2nd November 2023
Major Autumn Snowfall Hits the Alps
This is the real deal with well over 50cm in places and still it comes down. UPDATED
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2nd November 2023
Heavy Snow Falls in North America as More Resorts Open
Lake Louise in Canada fired up some lifts on Friday with other resorts set to follow. Resorts are also opening in the USA. UPDATED
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
27th October 2023
Another Major US Resort Opens
Keystone in Colorado is the latest resort to open. Nearby Arapahoe Basin opened a top to bottom run on Sunday with fresh snow falling. UPDATED
26th October 2023
First Ski Area in USA Opens
The race has been on for a while and the first one to offer some skiing & snowboarding is one you have probably never heard of. NEW
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.
25th October 2023
More Snow Falls in the Alps
There have been further falls at altitude in the Alps as winter approaches. UPDATED
20th October 2023
Alps Hit by Snow & Strong Winds
A handful of resorts already have some slopes open with more set to follow. The first World Cup events are underway with thoughts turning to winter as snow falls in parts of the Alps & elsewhere. UPDATED
20th October 2023
Ten Reasons to Ski in Austria This Winter
Well-groomed ski pistes, state-of-the-art lifts, as well as a modern infrastructure await. We asked the Austrian National Tourist Office to give us their top reasons to visit.
16th October 2023
The Austrian Alpine Club Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Glaciers
It is calling for “the urgent and unconditional protection of the glaciers” and an end to any new developments of glacier ski areas.
9th October 2023
Mont Blanc Shrinks by More Than Two Metres in Two Years
The tallest mountain in western Europe has been measured at 4,805.59m – that’s 2.22m shorter than in 2021. NEW
3rd October 2023
More Ski Resorts Open Some October Slopes
Some of the high-altitude glacier areas in the Alps are already open with more set to follow this month. In North America there have been the first dustings of snow. UPDATED
29th September 2023
Swiss Glaciers Loose 10% of Volume in Past Two Years
Latest figures show the alarming rate of melt in the worst two years on record.
27th September 2023
Autumn in the Alps
The seasons are changing as autumn gets underway & winter edges closer. The days are shorter, there’s been snow at altitude & the leaves are changing their colour. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED
21st September 2023
Snow is Falling in the Alps & Beyond
There’s snow falling in the Alps & Scandinavia as winter approaches. Some has fallen in North America too. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED
13th September 2023
Extent of Summer Glacier Melt Revealed
In 2022 Swiss glaciers recorded their worst melt rate since records began more than a 100 years ago. This summer the decline has slowed slightly, but the melt continues. The picture looks grim across the Alps and the Pyrenees.
4th September 2023
Threat to Italian Glaciers Increases
Climate change means an ‘imminent and irreversible disappearance’ of the glaciers in Italy. Two Italian glaciers remain open for summer skiing.
27th August 2023
More August Snow Falls in the Alps
Heavy snow has been falling at some ski areas in the Alps. It follows summer heatwaves with record-breaking temperatures. Cooler weather is now here as Autumn approaches. UPDATED
23rd August 2023
Another Major Heatwave Hits the Alps
Temperatures have risen sharply with the freezing level now at a record-breaking 5,298m. It is having a devastating impact on the glaciers with fears of rockfalls. UPDATED
13th August 2023
Bumper Snow in New Zealand Continues
Ski resorts on the North & South Islands have been hit, and there’s more snow in the forecast. UPDATED
8th August 2023
Summer Snow in the Alps
Snow has fallen at altitude in the Alps giving a hint of what is to come. Check out the images of the August snowfall. UPDATED
29th July 2023
More Snow Falls in New Zealand
It had been a poor ski season for snow, but now it has been falling heavily. Skiers and snowboarders are celebrating after a poor start to winter. UPDATED
29th July 2023
Melting Swiss Glacier Reveals Human Remains
It is the latest discovery as climate change leads to glaciers melting & revealing their secrets. This time it’s the discovery of German climber missing since 1986. UPDATED
23rd July 2023
Snow Conditions in Australia and New Zealand
Australia has seen a good winter so far. Sadly it is a different story in the ski areas of New Zealand, but snow is in the forecast.
