Resort News

15th February 2024

The Mighty Coe Winter Sessions Announced

The annual festival of snowsports at Scotland’s Glencoe ski resort will take place on Saturday 2nd March. Tickets go on sale today.

8th February 2024

Tirol – Beyond the Slopes

There is much more to the Tirol than just the fabulous skiing. Here we look at some alternative activities, from the well-known ones to a few surprises.

6th February 2024

€15,000 fine for triggering an avalanche in France, €2,000 fine for wearing ski boots in Ischgl after skiing & $500 for sharing your ski pass in Colorado. These are just some of the examples found by VIP SKI.

5th February 2024

French Farmers Lift Blockades

The French government has made concessions and the threatened travel disruption that may have affected ski resorts this weekend has eased. UPDATED

3rd February 2024

International Ski Patrol Day 2024

Saturday 10th February was International Ski Patrol Day. PlanetSKI looks into the work of Shawn Beaudoin, a ski patroller in Whistler, Canada & sees what’s going on around the world.
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30th January 2024

Skiing & Healing in Gastein

PlanetSKI’s Jane Peel has just spent some time in Bad Gastein in Austria. For the skiing, obviously. But she’s also been enjoying – or perhaps enduring – the strangest experience she’s ever had on a ski trip.

29th January 2024

PlanetSKI is Skiing & Sightseeing in Turkey

We’re on a City & Ski break to Turkey. We’ve hit the slopes of Kartalkaya, now we’re in Istanbul. UPDATED

26th January 2024

FWT Moves Opening Event from Spain to Switzerland

The first competition of the Freeride World Tour was due to be held in Baquiera Beret this weekend, but it now it’s taken place in Verbier where conditions are better. UPDATED

25th January 2024

Fourth Avalanche Death in USA as Heavy Snow Continues to Fall

The latest accident happened in Colorado as a 67-year old snowboarder was caught. Snow levels are getting back on track in North America after a poor start to the season.

24th January 2024

French-Italian Ski Area Offers Discounts for People Arriving by Train

Vialattea (The Milky Way) has teamed up with the Italian train operator Trenitalia and will offer people 25% off their lift pass if they arrive by train. It aims to encourage sustainable ski travel.

24th January 2024

Maison Sport Launches New You Tube Channel

Leading ski and snowboard instructor booking platform Maison Sport has launched a new YouTube channel. It features top tips, ‘how to’ videos and much more.

21st January 2024

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

The weather is settled across the Alps after a dusting of snow in places. The situation remains disappointing in the Pyrenees but there is still some decent piste skiing to be had. UPDATED

20th January 2024

Andorra’s Other Ski Areas

The majority of UK skiers head to the main resorts of the Grandvalira – Soldeu, El Tartar and Pas de La Casa. But there are others – Arinsal, Pal and Arcalis.

19th January 2024

Obertauern Revisited

It’s many, many years since PlanetSKI’s Chief Reporter visited Obertauern, one of Austria’s highest non-glacier resorts. She’s back to see what it’s like in 2024.

18th January 2024

Third Fatal Avalanche in USA as Huge Snowfall Continues

The latest death was in Wyoming and follows fatalities in California and Idaho. After a poor start for snow this winter the situation is changing in North America. UPDATED

16th January 2024

Crystal Ski Adds New Manchester Charter Flight to Norway

This season one from Gatwick was launched, next season one flies from Manchester. More & more UK skiers are looking at Norway as a ski destination.

14th January 2024

Spring Events in Val Gardena

Val Gardena in the Dolomites in Italy is offering a range of activities & events that include dressing up + ski racing for adults and children.

14th January 2024

There’s More to Skiing in Andorra Than Meets the Eye

Those that have skied recently in Andorra will know what it offers. Those that haven’t may have a slightly wrong view of the ski area in the Pyrenees.

12th January 2024

What is Verbier Doing on Sustainability?

PlanetSKI reports from Verbier as it strives to tackle sustainability. Both via efforts by the resort and small businesses within the commune itself. UPDATED

11th January 2024

Skiing in Andorra Unaffected by Post-Brexit Border Rules

It is possible to ski for as long as you want per season in Andorra. All the other ski nations in Europe are in EU or Schengen so Brits can only spend 90 days out of 180 within their borders.

10th January 2024

Scotland Snow Report

We have heard much recently about the conditions in the Alps and the Pyrenees, but what about closer to home in Scotland? Our reporting team of Rod and Dianne Frazer update us.

10th January 2024

Investigation into Gondola Accident in Austria

Four members of a Danish family have been seriously hurt in the accident in the Hochoetz ski resort in the Tirol. An investigation is underway.

