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1st June 2025

June’s Ski News in Brief

– Second Body Found in Canada Rockslide
– Ski Visits to Utah Fall
– Hiker Killed in Canada Rockslide
– Snowsport England Coach Awarded MBE
– Racers Prize Money Up 10%… UPDATED

1st May 2025

May Ski News in Brief

– Ben’s Bus has New Stop in La Plagne
– Swiss Air Cancels 1,400 Summer Flights
– Jackson Hole Snowboard Legacy
– VIP SKI Says Xmas Selling Out Fast
– Top Ten Cliff drops from 2025 FWT UPDATED

14th April 2025

An Introduction to Ski Touring

It’s one of the fastest growing activities in the mountains and can begin with a gentle walk up a marked path and returning on a piste or by its side. Here’s how you can give it a try to see if it’s for you.

9th April 2025

Master & Legends on the Snow

What do you get when you bring together servicemen and women from the Army, Navy and RAF and let them loose on the snow? The answer: fierce competition and a whole stash of medals.

5th April 2025

Tipped for the Top

A 10-year-old British boy is creating a buzz in the snowsports world after consistently beating older athletes in competitions. PlanetSKI was at the National Championships, The BRITS, to meet freestyle snowboarder Riley Sharpe and two young skiers who are also tipped for success.

4th April 2025

Powder, Peaks & Picnics: A Week of Ski Touring around Chamonix

PlanetSKI has been touring with the Ski Club of Great Britain from its base in Chamonix. Here we pull together our articles into a single post. Sit back and enjoy a long read…

2nd April 2025

Ski Chalet Hosting School Expands

Two chalet hosts with 15 years’ experience in the Alps are expanding their residential training courses in the UK this year, opening up possibilities for more youngsters to work a ski season. They are also donating two places to the charity, Snow-Camp. They’ve been talking to PlanetSKI.

1st April 2025

April Ski News in Brief

– Last Chance for Tickets to The Big Ski
– Another Fire at Derelict Sheffield Ski Village
– Gatwick Worst UK Airport for Flight Delays
– Scandinavia Glacier Melt Accelerates
– Ski Ballet Returns UPDATED

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.

23rd March 2025

Powder, Peaks & Picnics: A Week of Ski Touring around Chamonix. Part 1.

PlanetSKI has spent a week touring with the Ski Club of Great Britain from its chalet base in Chamonix. With ski touring becoming more popular we report on the full experience, including a night in a mountain hut.

17th March 2025

Istanbul in Pictures & Words

We’ve stopped off in Istanbul in Turkey on our way back from Japan. Last year we skied in Turkey, this time round it seemed a good place simply to visit. Here’s why…

1st March 2025

March Ski News in Brief

– Italy Wants Russian & Ukrainian Athletes at 2026 Olympics
– Three Heliskiers Die in Avalanche in Canada
– Injured Ukranian Veterans Learn to Ski
– Verbier’s Ultime Session 2025 Rounds Off the Season…UPDATED

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.

22nd February 2025

Snow Camp Goes from Strength to Strength

The charity that helps inner city children become involved in snowsports believes that representation and opportunity go hand in hand.

14th February 2025

From the Beach to Snow In the Spanish Pyrenees

PlanetSKI reporters Rod Frazer and his wife Di have been on a road trip to the Med. They chucked the paddleboards and the skis in the car, and decided to follow their noses.

12th February 2025

PlanetSKI in Tokyo – Day Two

PlanetSKI is in Tokyo for a whistlestop stay as we moved between ski areas of Japan. What a city!

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

PlanetSKI Sees the Sites in Japan

We’re taking a break from the powder and seeing some sights. Temples, castles and local markets.

1st February 2025

February Ski News in Brief

– British Ice Climber Dies in Norway
– Ski Patroller Killed by Avalanche in USA
– Increasing Number of US Deaths in the Back Country
– Austrian Ski Instructor Injured by Snowboarder
– Leadership Team for Salt Lake City 2034..UPDATED

30th January 2025

PlanetSKI Speaks to Award Winning Ski Coach

Scott Fraser is Snowsport England Coach of the Year and Children’s Coach of the Year. Clare Meaney caught up with him at Silksworth dry ski slope near Sunderland.