23rd July 2023
European Heatwave Impacts the Alps & Pyrenees
The high temperatures are taking their toll on the glaciers with record-breaking summer temperatures in parts of the mountains. Some people are heading to the hills to keep cool. UPDATED
22nd July 2023
Skiing at Mammoth Mountain Finally Ends
The resort in California shut its slopes on Sunday 6th August. Only twice in the resort’s 69-year history has there been enough snow to offer skiing into August. UPDATED
12th July 2023
Deadly Summer Avalanches in California
For the past 13 years the US state has seen no deadly avalanches in the summer months. So far this summer there have been two fatalities.
10th July 2023
Australia Sees More Heavy Snow
The latest snowstorm to hit the ski resorts is the biggest so far. It’s not so good in neighbouring New Zealand with resorts in South America now opening. UPDATED
4th July 2023
Skiing in the USA on 4th July
Hundreds turned out to hit the slopes of two resorts in California over US Independence Day celebrations.
27th June 2023
New Zealand Resorts Re-Open as Snow Returns
Some snow has fallen and resorts are re-opening. The NZ season started well but high temperatures and rain took their toll. It’s better in Australia, with South America looking good. UPDATED
19th June 2023
Winter Finally Starts in Australia but it’s Not So Good in New Zealand
It’s been a poor start to the season with some resorts unable to open. Those that did had precious little skiing on offer. Now snow is falling in Australia with more in the forecast. UPDATED
19th June 2023
Swiss Voters Back Cuts to Carbon to Tackle its Melting Glaciers
Voters in Switzerland have backed a new climate bill designed to cut the use of oil and gas. It aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
15th June 2023
Mountain Summit Collapses in Austria
100,000 cubic metres of rock from the Fluchthorn mountain in the Tirol crashed down the mountain this week. Climate change seems to be to blame. NEW
15th June 2023
Swiss Set to Vote On New Climate Law
A referendum takes place this Sunday on whether to pursue zero carbon. With glaciers melting and the ski season threatened it is expected the country will go for being carbon neutral. NEW
14th June 2023
Snow Finally Falls in Australia
Resorts opened last weekend, the King’s Weekend, with some only offering magic carpets and beginner slopes. Others didn’t run any lifts at all. Now things are changing. NEW & UPDATED
12th June 2023
Colorado Predicts Record Number of Skiers Last Winter
It was a bumper year for snowfall and Colorado Ski Country reports skier visits increased nearly 8% over last year’s total. The final numbers are being crunched.
10th June 2023
Ski Season Underway in Australia & New Zealand
There is precious little snow in Australia as the season starts, with some resorts only able to open a few runs. Others can open none at all. It is looking better in New Zealand. NEW
9th June 2023
Snow Record & Size of Ski Area are Main Factors for UK Skiers
That’s the conclusion of a survey by Iglu Ski – the UK’s largest ski travel agency. It offers over 200 ski resorts across 18 countries and three continents. UPDATED
8th June 2023
Record-Breaking Number of Skiers in Utah Last Winter
It had the best snow ever recorded with visits up 22% on the previous record that was set a year earlier. PlanetSKI looks back at the season in Utah.
8th June 2023
Lack of Snow at Start of Australia Ski Season
The resorts were due to open this weekend, but the weather has not been kind. There has been a last minute dusting with at least 3 resorts offering limited skiing. Things are looking better in New Zealand with the first resort set to open on Saturday. UPDATED
4th June 2023
Higher Than Average Swiss Avalanche Deaths Last Winter
21 people were killed by avalanches, the seasonal average is 17. It comes despite below average snowfall in Switzerland.
