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Bumper Conditions Continue in North America

More snow is falling, and more resorts are opening in one of the best starts to winter in recent years. This season may be the one to head across The Pond. NEW

Getting Fit for Skiing

Maison Sport launches free six-week Ski Fit Guide to help skiers prepare for the slopes. It has been created in collaboration with professional ski physical therapist, Dr. Greg Louie. NEW

Construction Starts on Long- Awaited New Lift for Verbier

It will be a gondola lift from Verbier to the top of the Savoleyres area with a chairlift added for the final section. It has been talked about for decades and planned since 2011. NEW

Park City in Utah Opens

Park City Mountain has at least 325 acres of terrain in the resort open. Fresh snow and snowmaking have made it possible. UPDATED

Xmas is Coming Ski Folks!

How better to celebrate than out in the mountains? Here at PlanetSKI we offer a few festive ideas in this new rolling blog…

PlanetSKI at Much Anticipated Film Premier – ‘Of A Lifetime’

It has been one of the eagerly expected films of the season. The North Face film: Of A Lifetime. It follows the De Le Rue family as they embark on the trip of a lifetime in Antarctica.

November Ski Deals – 2024/25

* Sunweb Black Friday deals *Free train to Verbier on 7 December dressed as Santa * £90 off ALL Inghams holidays * Big savings on Ski Rentals with Intersport and more… UPDATED

Resorts Open Early as Heavy Snow Falls in North America

More resorts are opening, powder turns are being made and winter is on its way.

Tomorrowland Winter Returns for 2025

The winter dance festival, Tomorrowland Winter, returns to the French Alps in March 2025.

Indy Pass Adds 30 More Resorts

52 resorts have now been added since last season including 11 in Japan, five in Europe, and three in Canada.

Disability Snowsport UK Launches Winter Prize Draw

The UK’s leading adaptive ski and snowboard charity, Disability Snowsport UK has launched ‘The Big Winter Prize Draw’. The charity seeks to raise essential funds to support grass roots snowsports for children & adults with disabilities.

Heavy Snow Falls in North America with Winter Edging Closer in the Alps

The first resort has opened in the USA with World Cup ski racing underway in Europe. Check out the updated PlanetSKI snow report. UPDATED

Skiing in Norway Takes Off

The aviation analytics firm Cirium reports a significant rise in ski holiday bookings and flights to Norway for the upcoming winter season. PlanetSKI looks at the attractions of Norway as a ski destination.

PlanetSKI is in Portugal – Part 3

Portugal has no mountains worth talking about, receives little snow, has no famous skiers or any indoor slopes. And yet we are visiting. Why?

Inghams Celebrates Its 90th Birthday

In celebration of its 90 years of heritage, Inghams Ski has launched its new brand campaign: At Inghams, we know how!

Driving to The Alps

Discover some of the closest ski resorts to drive to from UK. While flying can be convenient, it sometimes comes with delays, baggage fees, and airport hassles.

Luxury Touring Cabin Opens Above Verbier

Cabane Tortin looks more like the lair of a Bond Villain than a ski cabin. It comes at a price CHF 60,000 (£53,4000) for a 3-night stay. Check out the images.

Ski Deals for 2024/2025

The ski season is almost on us, check out our latest deals….
* Big savings on Ski Rentals with Intersport * Sunweb Deals * Christmas Offers * £90 off ALL Inghams holidays * UPDATED

Norwegian Resorts & Andorra Strike Joint Lift Pass Deal

Season Pass holders in Andorra will get 5-days free skiing with the seven Norway – Home of Skiing resorts, with a reciprocal offer in place. It’s new for next season.

Italian Resorts Offer Best Value to British Skiers

That’s the finding of a report by the Post Office in conjunction with Crystal Ski Holidays.

PlanetSKI is in Portugal – Part 2

Portugal has no mountains worth talking about, receives little snow, has no famous skiers or any indoor slopes. And yet we are visiting. Why?

Where to Ski in Austria

Austria remains one of the top winter destinations for British tourists. This winter is all about ‘Lebensgefühl’ – that special something that makes Austria a unique place to visit.

Val Thorens Prepares for Winter

It’s the highest resort in the Alps at 2,300m & is in one of the first to open for winter. We look at what’s coming this season. NEW

PlanetSKI is in Portugal (again): Part 1

Portugal has no mountains worth talking about, receives little snow, has no famous skiers or any indoor slopes. And yet we are visiting. Why?

EU Delays New Digital Border System

It was to have been introduced on November 10th and would have affected skiers and snowboarders heading to the mountains this winter.

PlanetSKI’s Banff Resort Guide

Banff is a ski town in Alberta, Canada with three resorts on its doorstep. We use the word ‘doorstep’ in the Canadian sense of the word. PlanetSKI’s Ross Young reports.

Austria Looks Forward to the Coming Ski Season

Austria is a popular choice for British skiers and snowboarders with a growing number discovering its charms. We’ve asked our friends at the Austria National Tourist Office to tell us of its attractions.

Discover Park City, Utah

It is one of the most famous US ski towns with direct access to Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort, with much else besides.  See what’s new for next winter and what it offers.

