8th November 2023
Switzerland Reveals Statistics from the 2022/23 Season
It was the first winter free from Covid-19 restrictions and despite generally poor snow, there were some positives.
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7th November 2023
What’s New for Winter 2023/24 with Ski Solutions
Ski Solutions is Britain’s original specialist ski travel agency and tailor-made tour operator and have been arranging ski holidays for more than 35 years to Europe and North America.
7th November 2023
Fancy Travelling on Sunday Rather Than Saturday?
Saturday is the traditional ski transfer day – expect busy airports & packed roads when travelling. In resort there are queues for accommodation, ski hire shops and lifts pass offices. Why not look at Sunday instead?
6th November 2023
More Snow About To Fall In The Alps
Significant amounts of early season snow have fallen with more set to come down this weekend. UPDATED
4th November 2023
Images of the Snow…
Readers, reports and resorts are sending us images of the snow currently falling across Europe and North America. Inspiring us all for the approaching winter. UPDATED
2nd November 2023
Major Autumn Snowfall Hits the Alps
This is the real deal with well over 50cm in places and still it comes down. UPDATED
2nd November 2023
Heavy Snow Falls in North America as More Resorts Open
Lake Louise in Canada fired up some lifts on Friday with other resorts set to follow. Resorts are also opening in the USA. UPDATED
31st October 2023
Significant Snowfall in Europe & North America as More Resorts Open
Snow is falling in the Alps & The Rockies. Check out the latest. UPDATED
27th October 2023
Another Major US Resort Opens
Keystone in Colorado is the latest resort to open. Nearby Arapahoe Basin opened a top to bottom run on Sunday with fresh snow falling. UPDATED
26th October 2023
First Ski Area in USA Opens
The race has been on for a while and the first one to offer some skiing & snowboarding is one you have probably never heard of. NEW
23rd October 2023
Top Sporting Events in Tirol this Winter
The Austrian province hosts a wide range of world-class sporting competitions. Why not time your ski holiday to see & experience one of them?
20th October 2023
Ten Reasons to Ski in Austria This Winter
Well-groomed ski pistes, state-of-the-art lifts, as well as a modern infrastructure await. We asked the Austrian National Tourist Office to give us their top reasons to visit.
18th October 2023
Alpine Fleet Expands
The ski transfer company began last winter operating from Geneva. It now offers transfers from other airports and to a range of new resorts. The new kid on the block goes up a gear.
17th October 2023
Fancy Free Tickets to the London Snow Show This Weekend?
It takes place this weekend at the ExCeL in east London and follows on from the National Snow Show in Birmingham last weekend. PlanetSKI has a bunch of tickets to give away. NEW
16th October 2023
The Austrian Alpine Club Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Glaciers
It is calling for “the urgent and unconditional protection of the glaciers” and an end to any new developments of glacier ski areas.
13th October 2023
Cairngorm Funicular Repair Works Continue into November
Engineering works to address technical issues on the Cairngorm funicular railway will continue into next month. It is hoped things will be back to normal for the approaching ski season. UPDATED
12th October 2023
As Arc 1950 Turns 20 We look at its Past and What this Season Holds in Store
Arc 1950 sits high in Paradiski, one of the largest and highest ski areas in the Alps. We look back at its 20 years and forward to the future.
5th October 2023
Fancy Free Tickets to the UK Snow Shows?
The first is in Birmingham this weekend, and then another in London a week later. PlanetSKI readers can get free tickets to both. Read on for more…
3rd October 2023
More Ski Resorts Open Some October Slopes
Some of the high-altitude glacier areas in the Alps are already open with more set to follow this month. In North America there have been the first dustings of snow. UPDATED
3rd October 2023
Scottish Indoor Ski Slope to Close Permanently
Following a review of the economic and environmental conditions of the ski slope Braehead Leisure Partnership, the owner of XSite, has announced the permanent closure of Snow Factor. UPDATED
2nd October 2023
What’s New in Verbier for Next Winter?
PlanetSKI reports from the Swiss resort as we look ahead to what is coming for the approaching ski season.
26th September 2023
Cairngorm Funicular Close Down Continues
The funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain looks set to remain out of operation until mid-October. It’s the latest setback to the troubled lift.
26th September 2023
PlanetSKI is in the Jura Mountains
We’ve been in the Pyrenees and the Alps on our autumn tour of the mountains, now its time for the Jura. One of Europe’s little-known and under-appreciated ranges. UPDATED
23rd September 2023
Ski France Offers Four New Contactless Catered Chalets
Ready for the upcoming winter, leading French accommodation provider, Ski France, has added four new Contactless Catered Chalets to its portfolio. But what are ‘contactless chalets’?
21st September 2023
National Snow Week Approaches
It starts with the National Snow Show in Birmingham and ends with a new Snow Show in London. In between are some new offerings.
21st September 2023
PlanetSKI Is In the Alps
We’re in Chambery: hiking at altitude, nosing round the ancient town, plus staying in a Chateau. We have a bit of time on our hands between matches in the Rugby World Cup. UPDATED
20th September 2023
New for the Tirol Next Winter
There are around 80 ski resorts with 3,400kms of prepared pistes. Then there is the off piste… See here for all that is on offer in the Austrian region next winter.
20th September 2023
Which is the Best Resort in the Alps?
Zermatt wins the title of Best Ski Resort in the Alps according to the Best Ski Resort Report, conducted every two years. What’s your favourite resort and why?
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19th September 2023
Inghams Ski Launch Rail Packages to 22 resorts across 4 Alpine Countries
The new routes for the 23/24 season are designed to offer a low hassle, sustainable option to the Alps. Interest in taking the train to the Alps is on the up, but it will take a huge change to see significant numbers travelling by train.
15th September 2023
What’s on Offer in Val Thorens For This Winter?
There is a great deal happening this winter in Val Thorens – the highest ski resort in Europe. There’s a host of new offerings both on and off the slopes.
14th September 2023
Where Is The Best Value Lift Pass in Europe?
A survey has concluded it is the Dolomiti Superski area in Italy. It costs €0.31 per km of slope. We have the details of the report’s 21 resorts surveyed. UPDATED
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.
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Five years after retiring from the sport that made her a household name, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is planning to return to the sport. @stephgosk reports.
Lindsey Vonn Aims to Race Again
Three-time Olympic skiing medalist Lindsey Vonn is returning to the sport more than five years after she retired. She is 40 years old.
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Three-time Olympic skiing medallist Lindsey Vonn is returning to the sport more than five years after her retirement.
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