General News

18th January 2024

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

18th January 2024

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.

17th January 2024

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.

11th January 2024

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

10th January 2024

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.

9th January 2024

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

6th January 2024

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.

4th January 2024

Snowboarder Dies After Hitting Protective Mat Round Snow Cannon

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

3rd January 2024

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?

3rd January 2024

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.

3rd January 2024

Crystal Ski Holidays Offers ‘Summit Collection’ Label

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

2nd January 2024

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.

2nd January 2024

January & February 2024 Ski Deals

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

2nd January 2024

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?

2nd January 2024

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

1st January 2024

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.

1st January 2024

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

29th December 2023

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

25th December 2023

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.

21st December 2023

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

19th December 2023

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

13th December 2023

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

10th December 2023

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

7th December 2023

Ski Legends Turn Out to Honour Klammer

More than 30 skiing legends have gathered in the Austrian resort of Bad Kleinkirchheim to join in the 70th birthday celebrations for one of the greatest downhill racers of all time, Franz Klammer. They took part in a race with a difference and PlanetSKI was slopeside.

6th December 2023

PlanetSKI Gear Review #3 Winter 23/24

Our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out the latest colours and trends in Ski Jackets and Ski Pants for skiers and snowboarders.

5th December 2023

Christmas & New Year Deals

★ 20% off P&V in February in Flaine ★ Last minute ski deals from SNO ★SAVE up to €5,000 on Private Ski Chalet with OVO Network ★ EXTRA 10% off Equipment Rentals ★ 5% off all Ski Lifts Transfer Bookings ★ UPDATED

4th December 2023

Skiers & Snowboarders Look to Save Money on the Slopes

The cost-of-living crisis is affecting many across the country, and skiers & snowboarders are no different. A quarter of Brits say they can’t afford a snow holiday this winter as a result of the financial squeeze. UPDATED

2nd December 2023

£3.1m Investment for Maison Sport

The online platform that connects skiers and snowboarders to professional instructors, has announced the successful completion of a £3.1 million investment round.

1st December 2023

December’s Ski News

– Austrian Ski Racer Marco Schwarz Injured
– FIS New Year Greetings
– Swiss Avalanche Institute Wants Public Help
– PlanetSKI Heads Off Piste with ESF Guide
– Wolves Released into the Wild in US Mountains…LIVE

28th November 2023

PlanetSKI Gear Review #2 Winter 23/24

Our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out the latest in backpacks, light luggage and day packs for skiers & snowboarders.

27th November 2023

Snow Camp’s AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally is Booking

Last year’s inaugural event raised more than £320,000 for the snowsport charity with much fun had by all. No surprise it is back in 2024 and you can now book.

22nd November 2023

Black Friday Ski Deals

★ 20% off Premiere Neige accommodation in Sainte Foy ★ Extra 10% discount on Ski Rentals with Intersport ★ Extra £50pp off in addition to current Inghams offer ★ 5% off Resort Transfers ★ NEW

21st November 2023

Ex-Royal Marine Begins Longest Solo, Unsupported Ski Crossing of Antarctica

Sam Cox’s route has never been attempted before and is over 500km further than any solo unsupported Antarctic expedition in history.

13th November 2023

Ski Sainte Foy With Premiere Neige

In 2002, Premiere Neige made its debut in Sainte Foy starting with just two chalets. Today it owns a collection of 30 catered and self-catered properties.

13th November 2023

Ski Club GB Releases its State of the UK Snowsports Market Survey

The survey was conducted by the Ski Club of Great Britain and sent to Ski Club members and subscribers. It was done in partnership with Snow + Rock and the Mountain Trade Network and their customer data bases.

4th November 2023

Images of the Snow…

Readers, reports and resorts are sending us images of the snow currently falling across Europe and North America. Inspiring us all for the approaching winter. UPDATED

1st November 2023

Deals for November 2023

★20% off accommodation in Sainte Foy with Premiere Neige★ Christmas discounts to Tignes & Kitzbühel with SNO ★ Save up to £400 with Inghams ★ Discount Ski Rentals with Intersport ★ UPDATED

1st November 2023

Xmas Markets with SNO

The UK ski agent, SNO, is offering trips to Xmas markets in the Alps combined with some festive skiing – travelling by air, rail or road.

