4th April 2022
Glencoe Says Business Down 25%
The operator of the Scottish ski area has told a newspaper that high fuel prices have played a part in reducing the number of skiers and snowboarders attending this season.
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3rd April 2022
City & Ski on PlanetSKI’s French Road Trip
PlanetSKI is on the last stage of a mini road trip visiting three lesser-known ski areas in the Isère region of France. We’re combining a bit of sightseeing in the region’s capital, Grenoble, with skiing in the city’s local resort, Chamrousse.
30th March 2022
Fear & Fun on PlanetSKI’s French Road Trip
We’re on a tour taking in three lesser-known ski resorts in the Isère region of France and the region’s capital city, Grenoble. Stop two: Les 7 Laux in the Belledonne Massif. Time to dig out the crampons, ropes and ice axes ready for a climbing and off-piste adventure.
29th March 2022
Vail Resorts Takes Controlling Stake in Swiss Ski Resort of Andermatt
It is the first time a US resort operator has made such a move into Europe and it will be watched closely. Vail Resorts says it will invest in the resort and work with the local community.
26th March 2022
PlanetSKI’s French Road Trip
PlanetSKI is on a mini road trip, visiting some of the lesser-known ski resorts in the Isère region on the edge of the southern French Alps. First up, Villard de Lans. We discover some unexpectedly good late season skiing, a village with its place in history and some of the best food we’ve eaten in France – cooked by a Brit!
24th March 2022
Masks Return to Ski Resorts in Austria in Certain Circumstances
They now need to be worn in all indoor public spaces including cable cars and gondolas. Alternatively people will need to show proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test, the so-called 3G rule.
22nd March 2022
PlanetSKI Goes Back in Time in Alpbach
The resort in the Tirol is like a time capsule, but with a few modern twists. We were only in the resort for 24-hours but would like to return for so much more. Check out our take on an historic resort in the Alps where time simply stands still.
17th March 2022
UK’s First On Mountain Ski & Snowboard Festival Takes Place This Weekend
It’s called The Mighty Coe and you may not be surprised to learn that it takes place at Glencoe in Scotland. There’s a packed programme and the great news is that there’s currently plenty of snow there. UPDATED
17th March 2022
PlanetSKI Postcard from St Johann
It is the latest resort we have visited on our extended stay in the Tirol. We’re examining the secrets of the Tirol and why it is such a special part of the Alps. Step forward St Johann.
15th March 2022
Seven of the Best Mountain Restaurants in Tirol
PlanetSKI is currently touring the Tirol in an extended trip. So we thought we’d ask the Tirol Tourist Office for a few recommendations for restaurants. Here is their response.
13th March 2022
Thrills & Spills in the Tarentaise
What can you do in a 5-day flying visit to the two biggest ski areas in France? An awful lot, and we don’t just mean skiing. The Paradiski and Les3Vallées in the Tarentaise have some of the best high-altitude slopes in the Alps and – as we discover – some of the best high-adrenalin activities.
13th March 2022
Kings of Leon to Close Ischgl
The US rock band will play the last of the closing concerts in the Austrian resort. Ischgl is changing its traditional end of season musical offerings.
7th March 2022
Alterra Invests for the Future
The US based ski resort company is spending $1 billion over the next 5 years for improvements to some of its resorts. $344 will be spend for next season. Which resorts are set to benefit?
5th March 2022
Travels & Tales From the Tirol
PlanetSKI is currently based in the Tirol, Austria. Skiing as many resorts as we can – from the big international ones, to others you have probably never heard of. There are adventures a plenty along the way as we reflect why we rate this part of the Alps so highly.
4th March 2022
Chamonix Joins the Ikon Pass Resorts
It is the latest European resort to join the lift pass grouping. Zermatt in Switzerland, Kitzbühel in Austria and Dolomiti Superski in Italy are already members. Sun Valley in Idaho and Snowbasin in Utah are also joining.
3rd March 2022
Crystal’s Top Resorts For Late Season Skiing
The UK’s biggest ski tour operator has come up with its top 5 picks for March and April skiing and snowboarding. Ready for one more trip to the slopes?
1st March 2022
Alpine Motorcycle Museum Rises from the Ashes
In January 2021 the Top of the Mountain Motorcycle Museum in Hochgurgl burnt to the ground. Hundreds of irreplaceable vintage bikes were destroyed. It was feared the museum was gone forever, but that didn’t take account of the determination of co-founder Attila Schieber. He’s given a private tour of the refurbished museum to PlanetSKI.
27th February 2022
April Skiing in Isère
There is little better than late spring skiing, in our humble opinion. The days are long, the lifts are open late and the sun is strong. And in the French ski region Isère big dumps of snow in April are pretty common too.
23rd February 2022
The ‘Ultimate’ Guide to Off-Piste Routes in Val d’Isère
A new book, detailing more than 200 off-piste routes in Val d’Isere is being launched in the resort next month and all the money raised will go to charity.
