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.
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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 Lift Company
It is the second resort in Switzerland to be partially 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
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
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
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
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.
11th February 2024
Après Ski – The Maison Sport Guide
It started as a few drinks after a day on the slopes and turned into a phenomenon. Après ski. Our friends at Maison Sport reveal their top 5 resorts in Europe for your post-ski tipple.
9th February 2024
Alpine Fleet Builds on Initial Success
It’s the new kid on the block for airport to resort transfers. Now in its second year of operation it claims success with its new approach and is offering new routes.
9th February 2024
Esprit Ski to Cease Trading at End of Season
The family ski brand, Esprit Ski, is being scrapped after 41 years. It is part of the Hotelplan Group that is being sold off, but the company says the decision is unrelated. UPDATED
9th February 2024
Cost of Day Lift Passes in Europe’s Ski Resorts Outpace Inflation
The average cost of one-day lift pass in European ski resorts has risen almost 35% above inflation over the past eight years, according a recent study.
8th February 2024
Crystal Ski Selects its Best Resorts For Teens or Tots
Whether the dynamic needs to be suited to teens or tots, Crystal has rounded up its top resorts for families of all different shapes, sizes and ages.
8th February 2024
Tirol – Beyond the Slopes
There is much more to the Tirol than just the fabulous skiing. Here we look at some alternative activities, from the well-known ones to a few surprises.
6th February 2024
Unusual Ski Fines
€15,000 fine for triggering an avalanche in France, €2,000 fine for wearing ski boots in Ischgl after skiing & $500 for sharing your ski pass in Colorado. These are just some of the examples found by VIP SKI.
5th February 2024
French Farmers Lift Blockades
The French government has made concessions and the threatened travel disruption that may have affected ski resorts this weekend has eased. UPDATED
5th February 2024
Inghams Is Up For Sale
The UK ski operator is owned by the Swiss company Hotelplan that is in turn owned by the supermarket chain Migros. Migros has decided to sell Hotelplan and all its travel businesses. UPDATED
5th February 2024
Powder White Ceases Trading
The ski agent had been operating for more than 20 years. It blames a combination of Brexit, Covid and the cost-of-living crisis. It is feared more ski businesses may follow. NEW
1st February 2024
French Farmer Travel Disruption May Impact Ski Resorts
There has already been some disruption as the farmers have blocked roads with tractors. More is set to come.
31st January 2024
Last Minute Ski Deals for Half Term, March & Easter
Half Term ski deals ★ Discount on Ski Hire ★ 30% off Premiere Neige at Half Term ★ 5% off transfers ★ Crystal & SNO offers
30th January 2024
Skiing & Healing in Gastein
PlanetSKI’s Jane Peel has just spent some time in Bad Gastein in Austria. For the skiing, obviously. But she’s also been enjoying – or perhaps enduring – the strangest experience she’s ever had on a ski trip.
30th January 2024
83% Would Cut Back to Fund Ski Trip
That’s the finding from Ski Tour Operator, Sunweb, who surveyed 2,000 skiers to discover what Brits would give up to ensure they can afford a ski trip.
30th January 2024
Crystal Ski Pleased with Offering 13 New Resorts this Winter
Crystal Ski Holidays, the UK’s leading ski tour operator, has been offering customers wider choice and more flexibility with 13 new resort destinations this winter on sale across France, Italy, Austria, Finland, Norway, Japan, and the USA. NEW
29th January 2024
PlanetSKI is Skiing & Sightseeing in Turkey
We’re on a City & Ski break to Turkey. We’ve hit the slopes of Kartalkaya, now we’re in Istanbul. UPDATED
24th January 2024
French-Italian Ski Area Offers Discounts for People Arriving by Train
Vialattea (The Milky Way) has teamed up with the Italian train operator Trenitalia and will offer people 25% off their lift pass if they arrive by train. It aims to encourage sustainable ski travel.
20th January 2024
Andorra’s Other Ski Areas
The majority of UK skiers head to the main resorts of the Grandvalira – Soldeu, El Tartar and Pas de La Casa. But there are others – Arinsal, Pal and Arcalis.
16th January 2024
Crystal Ski Adds New Manchester Charter Flight to Norway
This season one from Gatwick was launched, next season one flies from Manchester. More & more UK skiers are looking at Norway as a ski destination.
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Five years after retiring from the sport that made her a household name, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is planning to return to the sport. @stephgosk reports.
Lindsey Vonn Aims to Race Again
Three-time Olympic skiing medalist Lindsey Vonn is returning to the sport more than five years after she retired. She is 40 years old.
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Lindsey Vonn Set to Race Again - PlanetSKI
Three-time Olympic skiing medallist Lindsey Vonn is returning to the sport more than five years after her retirement.
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