Travel & Holiday

17th July 2024

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.

14th July 2024

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.

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.

11th July 2024

Eurostar Ski Train Tickets Go on Sale

The service has been expanded but still only goes from December 21st to the end of February with no short-break options. The number of skiers taking the train remains below pre-Covid levels.

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

5th July 2024

UK Skiers Urged to Prepare for New Entry System to EU Next Winter

A new automated European Union border IT system is due to start this October ahead of the 2024/25 ski season.

1st July 2024

Deals for July

Discounts on ski equipment hire, ski & snowboard lessons, plus discounts on airport transfers to your ski resort. Check out the deals. NEW

1st July 2024

New Rail Access Tunnel for Zermatt

It would run underground from Tasch to Zermatt and mean the main access route to the Swiss resort is not affected & threatened by the weather.

29th June 2024

Ski Operator Heidi Goes from Strength to Strength

It is ranked 63rd in the 2024 edition of the The Sunday Times 100 ranking Britain’s fastest-growing companies & secures £5.6m in additional funding.

25th June 2024

Massive Snowfall Continues in South America

Chile and Argentina are seeing the best start to their ski seasons in decades. Some resorts are unable to open as there is too much snow. UPDATED

20th June 2024

Plans Underway for Overnight Sleeper Train to the Alps

It would depart from Brussels with connections from the UK. It is claimed there is a growing interest in train travel from British skiers, but numbers remain very small.

5th June 2024

Narvik in Norway Awarded 2029 Ski World Championships

Val Gardena in Italy will host the Championship two years later. The 2029 Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski World Championships heads to Zhangjiakou in China, but the proposed FIS Games for 2018 suffers a setback.

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

30th May 2024

Landmark Legal Ski Resort Judgement in USA

A court has ruled that a resort cannot necessarily discharge its legal obligations by making skiers and snowboarders sign waivers.

30th May 2024

New Snow Show for the North

It is set to take place at the Chill Factore indoor snow centre in Manchester on October 4th and 5th.

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.

26th May 2024

Largest Resort In Southern Hemisphere Created in Chile

The majority owner of Valle Nevado has bought neighburing La Parva. The two resorts combined will offer 5,000 skiable acres of terrain, 30 lifts & 84 marked runs.

26th May 2024

US Skier Numbers Drop by 5% Last Season

The National Ski Areas Association has released its preliminary skier visit numbers for the winter 2023-24 season. It reports a total of 60.4 million skier visits nationwide.

20th May 2024

Ski Club of Great Britain Reports Bounce Back from Covid with Challenges Ahead

The survey from the Ski Club of Great Britain & the Mountain Trade Network compares data from before, during & after the pandemic. It makes interesting reading. UPDATED

19th May 2024

Swiss Resorts Claim Good Winter

Switzerland Tourism says the vast majority of destinations recorded a successful winter in an initial report on last winter.

19th May 2024

Australia Prepares for its Ski Season

Some natural snow has fallen, the snow guns are on & anticipation is rising as resorts prepare to open next month.

8th May 2024

Alpine Action Goes Out of Business

Another UK ski operator ceases trading as the fallout from Brexit continues. There’s a rapidly changing ski holiday market for the UK business model. UPDATED

3rd May 2024

Vail Resorts Completes Purchase of Crans-Montana

It is the second resort in Switzerland to be owned by the US company. It promises further investment, but some are concerned about US ownership of resorts in the Alps.

1st May 2024

Book Early for Winter 2024/25

Book Early to save money for Winter 2024/25. We’ve collated some offers from key tour operators. 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.

21st April 2024

Glimmer of Hope for Would-Be UK Ski Seasonaires

Brexit cut the widespread ability of people to work in Europe with the end of the free movement of labour. Now the EU is proposing a deal for young people, but UK politicians are lukewarm.

19th April 2024

Yoga & Skiing in Les Menuires

The Yoga and Ski week at Les Menuires in Les3Vallees is now in its 8th year and is surging in popularity. PlanetSKI’s Katy Dartford sees what the experience is all about.

19th April 2024

Heavy Snow Falls in the Alps as More Ski Resorts Close

Some big-name resorts in Europe & North America end their season with deep snow and fresh flakes falling. UPDATED

16th April 2024

International Snow & Mountain Tourism Report 2024 Published

It lists and analyses data from nearly 2,000 ski resorts in 68 countries around the world. Facts, figures, investments, visits, trends, snowfall and more.

12th April 2024

Skiing for the Very First Time

18-year old Luca Reid James put skis on for the first time. It was daunting at first but he now seems hooked for life.

9th April 2024

Earlybird Offers For Next Season

With the winter season soon to close, seize the chance to find an amazing ski deal for next year. Check out the Earlybird offers. UPDATED

8th April 2024

The City Part of PlanetSKI’s Innsbruck Stay Continues

We’re here in Innsbruck in the Tirol for a month or so – the ultimate Ski + City location in the Alps. 13 ski areas around the city with 23 attractions off the slopes – all on one pass. UPDATED

7th April 2024

Top Ten Resorts for Late-Season Skiing

Our friends at Maison Sport have compiled their list of high-altitude resorts for skiing at this time of year. PlanetSKI has added a few of its own.

6th April 2024

Father & Daughter Ski Touring in St Anton

Why would one chose to walk up a mountain on skis when it is quicker and easier to ski down them? Ask Simon Miller and his daughter Tabitha who went out touring with a local guide.