20th February 2022
Eat, Drink, Ski for Less in Aosta
If there is a better ski region for fabulous food and drink at low prices, we have yet to find it. Welcome to the Valle d’Aosta in the Italian Alps. NEW
17th February 2022
News from IKON Pass Resorts in USA
The 21/22 season in the USA is in full swing and we have asked for an update from Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado, Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain in California, and Utah’s Deer Valley.
13th February 2022
Verbier: ‘Just For One Day’
It is an absolute favourite resort of ours at PlanetSKI and is just over an hour’s drive from our current winter base in Aosta, Italy. Perfect for a day trip.
10th February 2022
Ischgl Shakes Things Up with New Spring Concerts + More
The Austrian resort is changing its end of season musical offerings. Instead of a single huge concert on the final weekend in May there will be four concerts starting in April. First up is Simply Red.
3rd February 2022
PlanetSKI Explores Passo Tonale
It’s an Italian resort perhaps not so well-known with UK skiers. Which is why PlanetSKI’s Ian Davis visited Passo Tonale with Crystal Ski Holidays. He also dropped in to the neighbouring resort of Madonna di Campiglio. UPDATED
19th January 2022
Union Flag in the Snow Welcomes Brits Back to Les Arcs
The flag is a physical sign of welcome to British skiers and snowboarders following the decision of the French government to lift the ban on non-essential travel from the UK. NEW
18th January 2022
Verbier Voted World’s Best Ski Resort
The Swiss resort has been voted the World’s Best Ski Resort at the annual World Ski Awards. Val Thorens has picked up the gong for the best resort in France. Read on for more winners. UPDATED
5th January 2022
Snow Returns to the Scottish Highlands
It’s not enough yet to allow for extensive skiing and snowboarding but resorts in Scotland are opening some slopes. They hope they’ll soon be able to open up more terrain. UPDATED
4th January 2022
Italy Makes Insurance Compulsory for All Skiers & Snowboarders
Slope users will need to take out 3rd party liability insurance. The penalty for not doing so will be a fine up to €150 and the withdrawal of the ski pass.
27th December 2021
Isère Pilots Marked Trails For Ski Touring
The French region is trialling 33 signed and secured ski touring routes in 12 ski areas this winter. The idea is to make touring more accessible and safe as it continues to grow in popularity.
27th December 2021
Glencoe to Host UK’s First On Mountain Ski & Snowboard Festival
The Mighty Coe will take place at Glencoe Mountain in Scotland on the weekend of 26th and 27th March. Skiers & snowboarders will be able to test next season’s kit as well as take part in a full programme of events.
20th December 2021
Crucial Winter Ahead For Scottish Ski Industry
This season will be pivotal to the recovery and future of the nation’s ski industry, according to Snowsport Scotland. After two years effectively lost to the Covid-19 pandemic, they’re hoping for a bumper year.
20th December 2021
‘Fastest Gondola in the World’ Opens in Les3Vallees
The La Masse lift in Les Menuires is not all about speed. It opens up a superb skiing area to many more people with a host of attractions. PlanetSKI was at its official opening at the weekend.
19th December 2021
UK Travel Ban Hits French Resorts Hard
PlanetSKI reports from Les3Vallees on the impact as some resorts may see 40% of their business wiped out. The French government has promised some compensation, but not for UK companies and likely not for many seasonal and part-time workers. NEW
17th December 2021
Switzerland Increases Restrictions as Cases Rise
There will not be closure of restaurants, bars and events, as had been forecast by some. Instead there are further restrictions mainly targeting the unvaccinated. Its intensive beds are more than 80% occupied.
17th December 2021
Further Easing of Restrictions in Austria
Unlike many other countries in Europe covid-19 cases are falling in Austria with restrictions easing. It follows a national lockdown, but there are growing concerns about the omicron variant as ski resorts open for Xmas. UPDATED
12th December 2021
More Austria Ski Resorts Reopen as National Lockdown is Lifted
They open after the national lockdown in the country ends. Restrictions remain in place with some of the provinces having their own tougher regional rules. NEW
11th December 2021
Arc1950 Opens for the Winter Season
VIP SKI is opening a flagship property in the resort for this season, Bear Lodge. With heavy snow falling and superb early season conditions we have asked the VIP SKI’s Gareth Crump to update us from the resort.
10th December 2021
Win a Ski Trip Around the World
In book form that is. We have three copies of ‘Ultimate Skiing Adventures’ by our gear and equipment editor, Alf Alderson, to be won in a competition. All you have to do is answer one simple question.
3rd December 2021
Last Day to Purchase Your Ikon Pass
The multi resorts pass is on sale until Thursday 9th of December, and then that’s it. You’ll need to hurry if you think it is the pass for you… UPDATED
27th November 2021
Swiss Voters Back its Covid-19 Certificate
The referendum was held on Sunday as cases rise sharply. Switzerland has one of the lowest vaccination rates in western Europe. It is the second vote in the last 4-months on Covid19 measures. UPDATED
26th November 2021
Inghams Highlights Switzerland
Inghams has recently launched its Covid-19 Online Hub to guide customers through the various and complex rules. Here it looks at the situation in Switzerland.
