General News

30th January 2025

PlanetSKI Speaks to Award Winning Ski Coach

Scott Fraser is Snowsport England Coach of the Year and Children’s Coach of the Year. Clare Meaney caught up with him at Silksworth dry ski slope near Sunderland.

29th January 2025

PlanetSKI is Skiing in Japan

It has been at the very top of our bucket list for many years, and now we are in its deep, deep powder.

25th January 2025

BIG Savings – Latest Ski Deals for 2025 from PlanetSKI

SAVE ★ Up to 60% with Ski France ★ Up to £275pp with Inghams ★ Get your Jackson Hole Golden Ticket ★ Flash Sale with SNO NEW

25th January 2025

Family Friendly Skiing in the Innsbruck Region

With its many great ski areas and a stunning city, Innsbruck ticks all the boxes for a family adventure.

24th January 2025

Mikaela Shiffrin Set to Return

Mikaela Shiffrin will return to the Alpine Ski World Cup on January 30th after she was injured in a high speed crash at the beginning of the season.

22nd January 2025

VIP SKI Reports Growing Interest in On-Site Nannies

The ski operator says online enquiries for its nannies for Easter is rising with overall childcare bookings up by 27% in the last three years. NEW

21st January 2025

Investigation as Light Aircraft Crashes into Chalet Near Meribel

The plane came down in the French resort after an incident in the air with paraponters. Two people in the plane died after it hit a chalet. UPDATED

21st January 2025

Anger in Turkey as Ski Hotel Fire Death Toll Rises to 79

The blaze started in a hotel restaurant in the middle of the night. A national day of mourning has taken place. PlanetSKI reports from Turkey. UPDATED

19th January 2025

Investigation into Chairlift Accident in Spain

Two teenagers are in intensive care after the incident at Astun in the Spanish Pyrenees. The resort has re-opened but the lift remains shut. UPDATED

18th January 2025

Palisades Ski Resort Raises Money for Palisades Fire Relief

This weekend the California resort is having a three days fundraiser for the Southern California fire relief efforts in partnership with the California Fire Foundation. NEW

18th January 2025

PlanetSKI Gear Review #4 Winter 2024/25

We focus on eyewear in our fourth Gear Review of the winter, with emphasis on Jamie Nichols Signature XE2 Goggles by Messy Weekend.

16th January 2025

British Woman Dies & British Man Injured After Ski Collision

The accident happened on a black run in Les Arcs in France after the 62-year old woman lost control and hit the stationary man. UPDATED

15th January 2025

Swiss Resorts Criticised for Dynamic Pricing on Lift Passes

The Swiss Consumer Protection organisation says many pricing policies are not transparent.

13th January 2025

Five Die in Avalanches in the Alps

Three people died in Italy and two in France. The authorities are urging caution off piste as investigations are launched. UPDATED

8th January 2025

Snowsports Equipment Sales on the Rise in the UK

Sales of ski and snowboard gear in the UK are bouncing back, according to the annual trade survey of the Snowsports Industries of Great Britain.

7th January 2025

Former GB Para Skier Makes History with Solo Ski to the South Pole

A former GB Para Nordic Ski team member has become the first person with a disability to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.

1st January 2025

– Mountain Guide in Court After Fatal Avalanche
– Golden Ticket Deal this Spring in Jackson Hole
– Lucky Escape for 2 Skiers Stranded Overnight
– Ski Tourer Dies from Avalanche Injuries
– Cairngorm Mountain Seeks New CEO…UPDATED

28th December 2024

PlanetSKI Offers Readers Significant Discounts with Intersport

The rental company has more than 700 ski hire shops across the Alps and Pyrenees. We have negotiated substantial savings for our readers.

26th December 2024

Fatal Avalanches in the Alps

There have been avalanche fatalities in Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland. Eight people have died in six separate incidents following heavy snow & high winds. UPDATED

25th December 2024

Swiss Olympic Snowboarder Dies in Avalanche

26 year old Sophie Hediger was killed in an avalanche in Arosa. Tributes are being paid to a life cut short. UPDATED.

18th December 2024

14,000 People Helped by Swiss Piste Rescue Last Winter

The figures come from injury statistics from the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention.

