16th February 2026
He died in La Grave and it follows the death of two other Britons in Val d’Isere in the last week. There have been further avalanche deaths in Austria, Italy, France & Switzerland. UPDATED
14th February 2026
PlanetSKI’s roving reporter Nick Dalton spends several days on the ski slopes of Grindelwald, then decamps for life and adventure in the valley. A winter experience with a difference.
13th February 2026
It follows heavy snow and a ‘high’ risk of avalanche. Extreme caution is urged off piste as further deaths in Switzerland, Italy & Slovakia have occurred. UPDATED
12th February 2026
In our Fifth gear review Alf tests a pair of Nordica Speedmachine Ski Boots, a Klattermusen Svallin Jacket and Vallon goggles, along with a goggle strap fundraiser for Protect Our Winters.
11th February 2026
Four people have died in the French Alps as heavy snow raises the risk to Level 5 in parts of the western Alps.
7th February 2026
Six skiers have died in Northern Italy, one in France and two climbers have perished in an avalanche in the High Tatras in Slovakia. UPDATED
3rd February 2026
Following the death of GB snowboarder Ellie Soutter, the foundation was established by her father, Tony Soutter in 2018. Its aim was to offer support & therapy to snowsport athletes.
2nd February 2026
A 22-year old Australian woman died in Otari near Nagano in Japan. She suffered a heart attack after being dragged along the snow & left hanging in mid-air.
2nd February 2026
A teenager who was injured in the Swiss ski resort on New Year’s Eve has died in hospital. It takes the death toll to 41.
2nd February 2026
As the winter progresses check out Intersport ski hire offering guaranteed discounts, Inghams holidays, Good Deal dates in Les Menuires, Valentines Day offer from VIP Chalets and Alpine Fleet Resort Transfers. UPDATED
1st February 2026
– FWT Event in Austria Cancelled
– Head to The Verbier Air Show
– Bodies of Nine Skiers Recovered from US Avalanche
– Geneva Remains Busiest Ski Airport
– Ski With Chemmy Alcott Courtesy of VIP SKI
– Swiss ‘White Risk’ Avalanche App Wins Award…UPDATED
30th January 2026
It is the latest fatality in what has been a grim month across the Alps and the Pyrenees. The snow pack remains highly unstable in places.
27th January 2026
With over 45 years of skiing under my belt, and 25 of those as a ski writer, I had never skied in the French Pyrenees. So when I was invited out by Intersport to check out their rental operations here I jumped at the chance.
27th January 2026
In PlanetSKI’s latest rolling snow report we hear from Canada & the Alps. UPDATED
27th January 2026
One man died in Tignes in the Alps, while two others perished in Le Grand Tourmalet in the Pyrenees. The avalanche death toll this month continues to rise.
25th January 2026
A 42-year-old man has died in Maurienne in France. He was part of a group of three skiers. It follows dozens of deaths in the Alps in recent weeks. NEW
25th January 2026
This year’s 82nd International Inferno Race in Mürren was cancelled after a 69-year-old racer collapsed shortly before the finish line and died.
23rd January 2026
In Colorado it’s been the worst in decades, though some snow is forecast for this weekend. Other areas in the Rockies have also started badly, though it’s been much better in the east. strong>UPDATED
19th January 2026
Fresh calls have been made for caution after 25 deaths in the Alps in the past 10 days. UPDATED
18th January 2026
The three avalanches happened on Saturday. They are the latest in a series of avalanches in the Alps with the death toll standing at 23 in the past week alone. UPDATED
17th January 2026
Charlotte Bankes took gold in the latest stage of the Snowboard Cross World Cup with a dominant performance in the Chinese resort of Dongbeiya.
15th January 2026
He was swept into an avalanche barrier in Austria and died. Ten people have died in avalanches in the Alps since last weekend with multiple rescues. NEW
15th January 2026
The Swiss canton of Valais is the latest to ban them in all indoor public places. It follows a fire at a bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana where 40 people were killed and 116 were injured. NEW
14th January 2026
In our fourth gear review Alf tests value for money ski wear from Tog24 and H&M, Salomon and H&M goggles, Helly Hansen gloves along with the Roc Blanc hardshell jacket offering year round wear.
13th January 2026
A security guard was found dead during a night shift at an Olympic construction site in the Italian Alps. An investigation is underway.
13th January 2026
The January Ski Holiday Sales are in progress. Check out some great ski deals and discount offers here…. UPDATED
12th January 2026
It’s an action-packed week with many of our major stars in action as the countdown continues to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics that start in under a month’s time.
11th January 2026
There have been further avalanches with one sweeping over a blue piste in St Foy and hitting four people. A British skier was among six people who died last weekend in the French Alps. UPDATED
11th January 2026
Two separate avalanches have claimed the lives of three off-piste skiers in the French Alps on Saturday. We have first reports of further fatalities on Sunday. UPDATED
10th January 2026
40 people died in the fire at a bar in the ski resort on New Year’s Eve. The detention came as Switzerland held a national day of mourning. UPDATED
9th January 2026
Government officials and politicians from Switzerland and abroad, as well as representatives of various religions, are attending the memorial service in Martigny on Friday. UPDATED
9th January 2026
PlanetSKI’s Katy Dartford spends 4 days in Switzerland trying out the new European Ski Instructor Qualification – PSIE.
