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
21st October 2019
The up-market resort in Les3Vallees isn’t resting on its laurels for next winter. See here for what’s new.
21st October 2019
It’s the biggest ski area in the world with massive 600km of pistes. Here’s your guide to the coming winter in Les3Vallees in the French Alps.
21st October 2019
Killington kicked off on Sunday after a bumper start to the season over in the west as two more resorts open in Colorado this weekend.
17th October 2019
With 284 kms of slopes it is one of the largest and most modern ski areas in Austria. With a whole host of activities on offer.
15th October 2019
Skiing starts in Tignes in France while Kitzbuhel in Austria became first non-glacier resort in the Alps to open.
15th October 2019
A brand new piste groomer will be used to move skiers and snowboarders up the mountain when there’s no snow at the base.
14th October 2019
Quite alot it seems as the high altitude resort in Les3Vallees in France looks to the future.
12th October 2019
Arapahoe Basin in Colorado kicks off the 2019/20 season after pipping Keystone to the post in surprise early opening. UPDATED
11th October 2019
Now it’s the turn of Ischgl to unveil its new lifts for next winter. The lift systems in Austria seem to be getting bigger & better.
11th October 2019
They are limited in number so if you want be able to ski all the areas in Scotland on one ticket then you’ll need to hurry.
8th October 2019
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental is installing four new gondola lifts. We ask which country has the best lifts.
3rd October 2019
That’s the estimated cost of dismantling the mountain railway. Repairing it will cost around £10 million.
20th September 2019
A wilderness protection group is taking legal action in the US to try to block the construction of a gondola on environmental grounds.
18th September 2019
The Canadian ski area is looking at a series of initiatives. One involves the ski area leasehold being reduced by almost 30%.
9th September 2019
The ski area claims them as ‘revolutionary’ as they offer more than just access to the lift system. PlanetSKI reports.
29th August 2019
It stands out from the Ikon Pass & the Epic Pass as it brings together small independent ski areas. But why is it significant?
27th August 2019
It is the first European resort to join the alliance of resorts from North America. It already offers Australia, New Zealand Japan & South America.
21st August 2019
Locals in Aspen in Colorado have been complaining that the slopes are getting too busy with people from other resorts flooding in.
9th August 2019
The 35-year-old Fleckalmbahn gondola in the Austrian Tirol resort is getting a major facelift for next winter.
31st July 2019
New top lift for La Grave proposed, but will it change the character of the iconic off-piste resort in France?
29th July 2019
The US resort enjoyed a 260-day season, finally calling it a day last weekend. It leaves just 100 days until the start of next season.
12th July 2019
Last weekend it was back to snowsports as Colorado’s ski resort A-Basin took to winter riding in the summer snowpark.
11th July 2019
There’s new activities, innovative additions, upgrades, investments + food & drink spots in one of the world’s largest linked ski areas.
8th July 2019
Arapahoe Basin ski area is to host the first-ever Alpine Open pro-sanctioned disc golf tournament next month.
18th June 2019
Ski resorts throughout the world are forever updating their lift systems. See here for what’s new for next winter.
17th June 2019
Tignes & Les2Alpes have opened. After decent winter snow + cold temperatures it’s looking good, though a heatwave is coming.
5th June 2019
One worker has died and six others have been injured in the accident in Engelberg. Two are in a serious condition. UPDATED
5th June 2019
It’s been a pre-season ‘snow-mageddon’ in Oz. Many resorts have swung into action with the best start to winter in years.
27th March 2019
It’s one of the largest linked ski areas in Austria & we’re here in its closing week. And guess what?…
20th March 2019
We’re posting a series of reports from Europe’s other mountain range. Special reports from France, Spain & Andorra.
20th February 2019
We are skiing in Kvitfjell and Hafjell – two resorts that have just joined Norway Home of Skiing. UPDATED
14th February 2019
It’s one of the strangest ski areas we’ve ever visited. Now it is set to rise from the ashes…
11th February 2019
18 people have been affected and people are advised to check if they are vaccinated if coming to the resort.
1st February 2019
The French resort of Les Carroz is making a huge effort to attract non-skiers and offer people other activities. Is it the future?
31st January 2019
Skiing and snowboarding continues in to May. There’s a range of events and activities on offer. PlanetSKI reports. NEW
21st January 2019
Perfect pistes, Italian style & fab food at an affordable price. PlanetSKI heads to Madonna di Campiglio.
20th January 2019
The Italian resort in the Dolomites is steeped in alpine history & charm. PlanetSKI has been soaking it up on our latest travels.
