2nd November 2022
Snow Falls in The Alps
There’s been some welcome snow across the Alps but temperatures are set to rise this week. UPDATED
Resort News
2nd November 2022
First Ski Resorts In Canada Open With More to Follow
Lake Louise opens today as Sunshine Village got its season underway on Thursday. Five US resorts are already open as Wolf Creek begins its season. UPDATED
31st October 2022
PlanetSKI Looks to Winter in The Tirol
The Austrian region is home to more than 80 ski areas with around 3,400 kms of skiable terrain. Tirol has options for everyone, both on snow and off snow, and the region has been telling us what’s new for this coming season.
28th October 2022
Bruson Gets a Makeover
The area in the Swiss resort of Verbier is often overlooked by visitors but now there is no excuse not to visit. There’s a new lift, upgraded facilities and an alpine treasure awaits.
27th October 2022
Early Season Snow Falls in North America with Resorts Opening
Loveland opens on Thursday. It joins Winter Park, Keystone & Arapahoe Basin. UPDATED
27th October 2022
Tirol Hosts Major Sports Events For Winter 2022/23
There’s alpine ski racing, ski jumping, freestyle, cross country, snowboarding and much else besides including tobogganing. Why not combine your ski holiday with one of the major sporting events? NEW
26th October 2022
Val Gardena Unveils its Wares for Winter 2022/23
Val Gardena lies in the heart of the Italian Dolomites, where dramatic scenery provides a wonderful winter holiday, set within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. NEW
24th October 2022
Ski Resorts Around Queenstown in New Zealand Claim Bumper Winter
It has been a tale of two islands in New Zealand this winter. The South Island has claimed a record winter, but it has been somewhat different on the North Island. NEW
23rd October 2022
Skiing in Norway
The Scandinavian country is seeing an increasing number of British skiers. It offers a somewhat different winter experience. We look at what the country offers with Norway – Home of Skiing. There’s the skiing, and then the rest…
23rd October 2022
First Ski Resort in USA Opens
Arapahoe Basin in Colorado is out of the blocks and fired up its first lift on Sunday. Other resorts in the area may open some slopes next weekend. Winter is coming folks. UPDATED
21st October 2022
Mister Dancehall Opens Ischgl Ski Season
On 26 November 2022, Sean Paul will kick-off the Ischgl winter season at the “Top of the Mountain Opening Concert”. Admission is included in the day ski pass.
20th October 2022
Thinking of Skiing in Austria This Coming Winter?
We have asked the Austrian National Tourist Office to tells us about its attractions – new and old.
20th October 2022
Park City in Utah Goes For Sustainable Tourism Plan
The US mountain town aims to be at the forefront of sustainability and believes others can learn from its initiatives. PlanetSKI examines its plans and looks at what people may notice.
19th October 2022
New Online Travel Agency Launched for Les3Vallées
The Association Les 3 Vallées is launching a new online travel agency – Les 3 Vallées Travel. It will provide guests a simple and direct way to book holidays to the largest linked ski area in the world, all year round.
16th October 2022
Ski Solutions – New for Winter 2022/23
The leading UK ski agent has a host of new offerings for the coming winter. As the first snow falls in the Alps and some glaciers area open thoughts are turning to winter.
12th October 2022
Two NZ Ski Resorts Placed in Voluntary Administration After Poor Winter
The Tūroa and Whakapapa ski areas are on the North Island . External experts are to be appointed to see if they can survive. Poor snow, which some say is caused by climate change, are to blame along with the impact of Covid-19 restrictions since 2020.
12th October 2022
Park City, Utah: One of the Great US Ski Towns
It is a favourite of ours at PlanetSKI. It gives access to some of the best ski resorts in Utah and has an atmosphere all of its own. We look back at some of PlanetSKI’s past visits.
12th October 2022
New Lift for Jackson Hole
The iconic US resort in Wyoming known for its deep powder and steep terrain is about to get even better. The Thunder chairlift is being replaced.
11th October 2022
Full Details of ‘3 Valley Rally’ for Snow Camp Unveiled
It aims to be the biggest Alpine Fundraiser for the Snow Camp Charity. It all takes place in Val Thorens in April 2023 and promises an experience like no other.
6th October 2022
Another Austrian Glacier Ski Area Opens + Skiing Starts in Finland
Kitzsteinhorn in SalzburgerLand opened on Friday with its Glacier Park opening on Saturday. Six glacier ski areas are now open in Austria with five others in Italy and Switzerland. Resorts in Finland have opened too with snowmaking starting in the USA. UPDATED
6th October 2022
Vars-Risoul Ski Area Splits Over Lift Pass Revenue Row
The link between the two resorts in the southern French Alps is cut as the 185km ski area will not be joined this coming winter. It has been a joint ski area for 46-years. Skiers are disappointed and are calling for an outbreak of common sense. UPDATED
5th October 2022
Cairngorm Ski Resort Looks at Using Underground Geothermal Energy
A feasibility study is getting under way to explore the potential to use natural heat, miles below the Earth’s surface, as a renewable energy source at Cairngorm Mountain.
