10th July 2020
Falls Creek and Mt Hotham in Victoria have closed after local restrictions have been put in place and the border with the neighbouring state of New South Wales is shut. Could similar openings and closures happen in Europe next winter? UPDATED
29th June 2020
With the main peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Europe behind us, several resorts are busy building new lifts and improving others ready for winter.
22nd June 2020
Thredbo and Mt Buller were first out of the blocks and Perisher is now open. Some have delayed opening as there is not enough snow. It will though be a far from normal season with Covid-19 restrictions in place. UPDATED
18th June 2020
The ski resort near Fort William is getting ready open for summer activities next month as the Scottish Government prepares to ease lockdown restrictions. However, some jobs are to go.
11th June 2020
Mt Hutt in the South Island opened on Friday, earlier than originally planned for skiing and snowboarding. New Zealand has moved to Covid-19 alert level 1, meaning ski resorts will be able to operate largely as usual this winter.
11th June 2020
The Australian ski resort is the first in the country to open up its bookings for the winter. It’s reporting unprecedented demand among skiers and snowboarders as all the major ski fields prepare for a season like no other.
14th May 2020
The country has further relaxed its coronavirus restrictions, moving to Alert Level Two. Ski resorts are finalising their plans to open. Many resorts around the world are watching closely as it could be a blueprint for others.
7th May 2020
Plans to begin work on repairs to the main lift at the Scottish ski area this year are being reviewed as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.
6th May 2020
Next season may be the best time to head to the smaller quieter resorts. Our friends at Maison Sport have compiled their top 5 small french resorts, and we mention a few of ours too.
2nd May 2020
The governor, Jared Polis, has banned lift served skiing until at least May 23rd in a new executive order. Some resorts had hoped to re-open this weekend and one is still holding out hope.
1st May 2020
This time it is Wolf Creek in Colorado. Two other areas in the state are looking at the possibility and one resort in California has already done so.
30th April 2020
Regular readers will know PlanetSKI was based in the historic Italian city in the heart of the Alps last winter. Then coronavirus struck, but not before we had been on an historical tour of the ancient alpine city and fallen in love with the city and its surrounding ski resorts.
29th April 2020
Myrkdalen opened at the weekend and says it will open next weekend too. Social distancing measures are in place and the resort claims they will be enforced. Some question the decision.
29th April 2020
Renewal discounts for the multi-resort season pass are being doubled and early-bird prices extended for another month.
26th April 2020
Mt Baldy in California has re-opened even though it appears to be against the rules. Now two in Colorado are considering their position, but says they will only do so if allowed to.
23rd April 2020
The ski resort claims that if some golf courses in the state can open, then so can a ski resort. The announcement of skiing and snowboarding re-starting amid covid-19 has met with mixed reaction.
20th March 2020
All five mountain snowsports centres are open but precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Rumours are that this will be the last weekend.
12th March 2020
Alterra Mountain Company has announced it will invest $223 million in capital improvements to its resorts for next winter.
7th March 2020
PlanetSKI heads from its base in Italy to the powder fields of the capital of off piste skiing. 30cm of fresh snow awaits in Argentiere.
27th February 2020
The lift pass that gives access to 41 ski resorts across five continents is available to buy for next season from 5th March.
27th February 2020
After a dismal, practically snowless, start to the winter, Scotland’s ski areas are covered in snow. Lots of it. Our Scotland reporter is enjoying Fab February.
26th February 2020
PlanetSKI went to the Swiss resort from Italy for a 24-hour visit. It turned into 72-hours as a big storm hit. There are worse places to be stranded but the journey back wasn’t quite as planned.
24th February 2020
The ski resort in the Austrian Tirol is preparing to host its 10th James Bond themed event next month.
20th February 2020
In half-term week many resorts across the Alps suffer from busy slopes and long lift queues. Er, not where PlanetSKI has been skiing.
19th February 2020
It’s busy out on the slopes at the moment with the half-term break in full swing. Our friends at Maison Sport offer some advice on how to avoid the queues.
19th February 2020
What can we say about the biggest lift-linked ski area in the world? Its 600km of pistes and off-piste terrain offer skiing, snowboarding & much more for all. Welcome to Les3Vallees.
