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
Summer in the Mountains
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
17th June 2023
Huge Rock Avalanche Hits Evacuated Swiss Village
Millions of cubic metres of rock have fallen. Some boulders landed just meters from buildings in Brienz but there was no extensive damage. The threat of further falls remains with villagers still not allowed home.
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
13th June 2023
Chamonix in the Summer
Chamonix has a real buzz in the summer and a completely different vibe than winter. You even see the occasional skier crossing the square returning from a high-altitude adventure.
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
Cairngorm Funicular to Close Every Tuesday for 8 Weeks
The funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain will be closed on Tuesdays during the remainder of June and July while a series of ‘minor works’ is completed.
6th June 2023
PlanetSKI turns into PlanetBOAT. Again.
Readers with a long memory will recall that in 2021 PlanetSKI didn’t get to the mountains due to Covid-19 restrictions. So, we did a few other outdoor activities in the UK including a 4-day boat trip on the Thames. We’ve just been back for more.
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.
30th May 2023
Four Dead in Boating Accident in Italian Alps
Two Italian intelligence agents and a retired Israeli security forces member were among four victims of a boating disaster. The 50-year-old Russian wife of the boat’s captain was the fourth victim.
29th May 2023
Finishing Touches to Cairngorm Funicular
Workers from Balfour Beatty are returning to Cairngorm Mountain this week to carry out final work on the funicular reinstatement project.
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
25th May 2023
Hope for Two New Zealand Resorts Threatened with Closure
Whakapapa and Turoa ski resorts went into voluntary administration last season with debts of $45m. It seems that rescue deals are near to completion.
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
Some Ski Resorts Remain Open in North America
Some close this weekend but others remain open for many more weeks. Huge winter snowfalls in the USA have meant resorts have the best late season conditions in recent years. PlanetSKI reports from California. UPDATED
11th May 2023
Tirol in the Summer
There’s hiking, biking, climbing, cultural activities, relaxing and much more. With something for families, adrenaline junkies and everyone in between. See what’s on offer in the summer in one of PlanetSKI’s favourite winter playgrounds.
7th May 2023
What Does PlanetSKI Do In The Summer?
It is the question we are asked often at this time of year. We’re up to quite a few things – some to do with mountains, some not.
20th April 2023
Running Over the Alps
Regular PlanetSKI reader and Snow Camp manager, Dan Keeley, is running 86-miles over the St Bernard Pass in three days. It is just part of his 1,100-mile run from London to Rome that is now underway. UPDATED
24th October 2022
Ski Resorts Around Queenstown in New Zealand Claim Bumper Winter
It has been a tale of two islands in New Zealand this winter. The South Island has claimed a record winter, but it has been somewhat different on the North Island. NEW
2nd October 2022
Full Extent of Summer Swiss Glacier Melt Revealed
Switzerland has the most glaciers of any country in Europe. This summer they lost 6% of their size. Several have virtually disappeared with the situation described as ‘disastrous’.
15th September 2022
Climate Change Impacts Adventure Sports in the Mountains
Climate change is making adventure tourism more challenging and sometimes riskier. That’s the claim from travel industry bodies, tour operators and mountain experts.
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Snow report
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More autumn snow falls in the Alps and beyond.
Check out the latest:
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The temperatures have dropped with a dusting of snow in the Alps and Scandinavia as winter approaches. PlanetSKI is in the Alps.
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Summer Ski News:
- Glacier Melt Continues in Canada
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Sit-Ski World Record Attempt
A group of skiers with a disability are aiming to claim the world record for the furthest skied using seated equipment.
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Sit-Ski World Record Attempt - PlanetSKI
A group of skiers with a disability are aiming to claim the world record for the furthest skied using seated equipment.
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Ski France Offers Four New Contactless Catered Chalets
Ready for the upcoming winter, leading French accommodation provider, Ski France, has added four new Contactless Catered Chalets to its portfolio.
But what are ‘contactless chalets’?
Ski France Offers Four New Contactless Catered Chalets - PlanetSKI
Ready for the upcoming winter, leading French accommodation provider, Ski France, has added four new Contactless Catered Chalets to its portfolio.
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