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
Resort News
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.
1st February 2026
PlanetSKI Resort Review: Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Revelstoke opened in 2007 and within a few years had justifiably achieved legendary status. It should be on every advanced skier’s bucket list. PlanetSKI is back in town.
31st January 2026
First Freeride World Championships Takes Place
Ordino-Arcalís in Andorra will hold the first-ever FIS Freeride World Championships on Tuesday. It is a landmark moment in the development of the sport of freeride. UPDATED
30th January 2026
Skiing in Saint-Gervais
Think of it as the interesting but less well-known cousin of Chamonix. As a winter resort, Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc, to give its preferred name, is often overlooked in favour of its world-famous neighbour. But for some skiers, it’s a far better option.
29th January 2026
Crans-Montana Remembers
Four weeks after the fatal fire in a bar at a New Year’s Eve party the resorts is hosting an alpine ski World Cup event ahead of the Olympics. Thoughts remain with those who died or were injured.
27th January 2026
US Skiers Hit the Alps in Big Numbers
Tour operator stats and official figures show double-digit growth in US visitors to Switzerland, Austria and France as American skiers discover Alpine skiing offers dramatically better value and a bigger travel experience. UPDATED
27th January 2026
PlanetSKI Chases Powder in the Pyrenees with Intersport
With over 45 years of skiing under my belt, and 25 of those as a ski writer, I had never skied in the French Pyrenees. So when I was invited out by Intersport to check out their rental operations here I jumped at the chance.
25th January 2026
Death at Murren’s Inferno Race
This year’s 82nd International Inferno Race in Mürren was cancelled after a 69-year-old racer collapsed shortly before the finish line and died.
23rd January 2026
Parts of US Endure Dreadful Start to Season But Snow Now Falling
In Colorado it’s been the worst in decades, though some snow is forecast for this weekend. Other areas in the Rockies have also started badly, though it’s been much better in the east. strong>UPDATED
20th January 2026
The Updated PlanetSKI Snow Report
Check out our latest reports from Europe and North America: The Alps, The Pyrenees, The Canadian Rockies & the Scottish Highlands. UPDATED
19th January 2026
Irish Skier is Latest to Die in Avalanche in the Alps
Fresh calls have been made for caution after 25 deaths in the Alps in the past 10 days. UPDATED
19th January 2026
Baqueira Beret – The Secret is Out
It’s Spain’s largest ski area, but Baqueira Beret is a resort PlanetSKI has yet to discover. Time to put that right.
18th January 2026
Crans-Montana Races to Go Ahead After Fire Tragedy
The Swiss resort will host FIS World Cup races at the end on this month in the spirit of sport and remembrance. It follows the New Year’s Eve fire at a bar that killed 40 people and injured 116.
18th January 2026
PlanetSKI Hits the Steeps of Sunshine Village in Canada
We’ve been making some turns in Delirium Dive, Wild West & the South Side Chutes. Some describe it as the most extreme in-bounds terrain in Canada.
15th January 2026
Another Swiss Canton Bans Pyrotechnic Devices
The Swiss canton of Valais is the latest to ban them in all indoor public places. It follows a fire at a bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana where 40 people were killed and 116 were injured. NEW
12th January 2026
Scotland Celebrates Good Start to 2026
Scotland’s ski centres are celebrating a good start to the winter season after heavy snow. It’s very welcome after poor winters in recent years though it is now warming up.
12th January 2026
PlanetSKI’s Canadian Adventures… Part Two
We’ve been on a 2-month visit. Based in Canmore in Alberta, but with the desire, the vehicle & the contacts to go further afield. Sadly all good things must come to an end… UPDATED
12th January 2026
PlanetSKI’s Canadian Adventures…Part One
We’re on a 2-month visit. Based in Canmore in Alberta, but with the desire, the vehicle, the contacts & the cash (hopefully) to go further afield. Adventures unfold…
12th January 2026
Record-Breaking Snowfall in Banff Resorts
The two main resorts of Lake Louise & Sunshine Village in Canada have had one of their best starts to a winter in decades. PlanetSKI is there & looks at the details.
11th January 2026
More Avalanches in the Alps with ‘High’ Risk in Places
There have been further avalanches with one sweeping over a blue piste in St Foy and hitting four people. A British skier was among six people who died last weekend in the French Alps. UPDATED
11th January 2026
At Least Three Dead in Avalanches in France
Two separate avalanches have claimed the lives of three off-piste skiers in the French Alps on Saturday. We have first reports of further fatalities on Sunday. UPDATED
10th January 2026
Co-Owner of Crans-Montana Bar Detained As Switzerland Remembers
40 people died in the fire at a bar in the ski resort on New Year’s Eve. The detention came as Switzerland held a national day of mourning. UPDATED
9th January 2026
National Day of Mourning for Crans-Montana Fire Victims
Government officials and politicians from Switzerland and abroad, as well as representatives of various religions, are attending the memorial service in Martigny on Friday. UPDATED
7th January 2026
Crans-Montana Bar Not Safety Checked for Five Years
A catalogue of errors is emerging following the fire at Le Constellation Bar in the Swiss resort that killed 40 people & injured 116. Questions are asked about regulation authorities. UPDATED
5th January 2026
Plans for Longest UK Indoor Slope Get the Go Ahead
Plans for the slope at Rhydycar West in Wales have been approved by local councilors. Skiers & snowboarders have welcomed the move.
