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Dave Ryding Is 7th Best Slalom Skier in the World

It is another amazing achievement from the skier they call ‘The Rocket’. PlanetSKI looks back at his season and ahead to the future.

Inghams Claims Success with Snow Camp

This winter season, ski and snowboard holiday provider Inghams Ski continued its partnership with young person’s charity Snow Camp. How did it go?

Esprit Ski: Last Chance Easter Deals

Spring may see winter drawing to a close, but there’s still time to make Easter memories with Esprit Ski one last time.

Further Details Released After Deaths of Five Ski Tourers Near Zermatt

They froze to death in a snow hole they had built for protection after they were caught in bad weather. The search has been called off for a 6th person. The five were from the same family. UPDATED

Massive Snowstorm Leaves High Avalanche Danger

Huge amounts of snow have fallen in parts of the south west Alps. An avalanche struck an open piste in Saas-Grund in Switzerland killing a skier. A 16-year old boy died in Italy. Some resorts remain closed with disruption to transport. UPDATED

PlanetSKI Gear Review #6 Winter 23/24

In our sixth edit of the season Alf Alderson checks out some skiing hardware including K2Mindbender 130 BOA ski boots, the Safeback SBX Avalanche system plus helmets from Oakley & POC.

March & Easter Deals Plus Early Bookings for Next Season

Early Bookings for 2025-2026 ★ MORE Last Minute Holiday Deals ★ Great Discounts on Sports Equipment Hire ★ 5% off Airport Transfers ★ UPDATED

Ski News in Brief

– Happy Easter Folks!
– Multiple Avalanches in Colorado
– Skiing in Afghanistan
– The Patrouille des Glaciers in Verbier
– British Man Dies in Avoriaz…LIVE

Fancy Heading to Lapland Next Winter?

Inghams Lapland has put its 2025 and 2026 holidays on sale, and is encouraging customers to book early to secure the best dates, resorts and accommodation.

Win a set of Fischer Racing Skis, Boots & Poles

Enter the Fischer Sports Junior Rocketeers competition to win a complete set of winter sports Alpine race equipment for a budding young ski racer.

Scandinavia’s Superb Ski Season

It’s been a great winter for skiing and snowboarding in Scandinavia so far and it’s looking good with March upon us.  While the Alps has had an exceptionally mild winter, the opposite has been the case in the Nordic region.  PlanetSKI reports from Norway.

Investigation Continues After Four Ski Mountaineers Die in Avalanche in Central France

The accident happened in the commune of Mont-Dore. Three others suffered minor injuries. An investigation is underway. .UPDATED

Snowsports Continue to Grow in China

The total number of visitors to 19 national ski resorts in November & December was 9.43m – up 316% from the previous year. The International Ski & Snowboard Federation has welcomed the growing interest in snowsports.

Ski Deals for This Week & Ahead to Easter

Last Minute deals from Inghams, SNO & Sunweb ★ Discount on Ski Hire ★ Discount on Transfers ★ UPDATED

Skiers Flock to Snowy Scandinavia

A less than perfect winter in the Alps this season has sent some skiers to Scandinavian resorts, according to the boss of the airline, Norwegian Air. PlanetSKI has been in Norway this winter & we’re heading back this weekend.

French Train Conductors Strike Impacts UK Skiers

The CEO of train operator SNCF has warned that the strikes will affect ski resorts as many head to and from the Alps for the school holidays. UPDATED

February Skiing in Scotland

Snow and cold temperatures arrived in Scotland just in time for the school holidays. Two of our reporters have been out on the hill – with mixed results.

The Mighty Coe Winter Sessions Announced

The annual festival of snowsports at Scotland’s Glencoe ski resort will take place on Saturday 2nd March.  Tickets go on sale today.

Stay Safe on the Pistes

An animated film to help young skiers & snowboarders learn about safety on the pistes has been released to coincide with the busy February school holiday period. It comes as safety is becoming a growing concern with PlanetSKI contacted by the mainstream media on the subject.

