12th May 2020
It may be awkward to get to the Alps at the moment, but summer is around the corner and restrictions are set to lift in June. Take a look at our top tips for gear this summer – in the Alps or here in the UK.
2nd April 2020
Bored at home under lockdown? Now might be a good time to ensure your ski or snowboard kit is in tip top condition ready for next winter.
5th March 2020
Major brands pulled out of the Italian Ski Tests with worries about Covid-19. Instead a smaller event was relocated to Glenshee in Scotland where PlanetSKI tested the latest innovations from Atomic, Salomon and Elan.
3rd March 2020
They were supposed to take place in Italy & we were poised in the Aosta Valley. Worries about the coronavirus led people to pull out, but that didn’t stop PlanetSKI covering the tests.
2nd March 2020
It shouldn’t be that difficult, but it is, especially for the inexperienced. Our friends at Maison Sport come to the rescue.
1st March 2020
We have all had them, but have you ever had a messy weekend on your face while skiing or snowboarding?
14th February 2020
It’s half-term week and that means kids on the slopes. So how should they carry their skis? Our friends over at Maison Sport have been offering their advice.
7th February 2020
We’ve been putting them through their paces on the steeps of Argentière. They’re now competing with the big boys at a fraction of the price.
27th January 2020
We’ve been looking at sunnies. While a tad expensive these mountaineering sunglasses offer excellent eye protection and can be easily adapted for summer use.
25th January 2020
There is no surer sign that ski touring is becoming mainstream. Decathlon is selling its own brand & we’ve been testing them out. Are they any good & why walk uphill in the first place?
24th January 2020
Look no further than Decathlon and its own brand of Wedze. Good gear with affordable prices to match.
16th January 2020
Dave Goode was the first to develop pure carbon fibre skis and ski poles. He was killed when his light aircraft crashed in Utah.
4th January 2020
More and more of us are renting skis rather than buying them. There has been a sharp growth in the rental sector. Why?
1st December 2019
It’s the Awards Season at the moment with many taking place. PlanetSKI has decided to hand out its own alternative & occasional awards.
1st December 2019
That’s the disturbing finding from a new 8-year long study in the USA. PlanetSKI reports on the protection helmets offer.
22nd November 2019
A founding father of snowboarding, described as its soul, has passed away. We look at his remarkable life & assess his influence on snowsports.
21st November 2019
The founder of Burton snowboards has died from cancer aged 65. He was quite simply one of the most influential men in snowsports.
15th October 2019
Take a look at Decathlon’s new children’s ski range and kit out your little ones at the best possible prices.
8th May 2019
Winter’s just about done so here’s another chance to read our advice to ensure your kit is in tip-top condition come next winter.
14th May 2018
What to do with all your gear now the season is over? Read on for advice on how to ensure it’s in tip-top shape come next winter.
27th March 2018
It’s not just value ski gear that Decathlon is developing; it has skis & touring equipment for next season & we’ve been seeing what they’re like.
14th March 2018
The outdoor sports retailer has opened a new shop in Kensington this week. ‘So, what?’ you may well ask.
4th December 2017
Decathlon expands; the affordable sports equipment & clothing retailer is embracing snowsports. More shops & more gear.
Good December Ski Conditions Across Large Parts of the Alps
The storms have passed & it is a great start to the season in many parts of the Alps.
UPDATED: https://planetski.eu/2023/12/04/another-storm-hits-french-alps/
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 knock-down prices.
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PlanetSKI Discount Code for Ski Hire with Intersport - PlanetSKI
Use discount code 'PLANETSKI' at Intersport Rent this winter and watch your basket price fall. Intersport has 700 ski hire shops across the Alps.
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December’s Ski News In Brief
- Switzerland Aims For 2038 Winter Olympics
See here for the full details:
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December's Ski News - PlanetSKI
LateShort news stories, stunning videos, amusing cartoons, things that make us smile/things that make us shout at the screen.
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Watch out children ... TONIGHT is KRAMPUS! 🧌👺
Leave your shoes out tonight.
If you've been good, your shoes will be filled with special gifts, but if you've been naughty, your shoes will be filled with COAL left by the nasty Krampus ghouls.
#Tirol @MyInnsbruck #traditions
