26th November 2024
Getting Fit for Skiing
Maison Sport launches free six-week Ski Fit Guide to help skiers prepare for the slopes. It has been created in collaboration with professional ski physical therapist, Dr. Greg Louie. NEW
New for 24/25 Season
23rd November 2024
More Resorts Open as Winter Approaches
Val Thorens and Tignes are the first French ski resorts to open. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED
19th November 2024
First Significant Storm of Winter Hits the Alps
The Alps are seeing large quantities of snow in places and a sharp drop in the temperature. Winter is here! UPDATED
17th November 2024
Xmas is Coming Ski Folks!
How better to celebrate than out in the mountains? Here at PlanetSKI we offer a few festive ideas in this new rolling blog…
17th November 2024
Dave Ryding in Action
GB’s greatest alpine ski racer is competing for the first time this season at the opening slalom race in Levi, Finland. He was 5th after the first run but had a disappointing second run and came 16th. UPDATED
14th November 2024
November Ski Deals – 2024/25
* Sunweb Black Friday deals *Free train to Verbier on 7 December dressed as Santa * £90 off ALL Inghams holidays * Big savings on Ski Rentals with Intersport and more… UPDATED
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.
9th November 2024
Scottish Ski Resort Delays Opening Until February
The Nevis Range says climate change means it has only been able to offer one or two days in January in recent years and the move will preserve conditions for later in the season.
5th November 2024
Tomorrowland Winter Returns for 2025
The winter dance festival, Tomorrowland Winter, returns to the French Alps in March 2025.
26th October 2024
Indy Pass Adds 30 More Resorts
52 resorts have now been added since last season including 11 in Japan, five in Europe, and three in Canada.
25th October 2024
Disability Snowsport UK Launches Winter Prize Draw
The UK’s leading adaptive ski and snowboard charity, Disability Snowsport UK has launched ‘The Big Winter Prize Draw’. The charity seeks to raise essential funds to support grass roots snowsports for children & adults with disabilities.
25th October 2024
Heavy Snow Falls in North America with Winter Edging Closer in the Alps
The first resort has opened in the USA with World Cup ski racing underway in Europe. Check out the updated PlanetSKI snow report. UPDATED
25th October 2024
Cracking Start to World Cup Alpine Ski Season
There was drama, surprises, records, returning veterans and pure excitement as the World Cup season kicked off in Soelden at the weekend. UPDATED
24th October 2024
Opening Date Announced for Alpe du Grand Serre
The resort had been set for closure but the decision has been reversed and now an opening date has been been announced. UPDATED
22nd October 2024
Skiing in Norway Takes Off
The aviation analytics firm Cirium reports a significant rise in ski holiday bookings and flights to Norway for the upcoming winter season. PlanetSKI looks at the attractions of Norway as a ski destination.
21st October 2024
First Major Resort in USA Opens
Wolf Creek in Colorado is the first resort to open a decent amount of terrain. It follows cold temperatures and some natural snowfall. UPDATED
21st October 2024
Inghams Celebrates Its 90th Birthday
In celebration of its 90 years of heritage, Inghams Ski has launched its new brand campaign: At Inghams, we know how!
20th October 2024
Luxury Touring Cabin Opens Above Verbier
Cabane Tortin looks more like the lair of a Bond Villain than a ski cabin. It comes at a price CHF 60,000 (£53,4000) for a 3-night stay. Check out the images.
20th October 2024
Ski Deals for 2024/2025
The ski season is almost on us, check out our latest deals….
* Big savings on Ski Rentals with Intersport * Sunweb Deals * Christmas Offers * £90 off ALL Inghams holidays * UPDATED
20th October 2024
Norwegian Resorts & Andorra Strike Joint Lift Pass Deal
Season Pass holders in Andorra will get 5-days free skiing with the seven Norway – Home of Skiing resorts, with a reciprocal offer in place. It’s new for next season.
19th October 2024
Conditions Looking Good in the Alps & Now North America
Several glacier areas are open with skiing on offer in Austria, Italy and Switzerland. The first resort in the USA has also opened. UPDATED
16th October 2024
Big Air Chur Opens FIS World Cup Season in Europe
It takes place this weekend with UK eyes on Mia Brookes and the FIS World Cup season ahead. NEW
16th October 2024
Italian Resorts Offer Best Value to British Skiers
That’s the finding of a report by the Post Office in conjunction with Crystal Ski Holidays.
14th October 2024
Where to Ski in Austria
Austria remains one of the top winter destinations for British tourists. This winter is all about ‘Lebensgefühl’ – that special something that makes Austria a unique place to visit.
14th October 2024
Val Thorens Prepares for Winter
It’s the highest resort in the Alps at 2,300m & is in one of the first to open for winter. We look at what’s coming this season. NEW
10th October 2024
EU Delays New Digital Border System
It was to have been introduced on November 10th and would have affected skiers and snowboarders heading to the mountains this winter.
8th October 2024
Austria Looks Forward to the Coming Ski Season
Austria is a popular choice for British skiers and snowboarders with a growing number discovering its charms. We’ve asked our friends at the Austria National Tourist Office to tell us of its attractions.
8th October 2024
Discover Park City, Utah
It is one of the most famous US ski towns with direct access to Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort, with much else besides. See what’s new for next winter and what it offers.
4th October 2024
Five Reasons to Visit Innsbruck this Winter
From skiing under the stars or travelling through time at a Victorian Christmas market, to a magnificent carnival event that is only held every five years, the Innsbruck region is offering some treats this season.
3rd October 2024
Freeride World Tour Heads to Val Thorens
The Freeride World Tour returns to France with a new stop in Val Thorens. The first FIS Freeride World Championships set to take place in Andorra in 2026.
3rd October 2024
Ski Club Rep Service Expands
The Ski Club of Great Britain has launched three new resorts in the Alps where its reps will be based throughout the winter season.
2nd October 2024
First European Ski Resorts Outside the Alps Open
Ruka and Levi in Finland open some slopes at the weekend using stored snow. Other glacier resorts in Austria opened too. UPDATED
1st October 2024
Les3Vallees Gears Up for the Season
The largest linked ski area in the world has unveiled all that is new for next season. We look at what’s on offer.
30th September 2024
Rail Tickets to French Ski Resorts Now on Sale
The French rail operator SNCF is putting tickets for journeys between December 15th and January 8th on sale.
29th September 2024
What’s New for Winter 2024/25 From Ski Solutions
Ski Solutions is Britain’s original specialist ski travel agency and tailor-made tour operator and has been arranging ski holidays for more than 35 years to Europe and North America.
28th September 2024
November Start of EU Entry/Exit System in Doubt
If launched the new digital system, EES, will impact UK skiers heading to the mountains of Europe this winter.
26th September 2024
Ski Deals for Winter 2024/25
* Discounts on Youth Ski Pass for Portes Du Soleil
* Big savings on Ski Rentals with Intersport
* Sunweb Deals NEW
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.
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.
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
As Season Approaches Check Out the Resort Opening Dates
With the recent snow in the Alps getting us looking forward to winter we list the opening dates of the main resorts popular with British skies and snowboarders. 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.
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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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