Alpine Fleet Builds on Initial Success

It’s the new kid on the block for airport to resort transfers. Now in its second year of operation it claims success with its new approach and is offering new routes.

Esprit Ski to Cease Trading at End of Season

The family ski brand, Esprit Ski, is being scrapped after 41 years. It is part of the Hotelplan Group that is being sold off, but the company says the decision is unrelated.  UPDATED

Cost of Day Lift Passes in Europe’s Ski Resorts Outpace Inflation

The average cost of one-day lift pass in European ski resorts has risen almost 35% above inflation over the past eight years, according a recent study.

French Farmers Lift Blockades

The French government has made concessions and the threatened travel disruption that may have affected ski resorts this weekend has eased. UPDATED

Inghams Is Up For Sale

The UK ski operator is owned by the Swiss company Hotelplan that is in turn owned by the supermarket chain Migros. Migros has decided to sell Hotelplan and all its travel businesses. UPDATED

Powder White Ceases Trading

The ski agent had been operating for more than 20 years. It blames a combination of Brexit, Covid and the cost-of-living crisis. It is feared more ski businesses may follow. NEW

International Ski Patrol Day 2024

Saturday 10th February was International Ski Patrol Day. PlanetSKI looks into the work of Shawn Beaudoin, a ski patroller in Whistler, Canada & sees what’s going on around the world.
UPDATED

PlanetSKI Gear Review #5 Winter 23/24

In our fifth edit of the season Alf Alderson checks out some must have accessories for skiers and snowboarders.

French Farmer Travel Disruption May Impact Ski Resorts

There has already been some disruption as the farmers have blocked roads with tractors. More is set to come.

Ski News in Brief

– Boss des Bosses returns to Verbier
– Record Numbers for Swiss Hotels & Mountain Huts
– Snowboarder In Utah Has Shotgun Pulled on Him
– High Number of People Caught in Avalanches in Colorado
– Registration is Open for L3V Enduro..LIVE

Last Minute Ski Deals for Half Term, March & Easter

Half Term ski deals ★ Discount on Ski Hire ★ 30% off Premiere Neige at Half Term ★ 5% off transfers ★ Crystal & SNO offers

83% Would Cut Back to Fund Ski Trip

That’s the finding from Ski Tour Operator, Sunweb, who surveyed 2,000 skiers to discover what Brits would give up to ensure they can afford a ski trip.

Crystal Ski Pleased with Offering 13 New Resorts this Winter

Crystal Ski Holidays, the UK’s leading ski tour operator, has been offering customers wider choice and more flexibility with 13 new resort destinations this winter on sale across France, Italy, Austria, Finland, Norway, Japan, and the USA. NEW

PlanetSKI Gear Review #4 Winter 23/24

In our fourth edit of the season Alf Alderson checks out the latest in layering and back protectors for skiers and snowboarders.

Dave Ryding: The PlanetSKI Interview

GB’s greatest alpine ski racer has been speaking exclusively to PlanetSKI’s Jane Peel about the season so far and the potentially bright future for the GB alpine team.

French-Italian Ski Area Offers Discounts for People Arriving by Train

Vialattea (The Milky Way) has teamed up with the Italian train operator Trenitalia and will offer people 25% off their lift pass if they arrive by train. It aims to encourage sustainable ski travel.

PlanetSKI at Schladming Night Slalom as Ryding Comes 14th

The spectacular Schladming World Cup Night Slalom has taken place in the Austrian resort. PlanetSKI was slopeside for THE greatest slalom race of the season.

Heliski Crash in Canada Leaves 3 Europeans Dead & 4 Critical

The accident happened to the north of Terrace in British Columbia. An investigation is underway. UPDATED

Third Fatal Avalanche in USA as Huge Snowfall Continues

The latest death was in Wyoming and follows fatalities in California and Idaho. After a poor start for snow this winter the situation is changing in North America. UPDATED

Forget ‘Artificial’ Intelligence, Lets Go for ‘Authentic’ Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence may be set to takeover our lives but Austrian Ski Instructors are going for something else – Chat SKiPT.

