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.
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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.
11th April 2023
Austria’s Glaciers Shrinking Faster Than Ever
Austrian glaciers last year retreated more than ever according to the Austria Alpine Club.
9th April 2023
Investigation Underway After Six Die in Avalanche Near Mont Blanc
Two of the dead are mountain guides. We have full and updated details of the incident, plus videos. PlanetSKI reports from Chamonix. UPDATED
9th April 2023
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
The weather has turned in the Alps with bright sun and then thick snow. PlanetSKI is out enjoying the Spring conditions. LIVE & UPDATED
8th April 2023
16 Ski Tourers Caught in Avalanche Incident in Saas-Fee
Nine were buried and all survived after being dug out. They were taken to hospital and their injuries are described as moderate. Seven other skiers in the area were taken off the mountain. UPDATED
6th April 2023
Mammoth Snow in Mammoth Mountain
A record breaking 17.65m of snow has fallen in the Californian resort. Which is why PlanetSKI is heading there next month once the ski season ends in Europe. Check out the images.
6th April 2023
Less Snow in Switzerland But Same Number of Avalanche Deaths
That’s the conclusion from the Swiss Institute for Avalanche Research that has published its preliminary report on the 2022/23 season.
3rd April 2023
An Unexpected Weekend in Les3Vallées
Sometimes things are meant to be. PlanetSKI was due to be part of a team competing in the Enduro, a fun skiing challenge of events across the whole 3 Valleys. Forecast poor weather forced its cancellation before we even arrived. Bad news? Apparently not.
3rd April 2023
PlanetSKI’s Six Great Resorts in France for Spring Skiing
With good snow conditions in high altitude areas of the French Alps, we are looking at late season skiing & Spring skiing. We bring you PlanetSKI’s choice for April skiing & snowboarding.
2nd April 2023
The Updated PlanetSKI Snow Report
Good conditions continue in the Alps as PlanetSKI embarks on a multi-resort Spring ski road trip. LIVE & UPDATED
1st April 2023
Four Dead in Norway After Avalanches
A series of avalanches in the north of Norway have claimed the lives of four people. It is an area popular for ski touring and people are advised to exercise caution under current conditions.
31st March 2023
Dramatic Video of Snowboarder Rescued After Being Buried in Tree Well
The incident happened at Mt Baker in Washington state in the USA. A passing skier rescued a man who was fully buried and set to die. UPDATED
27th March 2023
More Snow in the Alps as Easter Holidays Get Underway
More snow has fallen in the Alps with PlanetSKI in the thick of it with some resorts looking more like January than April. Winter isn’t over, not by a long way. LIVE
26th March 2023
Investigation as 2 Students Caught in Swiss Avalanche – 1 Dead & 1 Missing
An 18-year old British person died and an American student is missing presumed dead. Considerable risk of avalanche remains in large parts of the Swiss Alps. UPDATED
22nd March 2023
More Resorts in USA Extend Ski Season
Resorts in California have extended their season after record-breaking snowfall, with some saying they will continue into summer. Once the season ends in Europe PlanetSKI is heading out to the USA. Look out for our reports in mid-May. UPDATED
20th March 2023
PlanetSKI Snow Report
Mild conditions predominate in the Alps & the Pyrenees, but there’s snow in the forecast. LIVE & UPDATED
16th March 2023
PlanetSKI’s Postcard from Park City
One of our regular readers, Rob McAteer, is in Utah for the first time. Here’s what he makes of one of the USA’s largest ski areas.
14th March 2023
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
Parts of the French Alps that barely saw any snow for 2 months have been hit by a series of snowstorms with some of the best conditions of the winter. LIVE & UPDATED
14th March 2023
Avalanches in the Alps
The snowpack is now stabilising after a number of avalanches following the heavy snow last week. In one incident a piste basher was caught and was taken down the slope. LIVE & UPDATED
10th March 2023
Scotland’s Eastern Ski Areas Enjoy Snow
There are some of the best conditions of the winter in the eastern resorts of Cairngorm and the Lecht. It’s cold in the west but there’s precious little new snow. NEW
10th March 2023
US Resorts Extend Season After Record Breaking Winter
There have been huge amounts of snow across the Rockies in the USA this winter. California, Utah and Colorado have seen records broken and now some are extending their winter season. More are expected to follow suit. UPDATED
8th March 2023
Some Scottish Ski Resorts See Snow
After a lean period the Scottish ski resorts finally have some snow. The eastern resorts have had the best of it and PlanetSKI has been making some turns in the Lecht. UPDATED
8th March 2023
More Snow Falls in the Alps
The long-awaited storm hit the Alps with up to 1m in places. PlanetSKI is out in the thick of it as ore snow falls. UPDATED
6th March 2023
Snow Needed in the Alps & It’s Not Just for Skiing
Some snow is finally falling in what is set to be the first decent fall for most since early January. The French Alps went 32 days without any snow falling at all. It’s the worst drought since records began with implications beyond the Alps. UPDATED
6th March 2023
Ski Resorts Close, Transport Hit Hard & People Await Rescue as Heavy Snow Pounds California
Resorts in Lake Tahoe have so much snow they can’t open with some hit by power cuts. The historic winter snowfall continues.
4th March 2023
Miracle Rescue for Man Caught in Avalanche in Switzerland
The ski tourer was buried for 6-hours and the crew of a rescue helicopter spotted his waving arm coming from out of the snow. His head was not buried allowing him to breathe.
3rd March 2023
Three German Heliskiers Die in Canada Avalanche
The accident happened near Panorama in British Columbia. It brings the total number of avalanche fatalities in the Canadian Province this winter to twelve. UPDATED
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Mikaela Shiffrin Amoung the 100 Best Athletes of 21st Century
The US skier who has the most World Cup victories, 97, of any ski racer comes in at 44th on the list compiled by ESPN.
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DSUK Launches Fundraising Campaign As Paris Olympics Set to Get Underway
It's encouraging people to get active and raise money during the Paris Olympics.
It hopes to raise £10,000 to support grassroots adaptive snowsports in the UK.
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Disability Snowsports UK is encouraging people to get active and raise money during the Paris Olympic and Paralympic...
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July’s Ski News in Brief
- FIS Races Start in South America
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BREAKING: The Winter Olympics will make a return visit to Salt Lake City in 2034.
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