25th November 2021
Austrian Prosecutor Ends Covid-19 Case Against Ischgl
The Innsbruck state prosecutor has concluded its 18-month probe into criminal liability for the outbreak in the ski resort. There will be no charges for the authorities in Ischgl. There are accusations of a ‘cover up’ from some interested parties.
24th November 2021
France Extends Pass Sanitaire Requirement to Ski Lifts
It is no great surprise and it brings France into line with Austria and Italy. There have been further changes to mask wearing rules with more requirements. UPDATED
24th November 2021
Jackson Hole Prepares to Open
The iconic US resort that is a firm favourite of PlanetSKI is firing up its lifts in time for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday. Here we look at the resort and what the season may hold in store. NEW
22nd November 2021
Bavaria Cancels Xmas Markets
Ski resorts in the German alpine state were preparing to open in the next few weeks and are watching developments closely as Covid-19 spreads. The government says by the end of this winter everyone in Germany will either be ‘vaccinated, recovered or dead’.NEW
21st November 2021
Austria Goes into Lockdown but Skiing Can Continue
Two more resorts have re-opened as others consider their position. Skiing has been classed as a ‘recreation outdoor’ activity but many resorts have chosen to remain closed. They are planning to open on December 13th after lockdown is lifted. UPDATED
16th November 2021
Ischgl Cancels Traditional Opening Concert as Covid Cases in Austria Soar
New rules have come into place across Austria this week with unvaccinated people ordered into lockdown. Ischgl will open for skiing as planned at the end of November but the concert is off.
15th November 2021
Ikon Pass Suggests Five US Resorts
It advises on the resort best for families, best for foodies, best for snowboarders, best for luxury and best for spring skiing. NEW
12th November 2021
More Ski Resorts Open in Europe and North America
Verbier in Switzerland and Hochgurgl in Austria opened last weekend. In North America Vail & Breckenridge in the USA have opened some slopes with three resorts around Banff in Canada also now open. Check out the opening day videos…UPDATED
1st November 2021
Fancy Some Free Ski Lessons?
Chamonix in France is offering two to six day free group ski lessons. They are on offer from January 1st 2022 except for the February school holidays.
31st October 2021
The Isère Region Looks Forward to Winter
Skiing starts at 800m and heads up to 3,600m. The spectacular mountain resorts and the people of Isère in France are waiting to share their region with visitors again. Much of its skiing is perhaps not familiar to UK visitors – yet.
31st October 2021
What’s New in SalzburgerLand in Austria for This Season
In SalzburgerLand resorts have taken advantage of the pandemic pause to invest in improved ski facilities, plus launch new and refurbished hotels.
28th October 2021
How About Heading to Jackson Hole this Winter?
The iconic US resort is due to open at the end of November in time for the Thanksgiving Weekend. Things are looking pretty good with the first snow already falling. Time for a bucket list ski trip across The Pond?
28th October 2021
Val Thorens Looks Forward to Winter
It is usually the first resort to open its full area in France and often the last one to close. The highest resort in the Alps has a wealth on offer for this coming season in the post-pandemic ski world.
27th October 2021
US Ski Areas Open Weeks Early After Heavy Snow in California
Three resorts in California have fired up some lifts after more than half a metre has fallen. There has been snowfall across some other ski states with another resort in Colorado opening at the weekend. UPDATED
21st October 2021
Time to Ski in Norway?
With the realistic prospect of post-pandemic skiing this winter many are looking to take a bucket list trip or ski somewhere entirely different. Perhaps Norway is worth a look. We think so.
18th October 2021
More Ski Resorts Now Open in the Alps
More resorts opened in Austria and Switzerland at the weekend. 19 resorts in the Alps are now offering some skiing and snowboarding. The start of the ski season of 2021/22 continues. UPDATED
14th October 2021
Austria Assures for Next Season
It is stressing its Covid-19 precautions, the attractions of its snow and mountain regions plus the additional extras offered by a ski holiday in the Austrian Alps. It is all part of a multi-million euro marketing campaign, ‘Winter Love’. UPDATED
13th October 2021
Tignes is First Resort to Open in France
Skiing and snowboarding have started in Tignes. In Italy Cervinia has also begun its winter season this weekend with more resorts opening in Austria. 14 resorts in the Alps have some glacier slopes open with skiing starting in the USA too. UPDATED
11th October 2021
First Resorts in USA Open
Wolf Creek is first out of the blocks and opened on Saturday 16th. On Sunday Arapahoe Basin followed suit. Loveland and Keystone in Colorado have also been snow making but say they will open later in the month. UPDATED
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