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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

PlanetSKI Reports from Pitztal in the Tirol

Our editor, James Cove, is in the glacier resort in the Tirol as heavy snow falls. It’s having the best start to winter in 15-years. Suffice to say James is more than a little excited. UPDATED

What a Weekend in Val Thorens!

PlanetSKI’s Simon Wilson was in the highest resort in the Alps for its official opening. He blogged daily, often hourly, and here we pull it all together looking back at the weekend, and to the future of Val Thorens.

PlanetSKI Hits Val Thorens for Its Official Opening

The season in the highest resort in the Alps is now underway. PlanetSKI once again starts its season on the slopes of Val Thorens.

New Short-Break Shared Transfer Service Launched

With more people interested in long-weekend ski breaks, Alpine Fleet has launched a shared service to some of the major French resorts. Bookings are reported to be going well.

More Snow Falls with More Resorts Opening

The temperature has dropped sharply as another storm hits the Alps with more on the way. UPDATED

Five of the Best in the Tirol

We are asking some resorts and ski areas to tell us, in their own words, what makes a ski holiday so special in their region. First we hear from the Tirol Austria.

PlanetSKI Discount Code for Ski Hire with Intersport

Intersport has over 700 ski hire shops across the Alps. With the special “PlanetSKI” discount code you can rent award-winning skis & snowboards at fabulous prices. UPDATED

Good Start to the Season at Altitude in the Alps

More resorts opened at the weekend including the first in France. 30 resorts now offer some skiing. UPDATED

Ski Sainte Foy With Premiere Neige

In 2002, Premiere Neige made its debut in Sainte Foy starting with just two chalets. Today it owns a collection of 30 catered and self-catered properties.

World Ski Awards Announced

It claims to be the only global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in ski tourism. It has revealed the winners of its 11th annual programme. UPDATED

Austria Predicts Rise in Winter Bookings

The government and tourism industry are painting an optimistic picture of the winter ahead in a new survey.  UK tour operators also report growing interest in ski holidays in Austria.

Opening & Closing Dates of Ski Resorts in The Alps

Fresh snow is falling, some resorts have already opened & we’re getting in the mood for winter at PlanetSKI. With help from our friends at Maison Sport we detail when some of the most popular resorts are opening. UPDATED

Rain Hits Large Parts of the Alps Washing Away Recent Snow

The temperatures have shot up and the snow has sadly turned into rain. Snow conditions remain good at altitude. UPDATED

Switzerland Reveals Statistics from the 2022/23 Season

It was the first winter free from Covid-19 restrictions and despite generally poor snow, there were some positives.

What’s New for Winter 2023/24 with Ski Solutions

Ski Solutions is Britain’s original specialist ski travel agency and tailor-made tour operator and have been arranging ski holidays for more than 35 years to Europe and North America.

Fancy Travelling on Sunday Rather Than Saturday? 

Saturday is the traditional ski transfer day – expect busy airports & packed roads when travelling. In resort there are queues for accommodation, ski hire shops and lifts pass offices. Why not look at Sunday instead?

More Snow About To Fall In The Alps

Significant amounts of early season snow have fallen with more set to come down this weekend. UPDATED

Images of the Snow…

Readers, reports and resorts are sending us images of the snow currently falling across Europe and North America. Inspiring us all for the approaching winter. UPDATED

Major Autumn Snowfall Hits the Alps

This is the real deal with well over 50cm in places and still it comes down. UPDATED

Heavy Snow Falls in North America as More Resorts Open

Lake Louise in Canada fired up some lifts on Friday with other resorts set to follow. Resorts are also opening in the USA. UPDATED

Significant Snowfall in Europe & North America as More Resorts Open

Snow is falling in the Alps & The Rockies. Check out the latest. UPDATED

Another Major US Resort Opens

Keystone in Colorado is the latest resort to open. Nearby Arapahoe Basin opened a top to bottom run on Sunday with fresh snow falling. UPDATED

First Ski Area in USA Opens

The race has been on for a while and the first one to offer some skiing & snowboarding is one you have probably never heard of. NEW

Top Sporting Events in Tirol this Winter

The Austrian province hosts a wide range of world-class sporting competitions. Why not time your ski holiday to see & experience one of them?

Ten Reasons to Ski in Austria This Winter

Well-groomed ski pistes, state-of-the-art lifts, as well as a modern infrastructure await.  We asked the Austrian National Tourist Office to give us their top reasons to visit.

Alpine Fleet Expands

The ski transfer company began last winter operating from Geneva. It now offers transfers from other airports and to a range of new resorts. The new kid on the block goes up a gear.

Fancy Free Tickets to the London Snow Show This Weekend?

It takes place this weekend at the ExCeL in east London and follows on from the National Snow Show in Birmingham last weekend. PlanetSKI has a bunch of tickets to give away. NEW

The Austrian Alpine Club Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Glaciers

It is calling for “the urgent and unconditional protection of the glaciers” and an end to any new developments of glacier ski areas.

Cairngorm Funicular Repair Works Continue into November

Engineering works to address technical issues on the Cairngorm funicular railway will continue into next month. It is hoped things will be back to normal for the approaching ski season. UPDATED

As Arc 1950 Turns 20 We look at its Past and What this Season Holds in Store

Arc 1950 sits high in Paradiski, one of the largest and highest ski areas in the Alps. We look back at its 20 years and forward to the future.