Five Reasons to Visit Innsbruck this Winter

From skiing under the stars or travelling through time at a Victorian Christmas market, to a magnificent carnival event that is only held every five years, the Innsbruck region is offering some treats this season.

Ski Club Rep Service Expands

The Ski Club of Great Britain has launched three new resorts in the Alps where its reps will be based throughout the winter season.

Les3Vallees Gears Up for the Season

The largest linked ski area in the world has unveiled all that is new for next season. We look at what’s on offer.

Rail Tickets to French Ski Resorts Now on Sale

The French rail operator SNCF is putting tickets for journeys between December 15th and January 8th on sale.

What’s New for Winter 2024/25 From Ski Solutions

Ski Solutions is Britain’s original specialist ski travel agency and tailor-made tour operator and has been arranging ski holidays for more than 35 years to Europe and North America.

November Start of EU Entry/Exit System in Doubt

If launched the new digital system, EES, will impact UK skiers heading to the mountains of Europe this winter.

Ski Deals for Winter 2024/25

* Discounts on Youth Ski Pass for Portes Du Soleil
* Big savings on Ski Rentals with Intersport
* Sunweb Deals NEW

Jackson Hole Unveils What’s New for Next Winter

The resort in Wyoming USA has gone from a cult resort in the mid-80s to an essential stop on any serious skier’s bucket list. See what’s new for next season.

As Season Approaches Check Out the Resort Opening Dates

With the recent snow in the Alps getting us looking forward to winter we list the opening dates of the main resorts popular with British skies and snowboarders. UPDATED

Ski Transfer Company Prepares for New EU Entry/Exit System

Ben’s Bus has posted about the changes coming in November with the new EU Entry/Exit system and what it means for its customers next winter. The new travel measures will apply to us all. UPDATED

Ski France Expands with New Chalets on Offer

Leading French accommodation provider, Ski France, is adding three new premium Contactless Catered Chalets to its portfolio. So, what exactly is a ‘Contactless Chalet’?

Ski The US Rockies

America resorts and ski states have been attending a special event in London, The American Rockies Party, hosted by the Ski Club of Great Britain.  PlanetSKI reports on what the USA has to offer.

Winter News from Verbier

The famous Swiss resort needs no introduction. This winter it is celebrating its past and looking to the future. We’re visiting in January.

New in La Plagne for Next Winter

One of the most popular French resorts for UK skiers & snowboarders, La Plagne, has released details of all that is new for next season. Read on…

Deer Valley Expands Next Winter with Much More to Come

The resort in Utah is set to see another 3,700 acres open for skiing in one of the largest resort expansions in US history. At PlanetSKI we have been following progress closely for a number of years.

Mont Blanc Tunnel Closes for 15-Weeks

The alpine tunnel linking France and Italy needs urgent repairs, but is scheduled to be open for the start of the ski season.

British Skiers Continue Their Love for Skiing in Austria

Official figures from last winter have been released. We look at what Austria offers, with links to some of our past visits and we report from the Austria ‘Winter Launch’ event in London. UPDATED

New EU Border Rules Set to Impact UK Skiers Next Season  

Whether you take a 1-week holiday, go multiple times or are fortunate enough to own a property here are the facts you need to know for next winter.

New European Border Rules Will Impact UK Skiers Next Season

The EU’s post-Brexit Entry/Exit System, EES, is set to be introduced on 10th November ahead of the ski season. There are fears of long travel delays. Plus it will impact how long people can be in the mountains across the winter. UPDATED

European Ski Resort Guides from Maison Sport

The online ski instructor platform has more than 300 comprehensive ski slope and in-resort guides for next season. Read independent advice from the experts.

New Winter Train Route to the Alps

The overnight service runs from Brussels to Venice calling at the ski gateway stops of Munich, Innsbruck and Bolzano. UPDATED

Ski Club of Great Britain Launches 2024-25 Freshtracks Programme

There are 160 holidays with 21 new to the programme. They start November 2024 and run through to early May 2025.

Summer Sailing in Landlocked Austria

We’re in Austria for some summer activities. Primarily sailing, but also e-biking, hiking, via ferrata and tobogganing. Who says the mountains are just for winter?

Skiing in the USA

Want to know more about it? There is a special event in London on Friday 13th September to showcase all that is on offer.

New Survey Reveals Much About UK Skiers & Snowboarders

It comes from the ski travel agent, Iglu Ski, and the high street retailer, Ellis Brigham.

PlanetSKI in the West Country – Part Five

We’re now in the West Country, South Devon to be precise, as our summer travels continue. UPDATED

Head to the Mountains to Keep Cooler in the Summer

Four in five British holiday makers think some European holiday hotspots will be too hot to handle within the next five years.

PlanetSKI is Back on The South Downs Way – Part 2

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.

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

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

Ben’s Bus Transfer Company Goes Carbon Neutral

It’s claiming to be the first shared transfer company to go carbon neutral as it offsets its carbon footprint.

Utah Sees Second Best Season for Skier Visits

The ski state had over 6.7m skier visits and comes despite a poor start to winter with little snowfall. With an Olympic bid looking a certainty and a host of resort improvements the future looks bright.

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