15th December 2024

Vail Resorts Confirms it is Actively Looking for New Resorts to Buy in the Alps

The US company already runs the ski areas in Andermatt and Crans-Montana in Switzerland. It has confirmed to PlanetSKI that it is looking for other resorts across the Alps.

15th December 2024

Ryding in Top Ten in Val d’Isere

The Rocket comes 9th and GB’s Laurie Taylor takes 12th place in the Val d’Isere slalom. It was a great day for British slalom skiing. UPDATED

11th December 2024

PlanetSKI Gear Review #3 Winter 2024/25

In our December review the Komperdell ski poles stand out as a must have. Our review also features the Salomon Brigade Index helmet, HH three finger gloves, Vallon sunglasses and more.

11th December 2024

Skiing in Scotland Begins

Glencoe is out of the blocks, opening after wintry conditions provided a boost for some pre-Christmas skiing and snowboarding in Scotland. PlanetSKI has been making some turns.

10th December 2024

Scots Snowboarder with MND Aiming for Paralympics

A British man is hoping to become the first snowsports athlete with Motor Neurone Disease to compete at the Winter Paralympics.

9th December 2024

Full Pre-Christmas Calendar for GB Snowsport

It’s a busy time in the ski and snowboard calendar with many World Cup and Europa Cup competitions ahead for GB Snowsport athletes. Among them is Dave Ryding who’ll be in the starting gates in Val Isère.

8th December 2024

Snow Falls Across the Alps With Temperatures Dropping

It is the best Xmas present us skiers & snowboarders could want. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps.UPDATED

6th December 2024

Val Thorens Cable Car Out of Action for Whole Season

EXCLUSIVE: The Cime Caron cable car crashed just ahead of the resort’s opening last month. PlanetSKI can reveal the cabins are to be replaced & the lift will not open this winter.

5th December 2024

UK Chalet Operator Slashes Half Term Prices as Demand Slumps

Chalets1066 that has 50 properties in Les Gets in France is cutting prices by up to 20% as British skiers appear to shun some low level resorts.

3rd December 2024

Dynamic Pricing for Ski Lift Passes on the Rise in Europe

Ski resorts across Europe are increasingly adopting a dynamic pricing model for their lift passes. We have updated this article with further reaction from readers and the position of more resorts.

1st December 2024

December Ski Deals 2024/25

Winter Holiday deals continue…
* Sunweb Holidays * Ski Club GB Holidays * Intersport Ski Equipment Rental … and more
UPDATED

1st December 2024

December Ski News in Brief

– FIS & National Ski Associations Finalise Broadcast Rights
– Trump Says He’ll Rename Highest Mountain in USA
– 174 People Stranded on Colorado Gondola Lift
– Mont Blanc Tunnel Re-Opens in Time for Ski Season
– Park City Set for Upgrades … UPDATED

29th November 2024

London Snow Show Returns to Olympia

The 2025 London Snow Show is returning to Olympia for the first time in 15 years. It will take place on October 18th and 19th 2025. UPDATED

28th November 2024

Mikaela Shiffrin Out for ‘Several Weeks’ After Crash

She fell heavily in the GS in Killington where she had hoped to take her 100th World Cup victory. She has no bone or ligament damage but there is a puncture wound into her abdomen, and severe muscle trauma. UPDATED

28th November 2024

British Mother & Son Killed in Avalanche was ‘Tragic Accident’

The inquest has taken place into the deaths of Kate Vokes, 54, and Archie Vokes, 22. They died in an avalanche in France.

26th November 2024

Bumper Conditions Continue in North America

More snow is falling, and more resorts are opening in one of the best starts to winter in recent years. This season may be the one to head across The Pond. UPDATED

23rd November 2024

PlanetSKI Gear Review #2 Winter 2024/25

In our second gear edit of the season Alf Alderson reviews some great stocking fillers including goggles, sunglasses, bluetooth speakers & more….

19th November 2024

Human Error May Have Caused Val Thorens Cable Car Crash

That’s according to the Albertville prosecutor. The Cime Caron cable car hit the arrival station while carrying 16 workers preparing for the resort opening.

