25th June 2026
Wildfire in Utah Threatens Ski Resort
A human-caused wildfire is raging in parts of central Utah. Eagle Point Ski Resort and surrounding areas are threatened. NEW
General News
25th June 2026
Drug Charges Against Bode Miller Set to Be Dropped
Two misdemeanor drug charges filed against former US Olympic skier and gold medalist Bode Miller are set to be dismissed, according to his attorney. NEW
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
16th June 2026
Deadly Spell in the Alps With Nine Fatalities In One Weekend
The accidents involved a skier & eight climbers and happened in the Mont Blanc Massif, the Aosta Valley and other peaks.
5th June 2026
Promising Telemark Ski Racer Dies in Military Training Exercise
Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher lost her life in a helicopter crash during a military training exercise in Sourton, near Okehampton, Devon on Wednesday. Tributes are being paid.
2nd June 2026
British Woman Confirmed Dead in Hiking Fall in Spanish Pyrenees
The 42-year-old fell around 500m from the Balaitús Peak in the Huesca region of Spain. The authorities are urging people to be cautious after a spate of accidents as summer in the mountains gets underway.
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
Summer Ski News in Brief
– Mountain Tracks Sold to Ski Safari
– $300m Upgrade for Colorado Ski Road
– Urs Lehmann Back in FIS
– British Man Dies in Paragliding Accident in Pyrenees
– Rivella to Sponsor 2027 Alpine Ski World Championships…UPDATED
26th May 2026
Paraglider Survives Midair Collision Over Austrian Alps after Plane Hits Her Canopy
The 44-year-old woman from Austria was paragliding over the Piesendorf area of Salzburg on Saturday when the small plane hit and destroyed her paraglider. Check out the video. NEW
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.
11th May 2026
European Avalanche Death Toll Reaches 149 After One of the Worst Winters in Recent Years
It has passed the figure of 147 from the 2017/18 season. It remains around the natural parameters as the figure fluctuates widely depending on the overall stability of the snowpack.
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
2nd May 2026
Skier Who killed British Child in Collision Guilty of Manslaughter
The 43-year-old was convicted of manslaughter of the 5-year-old in Flaine and given a 12-month suspended sentence. It raises questions of ski safety as some ski out of control. UPDATED
1st May 2026
Lindsey Vonn Unsure if She Will Race Again
The 41 US racer crashed heavily in Milan-Cortina 2026 after a fairytale comeback. She is now considering her future.
1st May 2026
Spring Ski News in Brief
– Blatten Landslide, One Year On
– 14 People Face Charges Following Crans-Montana Fire
– Italians Back Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
– Snowboarder Dies After Crevasse Fall in Canada…UPDATED
30th April 2026
Dave Ryding Criticises Possible Loss of the Dry Ski Slope Where He First Skied
The Hill Ski Centre at Rossendale was where Britain’s most successful alpine skier started out. Funding of the slope is under review by the local council.
27th April 2026
Switzerland Charges Italy for Medical Costs After Crans-Montana Fire
It has issued bills for costs incurred by its health system to treat Italians who were injured in the fire on New Year’s Eve at Le Constellation bar.
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.
17th April 2026
Pressure Makes Snowpack More Unstable
More pressure does not make a snowpack more stable, but in fact more susceptible to avalanches. The new findings come from the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research, SLF, in Switzerland.
16th April 2026
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
Spring weather is continuing as the season in the Alps is now in its final weeks.
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.
16th April 2026
Spring Skiing in Scotland
It has been a great end to the season in Scotland. PlanetSKI’s reporting team of Dianne and Rod Frazer have been making some turns in Cairngorm & Glencoe.
11th April 2026
Another Avalanche Death in the Alps
The latest victim is a 49 year old snowboarder from Germany who died in Kühtai near Innsbruck, Austria. It brings the number of fatalities in Europe this winter to 143 as there has been a Level 4 risk in parts of Austria. UPDATED
10th April 2026
British Skier Faces Hefty Rescue Bill
The 20 year old got lost off piste in Lech while skiing on his own, with no safety equipment when the avalanche risk was at level 3 (considerable).
