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Best Start to a Ski Season in Recent Years?

Another snowstorm hits the Alps. It is the biggest so far with up to 1m expected to fall in places. UPDATED

Soelden Introduces Alcohol Free Zone in Town Centre

The Austrian resort is known for its rowdy apres ski and it has now banned alcohol on the street between the Giggijoch and Gaislachkogel lifts.

Skiing in Norway: Is This The Season To Visit?

More and more British visitors are heading north to the slopes of the Norwegian resorts for their ski fix. Why?

Mixed Early Season Conditions in North America

Winter is getting underway in the ski resorts of Canada & the USA. Some US resorts have been forced to delay their openings. UPDATED

France Set to Open for Skiing

Val Thorens and Tignes open on Saturday with fresh snow on the slopes. Snow is falling across the Alps and the Pyrenees as the temperatures plummet. UPDATED

Ski Areas Open in the UK

As cold weather hits the UK Cairngorm in Scotland has opened some slopes. There’s also a small ski area in Cumbria in the North Pennines has opened. UPDATED

New European Indoor Snow Centre Group Formed

Snowcentres Limited, that runs Hemel Hempstead and Manchester has joined forces with SnowWorld, Europe’s leading operator of indoor slopes.

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Winter begun in Europe this week with a sharp drop in the temperature and some snow as more resorts open. There are mixed conditions in North America. UPDATED

Absolutely Snow in Andorra

The ski company is a specialist in ski holidays to Andorra in the Pyrenees.  Here it tells us what makes Andorra so special.

World Ski Awards Announces Winners

The global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism, has announced the winners of its 13th annual programme. UPDATED

Ski France Offers New Residence in La Rosiere

L’Orée du Bois is a six chalet-apartments located at the crossroads of the Orée district and the Vieux Village.

Explore The Best of Both Worlds in Innsbruck

The SKI plus CITY Pass combines skiing and sightseeing in the Innsbruck area. PlanetSKI has used it on several occasions.

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

The temperatures have risen in the Alps after a small amount of fresh snow. The first falls have occurred in the Pyrenees with some snow in North America as more areas open. UPDATED

More Snow Falls in the Alps

Many parts of the Alps have seen some snow above 2,500m. It comes as more ski areas opened at the weekend. UPDATED

First Resort in Canada Opens

Sunshine Village near Banff in Alberta fired up some lifts on Sunday 2nd November. It is the earliest the resort has opened. UPDATED

Line Up Announced for FIS Freeride World Championships

The first World Championships are set to take place in Andorra, in February 2026.

LAAX Remains Under Swiss Control

The three municipalities of LAAX have voted to obtain ownership of the Weisse Arena Bergbahnen AG’s tourist infrastructure in order to retain local ownership of the infrastructure amongst interest from international investors. 

See What’s on Offer in Val Thorens This Winter

The award-winning high altitude French resort has many of the old favourite attractions and several new offerings.

More Ski Areas Open with Further Snow on the Way

More snow is expected on Sunday after more than 1m of snow fell last weekend. Verbier opened a small area on Saturday. UPDATED

Snowfest Innsbruck Approaches

The Snowfest Innsbruck returns for its fourth edition, transforming the city into a winter sports paradise from November 21 to 23, 2025.

First US Ski Resorts Open

Keystone in Colorado was first out of the blocks as it opened some terrain on Saturday. Arapahoe Basin, also in Colorado, followed on Sunday. UPDATED

Winter in Crans-Montana

The Swiss resort is seeing more British skiers visit as it focuses on the future with more offerings, both on and off the slopes. Check out our in-depth resort feature and see if it might be a resort for you.

Going Back in Time at The London Snow Show

A London snowsports show returned to Olympia for the first time in 15 years. Organisers are claiming a huge success. PlanetSKI editor, James Cove, was there as the doors opened on Saturday and left as the show closed on Sunday.

First Snow Falls in North America

It is coming down in parts of Canada and the USA. The snow guns are on in a handful of US resorts as they race to be first to open. UPDATE

Snomad Reveals its Ski Resort Award Winners

There are 20 specialist categories, with lesser-known American resort Grand Targhee claiming the Best Overall Ski Resort title worldwide, whilst Italy’s Alta Badia topped the European rankings.

246 New Lifts to Open Next Winter

There are more new lifts opening next season across Europe and North America than ever before. Some times just a single lift in a resort, others whole new ski areas. Check out the details in this video.

Ski Rules & Regulations You Need to Know

Italy requires helmets and public liability insurance. In France smoking outside in a public place including the slopes is now banned. In Ischgl in Austria there’s a fine for wearing ski boots in town after 8pm. UPDATED

More Glacier Ski Areas Open in the Alps

Kitzsteinhorn and Molltal in Austria open some slopes last weekend after fresh snowfall. It brings the total number of ski areas open in Europe to 14. UPDATED

Dates & Venues Unveiled for Freeride World Tour 2026

The are six stops on the FWT 2026, kicking off in Baqueira Beret, Spain. Haines in Alaska is back for the first time since 2017 and hosts the FWT Finals, along with Verbier.

See What’s New for Tignes This Season

The season at the high-altitude French resort kicks off on 22nd November 2025. Throughout the season visitors can experience new infrastructure, new attractions, and a continued focus on green initiatives. The season ends on 3rd May 2026.

First Glance at Winter in Austria

Autumn snow is falling in Austria with five glacier resorts open and two more to follow next weekend. Time to see what Austria has to offer this winter.

