30th January 2023
PlanetSKI Snow Report
It’s clear skies & sunshine across the Alps and the weather is set to stay the same into next week. UPDATED
General News
30th January 2023
Ski Lifts Strikes in French Ski Resorts Have Little Impact
The two strikes held so far have had little impact and threats of further ones in February will likely be the same, if they take place at all. Some sections of the media have been accused of scaremongering.
26th January 2023
X Games Gold for GB’s Zoe Atkin + 2 Bronze Medals for Kirsty Muir
The 20-year-old has claimed one of the biggest prizes in freestyle snowsports, a gold medal at the X Games, Aspen in Colorado. Less than 24 hours later, the British teenager Kirsty Muir won her second bronze medal of these X Games.
25th January 2023
Strikes Threaten French Ski Resorts over Half Term
French unions are threatening to close the lifts over the busiest weeks of the season. Resorts & tour operators are issuing reassuring statements & it seems any action will be limited. UPDATED
24th January 2023
48-Hours in the French Ski Resort of La Clusaz
We are on our way from Verbier in the Swiss Alps to Pays de Gex in the French Jura. We needed a stop off and a ski. Step forward a fabulous area that we haven’t been to for too long.
24th January 2023
Shiffrin Breaks Vonn’s Record for World Cup Wins
The 27-year-old American superstar, Mikaela Shiffrin, has done it! She’s broken Lindsey Vonn’s record and now has more World Cup victories than any other woman. She clocked up number 83 in the giant slalom at Kronplatz in Italy on Tuesday and made it 84 on Wednesday.
24th January 2023
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22nd January 2023
Fresh warnings on Off Piste Safety as Ski Instructor Dies in France
The 57-year old ski teacher died in an avalanche in Les Arcs France. The snowpack is stabilising after the fresh snow of last week but caution is urged.
21st January 2023
Lindsey Vonn Races the Hahnenkamm – at Night
The legendary retired ski racer, Lindsey Vonn, has put her skis back on to become the first woman to ski the infamous Kitzbühel downhill course – and the first to dare to take on the Streif at night.
16th January 2023
PlanetSKI is in Morzine as Heavy Snow Finally Falls
Morzine was one of those resorts that had a torrid time of it when rain washed away much snow over the New Year holiday period. Now it is chucking it down. We look at the fresh snow and the impact of the earlier lack of snow.
15th January 2023
British Woman Dies in Chamonix Avalanche
The 45-year old was hiking with two other people including a mountain guide on Saturday when the accident happened. An investigation is underway. UPDATED
15th January 2023
More Snow Continues to Fall in North America
The powder snow has been some of the best in a generation bringing excellent early season conditions. It has though come at a price with a number of avalanche deaths. NEW
12th January 2023
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11th January 2023
Driving to the Alps for Skiing & Snowboarding
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
Antarctica Ski World Record Attempt Abandoned
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 Ladies’ Ski Club is 100
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
Why Ski in Italy?
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
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2nd January 2023
Father Searches in Vain for Son as Pair Caught in US Avalanche
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
Man Dies in Avalanche on Ben Nevis
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
January’s Ski News in Brief – Live & Updated
– 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
Investigation Continues after Ten People Feared Caught in Austria Avalanche
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
Arctic Freeze Hits North America
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
22nd December 2022
Sapporo Pulls Back from Bid for 2030 Winter Olympics
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
A Great Year for Snow Sports
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 Mighty Coe Returns
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
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19th December 2022
PlanetSKI Gear Reviews #2: Winter 22/23
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
Fresh Warnings for Off Piste Skiers as More Avalanche Deaths in France
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
British Woman Aiming to Ski to a World Record in Antarctica
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
Three Ski Days in Arc 1950 (+1 bonus morning)
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
Snow in UK Causes Travel Disruption for Skiers Heading to the Alps
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
Investigation Underway After Fire Destroys Hotel in Les2Alpes
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
Demand for Ski Holidays Up But So Are Costs
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.
7th December 2022
Freeriders Urged to Stick to Secured Zones
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
December’s Ski News In Brief – Live & Updated
– 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
World Ski Awards Announced
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
Scotland’s Only Indoor Ski Slope Closes
Snow Factor at XSite Braehead, in Renfrewshire, will be shut until further notice following a court order.
11th November 2022
Back on Snow – Addiction Heaven
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
Trainee Mountain Guide Dies in France
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
With Cop27 Underway Recent Report Paints Worrying Picture of Glacier Melt
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
Ski News In Brief – Live & Updated
– 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
19th October 2022
The Stories Behind the Ski Slopes
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
National Snow Week & New London Show Announced for 2023
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
Maison Sport Teams Up with Snow Camp
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
Two NZ Ski Resorts Placed in Voluntary Administration After Poor Winter
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
Portugal Announces Year-Long Visas for Digital Nomads
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
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1st October 2022
October’s Skiing Snippets
– 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
29th September 2022
Tributes to US Ski Mountaineer Who Died in Nepal
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
Founding Father of BASI Dies
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
Glacier Ski Areas in Austria Are Opening
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
Switzerland Launches Plan To Try To Save Glaciers
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.
20th September 2022
See What’s New in Morzine For the Coming Season
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
Fire Destroys Swiss Mountain Restaurant
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
10th September 2022
PlanetSKI Is Back In The Mountains
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
Tributes to Elizabeth II from the Snowsports World Continue to Pour in
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
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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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