6th April 2026
More Avalanche Deaths in Europe
There were three fatalities in Switzerland over the Easter weekend and one in Austria. Two died in Norway, one in the French Pyrenees and another in Greenland. The number of avalanche deaths in Europe this winter rises to 142. The annual average is around 100. UPDATED
5th April 2026
New Avalanche Bulletin App is Out
Have you ever read an avalanche bulletin before heading off-piste and found it frustratingly hard to understand? A free app has been launched to help you make sense of it – and it’s getting good reviews.
4th April 2026
Report into Worst US Ski Avalanche Published
Nine people died in California last February as they were being led by guides during a huge snowstorm in Castle Peak near Lake Tahoe. UPDATED
1st April 2026
Avalanche Deaths in Europe Rise Again
The headline figures are not good with 135 fatalities so far this winter compared to a seasonal average of 104. The overall picture and analysis is more complex.
1st April 2026
British Schoolchildren Among Many Hit by Bug in La Plagne
At least 197 children staying at the UCPA residence in Plagne 1800 have fallen ill with gastroenteritis.
1st April 2026
Ski News in Brief
– Pyrenees Warms by 2°C Since 1959
– US Couple Face Charges After 5-year old Fell From Lift
– Milan-Cortina Olympics Faces Up To €300m Deficit
– Dry Slope Used by Eddie the Eagle For Sale… UPDATED
31st March 2026
Investigation After British Snowboarder Dies in La Plagne
The 43 year old man fell 100m from a rocky ledge off piste. He was reported to have been snowboarding alone. UPDATED
30th March 2026
Ski Coach Driver Under Investigation After Fatal Accident
A 12-year-old girl died in Val Thorens after a coach slid down a slope as the driver left the vehicle to fix a mechanical problem.
30th March 2026
PlanetSKI Updates on its Spring Break in Gausta, Norway
PlanetSKI’s Simon Wilson reports on a family ski trip to Gausta in the Telemark region of Norway over Easter. He updates from inside the mountain of Gaustatoppen, before skiing its signature off piste route. UPDATED
30th March 2026
Spring Skiing in Val Thorens
Skiing goes on in the highest resort in the Alps until the beginning of May. PlanetSKI visits Val Thorens to report on the delights of spring skiing & see what the end of season holds.
29th March 2026
The BRITS in Austria This Week
For the second successive year the British Snowboard & Freeski Championships – The BRITS – are being held in Mayrhofen. The action takes place this week, and there are some exciting new developments for 2026. PlanetSKI is slopeside.
28th March 2026
Four World Cup Titles for GB Snowsport Athletes
What a weekend! Zoe Atkin wins the Halfpipe title, Kirsty Muir takes the Freeski Slopestyle title & the Freeski Overall Park & Pipe, while Charlotte Bankes takes the Snowboard X title. It’s an historic time for our GB athletes. UPDATED
27th March 2026
Last Minute April Ski Deals to Tignes
Tignes and late-season skiing go hand in hand. Check out some last minute ski deals departing 11th April 2026.
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.
25th March 2026
Investigation After Bird Strike Shuts All Les2Alpes Lifts
Hundreds of skiers were stranded as the whole lift system stopped as a bird flew into a power cable. The resulting power cut hit the entire town and surrounding villages. PlanetSKI was on the lifts at the time. UPDATED
24th March 2026
Three Swiss Heli-Skiers Die in Canada
The accident happened on the Iridium Shoulder in Terrace in western British Columbia. A fourth person was seriously injured. UPDATED
24th March 2026
FWT Finale in Verbier Gets Green Light for This Saturday
The YETI Xtreme Verbier set to crown the 2026 FIS Freeride World Tour Champions this weekend. UPDATED
24th March 2026
Gardenissima Weekend in Val Gardena
The Italian resort is hosting the longest giant slalom in the world. World Cup stars, ski legends, young talents and amateurs battle it out in the Dolomites.