15th February 2020
Unions are calling on workers to withdraw their labour over changes to the French unemployment system which they say will unfairly impact upon seasonal workers.
13th February 2020
The area has recently been battered by strong winds and snow, Rod Frazer has sent us a quick update on the current snow conditions in the Cairngorms along with some stunning photographs.
12th February 2020
The football club and the Swiss resort have teamed up for LFC weeks in April. So, what’s it all about?
10th February 2020
Dave McCoy knew he could turn California’s Mammoth Mountain into a ski resort and he did. The ski pioneer has died peacefully at his home.
10th February 2020
It has just got a whole load easier as the resort joins the Norway, Home of Skiing group. Norway is a particular favourite of ours at PlanetSKI.
6th February 2020
The threat of legal action to stop a California ski area building a new gondola to link two resorts has been lifted.
5th February 2020
Six ski resorts, six different experiences. Something to think about when planning your ski trip to the USA or Canada.
5th February 2020
The Austrian resort has more than a little bit of Italy in it. Sounds like a good combination to us. And it is.
28th January 2020
Not in person but in snow. A likeness of the music superstar has been sculpted on the slopes of the resort in the Austrian Tirol.
27th January 2020
Where? Ever flown this way into Austria? No, neither have we but we’ll be doing it again. And here’s why…
25th January 2020
Mayflower will be next to Deer Valley in Utah. Some are welcoming it while others question the need for yet another ski resort.
23rd January 2020
It is home to some of the most famous resorts in Italy. Cervinia, Courmayeur & Champolouc to name a few. PlanetSKI is based there from next month & here we look at some of this winter’s attractions.
9th January 2020
These cuties are the two newest members of the Ski Patrol Team. They’re about to start some serious avalanche training in Dog School.
9th January 2020
The community in the French ski resort is determined to reduce the environmental impact of the mountain town.
4th January 2020
The Xmas and New Year festivities are a thing of the past. It’s time to go skiing… & dining.
3rd January 2020
The Ikon Pass is accepted in resorts across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand & Japan. See what’s new for this winter.
3rd January 2020
The resort in the Austrian Tirol has been recognised as the largest climate-neutral ski area in the Alps.
31st December 2019
It’s the only ski resort in France to have partnered with Protect Our Winters. The charity is helping Les Menuires be more green.
28th December 2019
Pejo 3000 is outlawing bottles, bags, disposable cutlery, straws plus packets of ketchup & mayonnaise. Some call for a similar ban across the Alps.
25th December 2019
It was severely damaged by a blaze in the early hours of Christmas Day. It has now partialy re-opened. UPDATED
24th December 2019
Which is The Best Ski Resort You Have Never Heard Of? We’ve found ours. Step forward Zauchensee. Where?
21st December 2019
It replaces an old 6-seater lift and enhances the resort’s lift capacity.
20th December 2019
The Scottish ski resort will party like it’s 1989 this weekend with lift tickets sold at the same price as 30 years ago.
20th December 2019
The Scottish ski resort has been celebrating its birthday as it turns 30. We look back at its illustrious history.
5th December 2019
Here we look at ways to make your money go further in the largest linked ski area in the world.
4th December 2019
Mass snowmaking at the Scottish ski area means there’s guaranteed skiing. But there’s a new warning of a big decline in natural snow.
28th November 2019
The Scottish ski resort will use biofuel to reduce emissions in its road-clearing, snow making & other diesel-fuelled machinery.
25th November 2019
The Nevis Range, Scotland’s highest ski resort, is spending the money to improve the experience for visitors this winter.
22nd November 2019
The French ski area is decking itself out in the style of Frozen 2, the new animated film from Walt Disney studios.
19th November 2019
Arc 1950 unveils its offerings for the coming season. Big Air events, snow camps for teens, eco awards & more.
8th November 2019
The Colorado ski resort will be the latest in the US to take advantage of the huge early snowfalls when it opens on Friday. UPDATED
6th November 2019
The California resort fired up its lifts on Saturday. It only closed for skiing just over 3-months ago. So, what’s new for winter?
29th October 2019
Arapahoe Basin in Colorado will require people to buy a pass costing $30 to skin up its pistes.
23rd October 2019
It was due to open on Saturday, but now snow is heading to parts of the Alps. See here as we publish some planned Opening Dates. UPDATED
