21st March 2020
HUNDREDS OF CAMPER VANS ARRIVE IN SCOTTISH MOUNTAINS AS PEOPLE TRY TO FLEE THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
Around 30 turned up in the car park of the Nevis Range ski resort and many more are already in the Highlands. PlanetSKI reports.
General News
20th March 2020
SNOW CENTRES IN THE UK CLOSE
The Snow Centre was first out of the blocks making its announcement after the new government regulations were announced. Other UK snow centres have been following suit.
20th March 2020
ALL FIVE SCOTTISH SKI AREAS NOW SHUT
Cairngorm announced it was closing and then Nevis Range, The Lecht, Glenshee & Glencoe followed suit. Some have closed already, but two are open on Sunday amid growing criticism as the coronavirus spreads. PlanetSKI reports.
20th March 2020
TENS OF THOUSANDS OF JOBS IN TRAVEL INDUSTRY UNDER THREAT
The ski industry along with other sectors of travel is facing an unprecedented crisis as the coronavirus continues its expansion. PlanetSKI reports.
19th March 2020
SKIERS IN FRANCE TOLD: STAY OFF THE MOUNTAIN
Police in the Haute-Savoie and Savoie regions that include many of the major ski resorts in the French Alps have issued warnings against ski touring and any other on-mountain activity. It’s banned and violators face action.
16th March 2020
PLANETSKI LEAVES THE ALPS AND HEADS HOME
PlanetSKI’s editor James Cove returned from the Alps at the weekend. He has now gone into self-isolation after covering the coronavirus story from the Alps.
16th March 2020
Ski Deals For Next Winter
We’re optimistically looking ahead to the 2020/2021 ski season. Have a look at some of the earlybird offers from a selection of tour operators. We update this page regularly so keep checking back for new offers.
16th March 2020
PLANETSKI’S ROLLING BLOG ON THE CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON SKIING CONTINUES…
It’s another day in these unprecedented times for everyone. Pretty much all the ski resorts in the world are closed as the coronavirus takes hold. Here we keep you updated with the facts – no hype & no spin. The PlanetSKI team reports.
15th March 2020
RESORTS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA CLOSE
Over the weekend the two giants of the scene, Vail Resorts and Alterra closed all their resorts. 49 between them. Some followed suit while others carried on. Read our rolling PlanetSKI blog for the latest.
15th March 2020
BLUEBIRD DAY IN SCOTLAND
While European ski areas were in turmoil over Coronovirus last Friday, our Scotland reporter Rod Frazer who lives in the Cairngorm National Park was enjoying the spoils of fresh powder snow.
15th March 2020
EXODUS FROM AUSTRIA PLUS THE CONFUSION OVER WHETHER & HOW TO SELF- ISOLATE
PlanetSKI’s George Eykyn left on Saturday after St Anton was shut down. But how do you find out whether to self-isolate and how long for? The advice was not readily to hand.
15th March 2020
ALL FRENCH SKI RESORTS CLOSED
It was the last major alpine nation to hold out and insist its ski areas would keep running until the end of the season, despite the worsening coronavirus crisis.
14th March 2020
FRANCE HOLDS OUT AND REMAINS OPEN FOR SKIING
Many thousands of people are heading out to the resorts over the weekend. It is unsure if they will get a full week and may have to come home early. If so it will be a logistical nightmare, not to say a massive health problem threatening lives and health care systems. PlanetSKI reports.
12th March 2020
MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT IN NORTH AMERICAN SKI RESORTS
Alterra Mountain Company has announced it will invest $223 million in capital improvements to its resorts for next winter.
10th March 2020
SKI RESORTS CLOSE ALL OVER EUROPE
Austria has announced major closures and Norway has said all its resorts are shutting with immediate effect. Other ski resorts across the Alps are now considering following suit with the coronavirus cases growing. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps.
10th March 2020
INVESTIGATIONS INTO FATAL AVALANCHES IN AUSTRIA
At least six people have died in two separate avalanches in the Austrian Alps. Five were killed in a single incident.
9th March 2020
THE TELEGRAPH SKI & SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL IS AXED
It’s the end of an era as Telegraph Events pulls the plug on the show and also stops publishing its magazine.
7th March 2020
FROM AOSTA TO CHAMONIX
PlanetSKI heads from its base in Italy to the powder fields of the capital of off piste skiing. 30cm of fresh snow awaits in Argentiere.
6th March 2020
PASSING SKIER RESCUES WOMAN BURIED HEAD FIRST UNDER SNOW
An extraordinary video has emerged showing a British skier head first in deep snow with her legs flailing in the air. The footage was captured by her British rescuer.
5th March 2020
PLANETSKI PUTS NEXT YEAR’S SKIS THROUGH THEIR PACES AT THE GLENSHEE SKI TESTS
Major brands pulled out of the Italian Ski Tests with worries about Covid-19. Instead a smaller event was relocated to Glenshee in Scotland where PlanetSKI tested the latest innovations from Atomic, Salomon and Elan.
