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26th September 2024

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25th September 2024

Jackson Hole Unveils What’s New for Next Winter

The resort in Wyoming USA has gone from a cult resort in the mid-80s to an essential stop on any serious skier’s bucket list. See what’s new for next season…NEW

24th September 2024

GB Snowboard Athletes Eye Up 2026 Winter Olympics

This season is an Olympic qualifying year with GB hopes riding high for Milan-Cortina 2026.
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22nd September 2024

Dave Ryding Looks Ahead to Racing Next Season

GB’s most successful alpine skier is training hard ahead of the approaching season. The first slalom races are in Levi, Finland, and Gurgl, Austria, in November. PlanetSKI will be slopeside in Austria.

18th September 2024

Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in the Alps Popular with the British

With the recent snow in the Alps getting us looking forward to winter our friends at Maison Sport have produced a handy post about opening dates. UPDATED

18th September 2024

Ski Transfer Company Prepares for New EU Entry/Exit System

Ben’s Bus has posted about the changes coming in November with the new EU Entry/Exit system and what it means for its customers next winter. The new travel measures will apply to us all. UPDATED

17th September 2024

Ski France Expands with New Chalets on Offer

Leading French accommodation provider, Ski France, is adding three new premium Contactless Catered Chalets to its portfolio. So, what exactly is a ‘Contactless Chalet’?

14th September 2024

Ski The US Rockies

America resorts and ski states have been attending a special event in London, The American Rockies Party, hosted by the Ski Club of Great Britain. PlanetSKI reports on what the USA has to offer.

13th September 2024

Winter News from Verbier

The famous Swiss resort needs no introduction. This winter it is celebrating its past and looking to the future. We’re visiting in January.

11th September 2024

New in La Plagne for Next Winter

One of the most popular French resorts for UK skiers & snowboarders, La Plagne, has released details of all that is new for next season. Read on…

11th September 2024

UK Screenings Announced for Latest Warren Miller Film

The new film from Warren Miller entitled “75” marks the 75th anniversary of the Warren Miller film franchise.

8th September 2024

Deer Valley Expands Next Winter with Much More to Come

The resort in Utah is set to see another 3,700 acres open for skiing in one of the largest resort expansions in US history. At PlanetSKI we have been following progress closely for a number of years.

8th September 2024

World’s Largest Indoor Ski Centre Opens in China

The Shanghai L+ Snow Indoor Skiing Theme Resort is open to the public after successful trials. Interest in snowsports has mushroomed in the country after 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

5th September 2024

Snow in the Alps as First Resorts Prepare to Open for Winter

Resorts in Austria and Finland are planning to open at the end of September/beginning of October as snow falls. UPDATED

28th August 2024

New EU Border Rules Set to Impact UK Skiers Next Season

Whether you take a 1-week holiday, go multiple times or are fortunate enough to own a property here are the facts you need to know for next winter.

24th August 2024

New European Border Rules Will Impact UK Skiers Next Season

The EU’s post-Brexit Entry/Exit System, EES, is set to be introduced on 10th November ahead of the ski season. There are fears of long travel delays. Plus it will impact how long people can be in the mountains across the winter. UPDATED

24th August 2024

European Ski Resort Guides from Maison Sport

The online ski instructor platform has more than 300 comprehensive ski slope and in-resort guides for next season. Read independent advice from the experts.

22nd August 2024

New Winter Train Route to the Alps

The overnight service runs from Brussels to Venice calling at the ski gateway stops of Munich, Innsbruck and Bolzano. UPDATED

21st August 2024

Ski Club of Great Britain Launches 2024-25 Freshtracks Programme

There are 160 holidays with 21 new to the programme. They start November 2024 and run through to early May 2025.

14th August 2024

Skiing in the USA

Want to know more about it? There is a special event in London on Friday 13th September to showcase all that is on offer.

17th July 2024

Ben’s Bus Transfer Company Goes Carbon Neutral

It’s claiming to be the first shared transfer company to go carbon neutral as it offsets its carbon footprint.

16th July 2024

Scottish Ski Resort Hits Funding Target

It had been feared the Lecht might be forced to close after some poor winters. It launched a crowdfunding appeal to stay open and has now raised the necessary money.

14th July 2024

Utah Sees Second Best Season for Skier Visits

The ski state had over 6.7m skier visits and comes despite a poor start to winter with little snowfall. With an Olympic bid looking a certainty and a host of resort improvements the future looks bright.

11th July 2024

Skiing in Greece

PlanetSKI is currently in Greece for some summer activities. Plus researching a ski trip for next winter in a country more known for its sand than its snow. It has 25 ski areas and some rather decent skiing.

11th July 2024

Eurostar Ski Train Tickets Go on Sale

The service has been expanded but still only goes from December 21st to the end of February with no short-break options. The number of skiers taking the train remains below pre-Covid levels.

5th July 2024

AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally is Back

The event is run by the charity Snow Camp and will take place 24th – 27th April 2025 in Val Thorens.

5th July 2024

UK Skiers Urged to Prepare for New Entry System to EU Next Winter

A new automated European Union border IT system is due to start this October ahead of the 2024/25 ski season.

29th June 2024

Ski Operator Heidi Goes from Strength to Strength

It is ranked 63rd in the 2024 edition of the The Sunday Times 100 ranking Britain’s fastest-growing companies & secures £5.6m in additional funding.

20th June 2024

Plans Underway for Overnight Sleeper Train to the Alps

It would depart from Brussels with connections from the UK. It is claimed there is a growing interest in train travel from British skiers, but numbers remain very small.

20th June 2024

The Brits Heads Back to the Alps

The British Snowboard & Freeski Championships will take place in Mayrhofen, Austria next winter.

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.

28th May 2024

Events Confirmed for 2024 Winter Games NZ

Ten world class events are to be held in alpine, freeride and park & pipe disciplines, with the first FIS World Cup events held in New Zealand since 2019.

9th May 2024

Provisional Dates for Alpine Ski World Cup 2024/25 Released

It’s a familiar mix but with some new additions, as the International Ski & Snowboard Federation releases the updated provisional calendar.

1st May 2024

Book Early for Winter 2024/25

Book Early to save money for Winter 2024/25. We’ve collated some offers from key tour operators. UPDATED

24th April 2024

Hirscher Aims to Be Back & Racing for Holland

Record overall World Cup winner Marcel Hirscher ended his career 5 years ago racing for Austria. He plans for a comeback to alpine ski racing at the age of 35.

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