3rd November 2022
Crystal Ski Holidays Heads to Japan
The UK’s largest ski operator has unveiled Japan as a new destination, with holidays this winter to the resort of Niseko from December 10th to April 2nd.
Travel & Holiday
2nd November 2022
Snow Falls in The Alps
There’s been some welcome snow across the Alps but temperatures are set to rise this week. UPDATED
31st October 2022
PlanetSKI Looks to Winter in The Tirol
The Austrian region is home to more than 80 ski areas with around 3,400 kms of skiable terrain. Tirol has options for everyone, both on snow and off snow, and the region has been telling us what’s new for this coming season.
28th October 2022
Bruson Gets a Makeover
The area in the Swiss resort of Verbier is often overlooked by visitors but now there is no excuse not to visit. There’s a new lift, upgraded facilities and an alpine treasure awaits.
27th October 2022
Tirol Hosts Major Sports Events For Winter 2022/23
There’s alpine ski racing, ski jumping, freestyle, cross country, snowboarding and much else besides including tobogganing. Why not combine your ski holiday with one of the major sporting events? NEW
26th October 2022
Val Gardena Unveils its Wares for Winter 2022/23
Val Gardena lies in the heart of the Italian Dolomites, where dramatic scenery provides a wonderful winter holiday, set within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. NEW
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
23rd October 2022
Crystal Ski Holidays’ Guides for Beginners and Families Launched
The UK’s largest ski tour operator is offering advice for beginners and families. If this describes you then you may want to take a look at advice from the experts.
23rd October 2022
Skiing in Norway
The Scandinavian country is seeing an increasing number of British skiers. It offers a somewhat different winter experience. We look at what the country offers with Norway – Home of Skiing. There’s the skiing, and then the rest…
23rd October 2022
First Ski Resort in USA Opens
Arapahoe Basin in Colorado is out of the blocks and fired up its first lift on Sunday. Other resorts in the area may open some slopes next weekend. Winter is coming folks. UPDATED
21st October 2022
Mister Dancehall Opens Ischgl Ski Season
On 26 November 2022, Sean Paul will kick-off the Ischgl winter season at the “Top of the Mountain Opening Concert”. Admission is included in the day ski pass.
20th October 2022
Thinking of Skiing in Austria This Coming Winter?
We have asked the Austrian National Tourist Office to tells us about its attractions – new and old.
20th October 2022
Park City in Utah Goes For Sustainable Tourism Plan
The US mountain town aims to be at the forefront of sustainability and believes others can learn from its initiatives. PlanetSKI examines its plans and looks at what people may notice.
19th October 2022
New Online Travel Agency Launched for Les3Vallées
The Association Les 3 Vallées is launching a new online travel agency – Les 3 Vallées Travel. It will provide guests a simple and direct way to book holidays to the largest linked ski area in the world, all year round.
17th October 2022
National Snow Week & New London Show Announced for 2023
Raccoon Media Group has unveiled a large scale expansion of UK snowsports activities in partnership with Evening Standard Live. PlanetSKI has the details. UPDATED
16th October 2022
Ski Solutions – New for Winter 2022/23
The leading UK ski agent has a host of new offerings for the coming winter. As the first snow falls in the Alps and some glaciers area open thoughts are turning to winter.
12th October 2022
Two NZ Ski Resorts Placed in Voluntary Administration After Poor Winter
The Tūroa and Whakapapa ski areas are on the North Island . External experts are to be appointed to see if they can survive. Poor snow, which some say is caused by climate change, are to blame along with the impact of Covid-19 restrictions since 2020.
12th October 2022
Park City, Utah: One of the Great US Ski Towns
It is a favourite of ours at PlanetSKI. It gives access to some of the best ski resorts in Utah and has an atmosphere all of its own. We look back at some of PlanetSKI’s past visits.
11th October 2022
Full Details of ‘3 Valley Rally’ for Snow Camp Unveiled
It aims to be the biggest Alpine Fundraiser for the Snow Camp Charity. It all takes place in Val Thorens in April 2023 and promises an experience like no other.
6th October 2022
Another Austrian Glacier Ski Area Opens + Skiing Starts in Finland
Kitzsteinhorn in SalzburgerLand opened on Friday with its Glacier Park opening on Saturday. Six glacier ski areas are now open in Austria with five others in Italy and Switzerland. Resorts in Finland have opened too with snowmaking starting in the USA. UPDATED
6th October 2022
Vars-Risoul Ski Area Splits Over Lift Pass Revenue Row
The link between the two resorts in the southern French Alps is cut as the 185km ski area will not be joined this coming winter. It has been a joint ski area for 46-years. Skiers are disappointed and are calling for an outbreak of common sense. UPDATED
4th October 2022
Andorra Joins the Ikon Pass
The resorts in the principality in the Pyrenees are the latest resorts in Europe to join the expanding global lift pass. Sun Peaks in British Columbia, Canada, is also joining.
