Resort News

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.

21st April 2025

Final Ski Resorts in Alps Set to Close but Handful Remain Open

More close this weekend but, some go into May. There’s a few areas open North America – some into July! UPDATED

20th April 2025

Kazakhstan Looks to Develop its Skiing

The government wants to expand its ski offerings around Almaty with a focus on attracting foreign skiers and snowboarders. Skiing in Asia is on the rise.

19th April 2025

Fabulous Easter Skiing Conditions as Season Draws to a Close

It follows the biggest snowstorm of the winter in the western Alps. PlanetSKI reporters & readers are out in the Alps. UPDATED

15th April 2025

Worldwide Ski Industry Report Claims Consolidation After the Pandemic

The 17th edition of the International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism examines in detail the 2023/24 ski season across the world.

15th April 2025

Clear Up Continues as Skiing Re-starts After Monster Snowstorm

Resorts have been shut with transport severely affected. The weather is now clearing with resorts opening some slopes. UPDATED

14th April 2025

FWT Returns to Alaska Next Winter

The FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance will be in Haines as Freeride’s elite head back to the legendary spines for the YETI Alaska Pro in March 2026.

11th April 2025

Poor Winter for Scottish Ski Areas

Resorts have described conditions as poor. There was the lowest number of avalanches in the past 40 years – an indication of limited snowfall.

9th April 2025

Investigation Underway After Major Fire at Hotel in La Plagne

The fire broke out at MMV Plagne 2000 in the early hours of Wednesday morning. UPDATED

8th April 2025

Swiss Ski Areas Report Good Season

Swiss ski lift companies report an overall rise of 12% over the previous season with the largest growth at low altitude ski areas. Low ski areas in Austria have also seen growth.

31st March 2025

PlanetSKI Slows Down in Val d’Arly

The French Ski area is not the most obvious place for a late-season ski trip. All the more reason to visit in our opinion and soak up ‘slow-tourism’ as the season draws to an end.

30th March 2025

PlanetSKI Visits the Swiss Resort of Arosa

Tucked up at the end of the Schanfigg valley in the southeastern canton of Graubünden, Switzerland is the resort of Arosa. Not heard of it? No surprise, given that over 90% of the visitors are Swiss.

26th March 2025

Les Sybelles: The Biggest French Ski Area You Have Probably Never Heard Of

It claims to be the fourth largest ski area in France. Yet it is pretty much undiscovered by the British. Why? PlanetSKI reports.

20th March 2025

GB Snowboarder Wins Verbier Xtreme

Cody Bramwell has taken top spot in the most prestigious event in the Freeride calendar, but misses out on the overall FWT title. UPDATED

18th March 2025

FWT Finals in Verbier on Thursday

The world’s best freeride skiers and snowboarders are preparing to take on the iconic Bec des Rosses as Xtreme Verbier celebrates its 30th anniversary. The climax of the Freeride World Tour is set for Thursday this week. UPDATED

18th March 2025

Val Gardena Hosts Longest GS Race in the World

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, top athletes will once again compete against ski legends and amateurs on the 6km course in the Dolomites in Italy. The race is in its 27th year.

17th March 2025

Skiing in April Awaits

Don’t pack away your skis just yet. Maison Sport unveils some of the best high-altitude resorts for late-season snow and Easter family fun, with SNO offering its expertise.

14th March 2025

Plans for UK’s Longest Indoor Ski Slope Get the Go Ahead

It had been thought the development in Merthyr Tydfil in Wales would be rejected after an official report failed to support the project. The local council ignored the advice and the Welsh Government will now consider the plans.

14th March 2025

Iconic Swiss Summit Re-Opens to Skiers

The Schilthorn summit above the Swiss resort of Mürren is now accessible to the public for the first time in 5 months. The first track of the two new cable cars started operating on Saturday.

13th March 2025

Skiing in Japan – What’s It Really Like?

PlanetSKI’s final post from Japan comes not from the slopes & the powder, but the fairways & the greens. We reflect on our five weeks of skiing across Japan from a golf course at the base of Mt Fuji as we separate the myths from the realities.

10th March 2025

Investigation After Gondola Collapse in Kicking Horse

A single gondola fell off the lift as it left the base station. Several people were in the lift, but no-one is seriously injured. An investigation is underway and the resort has partially re-opened. UPDATED

9th March 2025

Ski Club GB Heads to Tignes For End of Season

Ski Club of Great Britain launches new end of season holiday for up to 100 skiers. It is billed as a ‘Tignes Takeover’.

7th March 2025

New Spring Event for La Plagne

The high-altitude French resort hosts the first edition of the Mega Bell Course during Easter weekend on Saturday 19th April.

4th March 2025

The Mighty Coe is Back

The end of season celebration of snowsport and winter in the mountains, The Mighty Coe, is back at the Scottish ski resort of Glencoe later this month. And it’s promising the biggest programme yet.

1st March 2025

Indy Pass Adds More Resorts for Next Winter

There are couple in Europe plus one in South America and three more in North America. The Indy Pass is the fastest-growing multi-mountain pass in the world.

27th February 2025

Cairngorm Funicular Finally Re-Opens

The funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain resort in Scotland has returned to service.

26th February 2025

PlanetSKI Rounds Up its Two Week Ski Safari Around Sapporo

We have been based in the Japanese city skiing all the main ski areas nearby and much else besides. Here we re-produce all our posts in a single chronological blog as we head elsewhere on Hokkaido.

26th February 2025

PlanetSKI Spends a Day at the Races – Japanese Style

We’re heading to the ski areas around Furano, inland into Hokkaido. Via some horse racing, bird watching and generally experiencing things that some ski tourists miss out on.

15th February 2025

PlanetSKI Reporter Returns to Park City

There have been a few changes taking place since our roving reporter, Nick Dalton, last visited. Make that loads.

14th February 2025

PlanetSKI Hits Hokkaido in Japan

We’ve arrived at one of the snowiest ski areas on earth. This year has been bumper, with 6m of snow and counting. UPDATED

11th February 2025

International Ski Patrollers Day 2025 Takes Place

The work of ski patrollers across the world has been marked, as it shone a spotlight on the extraordinary professionals who keep the mountains safe and resorts open. UPDATED

10th February 2025

Verbier Focuses on Spring Skiing

The Swiss resort is going all out to close the season with a new event that will run throughout the month of April.

10th February 2025

Snowsports Growing Rapidly in Asia

The 9th edition of the Asian Winter Games has taken place with the next one in Saudi Arabia in 2029. The Games reflect the continued growth in snowsports on the continent. PlanetSKI reports from Asia. UPDATED

7th February 2025

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

We have the latest from the Alps and direct from Japan where there is double the amount of snow of anywhere else in the world. UPDATED

6th February 2025

PlanetSKI’s Japan Ski Adventures Continue

PlanetSKI is in Japan for a month or so. Our stay in the Hakuba Valley on the main island of Honchu ends, with yet more fresh snow.

5th February 2025

Cairngorm Claims Funicular Will Re-Open this Winter

A new strand of work is underway to prepare the Cairngorm funicular railway to return to service this winter.

3rd February 2025

PlanetSKI Hits Innsbruck & Four of its Ski Areas

Is there a better ‘ski city’ anywhere in the world? If there is, I have yet to find it. In just four days I see the sights of Innsbruck and explore the slopes of four of the region’s ski areas.

2nd February 2025