28th August 2025
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.
Resort News
27th August 2025
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.
23rd August 2025
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.
22nd August 2025
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
22nd August 2025
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.
20th August 2025
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.
17th August 2025
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.
15th August 2025
Compulsory Ski Helmets in Italy Confirmed
Italy is the first ski country in the world to make it mandatory. After online claims, social media speculation and AI generated stories PlanetSKI can confirm people on the slopes in Italy will need to wear a helmet next winter. UPDATED
15th August 2025
Evacuation Warning Raised as Forest Fire Threatens US Resort
Tamarack in Idaho has closed many of its summer operations and turned on its snow guns as Rock Fire approaches. The evacuation warning has been raised. UPDATED
11th August 2025
French Ski Area Set to Close Gets Reprieve
Val d’Allos–Le Seignus was due to shut after poor snow in recent years brought on by climate change took its toll. It appears the resort may operate at some level for at least one more season.
7th August 2025
Fancy Skiing With Chemmy Alcott?
Next winter she will be in Arc 1950 for a week with VIP SKI and all guests will have the opportunity to ski with Chemmy during the week.
3rd August 2025
Heavy Snow in Australian Ski Resorts
Resorts in Australia are enjoying the fresh snow & there has been some welcome snow in New Zealand. There have been further falls in South America. UPDATED
30th July 2025
Italy Moves Step Closer to Making Ski Helmets Compulsory
Currently it is compulsory for skiers under 18 to wear a helmet and that may now be extended to everyone as amendments are approved to the country’s Sports Decree. UPDATED
25th July 2025
The Road to Riksgränsen
It’s a new three-part video series from Peak Performance, following skiers Paddy Graham and Kristoffer Turdell as they chase turns and unforgettable moments inside the Arctic Circle in Sweden. Episode 3 has just dropped. UPDATED
23rd July 2025
Meribel Threatens to Withdraw from 2030 Winter Olympics
The French resort is currently set to be a host venue, holding both the women’s alpine skiing + all Paralympic ski events. UPDATED
22nd July 2025
VIP SKI Heads Back to La Plagne
The luxury ski holiday provider will be opening the brand-new ‘Graciosa’. La Plagne remains one of the most popular resorts for British skiers & snowboarders.
18th July 2025
Investigation Into Alleged Price Fixing at Dolomiti Superski
The Italian ski area is under formal investigation by Italy’s Antitrust Authority, AGCM, over claims of lift pass price fixing and restrictions on competition.
16th July 2025
Ben’s Bus Transfers for Next Winter Now On Sale
The ski transfer company has gone live for all its routes for the 2025/26 ski season. There’s also an early bird discount that expires on the 30th July.
16th July 2025
Fresh Snow at Altitude in the Alps
There have been colder temperatures and fresh snow at altitude in the Alps as August gets underway.
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13th July 2025
Further Snow Falls in Australia
Snow is falling in resorts in Australia with South America getting off to a good start to winter. Check out the conditions in the southern hemisphere. UPDATED
9th July 2025
Future of Ski Resort Insurance in Oregon in Doubt
It follows a ruling in Oregon after liability legislation has failed in the 2025 state legislature.
8th July 2025
Four Glaciers Areas in Alps Open as Fresh Snow Falls
The hot summer has harmed conditions, but now some snow has fallen. Check out the latest.
7th July 2025
Another Small French Ski Area Set to Close
Residents of the French Alpine village of Allos have voted to end skiing and snowboarding at their local ski resort, Val d’Allos–Le Seignus.
30th June 2025
Summer Heatwave Impacts the Alps & Pyrenees
It’s the first time that June has seen the entire Alpine range above 0C (32F). It is bad for the glaciers but may give a boost to summer tourism in the mountains as people seek out cooler temperatures. UPDATED
30th June 2025
French Ski Area Closes for Good
Alpe du Grand Serre has announced its permanent winter closure. The resort says it is a direct consequence of climate change and insufficient snowfall.
21st June 2025
EasyJet Offers New Ski Routes for Next Winter
The airline has new routes to several destinations that are gateways to ski resorts in the Alps, Pyrenees and Eastern Europe.
19th June 2025
Four Areas in Alps Remain Open for Summer Skiing
Skiing & snowboarding is on offer, but the recent heatwave has had an impact. Snow though has been falling in places. Two areas closed at the weekend with one set to open later in July. UPDATED
14th June 2025
Altitude Comedy Festival Back in Mayrhofen Next Season
The alpine comedy festival is set to take place in the Austrian resort from 30th March to 3rd April 2026.
14th June 2025
More Resorts Open in Southern Hemisphere
The first main resorts in New Zealand and Chile open as excellent start to season continues in Australia. UPDATED
10th June 2025
Eurostar to Launch Direct Train Service from London to Geneva
The journey will take five hours and 20 minutes and should begin in the early 2030s.
6th June 2025
Fabulous Start to Ski Season in Australia with Heavy Snow in New Zealand
Skiing & snowboarding are underway Down Under with large falls of last minute snow for the opening weekend of the season. UPDATED
5th June 2025
Val d’Isere Is Open for Summer Skiing
The French resort opened for summer glacier skiing earlier this month. There are five glacier ski areas currently open in the Alps, but the hot weather is taking its toll. UPDATED
3rd June 2025
Where & When Are the Best Snow Conditions in Australia & New Zealand?
A new survey crunches the numbers and the snow stats. With the season getting underway Down Under shortly we see which resorts come out on top.