8th January 2024

Morzine-Avoriaz Encourages Train Travel with Practical Incentives

It is offering the AlpinExpress Pass to those that take a train which offers a series of discounts on lift, passes, ski hire & lessons + much else besides.

7th January 2024

PlanetSKI Hits the Pyrenees

We’re in Europe’s other main mountain range for most of January – skiing the French Pyrenees, Andorra and then the Spanish Pyrenees. First stop was Ax-3-Domaines in France, now we’re in Andorra. UPDATE

4th January 2024

Is Apres Ski on the Decline?

A new survey claims 9 out of 10 British skiers and snowboarders no longer enjoy apres as much as they used to. Pardon? UPDATED

2nd January 2024

Three Days Family Skiing in Vaujany

Tim Clark visits Vaujany on a three-day family ski trip. It’s a small resort in the Isère region of France just over the hill from Alpe d’Huez.

2nd January 2024

Non-Skiing Activities in Morzine-Avoriaz

There are the usual offerings of snow shoeing, ice skating & tobogganing. Morzine & Avoriaz are also hosting walking with eagles, laser biathlon, new Avo Karts, and skijoring.

2nd January 2024

Poor Start to Winter Continues in North America

Both Canada and the USA have seen below average natural snowfall. Resorts are doing their best in some difficult circumstances.

2nd January 2024

Japan Earthquake Felt in Ski Resorts

Buildings shook, sirens went off and alerts were issued in some resorts near the epicentre. The authorities feared avalanches might be triggered. UPDATED

31st December 2023

Happy New Year Folks!

It was celebrated in style in the mountains. See what happened across ski resorts in Europe and North America.

28th December 2023

Skiing Les Arcs over the Festive Period

PlanetSKI editor, James Cove, is spending Xmas in the Alps with his family. Rather strangely none of them actually wanted to be skiing in the festive period – in Les Arcs or anywhere else for that matter. UPDATED

24th December 2023

Some Snow in the Alps to Welcome in 2024

It remains warm in the Alps with snow and rain in the forecast. At altitude it is good for the time of year. UPDATED

21st December 2023

Paradiski Turns 20 Years Old

The huge ski area in France that links Les Arcs with La Plagne is celebrating its birthday. PlanetSKI was invited along for the party.

19th December 2023

48-hours in Norefjell in Norway

PlanetSKI had an exclusive invitation to report on the new Crystal Ski flight from Gatwick to Oslo. It would be rude not to head to a ski resort & make a few turns too.

17th December 2023

Crystal Ski Starts New Charter Flight to Oslo

The inaugural flight took off on Sunday as the UK’s largest ski operator prepares to take more people skiing in Norway. PlanetSKI was on board & looks at what Norway has to offer.

16th December 2023

Which Are The Best Value Ski Resorts in Europe?

A new report reveals the best value ski resorts for both adult and family skiers. For the first time in a decade, Bulgarian resorts are not cheapest.

14th December 2023

Growing Interest in Short Break Ski Trips

The ski agent Heidi says it is one of the fastest growing sectors of the market. Heidi has also added more resorts to its portfolio as it claims to offer a new approach to booking a ski holiday.

13th December 2023

Kaunertal: The Tirol’s Secret Glacier Ski Area

Soelden, Stubai, Hintertux & Pitztal may be better known, but Kaunertal is the real deal – a high-altitude alpine gem. PlanetSKI is converted.

10th December 2023

North America Snow Report

It has been a slow start to winter in the USA and Canada so far. PlanetSKI is in Canada and reports on conditions across the Pond. UPDATED

8th December 2023

Jackson Hole Opens More Terrain as Further Snow Falls

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is opening four more lifts and a variety of terrain in the coming days after a strong winter storm pushed snowfall to over 2.5m this season already.

5th December 2023

An Australian in Austria

Grace Burnfield and her partner, Luke, are from Perth in Western Australia. They’re touring Europe at the moment, including taking in a spot of skiing. Ischgl seemed the best place to head to and so it proved to be.

4th December 2023

Heavy Rain Hits Parts of the Alps

Early season has been generally very good especially at altitude. However the temperature is rising with rain falling in places as more resorts open. We also look at conditions in North America. UPDATED

2nd December 2023

Kuhtai Opens for the Season

PlanetSKI is in the highest ski town in Austria for its opening this weekend. It has been more like the middle of February than the beginning of December. UPDATED

30th November 2023

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

30th November 2023

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.

29th November 2023

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

27th November 2023

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

27th November 2023

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

27th November 2023

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.

24th November 2023

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.

23rd November 2023

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.

22nd November 2023

More Snow Falls with More Resorts Opening

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

21st November 2023

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.

17th November 2023

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

16th November 2023

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

13th November 2023

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.

13th November 2023

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

11th November 2023

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.

11th November 2023

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

10th November 2023