Resort News

12th September 2023

New Rail Map to Access French Ski Resorts

A new map of rail routes to ski resorts in France claims to give skiers a clearer picture of how they can travel to the mountains by train. Some already think it is far too complex.

11th September 2023

Netflix Co-Founder Invests $100m in Powder Mountain

Reed Hastings is now the majority shareholder in Powder Mountain in Utah and is investing $100m. It is one of PlanetSKI’s favourite ski areas in the US.

7th September 2023

Cairngorm Funicular Set to Return

The funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain, near Aviemore, could be back in service before the end of this month. It bodes well for the approaching ski season.

6th September 2023

What’s New this Winter in Morzine-Avoriaz?

There’s a host of new offerings both on and off the slopes in the linked French resorts. Plus the area is strengthening its environmental credentials.

1st September 2023

Canadian Ski Resort Helps Those Affected by Wild Fires

They are some of the worst forest fires in recent memory. Big White in British Columbia has been offering shelter to thousands of people who have had to flee their homes. NEW

1st September 2023

Snow Falls in Australia After Some Close Early

Several smaller resorts have closed but finally some snow has been falling. It’s been a generally poor winter in Australia, but an excellent one in New Zealand. And as for South America… Wow! UPDATED

31st August 2023

New Eurostar Ski Route to French Alps

Eurostar has announced a new ski service from London to the Alps via Lille. UK tour operator, Inghams Ski, is among those selling the product with a ski holiday included. It has met with mixed reaction. UPDATED

27th August 2023

Cairngorm Funicular Out of Action

Snagging work is being carried out and the railway service has been temporarily suspended. It is the latest blow to operations in the Scottish resort.

27th August 2023

More August Snow Falls in the Alps

Heavy snow has been falling at some ski areas in the Alps. It follows summer heatwaves with record-breaking temperatures. Cooler weather is now here as Autumn approaches. UPDATED

25th August 2023

Summer in Les 2 Alps: A Sports-Lover’s Dream

There was mountain biking, hiking, running & even some summer skiing. As the official summer season closes this weekend PlanetSKI’s Claire McAteer looks back at her earlier visit. UPDATED

20th August 2023

Canada Wildfires Impact Ski Areas

400 wildfires are raging in the province of British Columbia, home to many of the main ski areas. Neighbouring Alberta is also affected by fires and drifting smoke. UPDATED

20th August 2023

Three Injured in Chairlift Accident in Australian Resort of Thredbo

Three snowboarders were injured after a chair fell from the Kosciuszko lift at Thredbo. An unusually strong gust of wind is thought to be to blame. UPDATED

17th August 2023

European Gay Ski Week Heads to Val Thorens

It takes place in the high altitude French resort 16th – 23rd March 2024. Sunweb is the official booking partner allowing people to select flights, accommodation, lift pass and event pass in one package.

16th August 2023

Cairngorm Funicular Legal Cases Settled

They are historic legal cases relating to the original design and construction of the Cairngorm funicular railway in the 1990s and early 2000s and guarantees in place with the previous operator.

13th August 2023

Bumper Snow in New Zealand Continues

Ski resorts on the North & South Islands have been hit, and there’s more snow in the forecast. UPDATED

4th August 2023

Jackson Hole Ski Resort is Sold

The iconic US resort has been run by the Kemmerer family for the past 31 years. It says it has fulfilled the goal of keeping the resort independent as it is sold. UPDATED

29th July 2023

More Snow Falls in New Zealand

It had been a poor ski season for snow, but now it has been falling heavily. Skiers and snowboarders are celebrating after a poor start to winter. UPDATED

23rd July 2023

Snow Conditions in Australia and New Zealand

Australia has seen a good winter so far. Sadly it is a different story in the ski areas of New Zealand, but snow is in the forecast.

22nd July 2023

Skiing at Mammoth Mountain Finally Ends

The resort in California shut its slopes on Sunday 6th August. Only twice in the resort’s 69-year history has there been enough snow to offer skiing into August. UPDATED

10th July 2023

Australia Sees More Heavy Snow

The latest snowstorm to hit the ski resorts is the biggest so far. It’s not so good in neighbouring New Zealand with resorts in South America now opening. UPDATED

10th July 2023

Crystal Ski Holidays Announces Spain & Slovenia as New Destinations

Crystal Ski Holidays has unveiled two new destinations for next winter. There’s Spain, as well as the budget-friendly Slovenia.