29th January 2025

PlanetSKI is Skiing in Japan

It has been at the very top of our bucket list for many years, and now we are in its deep, deep powder.

28th January 2025

PlanetSKI is in France for the Freeride World Tour

The most spectacular freeride competition in the world has taken place in France for the first time since 2017. It went ahead on Wednesday morning in sunshine and deep, fresh powder. Jane Peel has been in Val Thorens in the build-up to the competition.

27th January 2025

PlanetSKI Arrives in Japan

We’re in the ski destination that has been at the very top of our bucket list for more years than we care to remember. But we’re not heading straight to the mountains. Skiing can wait.

22nd January 2025

Family Friendly Skiing in the Innsbruck Region

With its many great ski areas and a stunning city, Innsbruck ticks all the boxes for a family adventure. NEW

19th January 2025

PlanetSKI Hits Aravis & the Annecy Mountain Resorts

Step forward Manigod, La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand as our January French road trip concludes.

17th January 2025

Retro Verbier Looks to the Future

Spoiler Alert – Ski Ballet is involved. PlanetSKI’s Simon Wilson looks back at the history of the Swiss resort, ahead to its future + examines how it has built its success.

15th January 2025

Skiing in Hochkönig

It’s easy and quick to get to from the UK. It has plenty of Austrian charm, modern lifts and quiet slopes. So, why have few British skiers and snowboarders discovered Hochkönig? PlanetSKI has been finding out what you’re missing.

14th January 2025

PlanetSKI Visits Big Sky in Montana

Big Sky, Montana is an absolute cracker of a ski resort. Well worth putting on your bucket list.

7th January 2025

Former GB Para Skier Makes History with Solo Ski to the South Pole

A former GB Para Nordic Ski team member has become the first person with a disability to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.

5th January 2025

PlanetSKI Is In Paris

We’re driving to the Alps for a ski road trip. Where better place to stop off? UPDATED

3rd January 2025

How to Shake Off Negative Ski Gremlins with the Warren Smith Ski Academy

I had such a bad end to last season that one family member suggested it might be pertinent to hang up my skis. My reaction was to get rid of the gremlins in my head and book a ski course with the Warren Smith Ski Academy in Verbier.

1st January 2025

January Ski News in Brief

– Mountain Guide in Court After Fatal Avalanche
– Golden Ticket Deal this Spring in Jackson Hole
– Lucky Escape for 2 Skiers Stranded Overnight
– Ski Tourer Dies from Avalanche Injuries
– Cairngorm Mountain Seeks New CEO…UPDATED

31st December 2024

Happy New Year From the Alps & Beyond!

The celebrations have been held in style as some of the best New Year snow conditions have blessed Europe & North America.

16th December 2024

PlanetSKI Completes Ski Club GB Reps Course

36 people have been in Tignes, France, training to become a Ski Club Rep. PlanetSKI’s Simon Miller learns if he has what it takes.

13th December 2024

PlanetSKI Heads to Switzerland

We’re off for a pre-Xmas trip to Crans-Montana and Verbier. Blogging & updating as we go along. Posting about anything that takes our fancy. NEW

13th December 2024

It’s Panto Time in Verbier

The world’s only Alpine pantomime is back, bringing a dose of festive magic to Verbier, Switzerland.

9th December 2024

PlanetSKI Tackles the Ski Club GB Reps Course

36 people are currently out in Tignes, France, training to become a Ski Club Rep. PlanetSKI’s Simon Miller sees if he has what it takes.

3rd December 2024

Former GB Para-Athlete On Target to Ski to South Pole

The 38-year old suffered a stroke while serving as an officer in the British Army in 2014 – it left him completely paralysed from the neck down on his left side.