5th January 2026
Ski Patrol Strike in US Resort Gets Bitter
The dispute has been going on over two weeks and now the resort management team has launched a recruitment campaign to hire temporary workers in a bid to reopen the mountain.
5th January 2026
The Storm in the Alps Passes
Over 1m of snow has fallen in places leaving superb piste conditions, but high level of avalanche danger. UPDATED
2nd January 2026
Global Ski Community Pulls Together to Support Crans-Montana
The tragedy has been felt across the ski world. It is one of the worst disasters in a ski resort in recent times. PlanetSKI editor, James Cove, assesses its impact, historical position & reaction from the ski world.
1st January 2026
French Managers of Crans-Montana Bar Under Criminal Investigation
Around 40 people died in the blaze at the Constellation Bar in the Swiss resort as New Year Celebrations were underway. UPDATED
1st January 2026
Happy New Year from the Mountains!
We post some images and videos of ski celebrations in Europe, North America and Asia. Here’s to skiing in 2026… UPDATED
29th December 2025
The PlanetSKI 2026 Snow Report
More snow would be welcome in most of the Alps & parts of the USA. Canada remains the place to be, while the Pyrenees is looking good. UPDATED
20th December 2025
The PlanetSKI Xmas Snow Report
Heavy snow fell in the far south west as Christmas week got underway, but most of the Alps remains dry. Check out the latest PlanetSKI snow report from Europe & North America. UPDATED
19th December 2025
In Praise of Small Ski Resorts
Small ski areas play a vital role in Alpine tourism – creating jobs, promoting regional culture and fostering socially sustainable structures. So say researchers from Innsbruck University. PlanetSKI and its readers agree. UPDATED
18th December 2025
Controversial Plans for a Skyscraper in 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.
18th December 2025
Lake Louise Adds 200 Acres of New Terrain
The Canadian resort has opened a new area – Richardson’s Ridge. It is the first phase of a major expansion of the ski area. PlanetSKI is amoung the first to ski it.
16th December 2025
Winter Experiences in Crans-Montana
The Swiss resort of Crans-Montana is on something of an upward curve and it has some tempting offferings for this winter. Not least from Six Senses Crans-Montana that invites guests to sample new experiences.
15th December 2025
A Sneaky Weekend in Tignes
Yes, it’s close to Christmas and there’s lots to do. But when the early season snow has been so good and there’s 100% sunshine forecast, it would be rude not to sneak a quick trip to the Alps.
14th December 2025
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
PlanetSKI reporters are out on the slopes of Europe & North America. UPDATED
12th December 2025
Prices of Ski Holidays Rise by 10% for UK Skiers
As prices rise Italian ski resorts dominate the best value top 10 for adults and families, with some resorts in Norway rising up the rankings. UPDATED
11th December 2025
Full Details of First FIS Freeride World Championships Unveiled
The first ever World Championships for the sport of Freeride take place from February 1st–6th 2026 in Ordino/Arcalís, in Andorra.
7th December 2025
Some Very Welcome Snow Falls in the USA
It has been a very poor start to the season for many US resorts but at last snow is falling & resorts opening. We also look at Canada where things have generally got off to a good start. UPDATED
7th December 2025
More Ski Areas Open for the Season as Xmas Approaches
The season of 2025/26 is well underway as more resorts open in the Alps. UPDATED
5th December 2025
More US Resorts Open After Poor Start to Season
In contrast to Europe it has been a very poor start in many US ski areas. Some resorts are finally opening. It’s a different picture in Canada.
5th December 2025
Smoking Banned in French Ski Resorts
A smoking ban in France came into force last summer and it applies to ski resorts this winter. There are some exceptions. See here for the full details.
29th November 2025
More Big Alpine Ski Areas Open
More ski areas are opening this weekend in one of the best starts to a season in recent years in places. UPDATED
27th November 2025
Avalanche in Stubai Buries Eight Skiers
Eight people were partially buried and two were treated in hospital. Hundreds of people were involved in the rescue operation. Video of the avalanche has been posted. UPDATED
27th November 2025
France Claims Success in 2024/25 Season
Domaines Skiables de France claims 7m people visited the mountains last winter. With 54.8 million ski days. France is the most popular destination for UK skiers and the French ski industry employs more than 120,000 people.
26th November 2025
US Resorts Postpone Openings After Lack of Snow
Europe may be seeing one of the best starts to the season in recent years with heavy snow falling, but it is a very different picture in the USA with unseasonable warm weather in many ski areas. UPDATED
26th November 2025
Plans for New Ski Slope in Wales Move Forward
Rhydycar West would be the UK’s largest indoor snow centre and become the official headquarters for the UK (GB) and Welsh Olympic and Paralympic snow sports teams.
25th November 2025
Massive Snowstorm Dumps on the Alps as More Resorts Open
The storm has now passed leaving over 1m in places, with many more ski areas opening. UPDATED
22nd November 2025
Val Thorens Opens For The Ski Season
PlanetSKI’s Felix Milns reports from Val Thorens as it has its one of its best opening weekends – fresh snow, blue sky and a host of attractions on offer. Welcome to winter folks! UPDATED
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