1st November 2023

November’s Ski News

– Pat Sharples Named Coach of the Year
– Gastro Day in Gurgl raises €28,660 for Local Families
– From Pow, Pow to Woof, Woof
– Swiss Sports Federations Back Winter Olympic Bid
– Avalanche in Iran Kills 5 Climbers… LIVE

31st October 2023

Significant Snowfall in Europe & North America as More Resorts Open

Snow is falling in the Alps & The Rockies. Check out the latest. UPDATED

30th October 2023

DSUK Selected as Official eBay Charity

The new partnership will allow anyone in the UK who makes any purchase on eBay during the seven-day window to make a charitable donation to support DSUK at the point of sale. NEW

27th October 2023

Arc’teryx Inspires PlanetSKI

The ski clothing company presented five films in London this week at the IMAX cinema. With the aim of promoting the brand & inspiring us for the season ahead. But what’s with the old orange ski gloves?

25th October 2023

FIS Responds to POW

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation has issued a strongly worded response to Protect Our Winters after being called on to do more to protect the environment. It follows claims of excavators being used on a glacier to prepare a race course.

23rd October 2023

Skiing in Norway: the Resort of Gausta

It is in the south-west of the country with skiing up to 1,883m. It has a fascinating history as it sits in birthplace of skiing, Telemark, with the area playing a key role in World War II.

20th October 2023

New Ski Deals for 2023/2024

★ Christmas in Tignes save 22% with SNO
★ Flash Sale 35% off with Ski France
★ SAVE 35% on Whistler Hotels with Inghams
★ SAVE £2,000 with Esprit Ski
UPDATED

13th October 2023

PlanetSKI Gear Review #1 Winter 23/24

Here’s the first in a series of gear reviews over the winter. Our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out the latest in day packs, goggles and sunglasses for skiers & snowboarders.

12th October 2023

Lifts Passes Included in All Sunweb Holidays

Sunweb is one of Europe’s leading holiday operators and has been packaging ski holidays to 200 destinations across Andorra, Austria, France, Italy, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland for more than 25 years.

10th October 2023

USA to Host Record 11 World Cup Events Next Season

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation has 11 FIS World Cups in the United States for the 2023-24 season – the most in its sporting history.

5th October 2023

Fancy Free Tickets to the UK Snow Shows?

The first is in Birmingham this weekend, and then another in London a week later. PlanetSKI readers can get free tickets to both. Read on for more…

3rd October 2023

SNO Sets Out its Stall for Next Winter

SNO offers more than one million ski package deals creating the widest selection of chalet, hotel, and self-catered skiing accommodation online.

3rd October 2023

Latest Ski Deals for 2023/2024

★ Further £100 off Sunweb Holidays
★ Winter Train Tickets on sale to Alps
★ Ski & snowboard rental discount
★ 5% Off Ski Lift resort transfers UPDATED

3rd October 2023

Scottish Indoor Ski Slope to Close Permanently

Following a review of the economic and environmental conditions of the ski slope Braehead Leisure Partnership, the owner of XSite, has announced the permanent closure of Snow Factor. UPDATED

3rd October 2023

Winter Train Tickets for French Alps Now On Sale

It is only for the first part of winter but if you are interested now is the time to book. There is growing interest in taking the train, but currently only 2% of UK skiers do so. UPDATED

1st October 2023

Autumn Ski News

– World Cup Alpine Ski Racing Starts then Stops
– The Rocket Prepares to Launch
– Ban on Russia & Belarus Snowsport Athletes Continues
– Chef de Mission for 2026 Paralympics Appointed
– Good luck with your recovery Wozza!…LIVE

26th September 2023

Les Menuires Celebrates its 60th Birthday

Les Menuires in Les3Vallees is celebrating its 60th year this coming season. It has a host of events to mark the occasion & much that is new for the season. UPDATED

26th September 2023