the Swiss resort’s traditional alpine chalets. It is seen by some as the only way to create affordable housing for season workers. Others say it will be a white elephant that would push up prices.

31st March 2026

2026/27 Indy Passes on Sale on Friday

Indy Pass has announced that 26/27 passes will go on sale to the public for a single day on Friday, April 3, and only for as long as supplies last. NEW

30th March 2026

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

There are warm conditions in the Alps. Head high for the best snow. UPDATED

29th March 2026

The BRITS in Austria This Week

For the second successive year the British Snowboard & Freeski Championships – The BRITS – are being held in Mayrhofen. The action takes place this week, and there are some exciting new developments for 2026. PlanetSKI is slopeside.

27th March 2026

Epic & Ikon Passes Face Lawsuits

Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company are facing a federal antitrust class action lawsuit.

26th March 2026

US Resorts Close Early After Very Poor Winter

Several ski resorts are closing much earlier than planned because there isn’t enough snow to keep them open. Warm temperatures also mean they are unable to make snow. UPDATED

25th March 2026

US/Israel War with Iran Impacts Skiing

Visitors from the Middle East & Asia are cancelling, resort costs are going up and uncertainty is taking its toll.

25th March 2026

Investigation After Bird Strike Shuts All Les2Alpes Lifts

Hundreds of skiers were stranded as the whole lift system stopped as a bird flew into a power cable. The resulting power cut hit the entire town and surrounding villages. PlanetSKI was on the lifts at the time. UPDATED

24th March 2026

FWT Finale in Verbier Gets Green Light for This Saturday

The YETI Xtreme Verbier set to crown the 2026 FIS Freeride World Tour Champions this weekend. UPDATED

24th March 2026

The Updated PlanetSKI Snow Report

There are some good late season conditions for the Easter break in the Alps after the recent snow. UPDATED

24th March 2026

Gardenissima Weekend in Val Gardena

The Italian resort is hosting the longest giant slalom in the world. World Cup stars, ski legends, young talents and amateurs battle it out in the Dolomites.

22nd March 2026

PlanetSKI is Spring Skiing in Les Menuires

The high altitude French resort is a great destination for late season skiing. PlanetSKI is in the resort and reports on its growing popularity and what is on offer.

19th March 2026

Les Gets: Then & Now

PlanetSKI revisits a resort where our editor James Cove first skied in almost 30 years ago. He looks back at how the resort, and skiing in general has, changed. Or not.

18th March 2026

Investigation Underway After Fatal Gondola Accident in Swiss Resort

A 61-year old woman was killed when a gondola came off its cables in Engelberg in high winds. UPDATED

17th March 2026

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Spring conditions have returned to the Alps, but the weather is changing mid-week We also have an update from Canada. UPDATED

14th March 2026

Swiss Lift Companies Report Positive Winter

Visitor numbers up to the end of the February school holidays were 3% below last year but 12% higher than the five-year average.

10th March 2026

Vail Resorts Admits Visits & Revenue Down

As expected, numbers have fallen after a poor winter for snow in the many of the major US resorts.

8th March 2026

Italy is Alpine Country Most Dependent on Artificial Snow

Around 90% of slopes rely on artificial snow – higher than Switzerland (54%) and France (39%). The figures were revealed in a new academic study examining the Dolomites and the Alps.

3rd March 2026

It’s Looking Good For Late Season Skiing in the Alps

It’s set to be a great end to the winter ski season in the Alps. Favourable holiday dates, plenty of snow and then there’s the Olympic effect. PlanetSKI looks at skiing in Spring.

2nd March 2026

French Ski Resorts Invest for the Future

French ski resorts invested €555m in 2025, confirming the key role of investment in mountain regions. Much is at high altitude and main resorts see a bright future ahead.

2nd March 2026

Inghams Ski Reveals Best Resorts for Sunshine

Defined by clear skies, bright sunshine and good visibility, these days are increasingly sought after by skiers chasing great late-season experience. And the winner is…

1st March 2026

Further Fatal Avalanches in North America

In the USA 13 people have died in the past week with four dying in Canada in the last 11 days. Heavy snow and a fragile snow pack are to blame.

26th February 2026

Indy Pass Adds 16 New Ski Areas

Indy Pass has announced the addition of sixteen new ski areas for the 2026/27 season. Six are in Europe and there are more to come.

24th February 2026

Swiss Ski Resorts Are Changing

Ski resorts and winter sports destinations are re-thinking what they offer. That’s according to a report on SwissInfo.

24th February 2026

European Avalanche Death Toll Rises to 121

There have been further fatalities in Italy. The annual average toll in Europe is around 100. So, why has this winter been so deadly? UPDATED

24th February 2026

Another New Charter Flight Heads to Norway Next Winter

Crystal Ski Holidays is launching a new flight from Birmingham to Oslo. This season Inghams launched a new flight to Bergen. Norway is becoming increasingly popular with British skiers.

21st February 2026