11th January 2023
More people are driving to the Alps – it can be cheaper & more environmentally friendly than flying, plus there’s a host of other reasons. PlanetSKI has just driven to Verbier + we have reaction from readers who also like to drive.
10th January 2023
The British polar endurance athlete Wendy Searle has been forced to end her challenge to become the fastest woman to ski solo and unsupported from the Antarctic coast to the Geographic South Pole. NEW
6th January 2023
The trailblazing British organisation was founded 100 years ago this month. A group of formidable skiers, among them the best racers of the time, formed the world’s first ski club for women. NEW
4th January 2023
What have the Romans ever given us? If you’ve seen the satirical sketch from Monty Python’s Life of Brian, you’ll know the answer is quite a lot. The same can be said for the Italians and their ski resorts.
3rd January 2023
Holiday discounts for 2023 + HUGE discounts on ski and snowboard hire.
2nd January 2023
The son was found dead after two hours. There have been further avalanche fatalities as heavy snow continues to fall. Caution is being urged by the authorities. UPDATED
1st January 2023
High end chalet rental specialist OVO Network, until now solely offering chalets in France, has launched its first chalet to rent in Switzerland. NEW
1st January 2023
He was climbing with a partner when they were hit by an avalanche. The second man is in a serious condition in hospital in Scotland. NEW
1st January 2023
– Casinos Continue in Liechtenstein
– World Champion Freestyle Skier Dies in Japan Avalanche
– Shiffrin Misses Out on Chance to Equal Record Number of Wins
– World Cup Moguls Bronze for GB
– PlanetSKI Is Out On The Scottish Snow…UPDATED
25th December 2022
Four people were injured, one seriously, after the slide struck on Xmas Day in Zurs in the Arlberg area in western Austria. A huge search operations was launched. First videos have been posted on social media. UPDATED
23rd December 2022
A powerful Arctic storm is pounding the USA and Canada with bitterly cold temperatures, blizzards, high winds, power cuts and travel disruption. Some ski resorts, which have already had several metres of snow so far this season, are warning of extreme conditions. UPDATED
23rd December 2022
Saturday traffic delays, sky-high flight costs and fully-booked ferries or trains could soon be a thing of the past for UK families booking with the self-catered specialist, Pierre & Vacances.
23rd December 2022
Looking to book your next luxury ski chalet? You could do worse than take a look at Chalet Owners, a curated collection of luxury chalets and apartments aimed at the discerning skier.
22nd December 2022
The Japanese city and the country’s Olympic Committee has announced it is putting its attempt to win the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games on hold. The decision is partly in response to the damage caused by the Tokyo 2020 corruption scandal.
22nd December 2022
The President of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation has hailed 2022 as a great season, despite having its share of challenges.
22nd December 2022
The UK’s only mountain-based ski and snowboard festival is returning to the Scottish Highlands next spring – and it’s promising to be even mightier than before.
21st December 2022
Ski Deals with savings on ski holidays and guaranteed discounts on equipment hire with Intersport…..
19th December 2022
In the second of a sporadic series of gear reviews over the winter our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out a few skiing essentials.
18th December 2022
Seven people have already died in avalanches this season in France alone. The authorities are urging people to exercise caution and follow the rules. UPDATED
18th December 2022
Wendy Searle began her record attempt on Monday 5th December. Her goal is to become the fastest woman to ski solo and unsupported from the Antarctic coast to the Geographic South Pole.
18th December 2022
PlanetSKI has been for a quick visit to check out the award-winning hotel, Bear Lodge, and see what Arc 1950 has to offer. After 3 days we planned to move on to Les3Vallees. Or not.
12th December 2022
If you want to base yourself in the mountains for the season to work from abroad then Spain may be your best bet.
12th December 2022
Stansted airport was closed on Sunday evening while Heathrow & Gatwick are experiencing delays. Road and rail travel has also been affected. PlanetSKI spent 7-hours at Gatwick as we headed to the Alps for a pre-Xmas ski. UPDATED
11th December 2022
A major fire broke out on Sunday evening at the Hotel Le Souleil’Or in Les 2 Alpes, France. There were no injuries but the building has been gutted. PlanetSKI reports from the resort. UPDATED
9th December 2022
Bookings for this season are exceeding pre-pandemic levels but UK skiers and snowboarders face rising costs in European resorts, according to a new study.
8th December 2022
Planned strikes by UK border staff could cause delays and cancellations. The government is urging people to ‘think carefully’ before travelling by air. UPDATED
7th December 2022
The Swiss Centre for Accident Prevention is calling on skiers and snowboarders to use marked freeride zones this winter. It follows a rise in the number of deaths off-piste.
1st December 2022
– Two German Teenagers Die After Skiing Off Edge of Slope
– Border Force Strikes Resume Today
– Shiffrin Edges Closer to Women’s Record
– A Mountain Guide’s Life
– Narrow Escape in Avalanche…UPDATED
20th November 2022
Verbier takes the crown for the world’s best resort with Bear Lodge, Les Arcs named ‘World’s Best New Ski Hotel’. We look at the winners across all the categories.
