24th December 2023
Some Snow in the Alps to Welcome in 2024
It remains warm in the Alps with snow and rain in the forecast. At altitude it is good for the time of year. UPDATED
Snow & Weather
17th December 2023
More Snow Falling in the Alps
The Alps are going to see some wild weather in places over the next few days. It is generally excellent at altitude in the Alps for the time of year. UPDATED
13th December 2023
Kaunertal: The Tirol’s Secret Glacier Ski Area
Soelden, Stubai, Hintertux & Pitztal may be better known, but Kaunertal is the real deal – a high-altitude alpine gem. PlanetSKI is converted.
12th December 2023
Avalanche Risk in the Alps
Parts of the NW Alps are seeing heavy snow, torrential rain and high winds as the latest storm hits. There is a high risk of avalanche in places. NEW
11th December 2023
World Cup Racing Once Again Hit by Bad Weather
Yet more races were cancelled in what is turning into a difficult start to the season for the International Ski & Snowboard Federation. NEW
11th December 2023
The Sun is Back in the Alps
The recent storms have passed and the sun is back with temperatures fairly mild. We also report on conditions in North America. 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
8th December 2023
Jackson Hole Opens More Terrain as Further Snow Falls
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is opening four more lifts and a variety of terrain in the coming days after a strong winter storm pushed snowfall to over 2.5m this season already.
4th December 2023
Heavy Rain Hits Parts of the Alps
Early season has been generally very good especially at altitude. However the temperature is rising with rain falling in places as more resorts open. We also look at conditions in North America. UPDATED
4th December 2023
A Day Ski Touring in the Tirol
It is one of the big growth areas in snowsports – ski touring. It doesn’t have to be for the experts. Check out our photogallery from the weekend.
2nd December 2023
Kuhtai Opens for the Season
PlanetSKI is in the highest ski town in Austria for its opening this weekend. It has been more like the middle of February than the beginning of December. UPDATED
29th November 2023
20+ Resorts in the Alps Open This Weekend
Some were planned, others are due to the significant recent snowfall in parts of the Alps. So, who’s starting for the season? NEW
27th November 2023
The Snowstorm Passes
It remains cold in the Alps after the latest storm bought plenty of snow in places. The sun is now out with some excellent conditions. UPDATED
27th November 2023
PlanetSKI Reports from Pitztal in the Tirol
Our editor, James Cove, is in the glacier resort in the Tirol as heavy snow falls. It’s having the best start to winter in 15-years. Suffice to say James is more than a little excited. UPDATED
24th November 2023
PlanetSKI Hits Val Thorens for Its Official Opening
The season in the highest resort in the Alps is now underway. PlanetSKI once again starts its season on the slopes of Val Thorens.
22nd November 2023
More Snow Falls with More Resorts Opening
The temperature has dropped sharply as another storm hits the Alps with more on the way. UPDATED
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.
19th November 2023
Poor Weather Leads to Cancellation of Zermatt to Cervinia Downhill Races
Last weekend the men were unable to race due to bad weather. This weekend the same has happened for the women. Questions will be asked about the future of the event. UPDATED
16th November 2023
Good Start to the Season at Altitude in the Alps
More resorts opened at the weekend including the first in France. 30 resorts now offer some skiing. UPDATED
12th November 2023
Zermatt-Cervinia World Cup Downhill Cancelled
Last year’s race was called off due to a lack of snow. This year’s was cancelled due to heavy snow, high winds and poor visibility. UPDATED
6th November 2023
More Snow About To Fall In The Alps
Significant amounts of early season snow have fallen with more set to come down this weekend. UPDATED
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
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
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
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