14th November 2024

November Ski Deals – 2024/25

*Inghams Black Friday * Sunweb Black Friday deals *Free train to Verbier on 7 December dressed as Santa * Big savings on Ski Rentals with Intersport and more… UPDATED

12th November 2024

Winners of World Ski Awards Announced

Val Thorens, is named ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’, W Verbier captured ‘World’s Best Ski Hotel’ & Sunweb wins ‘World’s Best Ski Tour Operator’.

11th November 2024

Police Bust Suspected Verbier Drug Ring

Swiss & French police have arrested 15 suspected drug dealers operating in the ski resort. They seized large quantities of narcotics & arrested 20 consumers during a year-long investigation.

9th November 2024

New Major Lift for Argentiere

The Grands Montets lift station in the Chamonix Valley was destroyed by fire in 2018. It was going to be replaced with a similar one. Ambitious plans are in place, but the new lift is delayed once more.

5th November 2024

Freeski Athletes Set For Stubai

From November 20th to 23rd the FIS Freeski World Cup takes place, kicking off the season with the popular slopestyle opener. We look at what’s on offer.

1st November 2024

November Ski News in Brief

– GB’s Ollie Hill Wins Bronze
– Dame Katherine Grainger Appointed Chair of BOA
– Snowboarding in Japan Video
– Alterra Completes Acquisition of Arapahoe Basin
– Deer Valley Introduces Its New Ski Map… UPDATED

30th October 2024

Multi-Generational Non-Ski Trips Rise

It appears larger family groups are heading to the mountains and they want to do more than just ski or snowboard.

30th October 2024

Young Italian Ski Racer Dies in Training

The 19-year-old Italian racer Matilde Lorenzi has died in a fall in training. She was a promising member of the reserve squad. NEW

25th October 2024

Disability Snowsport UK Launches Winter Prize Draw

The UK’s leading adaptive ski and snowboard charity, Disability Snowsport UK has launched ‘The Big Winter Prize Draw’. The charity seeks to raise essential funds to support grass roots snowsports for children & adults with disabilities.

21st October 2024

Inghams Celebrates Its 90th Birthday

In celebration of its 90 years of heritage, Inghams Ski has launched its new brand campaign: At Inghams, we know how!

20th October 2024

Driving to The Alps

Discover some of the closest ski resorts to drive to from UK. While flying can be convenient, it sometimes comes with delays, baggage fees, and airport hassles.

20th October 2024

Ski Deals for 2024/2025

The ski season is almost on us, check out our latest deals….
* Big savings on Ski Rentals with Intersport * Sunweb Deals * Christmas Offers * £90 off ALL Inghams holidays * UPDATED

19th October 2024

Former Olympic Snowboarder Charged with Drug Trafficking

The FBI is hunting for Ryan James Wedding, a Canadian citizen who was living in Mexico and is on the run. NEW

17th October 2024

London Snow Show is Sold

The Raccoon Media Group has sold it to the Mountain Trade Network, MTN. We hear what PlanetSKI readers made of this year’s show and what they want to see at the new-look show.

10th October 2024

EU Delays New Digital Border System

It was to have been introduced on November 10th and would have affected skiers and snowboarders heading to the mountains this winter.

10th October 2024

Saalbach Gears Up for Ski World Championships

The Austrian resort of Saalbach-Hinterglemm & Salzburgerland are promising an unforgettable experience for British skiers visiting the Alpine Ski World Championships next February.

8th October 2024

Small French Ski Resort Closes

After several difficult winters and a lack of summer investment the resort of Alpe du Grand Serre is shutting. Poor snow, falling numbers and bleak prospects are to blame. UPDATED

1st October 2024

October Ski News in Brief

– Bobsleigh Track for 2026 Olympics Progresses
– Auto Spelling Error from the Swiss
– Learn How to Bobsleigh in La Plagne
– Ski in Jeans at Jackson Hole
– How to Look Cool on Skis…UPDATED

1st October 2024

FIS Opens Tender Process for Media Rights for Future World Championships

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation, FIS, is asking for potential bidders to tender for the media rights to upcoming editions of the FIS World Championships. NEW

1st October 2024

Alpine Borders Adjusted as Glaciers Melt

Switzerland, France and Italy are tweaking parts of their mountain borders. The ridge lines of glaciers have traditional marked some borders, but climate change is altering the terrain.

30th September 2024