17th November 2022
Snow Factor at XSite Braehead, in Renfrewshire, will be shut until further notice following a court order.
11th November 2022
One of our regular readers, Kostantinos Valtadoros, has been out on the glacier slopes of Soelden in the Tirol. It’s an addiction. Plain and simple.
8th November 2022
The 29-year old man was caught by an avalanche above the town of Ceillac while climbing in the southern French Alps. It is the first fatality caused by an avalanche this season. NEW
3rd November 2022
UNESCO says some of the most well-known glaciers in the world will have melted by 2050. They include the Dolomites in Italy, Mt Kilimanjaro and those in the Yosemite & Yellowstone parks in the USA. Alpine glaciers will also be affected.
1st November 2022
– New Boss for Milan Cortina 2026
– Details on New Lift for Jackson Hole
– Skiing Austria: The Place Beyond The Spines
– Digital Travel Scams on the Rise
– Avalanche Near Vail in Colorado…UPDATED
23rd October 2022
The UK’s largest ski tour operator is offering advice for beginners and families. If this describes you then you may want to take a look at advice from the experts.
19th October 2022
A new book by the veteran ski travel writer Patrick Thorne ‘Around the World in 50 Slopes’ is out. It is an inspiring read.
17th October 2022
Raccoon Media Group has unveiled a large scale expansion of UK snowsports activities in partnership with Evening Standard Live. PlanetSKI has the details. UPDATED
16th October 2022
The ski instructor booking site has joined forces with the snowsports charity to try to make skiing more inclusive and accessible to all. PlanetSKI details what it all means.
12th October 2022
The Tūroa and Whakapapa ski areas are on the North Island . External experts are to be appointed to see if they can survive. Poor snow, which some say is caused by climate change, are to blame along with the impact of Covid-19 restrictions since 2020.
7th October 2022
The residence permit is for employed & self-employed people with an aim to regulate the temporary stay or residency of remote workers. Brexit means most people from the UK can only stay in an EU or Schengen country for 90 days out of 180. Some hope ski countries may follow the example of Portugal. UPDATED
1st October 2022
★ Book by 30th October for 15% Discount for ski gear from Intersport
★ 20% discount on accommodation with Travelski Express
★ Up to £200 of Crystalski holidays
★ Discount with Intersport for ski/snowboard hire UPDATED
1st October 2022
– Blow to Vancouver 2030 Olympic Bid
– 100 Days to Go
– Winter X Games is Sold
– Tributes to Red Bull Co-Founder Who Has Died
– Austria Ski Association Renews Partnership with Tirol…LIVE & UPDATED
30th September 2022
VIP SKI is now offering free ski guiding to guests staying at the seven Hameau de Bellevarde chalets in Val d’Isère during the 2022/23 winter season.
29th September 2022
49 year old Hilaree Nelson died near the summit of Mount Manaslu in the Himalayas as she began a ski descent. She was one of the finest ski mountaineers of her generation. NEW
28th September 2022
Derek Brightman held License No1 for the British Association of Snowsport Instructors. He was a legend in the Scottish ski world. Tributes are being paid. UPDATED
26th September 2022
Hintertux and Soelden already have slopes open with others making final preparations after the temperatures have dropped and fresh snow has arrived. The winter of 2022/23 is around the corner with significant snow forecast for this week. UPDATED
26th September 2022
Xmas falls on a Sunday with New Year’s Eve on a Saturday. So the timings of the service have altered.
26th September 2022
The government has agreed a CHF3.2 billion (£2.93 billion) climate action package. Swiss glaciers have lost half their volume in the past 80 years and some predict many may melt by the end of the century unless action is taken.
23rd September 2022
Skiers & snowboarders will be able to visit the country without a visa, and will no longer need to go through a travel agency, from 11th October. The cap on daily arrivals is also to be lifted.
20th September 2022
Chalet Rental Specialist, OVO Network, now has over 300 high end chalets and apartments in over 30 ski resorts across the French Alps.
20th September 2022
The French resort that is situated in the heart of the Portes du Soleil is a firm favourite with British skiers and snowboarders. Check out what is on offer for next season.
20th September 2022
The Restaurant Botta at Glacier 3000 near Le Diablerets has been gutted by fire. See a video as firefighters battle the blaze. An investigation is underway. UPDATED
14th September 2022
Following the successful launch of Ski France’s Contactless Chalets in winter 2021/2022, Ski France has announced the expansion of its existing range with five new Contactless Chalets. NEW
14th September 2022
Inghams has unveiled its Winter 22/23 Ski Holidays with 44 new properties across 25 ski resorts in Italy, Switzerland, Canada, France, Lapland and Austria. NEW
12th September 2022
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara told local TV the cap on daily entries could be lifted in the “not so distant future”. It comes as ski companies look forward to the winter and entry made easier.
10th September 2022
We’ve ended our trip to hike some paths in the mountain ranges and ridges on the Isle of Skye on the west coast of Scotland. We’ve taken to the water too. Check out our updated final report and lookback to the visit. UPDATED
9th September 2022
Governing bodies, ex-racers, snow centres and even ski resorts have been paying their respects on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. UPDATED