1st June 2023
The Southern Hemisphere’s Snowiest Ski Resorts
In the run up to the 2023 Southern Hemisphere winter, new data analysis has unveiled which ski resorts receive the most snowfall, based on historical data trends. UPDATED
31st May 2023
Avalanche Damage in Utah Canyon Revealed as Snow Melts
Little Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City was hit hard by Utah’s record-setting 2022-2023 winter season. It has left behind smashed trees and destroyed buildings with a changed landscape.
27th May 2023
More US Ski Areas Close but Some Remain Open
Six resorts are currently open with some planning to offer skiing into July and even August. UPDATED
22nd May 2023
Further Snow Falls in Australia as the Season Approaches
There has been some snow and the cannons have been fired up as resorts plan to open early in June. Check out the latest from Down Under. UPDATED
15th May 2023
It’s Still Possible to Ski in Europe – Just
The year-round glacier resorts of Hintertux in Austria and Zermatt in Switzerland are open with a few others still offering some skiing and snowboarding. UPDATED
13th May 2023
PlanetSKI Rides the Cable Cars of San Francisco
We are in the city ahead of a Spring ski trip to Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain. We reckon any ski trip to this part of California deserves some time in one of the greatest cities in the USA.
10th May 2023
Swiss Village Evacuated due to Fear of Rockfall
It is feared 2-million cubic meters of rock could hit the village of Brienz. As the Alps becomes more unstable other areas are under threat. UPDATED
7th May 2023
Handful of Ski Resorts Still Open
99.9% of ski resorts in Europe are now shut but a few remain open with fresh snow falling. More are open in North America with PlanetSKI currently in California. UPDATED
5th May 2023
Skiing in Australia
The first snow is falling with resorts firing up their snow cannons. Winter Down Under is fast approaching. Check out the latest. UPDATED
1st May 2023
Fatal Avalanche in Swiss Resort on its Last Weekend of the Season
Two skiers were hit by a wet snow avalanche in Samnaun. People still skiing are being urged to be cautious with ‘considerable’ avalanche risk in places as the snow melts and becomes unstable. NEW
1st May 2023
Where to Ski in May and Beyond
There are a handful of ski resorts still open in Europe, with more in North America. UPDATED
25th April 2023
Which Ski Resorts Are Still Open?
Quite a few places are open & April conditions are the best in recent years. UPDATED
24th April 2023
More Resorts in California Record Snowiest Season Ever
Palisades Tahoe has seen 18.03m, Heavenly Mountain Resort received 14.37m and Kirkwood Mountain Resort reached 17.78m. They are new records for all three resorts. PlanetSKI is heading to California next week.
23rd April 2023
Verbier Ends Its Season on a High
PlanetSKI has been in the resort as it shut last weekend. We’ve been enjoying the fabulous late-season conditions, wondering why it is even closing & assessing how the winter has gone for the Swiss resort.
19th April 2023
Netflix Billionaire Buys Stake in Utah Ski Resort
The co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, Reed Hastings, has purchased a stake in Powder Mountain. It is one of our favourite resorts in the USA.
19th April 2023
The PlanetSKI Spring Snow Report
The superb Spring conditions continue but most resorts are now closed. UPDATED
18th April 2023
Climate Change Threatens Ski Resorts
A new intergovernmental report on the climate crisis paints a bleak future. Journalism student, Leonora Ellis, looks at the possible implications for the ski industry.
14th April 2023
Investigation Underway as 3 Trainee Mountain Guides Die in Italy Avalanche
They were in the Grand Paradiso area in the Aosta Valley when the accident happened. They were training with The National Alpine Rescue Corps. UPDATED
12th April 2023
Jackson Hole Closes with Record Snowfall
The 2022-23 season wrapped up on April 9 with 15m of total snowfall. As well as record snow there was also greater access to the mountain with reduced lift and wait times, plus advanced ticket sales.
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