25th July 2024
Canadian Ski Town Devastated by Wildfire
The historic ski town of Jasper in Alberta that gives access to Marmot Basin is a smouldering ruin.
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Summer in the Mountains
25th July 2024
Four Glacier Ski Areas Remain Open in the Alps
There is skiing & snowboarding available in Austria, Italy and Switzerland, but not France. NEW
24th July 2024
PlanetSKI is Back on The South Downs Way – Part 1
In 2022 we set out to walk the South Downs Way in preparation for summer hiking trip in the Alps. We ran out of time to complete the last couple of sections so now we are back. NEW
19th July 2024
PlanetSKI Turns into PlanetBEACH
We have been in Greece partly for summer activities, but also to research skiing in Greece ahead of a potential visit next winter. NEW
19th July 2024
Summer Glacier Ski Areas in the Alps Close
Some were scheduled to do so while warm temperatures have affected others.
15th July 2024
Alpine Artist Exhibits Solo
One of our great PlanetSKI friends, the alpine artist Martina Diez-Routh, has an exhibition of her work on display in Morgex in the Aosta Valley in Italy.
11th July 2024
Skiing in Greece
PlanetSKI is currently in Greece for some summer activities. Plus researching a ski trip for next winter in a country more known for its sand than its snow. It has 25 ski areas and some rather decent skiing.
7th July 2024
PlanetSKI in the Summer
What has a beach holiday in Greece got to do with skiing? Not much, but perhaps more than you might think. Especially as the country has 25 ski areas. UPDATED
3rd July 2024
Skiing in July in the Alps
A handful of high-altitude glacier resorts are open with some of the best conditions in recent years. UPDATED
1st July 2024
Four Dead in Another Weekend of Severe Flooding in Parts of the Alps
It was the second weekend in a row that heavy rain hit parts of Switzerland and northern Italy. UPDATED
23rd June 2024
Huge Clear Up Operation Underway After Flooding in Zermatt
Torrential rain caused rivers to burst their banks as water swept through the ski resort with rail access suspended. The resort is putting on a brave face as the clean up continues. UPDATED
14th June 2024
More Snow in the Alps Boosts Summer Glacier Skiing
More snow has fallen at altitude with heavy rain lower down.
4th June 2024
Heavy Snow at Altitude in the Alps
More snow has been falling on an already deep base. It comes as the summer ski season approaches. We also look at where skiing is on offer across the world. UPDATED
1st June 2024
Ski Holiday & Equipment Deals for June
Book Early to save money for Winter 2024/25.
★Group Discounts & free Child places with Inghams.
★Ski Rentals – book ahead for deals.
★Ski Lessons through Maison Sport UPDATED
28th May 2024
Summer Skiing Delayed in Italian Resort as Too Much Snow
Passo Stelvio was due to open this weekend, but the access road remains unsafe after heavy late season snow with much snow in the resort. This summer sees excellent starting conditions for summer glacier skiing.
28th May 2024
Snow Clearing Continues at Passo Stelvio for Summer Skiing
The Italian resort of Passo Stelvio saw huge amounts of late season snow. It still plans to open this weekend, but it is not certain to do so.
12th May 2024
Ski Resorts in South America Open Early as Snow Falls
Resorts in other parts of the Southern Hemisphere open next month. There remains some skiing on offer in the Northern Hemisphere. UPDATED
30th April 2024
Top Five Resorts in the Alps for Summer Skiing
There are a handful of resorts that offer summer glacier skiing in the Alps.
16th April 2024
Zermatt Ends Summer Skiing for Elite Athletes in FIS Row
It follows the abandonment of the World Cup downhill races for both the men and the women by the International Ski & Snowboard Federation.
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
4th October 2023
PlanetSKI Stays in 14th Century French Chateau in Alps
We’ve stayed in some varied and interesting places in our travels around the Alps. But never a genuine French chateau. Check out the Le Chateau de Candie in Chambery.
2nd October 2023
PlanetSKI Seems to Have Turned Into PlanetRUGBY. Again!
We’re on the final week of our month-long tour of France: watching the group stages of the Rugby World Cup. Plus visiting The Alps, Pyrenees & Jura as we look ahead to winter. NEW
26th September 2023
PlanetSKI is in the Jura Mountains
We’ve been in the Pyrenees and the Alps on our autumn tour of the mountains, now its time for the Jura. One of Europe’s little-known and under-appreciated ranges. UPDATED
26th September 2023
Body of Missing British Hiker Found in Swiss Alps
Aidan Roche vanished in June. After an extensive search and family involvement his body has been located. NEW
25th September 2023
PlanetSKI Turns Into PlanetRUGBY
We’ve been in the Pyrenees, the Alps & the Jura in France as we take in the Rugby World Cup. UPDATED
21st September 2023
PlanetSKI Is In the Alps
We’re in Chambery: hiking at altitude, nosing round the ancient town, plus staying in a Chateau. We have a bit of time on our hands between matches in the Rugby World Cup. UPDATED
17th September 2023
Three Ex-Rugby Players Scale Monte Rosa in the Alps
The three former Exeter Chiefs players were raising money for LooseHeadz, a mental health charity.