2nd October 2022
Full Extent of Summer Swiss Glacier Melt Revealed
Switzerland has the most glaciers of any country in Europe. This summer they lost 6% of their size. Several have virtually disappeared with the situation described as ‘disastrous’.
2nd October 2022
New Viewing Platform for Mont Fort in Verbier
Viewing platforms and walkways are all the rage in the Alps with many being constructed. They offer another activity out on the slopes and are perfect for the Instagram generation.
1st October 2022
PlanetSKI Has Some Half Price Tickets to The National Snow Show
We have managed to get our hands on 100 50% off tickets for the National Snow Show which is now just 2 weeks away – from 15th to 16th October at the NEC Birmingham.
1st October 2022
The Tirol Prepares for Winter
A handful of glaciers ski areas are already open and the region in Austria is looking forward to the coming ski season. We look at what’s on offer this autumn plus see what’s new in the Tirol for this winter.
29th September 2022
More Glacier Areas Open for Skiing & Snowboarding
It comes as fresh snow is continuing to fall with many resorts looking rather wintery. The autumn snow will make little difference for the ski season ahead, but has certainly helped the glacier ski areas. More open in Austria and Cervinia in Italy fires up some lifts. UPDATED
27th September 2022
Collapse of Sterling Set to Have Implications in Some Ski Countries for Next Winter
In some resorts prices will likely be higher next season as the pound continues to fall. It will be most sharply felt in US and Swiss resorts, but less so in Canada and much of the Alps. It comes as rising energy prices may raise the cost of lift tickets. UPDATED
26th September 2022
Glacier Ski Areas in Austria Are Opening
Hintertux and Soelden already have slopes open with others making final preparations after the temperatures have dropped and fresh snow has arrived. The winter of 2022/23 is around the corner with significant snow forecast for this week. UPDATED
22nd September 2022
Full Details of National Snow Show Unveiled
The UK’s only national ski & snowboard show is set to kick off in just over three weeks. It takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on October 15th and 16th. We have the full details of what’s on offer. UPDATED
20th September 2022
See What’s New in Morzine For the Coming Season
The French resort that is situated in the heart of the Portes du Soleil is a firm favourite with British skiers and snowboarders. Check out what is on offer for next season.
20th September 2022
Crystal Ski Heads to Bosnia & Herzegovina
The area offers budget ski breaks that are around £200 cheaper than other comparable resorts. TUI Airways is also launching the only non-stop flights from London Gatwick to Sarajevo International Airport as a new flight route for the ski season.
20th September 2022
Fire Destroys Swiss Mountain Restaurant
The Restaurant Botta at Glacier 3000 near Le Diablerets has been gutted by fire. See a video as firefighters battle the blaze. An investigation is underway. UPDATED
20th September 2022
Zermatt Re-Opens for Skiing and Snowboarding
The Swiss resort that is normally open year-round closed its glacier ski area this summer. It was a symbol of the impact of climate change. Val Senales in Italy has also re-opened with Soelden in Austria set to fire up some lifts on its glacier at the weekend. UPDATED
15th September 2022
Dachstein Glacier To Remain Shut This Season as Climate Change Takes its Toll
The warm summer temperatures have reduced the size of the Austrian glacier. The lifts are now unstable as the ice has melted and the permafrost has been damaged. Large crevasses have also opened up.
14th September 2022
What’s New in Verbier for Next Winter?
Verbier was voted the best ski resort in the world at the 2021 World Ski Awards. PlanetSKI has asked the Swiss resort to update us on its new offerings and developments for next season. NEW
13th September 2022
New Resorts + Saturday Morning Departure for Travel Ski Express
Val Thorens, Courchevel and La Rosiere are added to the ski packages by train to France with a daytime outward bound journey rather than a night one. There is growing interest in travelling by train to the Alps.
8th September 2022
High Energy Prices Threaten Ski Resorts Next Winter
With energy prices soaring there are concerns that some resorts may not fully open with implications for the local economies. In France resort officials have met the government with warnings that some resorts may not open. Across the Alps resorts are looking to reduce energy use and considering how to pay for it. UPDATED
31st August 2022
James Bond Snowboard Goes on Display at Colorado Snowsports Museum
It was the mid-1980s and snowboarding was taking off. Endorsement of the new sport came from none other than 007 himself – check out the video of Bond on a board.
