28th December 2024
PlanetSKI Offers Readers Significant Discount with Intersport
The rental company has more than 700 ski hire shops across the Alps and Pyrenees. We have negotiated substantial savings for our readers.
General News
26th December 2024
Fatal Avalanches in the Alps
A father and son have died in Austria, with a teenager killed while family skiing in France. 4 people have died this week following heavy snow & high winds. UPDATED
25th December 2024
Swiss Olympic Snowboarder Dies in Avalanche
26 year old Sophie Hediger was killed in an avalanche in Arosa. Tributes are being paid to a life cut short. UPDATED.
18th December 2024
14,000 People Helped by Swiss Piste Rescue Last Winter
The figures come from injury statistics from the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention.
15th December 2024
Vail Resorts Confirms it is Actively Looking for New Resorts to Buy in the Alps
The US company already runs the ski areas in Andermatt and Crans-Montana in Switzerland. It has confirmed to PlanetSKI that it is looking for other resorts across the Alps.
15th December 2024
Ryding in Top Ten in Val d’Isere
The Rocket comes 9th and GB’s Laurie Taylor takes 12th place in the Val d’Isere slalom. It was a great day for British slalom skiing. UPDATED
11th December 2024
PlanetSKI Gear Review #3 Winter 2024/25
In our December review the Komperdell ski poles stand out as a must have. Our review also features the Salomon Brigade Index helmet, HH three finger gloves, Vallon sunglasses and more.
11th December 2024
Skiing in Scotland Begins
Glencoe is out of the blocks, opening after wintry conditions provided a boost for some pre-Christmas skiing and snowboarding in Scotland. PlanetSKI has been making some turns. UPDATED
10th December 2024
Scots Snowboarder with MND Aiming for Paralympics
A British man is hoping to become the first snowsports athlete with Motor Neurone Disease to compete at the Winter Paralympics. NEW
9th December 2024
Full Pre-Christmas Calendar for GB Snowsport
It’s a busy time in the ski and snowboard calendar with many World Cup and Europa Cup competitions ahead for GB Snowsport athletes. Among them is Dave Ryding who’ll be in the starting gates in Val Isère.
8th December 2024
Snow Falls Across the Alps With Temperatures Dropping
It is the best Xmas present us skiers & snowboarders could want. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps.UPDATED
6th December 2024
Val Thorens Cable Car Out of Action for Whole Season
EXCLUSIVE: The Cime Caron cable car crashed just ahead of the resort’s opening last month. PlanetSKI can reveal the cabins are to be replaced & the lift will not open this winter.
5th December 2024
UK Chalet Operator Slashes Half Term Prices as Demand Slumps
Chalets1066 that has 50 properties in Les Gets in France is cutting prices by up to 20% as British skiers appear to shun some low level resorts.
3rd December 2024
Dynamic Pricing for Ski Lift Passes on the Rise in Europe
Ski resorts across Europe are increasingly adopting a dynamic pricing model for their lift passes. We have updated this article with further reaction from readers and the position of more resorts. UPDATED
1st December 2024
December Ski Deals 2024/25
Winter Holiday deals continue…
* Sunweb Holidays * Ski Club GB Holidays * Intersport Ski Equipment Rental … and more
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1st December 2024
December Ski News in Brief
– FIS & National Ski Associations Finalise Broadcast Rights
– Trump Says He’ll Rename Highest Mountain in USA
– 174 People Stranded on Colorado Gondola Lift
– Mont Blanc Tunnel Re-Opens in Time for Ski Season
– Park City Set for Upgrades … UPDATED
29th November 2024
London Snow Show Returns to Olympia
The 2025 London Snow Show is returning to Olympia for the first time in 15 years. It will take place on October 18th and 19th 2025. UPDATED
28th November 2024
Mikaela Shiffrin Out for ‘Several Weeks’ After Crash
She fell heavily in the GS in Killington where she had hoped to take her 100th World Cup victory. She has no bone or ligament damage but there is a puncture wound into her abdomen, and severe muscle trauma. UPDATED
28th November 2024
British Mother & Son Killed in Avalanche was ‘Tragic Accident’
The inquest has taken place into the deaths of Kate Vokes, 54, and Archie Vokes, 22. They died in an avalanche in France.
