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.
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
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 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.
20th February 2019
We are skiing in Kvitfjell and Hafjell – two resorts that have just joined Norway Home of Skiing. UPDATED
12th January 2019
Do people send postcards anymore? Well, we do & this one comes from Serre Chevalier in the southern French Alps. UPDATED
9th January 2019
An experiment is extended in Serre Chevalier as lift passes go on to a mobile. There are concerns about battery duration. UPDATED
27th July 2018
Val Thorens shares what’s new with us for the fast approaching season (oh it will!); Here’s looking at Winter 18/19.
29th March 2018
Les Arcs holds its second annual celebration of all things British and one of GB’s most famous snowsports stars (and PlanetSKI) are invited along.
23rd March 2018
There has been a 15% increase in lift pass sales this winter with more visitors from the UK heading to the Scandinavian country. UPDATED
3rd March 2018
PlanetSKI continues its winter ski road trip in North America as we head through Colorado. Next up it’s the cowboy resort of Steamboat….
1st March 2018
It’s the 4th biggest ski area in the state, the nearest to Denver & has an army of fans. We visit for the first time with our eyes wide-open.
24th January 2018
With much of the Alps hit by a cycle of storms, we made our way to the Low Tatras. Where? A mountain range in Slovakia.
13th March 2017
It has the most impressive of journeys to reach it, the skiing of a lifetime and a town atmosphere that more than lives up to its reputation. Jackson Hole – just get there…
12th March 2017
The PlanetSKI 4-week road trip swings into the resort we’ve most been looking forward to ski – Jackson Hole. Our editor has never skied it before but heard so much about it.
23rd February 2017
PlanetSKI returns to one of its favourite large resorts in North America, Breckenridge in Colorado. So, what makes it special?
17th November 2016
The ski resort is banning people walking in ski boots or carrying skis & snowboards in the town centre after 8PM. People face a fine of €2,000. Why?
24th September 2015
The Norwegian resort of Geilo has brought out some stored snow from last year and has been making it furiously over the past few days. On Saturday the resort opened for skiing.
17th December 2014
Sometimes it is judgement, often it is luck and occasionally a combination of the two. This week PlanetSKI has been in Norway, the location of some of the best current snow in Europe.
21st April 2013
Are in Sweden is to get new 4 and 6 seater chairlifts. The resort is owned by Skistar that owns other resorts in Norway and the company has ambitious plans for the future.
16th October 2012
Arapahoe Basin in Colorado fired up its lifts on Wednesday. A couple of other resorts in the USA have opened small patches of snow to claim bragging rights but this is the first decent amount on offer.
4th March 2012
The US ski resorts around Lake Tahoe in California have often played second fiddle to the ones in Colorado and Utah. A change though is underway and the resorts in California have big plans. PlanetSKI reports from Lake Tahoe.
8th February 2011
Yes you can ski in Greece and the season is well under way after a poor start. PlanetSKI reports from a place more associated with sand than snow.