FIS Unveils Its Sustainability Plan

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation has announced a sustainability action plan. It says it will guide the organisation and its key stakeholders through global sustainability challenges.

RIP Ian Baxter

Tributes are being paid to a legend of Scottish and British skiing, Ian Baxter. The accomplished skier and father of Olympic ski racers Alain and Noel Baxter has died at the age of 78. NEW

Investigation into Gondola Accident in Austria

Four members of a Danish family have been seriously hurt in the accident in the Hochoetz ski resort in the Tirol. An investigation is underway.

Ryding Aiming to Bounce Back in Wengen

GB’s greatest alpine skier, Dave Ryding, will be back in action at the classic World Cup race meeting in Wengen this Sunday after a disappointing result last weekend. UPDATED

Ski Touring for the Very First Time

PlanetSKI’s Tashie Cove has been wanting go ski touring for a while, now she has finally managed it. As it grows in popularity read her account of putting on skins and walking uphill for the first time.

Snowboarder Dies After Hitting Protective Mat Round Snow Cannon

The accident happened in Flims-Laxx in Switzerland. An investigation is underway. UPDATED

PlanetSKI Offers Discounted Ski Resort Transfers with Ski-Lifts

Looking for a cheap and good value ski resort transfer service that goes to most of the main ski resorts?

Ski Club GB Offers More Resorts With Its Freshtracks Holidays

The Ski Club of Great Britain has launched its new Freshtracks holiday programme with a number of new destinations, courses and chalets across the Alps, North America and Japan.

Crystal Ski Holidays Offers ‘Summit Collection’ Label

Summit Collection is a selection of premium ski accommodation across France, Italy, Austria, Andorra, and Canada.

Courchevel: A Culinary Treasure Trove

The French ski resort is focusing on its culinary offerings with a whole host of new additions that it hopes will delight its visitors.

January & February 2024 Ski Deals

★ Inghams Jan/Feb deals ★ Inghams 2025 holidays on sale ★ Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals ★ 5% off airport transfers ★
UPDATED

PlanetSKI Offers HUGE Discounts with Pierre & Vacances

Fancy great value self-catering accommodation in the French Alps? Or some good value ski hotels in France?

Japan Earthquake Felt in Ski Resorts

Buildings shook, sirens went off and alerts were issued in some resorts near the epicentre. The authorities feared avalanches might be triggered. UPDATED

VIP SKI Offers Next Season Holidays for This Winter’s Prices

VIP SKI is offering this season’s customers the chance to reserve spots for the 2024/25 season at 2023/24 season prices.

Ski News in Brief

– Go Katie!
– New air route to Verona for next winter
– Woman trapped in gondola overnight
– Mikaela Shiffrin airlifted to hospital after crash
– Milan-Cortina Olympics Could get its Own Sliding Centre … LIVE

British Mother & Son Die in Avalanche in France

Tributes have been paid to Kate Vokes, 54, and her 22-year old son, Archie. A criminal investigation is underway as further details become clear. UPDATED

Ski Solutions Guide to Lesser-Known Ski Resorts

Leave the crowds behind and book a trip to a lesser-known ski resort this winter to help maximise time on the slopes and explore somewhere new.

Inghams Recovers from Cyber Attack

Last week its parent company Hotelplan UK was hit by a cyber attack. It also affected Esprit Ski and Santa’s Lapland. NEW

Last Minute Xmas & New Year Ski Deals, plus January 2024 Deals

★Check out great savings on many remaining Christmas Deals ★ January & Feb offers with Pierre et Vacances ★ Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals ★ 5% off airport transfers ★ NEW

Inghams Targeted in Cyber Attack

Its parent company Hotelplan UK, that has other ski brands, has experienced what it calls ‘a cyber security incident’. It has no effect on people who have already booked a holiday. UPDATED

North America Snow Report

It has been a slow start to winter in the USA and Canada so far. PlanetSKI is in Canada and reports on conditions across the Pond. UPDATED

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