4th March 2020
NEW MEASURES IN ITALY TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS
A raft of new measures has been announced as the number of cases rises. PlanetSKI reports from the Aosta Valley in the Italian Alps.
1st March 2020
SEARCH SUSPENDED FOR MAN MISSING AFTER AVALANCHE
The climber was last seen on Aonach Mor on Friday. Mountain rescuers were forced to suspend the search as bad weather and a high risk of further avalanches continued across the Scottish Highlands.
1st March 2020
MARCH NEWS IN BRIEF
– International Matteo Baumgarten Award goes to Swiss skier
– Logo for 2020 Freeski & Snowboard Championships unveiled
– Mountain Rescue in Scotland could be affected by coronavirus
– Planning permission sought for repairs to Cairngorm Funicular
27th February 2020
IKON PASS ON SALE FOR NEXT WINTER
The lift pass that gives access to 41 ski resorts across five continents is available to buy for next season from 5th March.
27th February 2020
MARCH & APRIL SKI DEALS
* 8th Feb Departure – 4★ Hotel Kertess, St Anton now £642
* 50% off Intersport Ski Equipment Hire in France
* Luxury Chalet L’Hotse in Val d’Isere now £2,014pp with Sno
* SHORT BREAK – Hotel Centrale Courmayeur from £625pp, in March 2020 with Ski Solutions
* 4* Hotel Marietta, Obertauren, Austria from £669pp, 21st March 2020 with Inghams
See here for last minute ski deals for March & April & looking ahead for 2021 for trips to Norway, Aosta Valley in Italy and France. ROLLING
21st February 2020
INTERNATIONAL SKI TRAVEL MARKET HEADS TO CHAMONIX
The leading B2B international snowsports event goes from strength to strength as it launches a new event.
17th February 2020
CLIMATE CHANGE COULD LEAD TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF JOB LOSSES IN WINTER TOURISM
Two new reports make grim reading for those involved in winter tourism. The future looks bleak, but there is some hope.
15th February 2020
STRIKE ACTION HAS LIMITED IMPACT ON FRENCH SKI RESORTS
Unions are calling on workers to withdraw their labour over changes to the French unemployment system which they say will unfairly impact upon seasonal workers.
14th February 2020
FRENCH PRESIDENT VOWS TO PROTECT MONT BLANC
Emmanuel Macron has been to Chamonix to see for himself the damage caused to the country’s largest glacier by global warming and announce measures to protect the mountain from over-tourism.
12th February 2020
CROWFUNDING APPEAL FOR GLOBAL SKI REPORT
It’s a comprehensive annual look the state of skiing and snowboarding across the world. It’s seeking your help.
12th February 2020
BRITISH SKIER SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SNOWBOARDER IN ATTACK ON SLOPES
The 55-year-old man was beaten over the head several times with a ski pole in a row with a snowboarder.
10th February 2020
SAFETY CAMPAIGN AIMED AT WINTER MUSIC FESTIVAL FANS
The Travel Association ABTA has launched a new digital campaign offering advice to young skiers and snowboarders heading to festivals on the slopes.
8th February 2020
FIVE BRITISH SKIERS GO DOWN WITH CORONAVIRUS IN FRENCH ALPS
They were staying in Les Contamines and came into contact with a Briton who had been in Singapore. PlanetSKI reports.UPDATED
6th February 2020
TAHOE SKI AREA LAWSUIT SETTLED
The threat of legal action to stop a California ski area building a new gondola to link two resorts has been lifted.
5th February 2020
TRAVEL INDUSTRY GEARS UP FOR EU TRADE TALKS
The Travel Association ABTA is stepping up its work on behalf of the industry to ensure its voice is heard in the post-Brexit trade talks.
4th February 2020
BRITISH SKIER DIES AFTER HITTING SNOW BARRIER
The man was in the French resort of Les2Alpes. He’s the second skier to die in similar circumstances in the Isère region this season.
3rd February 2020
MIKAELA SHIFFRIN HEARTBROKEN BY FATHER’S DEATH
The US ski racer is in mourning after her father, Jeff Shiffrin, died unexpectedly at the weekend. Tributes and condolences are being paid by the ski world. UPDATED
3rd February 2020
HUNDREDS TURN OUT FOR BRITISH SCHOOLGIRLS RACES
The 2020 event saw more than 150 young ski racers from 54 schools take part in the French resort of Flaine.
