25th June 2026
A Ski Legend Remembered
A service of Thanksgiving and Celebration of Life has been held in London this week for the legendary ski writer Araminta Jane Braham. She was better known as Minty Clinch. NEW
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24th June 2026
Bode Miller Arrested on Drugs Charges
The Olympic gold medalist and former World Cup champion was arrested in Idaho on drug-related charges, according to court documents. NEW
22nd June 2026
Swiss Ski Resort Closes Due to Climate Change
Braunwald in the canton of Glarus is ending its ski operations after a review of operations. A lack of reliable snow is the main factor.
19th June 2026
Logos Unveiled for 2030 Olympics
The France Winter Olympics will have two official emblems built around the core creative concept of “a mountain revealed by light”. NEW
14th June 2026
Ski Mountaineering Set to Remain in the Winter Olympics
It made its debut at the Milan-Cortina Games in 2026 and looks set to be included and expanded for France 2030.
14th June 2026
Epic Pass Sales Down 10% For Next Season
It follows a very poor season for snow last winter in the western USA with 24% less visitors in The Rockies. NEW
11th June 2026
Johan Eliasch Ousted as President of FIS with Alexander Ospelt Replacing Him
In a bitter election that has split the organisation down the middle Johan Eliasch has been ousted. It was the narrowest of margins: 65 to 64. UPDATED
9th June 2026
Iglu Says AI is Increasingly Used In Search for Ski Holidays But Trusted Advice Valued
AI use for ski trip research has nearly quadrupled in a year, but snow certainty and trusted advice still decide where the British ski
8th June 2026
Bitter Battle for Control of International Ski & Snowboard Federation Fought Out Today
At stake is the very future of the body that governs elite snowsports. On Thursday a new President is due to be elected in a contest that has split FIS down the middle. Some fear the organisation may even break up. UPDATED
7th June 2026
Urs Lehmann Resigns as CEO of FIS Ahead of Bitter Presidential Election
There has been a move by some of the major ski nations to oust the current FIS President Johan Eliasch. Now the CEO has stepped down after reported disagreements with Eliasch.
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4th June 2026
Dave Ryding Joins the Ski Club of Great Britain as Official Ambassador
As an ambassador he will engage with members of the Ski Club through its content, online talk and an indoor ski workshop.
3rd June 2026
Two Snowsport Disciplines Face Axe from Winter Olympics as Others Aim to be Included
Nordic combined and snowboard parallel giant slalom face a battle to retain their Winter Olympic status for the 2030 Games in France. Freeride and Ice climbing may replace them.
1st June 2026
More than 2,000 People Sign Petition for Greater Safety Measures in Whistler
A doctor’s petition for more enforcement of the Alpine Responsibility Code has received 2,014 signatures to date. It seems people want more to be done about slope safety – in Whistler and other ski areas. UPDATED
1st June 2026
Snowsport England Confirms Return of ‘SheLeads’ Programme for 2026
Snowsport England has announced the return of the SheLeads programme. The initiative aims to create a more inclusive and diverse snowsports community by supporting and developing female coaches and instructors.
26th May 2026
March Tourism Drops in Austria as Global Uncertainty Hits International Tourism
In March 2026 12.1m overnight stays were registered, a decrease of 4.9% compared to the previous year. One factor cited is consequences of President Trump’s international policies.
26th May 2026
Mark Tilston appointed GB Snowsport Alpine Director for 2026/27 FIS World Cup season
He most recently worked as Men’s Alpine Head Coach for US Ski and Snowboard team from 2023-26. Tilston returns to British Alpine system having been Alpine Head Coach and Performance Director for a decade leading into the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. NEW
22nd May 2026
FIS President Under Fresh Attack With Questions Raised About Finances & Direction of Travel for the Organisation
The International Ski & Snowboard Federation runs elite snowsport competition across the world and is in a bitter power struggle ahead of upcoming elections.
22nd May 2026
Ben’s Bus Donates £30,000 Direct to the Climate Charity Solar Aid
The ski transfer company calculates its carbon emissions and then doubles the value to fund solar power in rural communities in Africa.
19th May 2026
Ski Club of Great Britain Appoints Katy Ellis as New GM as James Gambrill Moves Back to Mountain Trade Network
The Ski Club of Great Britain has appointed Katy Ellis as its new General Manager, following the departure of James Gambrill, who has led the organisation since 2021. The Club faces challenging times in a changing snowsports world.