22nd March 2026
PlanetSKI is Spring Skiing in Les Menuires
The high altitude French resort is a great destination for late season skiing. PlanetSKI is in the resort and reports on its growing popularity and what is on offer.
18th March 2026
Investigation Underway After Fatal Gondola Accident in Swiss Resort
A 61-year old woman was killed when a gondola came off its cables in Engelberg in high winds. UPDATED
17th March 2026
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
Spring conditions have returned to the Alps, but the weather is changing mid-week We also have an update from Canada. UPDATED
17th March 2026
GB Snowsport Athletes in Action
GB Snowsport athletes are competing in FIS and Snow League competitions this week. We also report results from key FIS competitions last week.
16th March 2026
Another Avalanche Death in the Alps
In the latest incident a 20‑year‑old Polish skier has died in Italy. It brings the annual death toll to 128. The annual average is around 100. UPDATED
14th March 2026
Making More of Martigny
The valley town has ambitious plans to become an essential stop off on the way to a multitude of Swiss ski resorts. The latest attraction is the 4*Quartier LôDzè. PlanetSKI spends 48-hours in Martigny to experience what is now on offer.
9th March 2026
PlanetSKI Hunts Powder & Adventures in the Tatras
The Slovakian ski area is not the most obvious place to search for powder. Wrong. It is also a ski mountain experience like no other.
8th March 2026
Driving to the French Alps
There’s a growing appetite in driving to the Alps with taking the Channel Tunnel perhaps the easiest option. LeShuttle reports an increase in bookings and Easter is set to be popular. PlanetSKI reports en route. UPDATED
5th March 2026
Avalanche Victim Located by Feature on Mobile Phone
Micheal Harris was caught in a slide at Stevens Pass Ski Resort in the USA. When he failed to turn up his wife tracked him down on the ‘Find my iPhone’ feature on his phone.
1st March 2026
Further Fatal Avalanches in North America
In the USA 13 people have died in the past week with four dying in Canada in the last 11 days. Heavy snow and a fragile snow pack are to blame.
1st March 2026
March’s Ski News in Brief
– 12 Year Old Girl Dies After Coach Accident in Val Thorens
– Verbier Green Film Festival is Underway
– Rendezvous Music Festival this Weekend in Jackson Hole
– Dutch Skier Dies After Colliding With a Snowcannon
– Free Lift Pass from VIP SKI in Les Arcs …UPDATED
22nd February 2026
Team GB Claims Olympic Success
It was GB’s most successful Winter Olympics with 3 Golds, 1 Silver and I Bronze. Our snowsport athletes delivered two and, though they should arguably have won more, there is much hope for the future.
22nd February 2026
GB’s Zoe Atkin Wins Winter Olympics Bronze
It came in the ski halfpipe competition on the final day of the Games. It’s GB’s first ever Olympic medal in the halfpipe event and is the fifth for GB at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. NEW
20th February 2026
Avalanche Death Toll in Europe Passes 100
The toll continues to rise as the snowpack remains highly unstable and some ignore the warnings. The snowfall has eased off but it remains dangerous in places off piste. UPDATED
18th February 2026
Eight Back Country Skiers Die in US Avalanche
Rescue teams in California’s Lake Tahoe region have found the bodies of eight skiers who went missing in an avalanche on Tuesday.
18th February 2026
Nine Skiers Missing After Avalanche in USA
An avalanche in the Lake Tahoe region in California has left 9 backcountry skiers missing. Six other people survived and have been rescued. UPDATED
17th February 2026
Intersport’s New Flagship Store in Méribel
PlanetSKI visits the new Intersport ski hire shop in Méribel. We report on what the shop offers, plus the quick efficiently smooth ski hire process.
16th February 2026
GB’s Dave Ryding Ends His Olympic Career
GB’s greatest alpine ski racer Dave Ryding has brought the curtain down on his long Winter Olympic career with 17th place in the slalom at the Milan-Cortina Games. It is his fifth Olympics. UPDATED
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