7th January 2026
A catalogue of errors is emerging following the fire at Le Constellation Bar in the Swiss resort that killed 40 people & injured 116. Questions are asked about regulation authorities. UPDATED
6th January 2026
Forty people were killed when a fire tore through a busy venue in Crans-Montana on New Year’s Eve. NEW
5th January 2026
Plans for the slope at Rhydycar West in Wales have been approved by local councilors. Skiers & snowboarders have welcomed the move.
5th January 2026
The dispute has been going on over two weeks and now the resort management team has launched a recruitment campaign to hire temporary workers in a bid to reopen the mountain.
3rd January 2026
The accidents happened in Piedmont and in the north eastern Italian region of Veneto. Poor weather hindered rescue efforts.
2nd January 2026
The tragedy has been felt across the ski world. It is one of the worst disasters in a ski resort in recent times. PlanetSKI editor, James Cove, assesses its impact, historical position & reaction from the ski world.
1st January 2026
Around 40 people died in the blaze at the Constellation Bar in the Swiss resort as New Year Celebrations were underway. UPDATED
1st January 2026
– Why Glaciers Are Melting More than Thought
– USA to Send ICE Agents to Winter Olympics
– Closest Finishes in Winter Olympics
– People Stuck on Canada Ski Lift for 5 Hours
– Pitztal Needs Environmental Assessment to Expand
– US Delegation for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics …UPDATED
30th December 2025
It is a grim end to 2025 as another avalanche claims the lives of skiers and hikers. It follows two deaths in France, four in Greece and a spate of other incidents.
29th December 2025
A woman in her late40s has died from likely asphyxiation after falling into a pocket of deep, soft snow near a green run at Sunshine Village Ski Resort. PlanetSKI reports from the resort. UPDATED
27th December 2025
In France a mountain guide died near La Plagne and another person perished near Albertville. Four hikers have died in the Greek mountains. UPDATED
22nd December 2025
Ski patrollers are urging caution off piste this Christmas week, following the death of a young British skier.
20th December 2025
Snow Camp, the UK’s only national youth snowsports charity will feature in the BBC Radio 4 Appeal over the festive period. It will shine a spotlight on the charity’s work supporting young people across the UK.
17th December 2025
Almost 80% of the world’s glaciers will be gone by the year 2100, if current climate policies continue, according to a groundbreaking new study.
17th December 2025
We’re on a 2-month visit. Based in Canmore in Alberta, but with the desire, the vehicle, the contacts & the cash (hopefully) to go further afield. Adventures are unfolding… UPDATED
16th December 2025
The Innsbruck region is renowned for its world-class slopes and endless vistas of perfect pistes. But this winter, visitors will discover that skiing is only the beginning and there are endless opportunities for adventures off the slopes too.
16th December 2025
Not as much as some might think according to a new Swiss study. They offer limited protection. Helmet use is widespread with Italy making it compulsory this season. UPDATED
14th December 2025
The International Ski & Snowboards Federation, FIS has developed a Waste Management Handbook for Snowsports Events.
13th December 2025
The snowsports charity that helps disadvantaged inner city kids succeed through snowsprts has released its Impact Report.
11th December 2025
The accident occurred at the Absolutpark terrain park in the Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl–Kleinarl area. It is Austria’s largest snowpark with 1.5kms of lines and obstacles. An investigation is underway.
11th December 2025
They are an annual fixture for our start to the season if PlanetSKI is in London. Four short films that make us dream of the season to come and pose important questions.
1st December 2025
– Ski Patroller Dies in Mammoth Mountain
– Five Year Old Boy Dies in Travelator Accident in Japan
– Skiers on Mt Etna as it Erupts
– Rendezvous Music Festival in Jackson Hole
– Telluride Ski Patrollers Go on Strike
– Weekend & Short Break Skiing…. UPDATED
30th November 2025
It has been a poor start to winter in many parts of the US with some resorts forced to delay their start. Not so in Canada. PlanetSKI has visited Lake Louise. UPDATED
27th November 2025
Eight people were partially buried and two were treated in hospital. Hundreds of people were involved in the rescue operation. Video of the avalanche has been posted. UPDATED
26th November 2025
Rhydycar West would be the UK’s largest indoor snow centre and become the official headquarters for the UK (GB) and Welsh Olympic and Paralympic snow sports teams.
24th November 2025
PlanetSKI was in the high altitude French ski resort for La Grande Premiere – its opening weekend. We have been to a few over the years & this was one of the very best. UPDATED
10th November 2025
In our first Gear Review of the season Alf Alderson reviews the Barryvox avalanche transceiver from Mammut. Ski goggles from SunGod & Panda Optics, heated gloves from Thaw + the latest POC ski helmet. Oh and a pair of wellies from Grubs Bearline.
10th November 2025
SNO Ski Holidays unveils a big programme expansion with 90,000 new beds across France, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. There’s two new resorts in Norway and three in Sweden, plus upgraded family all-inclusive programme and train services to 22 Alpine destinations.