26th November 2024
Bumper Conditions Continue in North America
More snow is falling, and more resorts are opening in one of the best starts to winter in recent years. This season may be the one to head across The Pond. UPDATED
23rd November 2024
PlanetSKI Gear Review #2 Winter 2024/25
In our second gear edit of the season Alf Alderson reviews some great stocking fillers including goggles, sunglasses, bluetooth speakers & more….
19th November 2024
Human Error May Have Caused Val Thorens Cable Car Crash
That’s according to the Albertville prosecutor. The Cime Caron cable car hit the arrival station while carrying 16 workers preparing for the resort opening.
14th November 2024
November Ski Deals – 2024/25
*Inghams Black Friday * Sunweb Black Friday deals *Free train to Verbier on 7 December dressed as Santa * Big savings on Ski Rentals with Intersport and more… UPDATED
12th November 2024
Winners of World Ski Awards Announced
Val Thorens, is named ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’, W Verbier captured ‘World’s Best Ski Hotel’ & Sunweb wins ‘World’s Best Ski Tour Operator’.
11th November 2024
Police Bust Suspected Verbier Drug Ring
Swiss & French police have arrested 15 suspected drug dealers operating in the ski resort. They seized large quantities of narcotics & arrested 20 consumers during a year-long investigation.
9th November 2024
New Major Lift for Argentiere
The Grands Montets lift station in the Chamonix Valley was destroyed by fire in 2018. It was going to be replaced with a similar one. Ambitious plans are in place, but the new lift is delayed once more.
5th November 2024
Freeski Athletes Set For Stubai
From November 20th to 23rd the FIS Freeski World Cup takes place, kicking off the season with the popular slopestyle opener. We look at what’s on offer.
1st November 2024
November Ski News in Brief
– GB’s Ollie Hill Wins Bronze
– Dame Katherine Grainger Appointed Chair of BOA
– Snowboarding in Japan Video
– Alterra Completes Acquisition of Arapahoe Basin
– Deer Valley Introduces Its New Ski Map… UPDATED
30th October 2024
Multi-Generational Non-Ski Trips Rise
It appears larger family groups are heading to the mountains and they want to do more than just ski or snowboard.
30th October 2024
Young Italian Ski Racer Dies in Training
The 19-year-old Italian racer Matilde Lorenzi has died in a fall in training. She was a promising member of the reserve squad. NEW
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.
19th October 2024
Former Olympic Snowboarder Charged with Drug Trafficking
The FBI is hunting for Ryan James Wedding, a Canadian citizen who was living in Mexico and is on the run. NEW
17th October 2024
London Snow Show is Sold
The Raccoon Media Group has sold it to the Mountain Trade Network, MTN. We hear what PlanetSKI readers made of this year’s show and what they want to see at the new-look show.
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.
10th October 2024
Saalbach Gears Up for Ski World Championships
The Austrian resort of Saalbach-Hinterglemm & Salzburgerland are promising an unforgettable experience for British skiers visiting the Alpine Ski World Championships next February.
8th October 2024
Small French Ski Resort Closes
After several difficult winters and a lack of summer investment the resort of Alpe du Grand Serre is shutting. Poor snow, falling numbers and bleak prospects are to blame. UPDATED
1st October 2024
October Ski News in Brief
– Bobsleigh Track for 2026 Olympics Progresses
– Auto Spelling Error from the Swiss
– Learn How to Bobsleigh in La Plagne
– Ski in Jeans at Jackson Hole
– How to Look Cool on Skis…UPDATED
1st October 2024
FIS Opens Tender Process for Media Rights for Future World Championships
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation, FIS, is asking for potential bidders to tender for the media rights to upcoming editions of the FIS World Championships. NEW
1st October 2024
Alpine Borders Adjusted as Glaciers Melt
Switzerland, France and Italy are tweaking parts of their mountain borders. The ridge lines of glaciers have traditional marked some borders, but climate change is altering the terrain.