19th May 2026
Snow Camp Celebrates Success of its 2026 AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally in Val Thorens as it Raises £150,000.
Snow Camp, the UK’s only charity using snowsports to engage inner-city young people, is celebrating another outstanding year of its flagship fundraising event, the 2026 AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally, held in Val Thorens in France.
12th May 2026
Skiing In Italy Is On The Rise With More British Skiers Heading To Its Slopes
PlanetSKI looks at the growing attractions of skiing in Italy. We focus on one area, Vialattea (The Milky Way)/Bardonecchia and look at the Aosta Valley and Val Gardena in the Dolomites. Plus see what summer offers. UPDATED
6th May 2026
Skier Visits in USA Down by 9 Million Last Season as Poor Snow Takes Its Toll With People Staying Away
It follows one of the worst winters for snow in The Rockies and is a drop of 9.1% from the 10-year average. Poor snowfall is to blame, though some have other reasons. UPDATED
6th May 2026
What Should Be Done About Out-of-Control Skiers & Snowboarders?
Following our report on a man found guilty of the manslaughter of a 5-year old British child in Flaine there has been widespread reaction from PlanetSKI readers. UPDATED
5th May 2026
Sunshine Village Wins Award
The Canadian resort has been been voted the top resort in North America by OnTheSnow.com’s visitors and app users.
27th April 2026
IGLU SKI Wins Ski Agency Award
The company has topped the 2026 Travel Trade Gazette Top Ski/Snowsports Agency category. NEW
24th April 2026
Starting Gun Fired in Bitter Election Battle for Control of FIS
The incumbent, Johan Eliasch, has made many enemies in his five years in charge with four people now running against him. The head of GB Snowsport, Vikky Gosling, is in the heated election to run the International Ski & Snowboard Federation. UPDATED
24th April 2026
25% Drop in Visitors to Rocky Mountain Resorts Run by Vail Resorts
It has been one of the worst winters on record in the resorts of the western USA with poor snow, delayed openings and early closings.
21st April 2026
Worldwide Ski Industry Bounces Back to Pre-Covid Levels
The International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism finds the 2024/25 season was the busiest on record with 399 million skier visits across the world.
16th April 2026
Canada Assesses Use of Drones for Avalanche Control
This winter a company has been using its SnowDart system for avalanche control in the Jasper National Park in Alberta.
13th April 2026
Poor Snow Season for US Ski Areas
Colorado has its worst snowpack on record, while Utah saw skier visit numbers go downhill. California has fared slightly better. UPDATED
10th April 2026
Rise in Winter Visitors to Austria
The preliminary overnight stay statistics published by Statistics Austria for February 2026 and the current winter season show a positive trend.
10th April 2026
Growth in All-Inclusive Ski Holidays
SNO Ski Holidays reports a spike in late bookings for April ski holidays, with skiers opting for all-inclusive to cap holiday spend and know how much it will be costing.
10th April 2026
Founder of Scottish Ski Resort, The Lecht, Dies
The ski resort has posted the news of the passing of Pieter du Pon who helped create the Lecht in 1977. Tributes are paid. UPDATED
31st March 2026
2026/27 Indy Passes on Sale on Friday
Indy Pass has announced that 26/27 passes will go on sale to the public for a single day on Friday, April 3, and only for as long as supplies last. NEW
27th March 2026
Intersport Austria Sees Sharp Growth
Preliminary figures for the first half of the 2025/26 fiscal year show a sales increase of 7%. Intersport out-performed the overall Austrian market.
27th March 2026
Epic & Ikon Passes Face Lawsuits
Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company are facing a federal antitrust class action lawsuit.
25th March 2026
US/Israel War with Iran Impacts Skiing
Visitors from the Middle East & Asia are cancelling, resort costs are going up and uncertainty is taking its toll.
14th March 2026
Swiss Lift Companies Report Positive Winter
Visitor numbers up to the end of the February school holidays were 3% below last year but 12% higher than the five-year average.
10th March 2026
Vail Resorts Admits Visits & Revenue Down
As expected, numbers have fallen after a poor winter for snow in the many of the major US resorts.
8th March 2026
Italy is Alpine Country Most Dependent on Artificial Snow
Around 90% of slopes rely on artificial snow – higher than Switzerland (54%) and France (39%). The figures were revealed in a new academic study examining the Dolomites and the Alps.