2nd December 2024

The PlanetSKI Xmas Ski Gift Guide

Stuck for a present to buy or perhaps you want to receive something you actually want? Look no further… UPDATED

1st December 2024

December Ski News in Brief

– FIS & National Ski Associations Finalise Broadcast Rights
– Trump Says He’ll Rename Highest Mountain in USA
– 174 People Stranded on Colorado Gondola Lift
– Mont Blanc Tunnel Re-Opens in Time for Ski Season
– Park City Set for Upgrades … UPDATED

26th November 2024

Getting Fit for Skiing

Maison Sport launches free six-week Ski Fit Guide to help skiers prepare for the slopes. It has been created in collaboration with professional ski physical therapist, Dr. Greg Louie.

17th November 2024

Xmas is Coming Ski Folks!

How better to celebrate than out in the mountains? Here at PlanetSKI we offer a few festive ideas in this new rolling blog…

17th November 2024

PlanetSKI at Much Anticipated Film Premier – ‘Of A Lifetime’

It has been one of the eagerly expected films of the season. The North Face film: Of A Lifetime. It follows the De Le Rue family as they embark on the trip of a lifetime in Antarctica.

1st November 2024

November Ski News in Brief

– GB’s Ollie Hill Wins Bronze
– Dame Katherine Grainger Appointed Chair of BOA
– Snowboarding in Japan Video
– Alterra Completes Acquisition of Arapahoe Basin
– Deer Valley Introduces Its New Ski Map… UPDATED

22nd October 2024

PlanetSKI is in Portugal – Part 3

Portugal has no mountains worth talking about, receives little snow, has no famous skiers or any indoor slopes. And yet we are visiting. Why?

20th October 2024

The Story of Four Not-For-Profit Ski Areas in North America

Mountains Not for Profit is a short documentary that tells the story of four ski areas in North America, which thrive on community support and a shared passion for skiing and snowboarding.

16th October 2024

PlanetSKI is in Portugal – Part 2

Portugal has no mountains worth talking about, receives little snow, has no famous skiers or any indoor slopes. And yet we are visiting. Why?

12th October 2024

PlanetSKI is in Portugal (again): Part 1

Portugal has no mountains worth talking about, receives little snow, has no famous skiers or any indoor slopes. And yet we are visiting. Why?

9th October 2024

PlanetSKI’s Banff Resort Guide

Banff is a ski town in Alberta, Canada with three resorts on its doorstep. We use the word ‘doorstep’ in the Canadian sense of the word. PlanetSKI’s Ross Young reports.

1st October 2024

October Ski News in Brief

– Bobsleigh Track for 2026 Olympics Progresses
– Auto Spelling Error from the Swiss
– Learn How to Bobsleigh in La Plagne
– Ski in Jeans at Jackson Hole
– How to Look Cool on Skis…UPDATED

8th September 2024

Visually Impaired Veteran Running for Ski Charity Arrives at John O’Groats

Darren Blanks has been running from Land’s End to John O’Groats and has just completed his challenge. He’s been completing more than a marathon a day to raise money for the Visually Impaired Ski Club. PlanetSKI has been following his progress. UPDATED

1st September 2024

September Ski News in Brief

– Telford Snowboard & Ski Centre Closes for Upgrade
– Summer Riding in Colorado
– Snowsport Scotland is on the Move
– British Hiker Missing in French Alps
– The Jackson Hole Snowmakers…UPDATED

20th August 2024

Summer Sailing in Landlocked Austria

We’re in Austria for some summer activities. Primarily sailing, but also e-biking, hiking, via ferrata and tobogganing. Who says the mountains are just for winter?

7th August 2024

Visually Impaired Veteran Running Land’s End to John O’Groats for Ski Charity

Darren Blanks set off on Friday 16th August, and plans to arrive on 13th September 2024. He’s raising money for a ski club that helps veterans with sight difficulties. UPDATED

7th August 2024

PlanetSKI in the West Country – Part Five

We’re now in the West Country, South Devon to be precise, as our summer travels continue. UPDATED

1st August 2024

Ski News In Brief

– Fancy Working in the Alps Next Winter?
– First Snow of Approaching Season in USA
– Three South Korean Ski Racers Die in NZ Car Accident
– Tourist Dies in Ice Cave Collapse in Iceland
– Melting Ice in Norway Reveals Historic Artefacts…NEW & UPDATED

28th July 2024

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