1st February 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Check out our latest reports from Europe and North America: The Alps, The Pyrenees, The Canadian Rockies & the Scottish Highlands. UPDATED
19th January 2026
Fresh calls have been made for caution after 25 deaths in the Alps in the past 10 days. UPDATED
19th January 2026
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
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
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
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’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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 the slope at Rhydycar West in Wales have been approved by local councilors. Skiers & snowboarders have welcomed the move.
5th January 2026
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
Over 1m of snow has fallen in places leaving superb piste conditions, but high level of avalanche danger. UPDATED
2nd January 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PlanetSKI reporters are out on the slopes of Europe & North America. UPDATED
12th December 2025
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
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
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
The season of 2025/26 is well underway as more resorts open in the Alps. UPDATED
5th December 2025
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
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 ski areas are opening this weekend in one of the best starts to a season in recent years in places. UPDATED
27th November 2025
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
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
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
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
The storm has now passed leaving over 1m in places, with many more ski areas opening. UPDATED
22nd November 2025
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
22nd November 2025
Another snowstorm hits the Alps. It is the biggest so far with up to 1m expected to fall in places. UPDATED
22nd November 2025
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.
21st November 2025
More and more British visitors are heading north to the slopes of the Norwegian resorts for their ski fix. Why?
20th November 2025
Winter is getting underway in the ski resorts of Canada & the USA. Some US resorts have been forced to delay their openings. UPDATED
20th November 2025
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
20th November 2025
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
17th November 2025
Snowcentres Limited, that runs Hemel Hempstead and Manchester has joined forces with SnowWorld, Europe’s leading operator of indoor slopes.
14th November 2025
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
10th November 2025
The ski company is a specialist in ski holidays to Andorra in the Pyrenees. Here it tells us what makes Andorra so special.
10th November 2025
The global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism, has announced the winners of its 13th annual programme. UPDATED
