23rd November 2024
PlanetSKI Gear Review #2 Winter 2024/25
In our second gear edit of the season Alf Alderson reviews some great stocking fillers including goggles, sunglasses, bluetooth speakers & more…. NEW
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13th November 2024
PlanetSKI Gear Review #1 Winter 2024/25
In our first gear edit of the season Alf Alderson checks out Peak Performance & Helly Hansen clothing and ski touring backpacks.
29th September 2024
Survival Rate for Avalanche Burials Increases by 10% Since 1994
The rise is put down to improvement in equipment, better search & rescue, improved medical treatment and more training.
24th September 2024
Real Snow Rail Jam Comes to London
Peak Performance transformed the famous Covent Garden Piazza into the epicentre of UK ski culture by throwing a ski rail jam, harking back to the 1995 big air that took place in the Piazza. UPDATED
8th August 2024
New Survey Reveals Much About UK Skiers & Snowboarders
It comes from the ski travel agent, Iglu Ski, and the high street retailer, Ellis Brigham.
30th May 2024
New Snow Show for the North
It is set to take place at the Chill Factore indoor snow centre in Manchester on October 4th and 5th.
19th April 2024
Ski Touring Around Innsbruck
It is one of the fastest growing on-snow activities in the Tirol – ski touring. PlanetSKI has been walking uphill a few times during our extended stay in Innsbruck.
26th March 2024
Is It Better to Buy Skis or Rent Skis?
It’s one of the eternal dilemmas for skiers. PlanetSKI reporters examine the advantages and disadvantages of both. UPDATED
1st March 2024
PlanetSKI Gear Review #6 Winter 23/24
In our sixth edit of the season Alf Alderson checks out some skiing hardware including K2Mindbender 130 BOA ski boots, the Safeback SBX Avalanche system plus helmets from Oakley & POC.
28th February 2024
Win a set of Fischer Racing Skis, Boots & Poles
Enter the Fischer Sports Junior Rocketeers competition to win a complete set of winter sports Alpine race equipment for a budding young ski racer.
14th February 2024
A Visit to the Intersport ‘Boot Doctor’
There’s a point in every skier’s life when it’s time to buy your own ski boots. For Pip Martin, the time had come to say goodbye to rental boots this winter.
6th February 2024
PlanetSKI Goes Adaptive Skiing
In 2015 our reporter Clare Meaney was the victim of a hit-&-run accident in Val-d’Isere. She suffered a badly broken leg, & then a brain haemorrhage. Clare is now back on snow, in a sit-ski.
1st February 2024
PlanetSKI Gear Review #5 Winter 23/24
In our fifth edit of the season Alf Alderson checks out some must have accessories for skiers and snowboarders.
28th January 2024
PlanetSKI Gear Review #4 Winter 23/24
In our fourth edit of the season Alf Alderson checks out the latest in layering and back protectors for skiers and snowboarders.
12th January 2024
Intersport in Austria
Intersport has 165 outlets in Austria in most of the major resorts, and a host of less-known ones. PlanetSKI tests the service as we offer readers a guaranteed online discount.
8th January 2024
A Cautionary Tale About Snow Chains
We have just driven up to Andorra from France in some ferocious weather conditions. Preparation, practice and patience with snow chains is what it is all about. It reminded us of an earlier experience this winter. UPDATED
8th January 2024
SunGod’s Latest Goggles
In our series that looks at ski and snowboarding gear we put SunGod’s new Ullrs™ through their paces out on the slopes.
2nd January 2024
New Snow Goggle Concept from Panda Optics
It’s new for 2024: the Dual Vision goggle by UK based, Panda Optics, is claimed to be a revolutionary new relationship between frame and lens. PlanetSKI puts it through its paces out on the slopes.
12th December 2023
Avalanche Risk in the Alps
Parts of the NW Alps are seeing heavy snow, torrential rain and high winds as the latest storm hits. There is a high risk of avalanche in places. NEW
6th December 2023
PlanetSKI Gear Review #3 Winter 23/24
Our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out the latest colours and trends in Ski Jackets and Ski Pants for skiers and snowboarders.
28th November 2023
PlanetSKI Gear Review #2 Winter 23/24
Our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out the latest in backpacks, light luggage and day packs for skiers & snowboarders.
17th November 2023
PlanetSKI Discount Code for Ski Hire with Intersport
Intersport has over 700 ski hire shops across the Alps. With the special “PlanetSKI” discount code you can rent award-winning skis & snowboards at fabulous prices. UPDATED
21st October 2023
A London Ski Show is Back
It took place at the ExCeL Centre in East London at the weekend. PlanetSKI reviews the show, plus reports on what light it sheds on the state of the UK snowsport industry & the approaching winter. UPDATED
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
13th October 2023
PlanetSKI Gear Review #1 Winter 23/24
Here’s the first in a series of gear reviews over the winter. Our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out the latest in day packs, goggles and sunglasses for skiers & snowboarders.
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…
5th June 2023
Burton Confirms Details of Cyber Attack
Some sensitive customer information was “potentially” accessed or stolen last February. Burton Snowboards has revealed more details.
31st March 2023
Dramatic Video of Snowboarder Rescued After Being Buried in Tree Well
The incident happened at Mt Baker in Washington state in the USA. A passing skier rescued a man who was fully buried and set to die. UPDATED
31st March 2023
Renting Skis After All These Years
PlanetSKI reporter Jo Vizard loves her skis – K2 Misdemeanors. Only trouble is they are 15 years old, so perhaps it is time rent some more up to date ones.
17th March 2023
How to Ski Powder…
With plenty of fresh snow in parts of the Alps now is the time to improve your technique off piste. We have asked our friends at Maison Sport for some top tips.
