9th August 2020
Double Amputee Climbs the Matterhorn
A former soldier who lost both of his legs in Iraq has become the first above-the-knee double amputee to reach the summit. NEW
Summer in the Mountains
8th August 2020
Glacier Collapse on Mont Blanc Threatens
An ice block of 500,000 cubic meters is threatening to fall. Some people have been evacuated from their homes and hotels on the Italian side of the mountain. Footpaths and areas of the mountain have been sealed off. NEW
7th August 2020
Italy Appears to be Keeping Covid-19 Under Some Control
As cases rise in many parts of Europe Italy seems to be currently on top of the pandemic. PlanetSKI looks at the situation in Italy and considers a visit to the Italian Alps. NEW
5th August 2020
Two Ski Resorts In Australia To Stay Closed For The Rest Of The Season
Falls Creek and Hotham Alpine Resort in the state of Victoria will not re-open for Spring skiing, the owners, Vail Resorts, have announced.
4th August 2020
Summer Snow in the Alps
Austria has had some snow and there’s been a dusting elsewhere. Summer snow is not unusual and has helped refresh the glaciers open for skiing. Check out the pictures. UPDATED
3rd August 2020
Ski Town Parties Breach Covid-19 Rules
Australian police in Jindabyne, close to the ski areas of Perisher and Thredbo, have again broken up illegal gatherings and issued fines as revellers continue to defy rules on social distancing. NEW
27th July 2020
Police Issue Fines & Threaten Closures After Covid-19 Breaches at Thredbo
Officers in the Australian ski resort of Thredbo and the nearby town of Jindabyne handed out fines totalling more than AUS$20,000 at the weekend for breaches of social distancing rules.
19th July 2020
Piste Patroller dies in Argentine Avalanche
The resort of Cerro Catedral opened last week amid covid-19 restrictions. Another man was injured in the accident. It was the only resort open in South America and we have been following conditions. The resort remains closed. UPDATED
19th July 2020
Coronavirus Impact on Skiing and Snowboarding
The team at PlanetSKI is reporting all the news & developments as it affects the snowsports world in our ever-popular rolling blog. If you want to see its impact and the response of skiers & snowboarders then read on… UPDATED
16th July 2020
Go Cycling in The Austrian Tirol This Summer
If you’re one of the thousands who have taken to the saddle during lockdown, why not challenge the legs with a trip to one of the top cycling destinations in the Alps?
13th July 2020
Epic Conditions at New Zealand Ski Resorts
Skiers and snowboarders have been queuing to take advantage of fresh snow and sunshine as the country’s winter season gets into full swing.
30th June 2020
Big Snowfalls in South America But Ski Resorts Are Closed
It’s been one of the best starts to winter for years but the coronavirus pandemic means ski resorts are not able to open.
29th June 2020
Summer In Morzine
The French Alps resort close to Geneva is open for summer activites. With quarantine-free travel expected to open up from the UK soon, we look at what you can do in Morzine.
18th June 2020
Nevis Range To Re-Open In July
The ski resort near Fort William is getting ready open for summer activities next month as the Scottish Government prepares to ease lockdown restrictions. However, some jobs are to go.
11th June 2020
NZ Resort Opens With No Covid-19 Restrictions Needed
Mt Hutt in the South Island opened on Friday, earlier than originally planned for skiing and snowboarding. New Zealand has moved to Covid-19 alert level 1, meaning ski resorts will be able to operate largely as usual this winter.
10th June 2020
Austria To Open Its Borders To 31 Countries Next Week But Not The UK
The Austrian Alps is reopening for international tourism on June 16th with social distancing in place and strict covid-19 restrictions.
5th June 2020
More Ski Resorts In The Alps Open For Summer
Cervinia in Italy and Tignes in France are the latest resorts to fire up their lifts for summer. They join others open in Switzerland and Austria. It will though be a far from normal summer.
29th May 2020
Life After Lockdown…
Lockdown is easing across the Alps and beyond. We covered the stories of our readers, reporters and others under lockdown. So, what are they up to as restrictions are lifted? UPDATED
28th May 2020
Summer Skiing & Snowboarding Starts in Austria
The glacier resorts of Hintertux, Kaunertal & Kitzsteinhorn are first off the mark, giving some lucky skiers and snowboarders the chance to make some turns for the first time since early March.
25th May 2020
Arapahoe Basin in Colorado Reopens for Skiing and Snowboarding
It fired up its lifts on Wednesday and people had to make reservations with only 600 allowed on the slopes. So many people have tried to book online that system was unable to cope.
24th May 2020
Arapahoe Basin in Colorado Still Looking to Reopen for Skiing
There is a chance the ski resort could open later this week. If so what will skiing and snowboarding look like as covid-19 restrictions will be in place and enforced? NEW
16th May 2020
Border Restrictions Eased Across Some Alpine Countries
Italy has announced that travel will be allowed from June 3rd. It follows Austria, France and Switzerland relaxing some restrictions today with a plan for borders reopening on June 15th.
14th May 2020
US SKI AREA REOPENS
Timberline Lodge in Oregon has fired up its lifts after the governor allowed resorts to reopen. Other ski resorts in the state remain closed as they prepare for summer.
13th May 2020
Some Resorts in Alps Prepare to Open For Summer
As lockdown restrictions are eased and some border controls lifted the ski resorts are preparing for summer. It will though be a very different experience.
13th May 2020
EU NATIONS LOOK TO LIFT SOME BORDER RESTRICTIONS
Will it be enough to kick start summer tourism safely? Some alpine tourism is set to restart and there are implications for next winter’s ski season.
12th May 2020
PlanetSKI’s Summer Gear Review
It may be awkward to get to the Alps at the moment, but summer is around the corner and restrictions are set to lift in June. Take a look at our top tips for gear this summer – in the Alps or here in the UK.
12th May 2020
Colorado Ski Resorts May be Allowed to Re-Open
A small number may offer some skiing but for most it will be summer activities. Arapahoe Basin is one that wants to offer skiing again as others say it is too late.
11th May 2020
HOW LONG WILL BORDER RESTRICTIONS TO ALPINE COUNTRIES REMAIN?
The UK is set to introduce quarantine measures for international visitors. France, though not the other alpine nations, is exempt. Other alpine countries put restrictions and quarantine regulations in place back in March. They re more likely to be extended rather than lifted. UPDATED
7th May 2020
SUMMER SKIING SET TO START ON AUSTRIA GLACIER AT END OF MAY
The Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Salzburgerland is being prepared for opening on May 29th. There will be some restrictions and social distancing measures will be required.
7th May 2020
US SKI RESORT SET TO OPEN IF RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED
Timberline Ski Area in Oregon says it will open if an executive order from the governor, Kate Brown, allows.
27th April 2020
NEW ZEALAND SKI AREAS PLAN TO OPEN WITH SOME RESTRICTIONS
New Zealand says it has stopped the community transmission of Covid-19, effectively eliminating the virus. Ski resorts are cautiously optimistic they will be able to open for a locals’ season, albeit under tight restrictions.
2nd May 2019
HOW TO GO SUMMER SKIING
Don’t despair. It doesn’t have to be over. There are plenty of places to ski this summer for all budgets.
6th May 2018
MOTORBIKES MEET THE MOUNTAINS
Riding a motorbike in the mountains has much in common with skiing in the mountains. PlanetSKI reports from the alpine tarmac of the Tirol.
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