4th July 2023

Skiing in the USA on 4th July

Hundreds turned out to hit the slopes of two resorts in California over US Independence Day celebrations.

27th June 2023

PlanetSKI Goes Hiking & E-Mountain Biking in the Tirol

We’re continuing our summer Tour of the Tirol in St Johann. We’ve been E-mountain biking & now we’re hiking. Summer in the Alps…UPDATED

27th June 2023

New Zealand Resorts Re-Open as Snow Returns

Some snow has fallen and resorts are re-opening. The NZ season started well but high temperatures and rain took their toll. It’s better in Australia, with South America looking good. UPDATED

23rd June 2023

PlanetSKI Goes Summer Skiing on a Glacier + Exploring 30m Deep Inside It

We’re making a few turns on the Hintertux glacier that’s open year round if conditions allow. We’re also going 30m inside the glacier exploring its caves & tunnels. It’s all part of our summer tour in the Tirol.

19th June 2023

Winter Finally Starts in Australia but it’s Not So Good in New Zealand

It’s been a poor start to the season with some resorts unable to open. Those that did had precious little skiing on offer. Now snow is falling in Australia with more in the forecast. UPDATED

14th June 2023

Snow Finally Falls in Australia

Resorts opened last weekend, the King’s Weekend, with some only offering magic carpets and beginner slopes. Others didn’t run any lifts at all. Now things are changing. NEW & UPDATED

13th June 2023

Chamonix in the Summer

Chamonix has a real buzz in the summer and a completely different vibe than winter. You even see the occasional skier crossing the square returning from a high-altitude adventure.

12th June 2023

Colorado Predicts Record Number of Skiers Last Winter

It was a bumper year for snowfall and Colorado Ski Country reports skier visits increased nearly 8% over last year’s total. The final numbers are being crunched.

10th June 2023

Ski Season Underway in Australia & New Zealand

There is precious little snow in Australia as the season starts, with some resorts only able to open a few runs. Others can open none at all. It is looking better in New Zealand. NEW

9th June 2023

Snow Record & Size of Ski Area are Main Factors for UK Skiers

That’s the conclusion of a survey by Iglu Ski – the UK’s largest ski travel agency. It offers over 200 ski resorts across 18 countries and three continents. UPDATED

9th June 2023

Cairngorm Funicular to Close Every Tuesday for 8 Weeks

The funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain will be closed on Tuesdays during the remainder of June and July while a series of ‘minor works’ is completed.

8th June 2023

Record-Breaking Number of Skiers in Utah Last Winter

It had the best snow ever recorded with visits up 22% on the previous record that was set a year earlier. PlanetSKI looks back at the season in Utah.

8th June 2023

Lack of Snow at Start of Australia Ski Season

The resorts were due to open this weekend, but the weather has not been kind. There has been a last minute dusting with at least 3 resorts offering limited skiing. Things are looking better in New Zealand with the first resort set to open on Saturday. UPDATED

1st June 2023

The Southern Hemisphere’s Snowiest Ski Resorts

In the run up to the 2023 Southern Hemisphere winter, new data analysis has unveiled which ski resorts receive the most snowfall, based on historical data trends. UPDATED

31st May 2023

Avalanche Damage in Utah Canyon Revealed as Snow Melts

Little Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City was hit hard by Utah’s record-setting 2022-2023 winter season. It has left behind smashed trees and destroyed buildings with a changed landscape.

29th May 2023

Finishing Touches to Cairngorm Funicular

Workers from Balfour Beatty are returning to Cairngorm Mountain this week to carry out final work on the funicular reinstatement project.

27th May 2023

More US Ski Areas Close but Some Remain Open

Six resorts are currently open with some planning to offer skiing into July and even August. UPDATED

25th May 2023

Hope for Two New Zealand Resorts Threatened with Closure

Whakapapa and Turoa ski resorts went into voluntary administration last season with debts of $45m. It seems that rescue deals are near to completion.