3rd June 2025
Ex-CEO of Vail Resort Receives $2.2m Payout
Kirsten Lynch recently stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Vail Resorts. She is replaced by the former CEO Rob Katz.
30th May 2025
Three Resorts in USA Still Open
As June starts there are resorts still offering skiing and snowboarding. UPDATED
29th May 2025
Rob Katz Returns as CEO of Vail Resorts
The 58-year old replaces Kirsten Lynch who has stepped down as CEO and as a director of the Board.
26th May 2025
Whistler Ends Summer Skiing
The Canadian resort has announced it is suspending summer skiing on its Horstman Glacier in the Blackcomb area indefinitely. It ends a decades-long tradition. Climate change is to blame.
26th May 2025
Increase in Winter Stays in Austria
There were 51m overnight stays in the 2024/25 season according to figures released by Statistics Austria.
23rd May 2025
More Austrian Ski Areas Join Epic Pass
Six new resorts have been added to the Epic Pass for next season: Soelden, Silvretta Montafon, Saalbach, Zell am See, Mayrhofen & Hintertux. UPDATED
21st May 2025
Summer Ski Season Approaches
Resorts in the Alps, Scandinavia, South America, Australia and New Zealand are preparing to open in the next few weeks for skiing and snowboarding in the summer months. UPDATED
18th May 2025
Jackson Hole Wins Safety Award
The National Ski Areas Association has given the award of Best Overall Safety Program to the resort in Wyoming.
18th May 2025
Long Jail Terms Demanded Over Turkey Ski Hotel Fire that Killed 78
The blaze happened at the Grand Kartal Hotel at the Kartalkaya ski resort in the early hours of January 21st 2025. There are accusations of safety failures on multiple levels.
15th May 2025
Fancy Owning a Ski Resort?
Mt Dobson Ski Field in New Zealand is up for sale. Mt Dobson is known for its sunny, expansive basin, uncrowded slopes, and family-friendly atmosphere.
15th May 2025
Rule Changes to Skiing in Japan as International Visitors Surge
It is the No 1 bucket list destination with huge amounts of snow and an overall experience second to none. The government is set to introduce new regulations for international visitors resulting in more bureaucracy and cost.
14th May 2025
USA Saw Second Busiest Ski Season
Preliminary data from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) indicates that the 2024-25 season saw the second-highest visitation on record at US ski areas.
13th May 2025
Eight Resort Operators Form Global Sustainability Ski Alliance
It is first international collaboration of its kind, focused on accelerating climate action, reducing CO₂ emissions, and advancing sustainable innovations.
12th May 2025
More Resorts Close in USA but Skiing Continues
Several resorts closed at the weekend but there is still skiing to be had with some going into June.
12th May 2025
As High Alpine Passes Cleared of Snow We Look at Summer Skiing in the Alps
The clear up continues and we report on which areas are still open and where summer skiing is possible in the Alps. UPDATED
10th May 2025
New Zealand Ski Resort Set to Open Early After Heavy Snow
Mt Hutt is planning to open on Saturday May 31st, its earliest opening for 16 years. More snow has fallen with snow coming down in South America too. UPDATED
10th May 2025
PlanetSKI Is Still Skiing. Just!
We report from Sunshine Village in Alberta Canada where there are still turns to be made. This weekend the resort closes with its legendary Slush Cup event. UPDATED
10th May 2025
US Snowboarder Who Fell From Chairlift Dies of His Injuries
32-year-old father of two, Donovan Romero, fell from a lift in Keystone in Colorado last December. The lift had a safety bar, but it had not been lowered. There are further calls to make their use compulsory.
7th May 2025
FIS Teams Up With Azerbaijan as Skiing in Asia Grows
The aim is to promote and develop the country’s status as a world-class destination for snow sports, from recreational to elite.
4th May 2025
Ski Season in the Alps Ends. Almost.
All the resorts in the Alps have now closed their main ski areas. A few glacier areas in Austria remain open, with one in Switzerland & another in France. Plans are in place for summer skiing. UPDATED
2nd May 2025
AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally Raises £100,000 for Snow Camp
It took place in Val Thorens at the end of April and the final total has been released as 18 teams took part to raise the money for Snow Camp’s work with young people across the UK.
2nd May 2025
Cairngorm Funicular Closed for Maintenance
The funicular at the Scottish mountain resort is out of service from Monday 12 May until Monday 2 June 2025 for essential annual maintenance.
28th April 2025
Skiing Continues in North America as Heavy Snow Falls
In the USA about 20 ski areas in around ten states are open, and there is still some skiing in Alberta in Canada. UPDATED
28th April 2025
The Season in Europe Winds Down
It’s been a good end to the season of 2024/25 in the Alps . We hear in detail from Tignes that remains open until this weekend, plus look at the other ski areas open this summer UPDATED
27th April 2025
Vail Resorts Sees Drop in Visitors to its North America Resorts
There was a 3.1% drop in skier visits but a 3.4% increase in lift ticket revenue compared to the prior year.
26th April 2025
More Resorts Close this Weekend with a Few Hanging On In
It’s been a good end to the season in the Alps after the recent snow. We look at resorts closing + where in Europe & North America skiing continues. UPDATED
24th April 2025
UK/EU Visa Deal Could See More Young Brits Back Working in Ski Resorts
Brexit ended the free movement of labour and with it many jobs in the Alps for British people. Negotiations are underway to allow people under 30 to study and work abroad.
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