17th September 2023
PlanetSKI’s Autumn Trip to the Alps & Pyrenees Continues
We’ve been in the Pyrenees. We’re heading to the Alps and then hopefully it’s the Jura. Plus we’re taking in the Rugby World Cup. Did we mention golf and lilo testing? UPDATED
13th September 2023
PlanetSKI Is In The Pyrenees
We’re back in our natural habitat – the mountains. We are in France for 4-weeks (hopefully longer) for the Rugby World Cup. Be rude not to spend the downtime between matches in the Pyrenees & the Alps. UPDATED
10th September 2023
PlanetSKI’s Autumn Trip to the Alps & the Pyrenees
We’re always in the mountains for the Winter & ski into Spring. Then we’re back in the Summer. Now we’re in the mountains of France for the Autumn. Plus taking in the Rugby World Cup. UPDATED
7th September 2023
Cairngorm Funicular Set to Return
The funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain, near Aviemore, could be back in service before the end of this month. It bodes well for the approaching ski season.
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.
1st September 2023
Canadian Ski Resort Helps Those Affected by Wild Fires
They are some of the worst forest fires in recent memory. Big White in British Columbia has been offering shelter to thousands of people who have had to flee their homes. NEW
1st September 2023
Snow Falls in Australia After Some Close Early
Several smaller resorts have closed but finally some snow has been falling. It’s been a generally poor winter in Australia, but an excellent one in New Zealand. And as for South America… Wow! UPDATED
1st September 2023
Body of British Climber Missing for 52 Years Identified
His remains were found in Saas-Fee in Switzerland a year ago. It is the latest in a series of discoveries in the Alps as glaciers retreat. NEW
28th August 2023
Huge Rockslide in French Alps
700 cubic meters of rocks came crashing down in the Mauriene Valley narrowing missing vehicles on a road below. It was caught on camera.
27th August 2023
Cairngorm Funicular Out of Action
Snagging work is being carried out and the railway service has been temporarily suspended. It is the latest blow to operations in the Scottish resort.
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
25th August 2023
Summer in Les 2 Alps: A Sports-Lover’s Dream
There was mountain biking, hiking, running & even some summer skiing. As the official summer season closes this weekend PlanetSKI’s Claire McAteer looks back at her earlier visit. UPDATED
23rd August 2023
Melting Austrian Glacier Reveals Body of Missing Skier
It is the latest finding as the alpine glaciers retreat at an alarming rate as climate change impacts.
23rd August 2023
Final Preparations for Winter Games NZ
The 2023 edition of the Winter Games NZ kicks off on Friday with the Opening Ceremony held in Wānaka. NEW
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
20th August 2023
Canada Wildfires Impact Ski Areas
400 wildfires are raging in the province of British Columbia, home to many of the main ski areas. Neighbouring Alberta is also affected by fires and drifting smoke. UPDATED
20th August 2023
Three Injured in Chairlift Accident in Australian Resort of Thredbo
Three snowboarders were injured after a chair fell from the Kosciuszko lift at Thredbo. An unusually strong gust of wind is thought to be to blame. 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
4th August 2023
Family Hunt for Missing British Hiker in Swiss Alps
29-year old Aidan Roche was last seen in the Grindelwald area. An extensive search has failed to find any trace of him.
2nd August 2023
Two Hikers in Separate Groups Die in Mt Blanc Rockfall
A Dutch and a French hiker were hit while ascending the Aiguilles du Tour on Mont Blanc. Climate change is making the mountains more unstable.
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
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
17th July 2023
Cool Off in Austria this Summer
As a land-locked country, Austria might not be the most obvious choice for a beach or watersports holiday. Not so.
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.
12th July 2023
PlanetSKI Visits Innsbruck in the Summer
It’s the final stop on our summer tour of the Tirol where we’ve been enjoying some of our favourite winter places, in the summer months. Check out our photo gallery from the capital of the Tirol.
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
PlanetSKI Goes Hiking & E-Mountain Biking in the Tirol
We’re continuing our summer Tour of the Tirol in St Johann. We’ve been E-mountain biking & now we’re hiking. Summer in the Alps…UPDATED
23rd June 2023
PlanetSKI Goes Summer Skiing on a Glacier + Exploring 30m Deep Inside It
We’re making a few turns on the Hintertux glacier that’s open year round if conditions allow. We’re also going 30m inside the glacier exploring its caves & tunnels. It’s all part of our summer tour in the Tirol.
22nd June 2023
PlanetSKI Visits the Tirol in the Summer
We’re here for a spot of summer glacier skiing. Plus a whole load more – e-biking, walking, visiting underground glacier lakes, mountain karting, hiking the Hahnenkamm & a city break in Innsbruck. Read on to see what awaits us in the Tirol… 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
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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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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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