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
Resort News
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
New Charter Flight Heads to Norway This Winter
Crystal Ski Holidays is launching a new flight from Birmingham to Oslo. Last season Inghams launched a new flight to Bergen. Norway is becoming increasingly popular with British skiers.
21st February 2026
Great Ski Season in Scotland Continues
Scotland’s mountain snowsports centres have been enjoying their best winter in six years. UPDATED
17th February 2026
The Updated PlanetSKI Snow Report
The sun is out in the Alps as the wild weather of last week passes. Plus we hear from the Highlands in Scotland and the powder of Georgia. UPDATED
13th February 2026
Two Britons Among Three Dead in Val d’Isere Avalanche
It follows heavy snow and a ‘high’ risk of avalanche. Extreme caution is urged off piste as further deaths in Switzerland, Italy & Slovakia have occurred. UPDATED
12th February 2026
Jasper Rises from the Ashes
The wildfire of 2024 saw a third of the ski town destroyed. It was one of the worst natural disasters of the year in Canada. PlanetSKI reports from Jasper as we look back at the fire, its impact and its recovery.
12th February 2026
French Resorts Re-Open Ski Areas as Avalanche Danger Drops
The avalanche danger level in many French resorts has dropped to Level 4, but there is still a ‘high’ risk. Resorts are now re-opening slopes after some resorts shut for skiing completely. UPDATED
10th February 2026
Scotland Set Up with Good Conditions
Conditions are looking good in Scotland that is seeing one of its best seasons in recent years. PlanetSKI reports from the Highlands.
9th February 2026
PlanetSKI’s Canada Road Trip Heads North to Jasper & Marmot Basin
We’ve hit Revelstoke & Kicking Horse now its time for Jasper and its ski resort of Marmot Basin.
5th February 2026
PlanetSKI Resort Review: Kicking Horse, British Columbia, Canada
It is one of our favourite Canadian resorts but it’s over a decade since we last visited. Will it live up to memories & expectations?
3rd February 2026
World Cup Alpine Ski Racing at Crans-Montana
PlanetSKI was slopeside at the Swiss resort last weekend for the final World Cup races before the Winter Olympics get underway this week.
2nd February 2026
Death Toll from Crans-Montana Fire Rises to 41
A teenager who was injured in the Swiss ski resort on New Year’s Eve has died in hospital. It takes the death toll to 41.
2nd February 2026
Spring Events in Les Menuires
The high altitude French resort in Les3Vallees has released details of its two end-of-season events. At one end of the spectrum its the La Masse sporting event and at the other it’s Yoga.
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