2nd March 2026
French Ski Resorts Invest for the Future
French ski resorts invested €555m in 2025, confirming the key role of investment in mountain regions. Much is at high altitude and main resorts see a bright future ahead.
26th February 2026
Indy Pass Adds 16 New Ski Areas
Indy Pass has announced the addition of sixteen new ski areas for the 2026/27 season. Six are in Europe and there are more to come.
24th February 2026
Swiss Ski Resorts Are Changing
Ski resorts and winter sports destinations are re-thinking what they offer. That’s according to a report on SwissInfo.
27th January 2026
US Skiers Hit the Alps in Big Numbers
Tour operator stats and official figures show double-digit growth in US visitors to Switzerland, Austria and France as American skiers discover Alpine skiing offers dramatically better value and a bigger travel experience. UPDATED
17th January 2026
Switzerland Lays Out Its Winter Olympic Plans
It is looking to host the Games in 2038 and if successful it would hold the Winter Olympics for the first time in 90 years.
15th January 2026
Another Swiss Canton Bans Pyrotechnic Devices
The Swiss canton of Valais is the latest to ban them in all indoor public places. It follows a fire at a bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana where 40 people were killed and 116 were injured. NEW
7th January 2026
SIGB Launches New Facilities Membership
It is designed to bring UK snowsports venues, including artificial slopes, indoor snowdomes, revolving slopes, and mountain resorts, closer to the heart of the industry.
5th January 2026
Plans for Longest UK Indoor Slope Get the Go Ahead
Plans for the slope at Rhydycar West in Wales have been approved by local councilors. Skiers & snowboarders have welcomed the move.
5th January 2026
Ski Patrol Strike in US Resort Gets Bitter
The dispute has been going on over two weeks and now the resort management team has launched a recruitment campaign to hire temporary workers in a bid to reopen the mountain.
20th December 2025
Snow Camp on BBC Radio 4’s Charity Appeal
Snow Camp, the UK’s only national youth snowsports charity will feature in the BBC Radio 4 Appeal over the festive period. It will shine a spotlight on the charity’s work supporting young people across the UK.
18th December 2025
Controversial Plans for a Skyscraper in Zermatt
Lina Peak is a sleek steel-and-glass tower in sharp contrast to the Swiss resort’s traditional alpine chalets. It is seen by some as the only way to create affordable housing for season workers. Others say it will be a white elephant that would push up prices.
16th December 2025
How Much Protection Do Ski Helmets Offer?
Not as much as some might think according to a new Swiss study. They offer limited protection. Helmet use is widespread with Italy making it compulsory this season. UPDATED
14th December 2025
FIS Tries To Tackle Waste at Snowsports Events
The International Ski & Snowboards Federation, FIS has developed a Waste Management Handbook for Snowsports Events.
13th December 2025
Snow Camp Goes from Strength to Strength
The snowsports charity that helps disadvantaged inner city kids succeed through snowsprts has released its Impact Report.
12th December 2025
Prices of Ski Holidays Rise by 10% for UK Skiers
As prices rise Italian ski resorts dominate the best value top 10 for adults and families, with some resorts in Norway rising up the rankings. UPDATED
10th December 2025
Iglu Ski is Sold
The Australian company, Flight Centre Travel Group, has acquired Iglu – an online travel agency, comprising three brands, Iglu Cruise, Planet Cruise and Iglu Ski. NEW
4th December 2025
IOC Visits Venues for 2030 Olympics in French Alps
The 2030 organisers claim to have an ambitious vision for a new chapter in Winter Olympic history, combining deep-rooted tradition with forward-thinking innovation.
28th November 2025
Inghams Ski Launches Nature & Climate Action Plan
The idea is champion the outdoors with a series of environmental initiatives that commitment to respect, reduce, reconnect and replenish the great outdoors, supported by a 10-step roadmap for positive action on nature.
27th November 2025
France Claims Success in 2024/25 Season
Domaines Skiables de France claims 7m people visited the mountains last winter. With 54.8 million ski days. France is the most popular destination for UK skiers and the French ski industry employs more than 120,000 people.
26th November 2025
US Resorts Postpone Openings After Lack of Snow
Europe may be seeing one of the best starts to the season in recent years with heavy snow falling, but it is a very different picture in the USA with unseasonable warm weather in many ski areas. UPDATED
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