1st February 2020
FEBRUARY NEWS IN BRIEF
– Coronavirus leads to cancellation of para alpine races in Italy
– Norway avalanche kills two
– Olympic Law passed for Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games
– Salt Lake City & Utah look to 2030 Winter Olympics
1st February 2020
FEBRUARY & MARCH SKI DEALS
– 7 nights half board at 4★ Hotel Tyrol in Soll from £594pp
– 7 nights self catering at 3★ La Riviere Apartments in Chamonix from £527pp
– Save £430pp with VIP SKI at Summit View in La Plagne
– 10% off ski holidays to Arc 1950 with Erna Low
See full listing of offers on this page including last minute February deals & looking ahead to Easter. NEW & ROLLING
31st January 2020
BRITISH MAN KILLED IN AVALANCHE IN JAPAN
Another man was killed in a separate incident at the weekend. They follow the death of a Frenchman last week.
30th January 2020
TOP SKI RACER CALLS FOR BAN ON SUMMER SKIING
The recently retired German alpine racer Felix Neureuther believes skiers should no longer train on glaciers in the summer. Is it time to ban summer skiing?
29th January 2020
JOB CUTS AT SKI CLUB OF GB
The UK’s oldest ski club is facing more difficulties as it attempts to deal with losses of almost £1 million. Staff are losing their jobs.
27th January 2020
IT’S BELTING DOWN WITH SNOW IN THE ALPS!
After a long spell of sunshine and mild temperatures, the snow has begun falling again. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED
25th January 2020
REACTION AS 24-YEAR OLD BRITISH MAN DIES AFTER NIGHT OUT IN FRENCH ALPS
His body was found at the bottom of a cliff face after a 12-hour search.
23rd January 2020
SKI RESORT EXEC JAILED FOR MULTI MILLION DOLLAR SKI THEFT
Former Aspen Skiing Company executive Derek Johnson is sentenced to 6 years. He stole equipment & resold it online for more than a decade.
23rd January 2020
80 YEARS OF RACING THE HAHNENKAMM
The most dangerous downhill ski race in the world takes place in the Austrian resort of Kitzbühel this weekend. Eight decades on it has lost none of its appeal, but why no women?
21st January 2020
FEBRUARY SKI DEALS
– Ski Solutions January Sale….. BE QUICK IT ENDS TODAY!
– A Valentine’s getaway to St Christoph with VIP SKI saving £400pp
– Get away to Banff, Canada for 7 night with SNO £869pp
See full listing of offers on this page including last minute half term deals .. NEW & UPDATED
21st January 2020
TRIBUTES TO BRITISH SKI INSTRUCTOR WHO DIED ON THE SLOPES
John Arnold, a long-standing and popular member of a UK ski club, was found dead after apparently veering off a ski run in the Italian resort of Champoluc. Those who knew him have been paying tribute. UPDATED
21st January 2020
Can Ski Dreams Come True? You Bet!
A young Austrian boy, Luca Stocker has a dream, he wants to ski as well as fellow countryman Marcel Hircher. Now, that is a wonderful dream and it seems to be shaping up.
20th January 2020
SKIING ON THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM: BRING IT ON
The Valais canton in Switzerland is considering introducing snowsports to the school programme. Skiers are an ageing group and there are significant worries for the future as fewer young people participate.
16th January 2020
SKI PIONEER DIES IN PLANE CRASH
Dave Goode was the first to develop pure carbon fibre skis and ski poles. He was killed when his light aircraft crashed in Utah.
16th January 2020
SKI CLUB CHAIRMAN RESIGNS
Malcolm Bentley has stepped down as the Club goes through what it calls ‘challenging’ times. Last year it made a loss of £840,000.
16th January 2020
SKIERS STARTED AVALANCHE THAT KILLED 3
A preliminary investigation has been carried out into last week’s tragedy at Silver Mountain Resort in Idaho. PlanetSKI reports.
15th January 2020
STRIKE THREAT TO FRENCH SKI RESORTS
Ski areas in France could be closed or have their operations disrupted by strike action planned to coincide with the busy February holidays.
15th January 2020
AUSTRALIAN SKI AREAS REOPEN AS BUSHFIRE THREAT EASES
The immediate danger has passed for some of the country’s big resorts. They’re resuming summer operations.
13th January 2020
CAN YOU SKI ON THE CHEAP AT HALF-TERM?
If you’re trying to book you’ll struggle to find a bargain. Flight prices are soaring. PlanetSKI readers give their advice.
12th January 2020
TEENAGER SURVIVES 30-HOURS IN UTAH MOUNTAINS
‘Lucky to be alive’ is an understatement as 17-year old, Nicolas Stacy-Alcatara, heads out for a hike and gets lost.
9th January 2020
THIRD PERSON WHO DIED IN US AVALANCHE NAMED
She was a 29-year old doctor & survivors of the avalanche in Silver Mountain Resort in Idaho have been speaking of their experience. PlanetSKI reports from neighbouring Utah.
9th January 2020
NEW PUPS FOR PARK CITY SKI PATROL
These cuties are the two newest members of the Ski Patrol Team. They’re about to start some serious avalanche training in Dog School.
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