Fancy Free Tickets to the UK Snow Shows?

The first is in Birmingham this weekend, and then another in London a week later. PlanetSKI readers can get free tickets to both. Read on for more…

More Ski Resorts Open Some October Slopes

Some of the high-altitude glacier areas in the Alps are already open with more set to follow this month. In North America there have been the first dustings of snow. UPDATED

Scottish Indoor Ski Slope to Close Permanently

Following a review of the economic and environmental conditions of the ski slope Braehead Leisure Partnership, the owner of XSite, has announced the permanent closure of Snow Factor. UPDATED

What’s New in Verbier for Next Winter?

PlanetSKI reports from the Swiss resort as we look ahead to what is coming for the approaching ski season.

Cairngorm Funicular Close Down Continues

The funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain looks set to remain out of operation until mid-October. It’s the latest setback to the troubled lift.

PlanetSKI is in the Jura Mountains

We’ve been in the Pyrenees and the Alps on our autumn tour of the mountains, now its time for the Jura.  One of Europe’s little-known and under-appreciated ranges. UPDATED

Ski France Offers Four New Contactless Catered Chalets

Ready for the upcoming winter, leading French accommodation provider, Ski France, has added four new Contactless Catered Chalets to its portfolio. But what are ‘contactless chalets’?

National Snow Week Approaches

It starts with the National Snow Show in Birmingham and ends with a new Snow Show in London. In between are some new offerings.

PlanetSKI Is In the Alps

We’re in Chambery: hiking at altitude, nosing round the ancient town, plus staying in a Chateau. We have a bit of time on our hands between matches in the Rugby World Cup. UPDATED

New for the Tirol Next Winter

There are around 80 ski resorts with 3,400kms of prepared pistes.  Then there is the off piste… See here for all that is on offer in the Austrian region next winter.

Which is the Best Resort in the Alps?

Zermatt wins the title of Best Ski Resort in the Alps according to the Best Ski Resort Report, conducted every two years. What’s your favourite resort and why?
UPDATED

Inghams Ski Launch Rail Packages to 22 resorts across 4 Alpine Countries

The new routes for the 23/24 season are designed to offer a low hassle, sustainable option to the Alps. Interest in taking the train to the Alps is on the up, but it will take a huge change to see significant numbers travelling by train.

What’s on Offer in Val Thorens For This Winter?

There is a great deal happening this winter in Val Thorens – the highest ski resort in Europe. There’s a host of new offerings both on and off the slopes.

Where Is The Best Value Lift Pass in Europe?

A survey has concluded it is the Dolomiti Superski area in Italy. It costs €0.31 per km of slope. We have the details of the report’s 21 resorts surveyed. UPDATED

New Rail Map to Access French Ski Resorts

A new map of rail routes to ski resorts in France claims to give skiers a clearer picture of how they can travel to the mountains by train. Some already think it is far too complex.

Netflix Co-Founder Invests $100m in Powder Mountain

Reed Hastings is now the majority shareholder in Powder Mountain in Utah and is investing $100m. It is one of PlanetSKI’s favourite ski areas in the US.

Cairngorm Funicular Set to Return

The funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain, near Aviemore, could be back in service before the end of this month. It bodes well for the approaching ski season.

What’s New this Winter in Morzine-Avoriaz?

There’s a host of new offerings both on and off the slopes in the linked French resorts. Plus the area is strengthening its environmental credentials.

Canadian Ski Resort Helps Those Affected by Wild Fires

They are some of the worst forest fires in recent memory. Big White in British Columbia has been offering shelter to thousands of people who have had to flee their homes. NEW

Snow Falls in Australia After Some Close Early

Several smaller resorts have closed but finally some snow has been falling. It’s been a generally poor winter in Australia, but an excellent one in New Zealand. And as for South America… Wow! UPDATED

New Eurostar Ski Route to French Alps

Eurostar has announced a new ski service from London to the Alps via Lille. UK tour operator, Inghams Ski, is among those selling the product with a ski holiday included. It has met with mixed reaction. UPDATED

Cairngorm Funicular Out of Action

Snagging work is being carried out and the railway service has been temporarily suspended. It is the latest blow to operations in the Scottish resort.

More August Snow Falls in the Alps

Heavy snow has been falling at some ski areas in the Alps. It follows summer heatwaves with record-breaking temperatures. Cooler weather is now here as Autumn approaches. UPDATED

Summer in Les 2 Alps: A Sports-Lover’s Dream

There was mountain biking, hiking, running & even some summer skiing. As the official summer season closes this weekend PlanetSKI’s Claire McAteer looks back at her earlier visit. UPDATED

Canada Wildfires Impact Ski Areas

400 wildfires are raging in the province of British Columbia, home to many of the main ski areas. Neighbouring Alberta is also affected by fires and drifting smoke. UPDATED

Three Injured in Chairlift Accident in Australian Resort of Thredbo

Three snowboarders were injured after a chair fell from the Kosciuszko lift at Thredbo. An unusually strong gust of wind is thought to be to blame. UPDATED

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