29th August 2022
September Summer Action in the Tirol
There’s a classic car rally in Kitzbuhel and the Ischgl E-Bike World Cup. Summer in the mountains ain’t over yet. Not by a long way.
27th August 2022
NZ Ski Area Closes Due to Poor Snow with 130 Staff Laid Off…… UPDATED
Mount Ruapehu, on the North Island, has laid off around a third of its workers as many slopes are bare and some areas have had to close. Ski resorts on the South Island report good snow conditions.
25th August 2022
New Tunnel Creates New Black Ski Run in Glacier 3000
A new piste in the Swiss ski area with a height difference of 1,000m will connect the Cabane middle station with the Col du Pillon through a 265m long tunnel. It is claimed the run will be one of the steepest in the world.
25th August 2022
New Overnight Ski Train From Holland to Austria
The German tourism business TUI has introduced the TUI Ski Express in cooperation with GreenCityTrip. Next winter there is also an overnight train from Holland to the French Alps.
25th August 2022
Japan Ski Season Set To Go Ahead As Covid Travel Rules Eased
Independent travellers are set to be able to enter the country from next month. Currently people have to be part of a guided tour with flights included. Ski operators and resorts have welcomed the move.
24th August 2022
The National Snow Show Ups the Apres Ski
The UK’s only national ski & snowboard show is raising the apres ski bar with live DJ sets + mountain inspired food and drinks. Customer feedback from last year says people want a party vibe. PlanetSKI has some free tickets for readers. UPDATED
21st August 2022
Controversy as Courchevel Tourist Office Building Set to be Leased to Luxury Jewellery Shop
It has sparked a storm of protest with calls for the legality of the move to be examined and resignation demands. The plan has divided opinion in the up-market French ski resort.
10th August 2022
Another Glacier Resort in Europe Set to Close
The Fonna glacier resort in Norway is closing its summer season early on August 21st as conditions deteriorate. It had been the only place where summer skiing bore some semblance to normal conditions. NEW
6th August 2022
Three Ski Patrollers Honoured for Saving Man’s Life
The incident happened at Wild Mountain in Minnesota, USA last December. 58-year old Charlie Mehr had a heart attack as he was getting on a lift.
2nd August 2022
Canadian Ski Resort Threatened by Wildfire
Apex Mountain Resort is evacuated and its snow guns are turned on as the Keremeos Creek Fire spreads. We have an updated video from the resort as the fire grows. UPDATED
26th July 2022
Artificial Ski Slope Opens Near Ukranian City of Lviv
It claims to be the largest year-round artificial ski slope complex in the world and the facility is spread over 19,000 square metres.
26th July 2022
Great Salt Lake in Utah at Lowest Level Ever Recorded
The largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere has reached its lowest level since records began. The lake is claimed to have a significant impact on the quality of winter snow in Utah.
26th July 2022
Controversial Plans to Link Pitztal & Soelden Cancelled
It had been planned to join the two Austrian glacier areas in the Tirol. There has been much opposition from environmentalists and some locals. UPDATED
25th July 2022
Single Lift Pass for All Resorts in Andorra
The resorts of Pal and Arinsal are to be incorporated into the Grandvalira lift pass which covers all the other main ski areas in Andorra.
25th July 2022
Italian Resort Suspends Summer Skiing as Glacier Melts
Passo Stelvio is the latest summer ski resort to close as warm temperatures take their toll. Some question how many more years glacier skiing in Europe will be able to continue. The freezing level in Switzerland is currently over 5,000m – higher than any alpine peak. UPDATED
16th July 2022
Further Snow Falls Down Under
The ski seasons in Australia and New Zealand are well underway with a great start to winter and more snow is now falling. UPDATED
15th July 2022
Suicide Six becomes Saskadena Six
The US ski resort in Vermont changes its name as the original name is judged to be insensitive amid increased awareness of mental health.
9th July 2022
Skiing & Snowboarding Underway in South America
The main ski areas in Argentina and Chile are now open for their 2022 season. There have been some decent conditions so far and for some it’s the first time they have been open since 2019 as Covid-19 spread.
7th July 2022
Les2Alpes Ends Summer Glacier Skiing as Temperatures Soar
It is the latest resort to end its summer skiing operations. There are continued high temperatures and a lack of fresh snow after a modest winter for snowfall. It raises questions about how long summer glacier skiing can carry on in alpine resorts. UPDATED
1st July 2022
US Ski Resort of Suicide Six to Change its Name
The resort in Vermont believes the name impacts many people and says it ‘embraces the increasing awareness surrounding mental health’.
26th June 2022
Skiing & Snowboarding Re-Start in Sunshine Village for Canada Day
Some slopes are now open and they will hopefully stay open to Sunday July 3rd. Friday July 1st is Canada Day. The resort hasn’t opened at this time of year for over three decades. UPDATED
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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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