Three More Glaciers Areas Open in Austria as Weather Turns Wintery

Stubai, Soelden and Kaunertal have opened for the season. Nine ski areas are now open in the Alps as winter gets closer. UPDATED

Foreign Office Warns UK Skiers That Helmets Compulsory in Italy Next Winter

All people on ski slopes in Italian resorts will need to wear a helmet. Failing to do so could lead to a fine and suspension of lift pass. UPDATED

Autumn Shoulder Season in the French Alps

There is currently a growing interest in being in the Alps in Spring and Autumn,  the so-called shoulder season outside of summer and winter. PlanetSKI sees what’s on offer in St Gervais in a two part post.

Countdown to Winter Ski Season of 2025/26 Starts Now!

October is underway and that means one thing – the ski season is around the corner. UPDATED

Italian Ski Resort to Limit People on Slopes at Busy Periods

Madonna di Campiglio in the Dolomites joins a couple of other European ski areas to limit the number of people on its slopes. Other resorts will be watching the move with interest.

Shoulder Season in the Alps

There is currently a growing interest in being in the Alps in Spring and Autumn,  the so-called shoulder season outside of summer and winter. PlanetSKI sees what’s on offer in St Gervais in a two part post. UPDATED

Autumn Snow in the Alps as More Glacier Areas Open

There has been a dusting of fresh snow in the Alps as two Austrian glacier areas opened last weekend, with more to follow this weekend. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

Free Tickets to London Snow Show for PlanetSKI Readers

We have managed to get our hands on some free tickets to the event that takes place at Olympia October 18th-19th. If you want to get in the mood for winter and be inspired for the season ahead then it’s the place to be.

Alpine Fleet Expands for This Winter

Alpine Fleet is a ski-airport transfer company specialising in getting skiers from major hubs to Alpine resorts in France, Switzerland, and Austria. It offers shared, private & premium transfers with multiple airport options, and a growing network of ski resorts.

Two Glacier Resorts Set to Open This Weekend

There has been some autumn snowfalls in The Alps & The Rockies. Some glacier resorts in Europe are open, with two more opening this weekend as more snow is forecast. UPDATED

Tributes Continue to Actor and Ski Resort Owner Robert Redford

Hollywood icon Robert Redford, actor and creator of Utah’s Sundance Resort and Film Festival, has died at 89 in his beloved mountain home — PlanetSKI pays tribute to his life and legacy. UPDATED

London Snow Show Kicks Off

It’s all happening at Olympia this weekend – ski, snowboard, travel & après fun combined. UPDATED

OVO Network Unveils 50 New Chalets + 2 New Resorts for Next Season

Chalet Specialist OVO Network has added Saint Martin de Belleville & Les Contamines, alongside 50 new chalets sleeping from four to 15 guests. UPDATED

Jackson Hole Celebrates 60th Birthday

The legendary US resort has been offering deep powder skiing, and more besides, for six decades. We look back at its history and ahead to the future.

New Joint Lift Pass for Swiss Resorts

Joint lift passes are all the rage. The US ones of  Epic, Ikon and Indy are growing in Europe. The Swiss Magic Pass has been around for a while and now we have the new AlpsPass.

Skiing Continues to Grow in China

China’s booming ski industry saw new growth last season. New indoor and outdoor facilities saw an increase of 13% in ski visits to 26m. NEW

Shoulder Season Skiers on the Rise

That’s the claim from VIP SKI that says latest figures show double-digit growth in early December and spring family bookings. It is fueled by snow-sure resorts and changing travel habits.

Teenage Skier Paralysed After Chairlift Fall Awarded $12.4m

The 16-year old girl fell from a lift in Crested Butte in 2022. After a legal battle with Vail Resorts the state supreme court has ruled, with implications for resorts in Colorado and beyond.

PlanetSKI Prepares Itself for Winter on the Greek Island of Tinos

We’re holed up on the island, preparing content for the approaching winter. We’re also updating all the news, plus looking at the skiing on offer in Greece and seeing if a ski trip should be combined with a visit to other parts of the country. NEW

Autumn Snow Falls in the Alps

There has been some fresh snow at altitude in the Alps. It’s fallen on some of the glacier areas, some of which are hoping to open later this month. UPDATED

Countdown Underway For 2026 Olympic Torch Lighting Ceremony

The Torch Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will be held in Ancient Olympia on 26th November 2025. PlanetSKI is in Greece and looks ahead to the ceremoney where a Greek World Cup skier will be the first to carry the flame. We also look in detail at the country’s ski resorts. NEW.

More Heavy Snow in Australia

The latest storm has brought more than 70cm in places as the good season continues. Things are not so good in New Zealand, but there has been some fresh snow. UPDATED

Indy Pass Expands Further into Europe

The Indy Pass already offers several areas in Europe and now it has added another 14 including the Portes du Soleil with its twelve resorts in France and Switzerland.

IKON Pass Adds Aosta Valley in Italy

It follows the announcement of Vail Resort’s Epic Pass adding more Austrian resorts and the Indy Pass set to announce more resorts in Europe this week.

Massive Snowfalls in Parts of South America

There has been over 1m of fresh snow in the past 24-hours in Chile with more in the forecast. In Argentina some resort says they will be able to stay open into October though overall depths remain poor.

New Zealand Ski Field to Remain Shut This Season

Temple Basin has announced it will not open its rope tows for the 2025 winter season due to insufficient snowfall

Austria Glacier Resort Expands Snow Farming

Molltaler Glacier says it has stored 300,000 cubic meters of snow from last winter for the upcoming 2025–26 season.

Indy Pass Set to Add New Resorts

The Indy Pass has expanded with dozens of new resorts for the 25/26 season and goes back on sale to the public on August 28th. 

Epic Pass Introduces ‘Friends Programme’

The multi resort ski pass means friends of existing passholders are able to get half-price lift tickets. It’s a new initiative from the re-appointed CEO, Rob Katz.

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