29th September 2024
Survival Rate for Avalanche Burials Increases by 10% Since 1994
The rise is put down to improvement in equipment, better search & rescue, improved medical treatment and more training.
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
Investigation After Heliski Guide Dies in New Zealand Avalanche
The accident happened in Arrowsmith, a remote area in the Southern Alps range. There have been several avalanches and the authorities are urging caution off piste. UPDATED
17th September 2024
President of FIS Applies to be President of IOC
The President of the International Ski & Snowboard Federation, Johan Eliasch, has thrown his hat into the ring to become President of the International Olympic Committee.
16th September 2024
Heavy September Snow Hits the Eastern Alps
Austria has seen the best of the autumn snow with up to 2m falling in places. The glaciers resorts are benefiting, but there have been severe downsides in the Alps and elsewhere in Central Europe. UPDATED
14th September 2024
Tamworth SnowDome Charged After Death of 12-year old Boy
Louis Watkiss died in an accident at the indoor ski centre in September 2021.
12th September 2024
Wildfires Threaten California Ski Resorts
Mountain High turned on its snow guns to battle the blaze and other ski areas have been watching the fire closely. UPDATED
11th September 2024
British Skier Died After Ignoring Closed Sign On Swiss Wall Ski Run
The black run in the Portes du Soleil is seen as one of the most difficult black runs in the Alps. 47-year-old Grahame Chapman ignored a closed sign & plunged to his death down the 37 degree slope last February.
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.
11th September 2024
Bodies of Four Climbers Found on Mont Blanc
Two Italian and two South Korean climbers went missing at the weekend. Another climber has perished on Monte Rosa with four injured after the group was hit by an avalanche.
8th September 2024
Visually Impaired Veteran Running for Ski Charity Arrives at John O’Groats
Darren Blanks has been running from Land’s End to John O’Groats and has just completed his challenge. He’s been completing more than a marathon a day to raise money for the Visually Impaired Ski Club. PlanetSKI has been following his progress. UPDATED
5th September 2024
Tributes to Scottish Woman who died in Avalanche in Argentina
27-year old Andrea Marshall from Dunoon was was a ski instructor on an exchange programme. UPDATED
4th September 2024
British Skiers Continue Their Love for Skiing in Austria
Official figures from last winter have been released. We look at what Austria offers, with links to some of our past visits and we report from the Austria ‘Winter Launch’ event in London. UPDATED
2nd September 2024
Veteran Running Land’s End To John O’Groats Approaches His Targets
Darren Blanks is now in Scotland on his way to John O’Groats and he is just short of his £10,000 target as he raises money for a ski club that helps veterans with sight difficulties. UPDATED
1st September 2024
September Ski News in Brief
– Telford Snowboard & Ski Centre Closes for Upgrade
– Summer Riding in Colorado
– Snowsport Scotland is on the Move
– British Hiker Missing in French Alps
– The Jackson Hole Snowmakers…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.
17th August 2024
Jasper Residents Allowed Back After Wildfire Destroyed Ski Town
The historic town in Alberta, Canada, was hit by a huge wildfire last month. Residents have now been allowed to return home to try to salvage what they can.
13th August 2024
What is the Future of Skiing in Scotland?
Last winter was poor. Snow was in scant supply and new figures reveal skier numbers were sharply down, but there is some cause for hope.
8th August 2024
New Survey Reveals Much About UK Skiers & Snowboarders
It comes from the ski travel agent, Iglu Ski, and the high street retailer, Ellis Brigham.
6th August 2024
Glaciers in the Andes at Lowest Level for 130,000 Years
That’s the finding from a research project conducted by scientists from the University of California.
1st August 2024
Ski News In Brief
– Fancy Working in the Alps Next Winter?
– First Snow of Approaching Season in USA
– Three South Korean Ski Racers Die in NZ Car Accident
– Tourist Dies in Ice Cave Collapse in Iceland
– Melting Ice in Norway Reveals Historic Artefacts…NEW & UPDATED
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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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