3rd April 2024

PlanetSKI’s Innsbruck Stay Spreads its Wings

3rd April 2024

Call for Dedicated Bus/Transfer Lane to Main French Ski Areas

The N90 road leads to some of the major resorts in France and at weekends can be gridlocked. There are growing calls for something to be done. UPDATED

30th March 2024

Easter Skiing Hit by High Winds & Lift Closures

Storm force winds in parts of the Alps have caused some problems. PlanetSKI opted to go touring to make some Easter turns.

27th March 2024

PlanetSKI’s Extended Innsbruck Stay Enters Week Three

We’re here in Innsbruck in the Tirol for a month or so – the ultimate Ski + City location in the Alps. 13 ski areas around the city with 23 attractions off the slopes – all on one pass.

26th March 2024

Is It Better to Buy Skis or Rent Skis?

It’s one of the eternal dilemmas for skiers. PlanetSKI reporters examine the advantages and disadvantages of both. UPDATED

20th March 2024

Week Two in Innsbruck Continues for PlanetSKI

14th March 2024

Verbier Celebrates Spring Skiing

The Swiss resort offers a climax to the season with great conditions and a host of activities on offer. Now is the time to think about skiing into April. NEW

13th March 2024

PlanetSKI’s Innsbruck Stay Goes Up a Gear

We’re here in Innsbruck in the Tirol for a month or so – the ultimate Ski + City location in the Alps. 13 ski areas around the city with 23 attractions off the slopes – all on one pass. Bring it on… UPDATED

11th March 2024

Esprit Ski: Last Chance Easter Deals

Spring may see winter drawing to a close, but there’s still time to make Easter memories with Esprit Ski one last time.

11th March 2024

2024/25 Epic Pass Now on Sale

The Epic Pass is now on sale with access to world-class ski resorts in North America, plus across Switzerland, France, Italy and Austria.

11th March 2024

Fancy Taking Part in the L3V Enduro this Easter?

For 20 years more than 1,000 amateur skiers, families and pros have been coming to take part at the event in Les3Vallees, France.

10th March 2024

Zell am See/Kaprun – The Best All-Round Austrian Ski Destination?

It offers typical Austrian slopes, with access to a high-altitude and snow sure glacier area. Plus more than 400kms of slopes with its links to the Ski Circus resorts. PlanetSKI is sampling its attractions.

5th March 2024

Ski Solo & Make Friends

What do a former Coldstream Guardsman, a retired hospital consultant and a golf course greenkeeper have in common? They’re among a group of 8 on a ski holiday arranged especially for individuals travelling alone. PlanetSKI joined them.

5th March 2024

How Do Ski Resorts Cope When Mother Nature Fails to Provide?

Last month was the warmest February on record in the Alps. It has had a significant impact on the lower resorts with many adapting to survive. PlanetSKI reports from Morzine.

3rd March 2024

Sainte Foy: Not Hidden Any More, But Still a Gem

PlanetSKI editor James Cove has finally skied in a resort he first wanted to ski in over 25 years ago.

3rd March 2024

PlanetSKI Snow Report

The snow is continuing in the Alps with more areas seeing fresh snow. PlanetSKI is in France and Austria. UPDATED

1st March 2024

March & Easter Deals Plus Early Bookings for Next Season

Early Bookings for 2025-2026 ★ MORE Last Minute Holiday Deals ★ Great Discounts on Sports Equipment Hire ★ 5% off Airport Transfers ★ UPDATED

29th February 2024

PlanetSKI Sets Out to Ski Les3Vallees in a Day

The huge French ski area is the largest linked ski area in the world. PlanetSKI set out to ski every area and discover a little bit about each area as we passed through.

28th February 2024

Fancy Heading to Lapland Next Winter?

Inghams Lapland has put its 2025 and 2026 holidays on sale, and is encouraging customers to book early to secure the best dates, resorts and accommodation.

28th February 2024

Top 8 Resorts to go Skiing in France in April

Iglu Ski has researched the top destinations for skiing in France in April, and confirms the top 8 in the country. Do you agree with its selection?

24th February 2024

PlanetSKI is in Canada

We’re in some of the resorts around Banff in Alberta. Like in Europe there have recently been unseasonably warm temperatures. UPDATED

21st February 2024

Ski Deals for This Week & Ahead to Easter

Last Minute deals from Inghams, SNO & Sunweb ★ Discount on Ski Hire ★ Discount on Transfers ★ UPDATED

20th February 2024

Spring Skiing in the Tirol

With longer days, sunnier slopes, and warmer temperatures, it’s one of our favourite times to ski. Late season skiing has a lot going for it and there are few places better than the Austrian Tirol.

20th February 2024

Skiers Flock to Snowy Scandinavia

A less than perfect winter in the Alps this season has sent some skiers to Scandinavian resorts, according to the boss of the airline, Norwegian Air. PlanetSKI has been in Norway this winter & we’re heading back this weekend.

16th February 2024

French Train Conductors Strike Impacts UK Skiers

The CEO of train operator SNCF has warned that the strikes will affect ski resorts as many head to and from the Alps for the school holidays. UPDATED

13th February 2024

Stay Safe on the Pistes

An animated film to help young skiers & snowboarders learn about safety on the pistes has been released to coincide with the busy February school holiday period. It comes as safety is becoming a growing concern with PlanetSKI contacted by the mainstream media on the subject.

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