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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

Plans for New Ski Slope in Wales Move Forward

Rhydycar West would be the UK’s largest indoor snow centre and become the official headquarters for the UK (GB) and Welsh Olympic and Paralympic snow sports teams.

New European Indoor Snow Centre Group Formed

Snowcentres Limited, that runs Hemel Hempstead and Manchester has joined forces with SnowWorld, Europe’s leading operator of indoor slopes.

Maison Sport Fuels Olympic Ambitions With GB Snowsport Sponsorship

The ski lesson booking platform is backing Britain’s best Alpine skiers on the road to Milan-Cortina 2026 as an official sponsor.

World Ski Awards Announces Winners

The global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism, has announced the winners of its 13th annual programme. UPDATED

London Snow Show Claims Success

The event was back in Olympia in West London last month with 10,000 people visiting the 2-day show. Attendance figures have just been released.

PlanetSKI on The Ski Podcast

PlanetSKI editor James Cove has appeared on a Ski Podcast ‘Special’. He discusses his work as a BBC news journalist for 22 years, how he transferred those skills to setting up PlanetSKI in 2008, his thoughts on the current state of snowsports + much else besides.

Major Ski Brands Confirm Investigation Over Potential Price Fixing

The equipment brands Amer Sports and the Tecnica Group say they are under initial investigation by the European Commission.

LAAX Remains Under Swiss Control

The three municipalities of LAAX have voted to obtain ownership of the Weisse Arena Bergbahnen AG’s tourist infrastructure in order to retain local ownership of the infrastructure amongst interest from international investors. 

Snow Camp Goes from Strength to Strength

The snowsport charity supported 1,108 young people as it claims a record year of impact.

Family Pledges to Re-build Finches Emporium

The iconic London ski shop was destroyed by fire a week ago. The shop opened in 1947 and the family say they will rise from the ashes.

Inghams Ski Picks Up Two Awards

Inghams Ski is celebrating two big accolades: winning Best Ski Operator at The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards 2025 and being named the top Which? Recommended Provider for ski holidays.

Snomad Reveals its Ski Resort Award Winners

There are 20 specialist categories, with lesser-known American resort Grand Targhee claiming the Best Overall Ski Resort title worldwide, whilst Italy’s Alta Badia topped the European rankings.

Italian Ski Resort to Limit People on Slopes at Busy Periods

Madonna di Campiglio in the Dolomites joins a couple of other European ski areas to limit the number of people on its slopes. Other resorts will be watching the move with interest.

Maison Sport Claims Success

The snowsport lesson booking platform has reported a record-breaking 2024/25 season. The season of 2025/26 is off to a good start as the more skiers and snowboarder books lessons in a different way.

New Joint Lift Pass for Swiss Resorts

Joint lift passes are all the rage. The US ones of  Epic, Ikon and Indy are growing in Europe. The Swiss Magic Pass has been around for a while and now we have the new AlpsPass.

The Snow Centre Installs Rooftop Solar Panels

The indoor slope in Hemel Hempstead sees it as part of the Centre’s efforts toward de-carbonisation and Net Zero.

Skiing Continues to Grow in China

China’s booming ski industry saw new growth last season. New indoor and outdoor facilities saw an increase of 13% in ski visits to 26m. NEW

Teenage Skier Paralysed After Chairlift Fall Awarded $12.4m

The 16-year old girl fell from a lift in Crested Butte in 2022. After a legal battle with Vail Resorts the state supreme court has ruled, with implications for resorts in Colorado and beyond.

Inghams Ski Unveils What’s New for Next Season

With over 90 years of expertise, the ski holiday specialist has a lineup of exciting destinations, new resorts and chalet offerings, as well as expanding their industry leading rail packages.

Peak Retreats Bought by Employees

The award-winning French Alps ski specialist is the only UK ski company to be employee-owned. It was founded in 2002.

As Ski Tourist Numbers Grow in Japan Changes are Introduced

It is the No 1 bucket ski list destination with huge amounts of snow and an overall experience second to none. We update on the introduction of new regulations for international visitors resulting in more bureaucracy and cost.

IKON Pass Adds Aosta Valley in Italy

It follows the announcement of Vail Resort’s Epic Pass adding more Austrian resorts and the Indy Pass set to announce more resorts in Europe this week.

Sale of Inghams Set to Go Ahead This Week

The UK ski operator was owned by the Swiss company Hotelplan. The German company, DERTOUR Group, says its acquisition of Hotelplan Group is expected to go ahead by the end of this week.

Indy Pass Set to Add New Resorts

The Indy Pass has expanded with dozens of new resorts for the 25/26 season and goes back on sale to the public on August 28th. 

Chill Factore in Manchester Re-Named

The indoor slope in Manchester is to become The Snow Centre. It is already in the SnowCentres group and is part of a re-branding.

Snow Camp at UK Autumn Events

The charity helps disadvantaged young people re-focus their lives through snowsports. It is at the four major UK events ahead of next season.

What’s New for Iglu Ski Next Winter

Growth in tailor-made holidays, hundreds more trips to Scandinavia and Olympics inspiration are all featured in Iglu Ski’s new range for next winter. Its 27th season in the ski business. 

Epic Pass Introduces ‘Friends Programme’

The multi resort ski pass means friends of existing passholders are able to get half-price lift tickets. It’s a new initiative from the re-appointed CEO, Rob Katz.

Northern Snow Show Returns

It is set to take place 4th to 5th October 2025 at The Snow Centre in Manchester. It is free to attend and the organisers claim it will be bigger and better. UPDATED

Investigation Into Alleged Price Fixing at Dolomiti Superski

The Italian ski area is under formal investigation by Italy’s Antitrust Authority, AGCM, over claims of lift pass price fixing and restrictions on competition.

Ben’s Bus Transfers for Next Winter Now On Sale

The ski transfer company has gone live for all its routes for the 2025/26 ski season. There’s also an early bird discount that expires on the 30th July.

Future of Ski Resort Insurance in Oregon in Doubt

It follows a ruling in Oregon after liability legislation has failed in the 2025 state legislature. 

Trial Starts After Turkey Ski Resort Hotel Fire

32 people have gone on trial after 78 people died in a hotel fire in the ski resort of Kartalkaya last January.

French Ski Area Closes for Good

Alpe du Grand Serre has announced its permanent winter closure. The resort says it is a direct consequence of climate change and insufficient snowfall.

New Norwegian Partnership Aims to Boost Growth in Skiing

The country’s leading airport operator, Avinor, has teamed up with the resort group Norway, Home of Skiing. Their goal is to ensure that more travellers choose Norway and its ski destinations.

EasyJet Offers New Ski Routes for Next Winter

The airline has new routes to several destinations that are gateways to ski resorts in the Alps, Pyrenees and Eastern Europe.

FIS Digital Claims Success

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation has invested in digital and claims it is making “major strides”. NEW

Austrian Alps Grows Year-Round Tourism

More people are visiting Austria outside the traditional times in the winter and summer seasons.

Ex-CEO of Vail Resort Receives $2.2m Payout

Kirsten Lynch recently stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Vail Resorts. She is replaced by the former CEO Rob Katz.

Tributes To Claire Pennell of Snowsport England

Claire Pennell passed away last Friday. She was part of the Snowsport England senior leadership team and responsible for operations.

Ban on Russia for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics Confirmed

The International Olympic Committee has clarified the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Russia’s participation at the approaching Winter Games.

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