22nd May 2023

Further Snow Falls in Australia as the Season Approaches

There has been some snow and the cannons have been fired up as resorts plan to open early in June. Check out the latest from Down Under. UPDATED

15th May 2023

It’s Still Possible to Ski in Europe – Just

The year-round glacier resorts of Hintertux in Austria and Zermatt in Switzerland are open with a few others still offering some skiing and snowboarding. UPDATED

13th May 2023

PlanetSKI Rides the Cable Cars of San Francisco

We are in the city ahead of a Spring ski trip to Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain. We reckon any ski trip to this part of California deserves some time in one of the greatest cities in the USA.

11th May 2023

Tirol in the Summer

There’s hiking, biking, climbing, cultural activities, relaxing and much more. With something for families, adrenaline junkies and everyone in between. See what’s on offer in the summer in one of PlanetSKI’s favourite winter playgrounds.

7th May 2023

Handful of Ski Resorts Still Open

99.9% of ski resorts in Europe are now shut but a few remain open with fresh snow falling. More are open in North America with PlanetSKI currently in California. UPDATED

5th May 2023

Skiing in Australia

The first snow is falling with resorts firing up their snow cannons. Winter Down Under is fast approaching. Check out the latest. UPDATED

1st May 2023

Fatal Avalanche in Swiss Resort on its Last Weekend of the Season

Two skiers were hit by a wet snow avalanche in Samnaun. People still skiing are being urged to be cautious with ‘considerable’ avalanche risk in places as the snow melts and becomes unstable. NEW

1st May 2023

Where to Ski in May and Beyond

There are a handful of ski resorts still open in Europe, with more in North America. UPDATED

28th April 2023

LAAX Is Pessimistic About the Future of Snowsports Unless Climate Change is Reversed

The Swiss resort says that unless we can cut our carbon output “it’s unlikely that skiing in the alps will be able to continue long term.”

25th April 2023

Which Ski Resorts Are Still Open?

Quite a few places are open & April conditions are the best in recent years. UPDATED

24th April 2023

More Resorts in California Record Snowiest Season Ever

Palisades Tahoe has seen 18.03m, Heavenly Mountain Resort received 14.37m and Kirkwood Mountain Resort reached 17.78m. They are new records for all three resorts. PlanetSKI is heading to California next week.

23rd April 2023

Verbier Ends Its Season on a High

PlanetSKI has been in the resort as it shut last weekend. We’ve been enjoying the fabulous late-season conditions, wondering why it is even closing & assessing how the winter has gone for the Swiss resort.

19th April 2023

Netflix Billionaire Buys Stake in Utah Ski Resort

The co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, Reed Hastings, has purchased a stake in Powder Mountain. It is one of our favourite resorts in the USA.

19th April 2023

The PlanetSKI Spring Snow Report

The superb Spring conditions continue but most resorts are now closed. UPDATED

18th April 2023

Climate Change Threatens Ski Resorts

A new intergovernmental report on the climate crisis paints a bleak future. Journalism student, Leonora Ellis, looks at the possible implications for the ski industry.

13th April 2023

Crystal Ski Launches New Charter Flight to Norway For Next Winter

The Tui Airways service from Gatwick to Oslo Gardermoen will depart every Sunday from December 17 2023 until February 25, 2024. A growing number of UK skiers are heading to Norway and it has been a firm favourite of PlanetSKI’s for many years.

12th April 2023

Jackson Hole Closes with Record Snowfall

The 2022-23 season wrapped up on April 9 with 15m of total snowfall. As well as record snow there was also greater access to the mountain with reduced lift and wait times, plus advanced ticket sales.

9th April 2023

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

The weather has turned in the Alps with bright sun and then thick snow. PlanetSKI is out enjoying the Spring conditions. LIVE & UPDATED

8th April 2023

PlanetSKI Heads Up to the Aiguille du Midi

It is a must-visit spot on any trip to Chamonix. If you are doing the Vallee Blanche take the time to look round or if the ski route is not your cup of tea then it is well worth a visit in its own right.

6th April 2023

Mammoth Snow in Mammoth Mountain

A record breaking 17.65m of snow has fallen in the Californian resort. Which is why PlanetSKI is heading there next month once the ski season ends in Europe. Check out the images.

6th April 2023