8th March 2023
PlanetSKI Gear Reviews #4: Winter 22/23
In the fourth of a sporadic series of gear reviews over the winter, our gear editor Alf Alderson reviews more kit for skiers & snowboarders.
7th March 2023
Public Demand Grows for People Who Ski Out of Control To Be Held Accountable
Recently we posted an article about the rising number of accidents with a major hospital reporting it was struggling to cope. The response has been phenomenal. UPDATED
18th February 2023
Burton Snowboards Orders Still Disrupted After Cyber Attack
The company reported a ‘cyber incident’ on 14th February and shut down all its e-commerce activities. A week later its online sales are still suspended while investigations continue.
8th February 2023
Big Après Ski Line-up for The Mighty Coe
Scotland’s ski and snowboard festival has announced a big programme of evening entertainment for the event which takes place over three days at Glencoe next month.
30th January 2023
PlanetSKI Gear Reviews #3: Winter 22/23
In the third of a sporadic series of gear reviews over the winter, our gear editor Alf Alderson reviews more skiing essentials.
22nd January 2023
Fresh warnings on Off Piste Safety as Ski Instructor Dies in France
The 57-year old ski teacher died in an avalanche in Les Arcs France. The snowpack is stabilising after the fresh snow of last week but caution is urged.
3rd January 2023
Ski Hiring & Ski Testing with Intersport
If you take out the premium package with Intersport you can change your skis as many times as you want. That’s exactly what three PlanetSKI reporters did in Les2Alpes – changing their equipment as the snow changed and simply trying out new skis with a view to finding the right one to buy.
22nd December 2022
The Mighty Coe Returns
The UK’s only mountain-based ski and snowboard festival is returning to the Scottish Highlands next spring – and it’s promising to be even mightier than before.
20th December 2022
PlanetSKI Discount Code for Ski Hire with Intersport
Intersport has over 700 ski hire shops across the Alps. With the special PlanetSKI discount code rent award-winning skis & snowboards at fabulous prices.
19th December 2022
PlanetSKI Gear Reviews #2: Winter 22/23
In the second of a sporadic series of gear reviews over the winter our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out a few skiing essentials.
13th December 2022
French Government Urges People to Wear Masks in Ski Lifts this Winter
The French Health Minister has urged people to wear masks on public transport. In France ski lifts are seen as public transport.
28th November 2022
PlanetSKI Gear Reviews: Winter 22/23
In the first of a sporadic series of gear reviews over the winter our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out a few skiing essentials.
31st October 2022
SIGB Snow Test Heads to France in 2023
The annual tests for the UK industry will be held in La Clusaz from 23rd – 27th January. It sees the UK ski industry put next year’s equipment and gear through their paces.
17th October 2022
National Snow Week & New London Show Announced for 2023
Raccoon Media Group has unveiled a large scale expansion of UK snowsports activities in partnership with Evening Standard Live. PlanetSKI has the details. UPDATED
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.
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
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.
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
23rd August 2022
Burton Snowboards Is Not For Sale
As rumours circulate the CEO, Donna Carpenter, makes her point in a one finger salute on Instagram. She also holds a sign reading ‘Not For Sale!’
21st July 2022
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Disrupts Ski Manufacture
A significant proportion of the skis sold worldwide each year are manufactured in western Ukraine. They are mostly made in factories around Mukachevo. Most are still open but retailers have been told to expect some delays. The area remains under Ukrainian control.
30th May 2022
Recall for Avalanche Transceivers As Switch May Fall Off
The reason for the recall is that the on/off switch may fall off the Tracker4 transceiver due to a problem with the plastic.
28th May 2022
2022 London Ski & Snowboard Festival is Cancelled
The event was due to take place in October but has been called off due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’. The organisers claim it will go ahead in 2023. The National Snow Show in Birmingham remains set to go ahead. UPDATED
10th May 2022
Ski Tests Move to January
The Snowsports Industries of Great Britain, SIGB, has announced the event next season will take place earlier than usual from January 23rd to 28th. It sees the latest kit unveiled.
2nd April 2022
British Snowboarder Saved by Phone Safety Feature in Crevasse Fall
41-year old Tim Blakey was riding on his own in a glacier in Saas Fee when he fell into a crevasse. He used an SOS feature on his iPhone to alert the rescue services.
28th March 2022
Skiing in Scotland
PlanetSKI was at the Mighty Coe Festival in Glencoe on Saturday and then headed over to the Nevis Range for the Scottish Slopestyle Championships on Sunday.
18th March 2022
Fancy a Late Season Ski Trip to the Alps?
If so you are not the only one as Intersport Rentals is seeing bookings surge for Easter. Skiers & Snowboarders can finally hit the slopes with few Covid-19 restrictions in place. With a late Easter the season is set to go out with a bang. UPDATED
12th January 2022
PlanetSKI’s Winter Gear Review – Part Two
Our Gear & Equipment Editor has been testing the latest collection of ski jackets. Check out his selection for January 2022.
4th January 2022
PlanetSKI’s Winter Gear Review – Part One
It may be a little awkward to get to the Alps at the moment, but we can still think of ski gear even if we can’t all get to the slopes. Take a peek at our winter gear review from Alf Alderson.
31st December 2021
GB Snowsport Industry Criticises Lack of Government Help
The trade body, Snowsport Industries Great Britain, says a plea for additional financial support has been rejected.
27th December 2021
Glencoe to Host UK’s First On Mountain Ski & Snowboard Festival
The Mighty Coe will take place at Glencoe Mountain in Scotland on the weekend of 26th and 27th March. Skiers & snowboarders will be able to test next season’s kit as well as take part in a full programme of events.
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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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