1st October 2022
PlanetSKI Has Some Half Price Tickets to The National Snow Show
We have managed to get our hands on 100 50% off tickets for the National Snow Show which is now just 2 weeks away – from 15th to 16th October at the NEC Birmingham.
1st October 2022
OCTOBER SKI DEALS FOR WINTER 2022/23
★ Book by 30th October for 15% Discount for ski gear from Intersport
★ 20% discount on accommodation with Travelski Express
★ Up to £200 of Crystalski holidays
★ Discount with Intersport for ski/snowboard hire UPDATED
1st October 2022
The Tirol Prepares for Winter
A handful of glaciers ski areas are already open and the region in Austria is looking forward to the coming ski season. We look at what’s on offer this autumn plus see what’s new in the Tirol for this winter.
30th September 2022
VIP SKI Offers Free Ski Guiding in Val d’Isere
VIP SKI is now offering free ski guiding to guests staying at the seven Hameau de Bellevarde chalets in Val d’Isère during the 2022/23 winter season.
27th September 2022
Collapse of Sterling Set to Have Implications in Some Ski Countries for Next Winter
In some resorts prices will likely be higher next season as the pound continues to fall. It will be most sharply felt in US and Swiss resorts, but less so in Canada and much of the Alps. It comes as rising energy prices may raise the cost of lift tickets. UPDATED
26th September 2022
Glacier Ski Areas in Austria Are Opening
Hintertux and Soelden already have slopes open with others making final preparations after the temperatures have dropped and fresh snow has arrived. The winter of 2022/23 is around the corner with significant snow forecast for this week. UPDATED
26th September 2022
Travelski Express Confirms Xmas Timetable
Xmas falls on a Sunday with New Year’s Eve on a Saturday. So the timings of the service have altered.
23rd September 2022
Japan Drops Entry Restrictions in Time for Ski Season
Skiers & snowboarders will be able to visit the country without a visa, and will no longer need to go through a travel agency, from 11th October. The cap on daily arrivals is also to be lifted.
22nd September 2022
Full Details of National Snow Show Unveiled
The UK’s only national ski & snowboard show is set to kick off in just over three weeks. It takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on October 15th and 16th. We have the full details of what’s on offer. UPDATED
20th September 2022
OVO Network Launches Winter 2022-23 with 11 New Chalets
Chalet Rental Specialist, OVO Network, now has over 300 high end chalets and apartments in over 30 ski resorts across the French Alps.
20th September 2022
See What’s New in Morzine For the Coming Season
The French resort that is situated in the heart of the Portes du Soleil is a firm favourite with British skiers and snowboarders. Check out what is on offer for next season.
20th September 2022
Crystal Ski Heads to Bosnia & Herzegovina
The area offers budget ski breaks that are around £200 cheaper than other comparable resorts. TUI Airways is also launching the only non-stop flights from London Gatwick to Sarajevo International Airport as a new flight route for the ski season.
20th September 2022
Zermatt Re-Opens for Skiing and Snowboarding
The Swiss resort that is normally open year-round closed its glacier ski area this summer. It was a symbol of the impact of climate change. Val Senales in Italy has also re-opened with Soelden in Austria set to fire up some lifts on its glacier at the weekend. UPDATED
14th September 2022
Ski France Expands Offering of ‘Contactless Chalets’
Following the successful launch of Ski France’s Contactless Chalets in winter 2021/2022, Ski France has announced the expansion of its existing range with five new Contactless Chalets. NEW
14th September 2022
Inghams Launches Holidays for Next Winter
Inghams has unveiled its Winter 22/23 Ski Holidays with 44 new properties across 25 ski resorts in Italy, Switzerland, Canada, France, Lapland and Austria. NEW
14th September 2022
What’s New in Verbier for Next Winter?
Verbier was voted the best ski resort in the world at the 2021 World Ski Awards. PlanetSKI has asked the Swiss resort to update us on its new offerings and developments for next season. NEW
13th September 2022
New Resorts + Saturday Morning Departure for Travel Ski Express
Val Thorens, Courchevel and La Rosiere are added to the ski packages by train to France with a daytime outward bound journey rather than a night one. There is growing interest in travelling by train to the Alps.
12th September 2022
Japan May Further Relax Covid Border Restrictions Ahead of Ski Season
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara told local TV the cap on daily entries could be lifted in the “not so distant future”. It comes as ski companies look forward to the winter and entry made easier.
10th September 2022
PlanetSKI Is Back In The Mountains
We’ve ended our trip to hike some paths in the mountain ranges and ridges on the Isle of Skye on the west coast of Scotland. We’ve taken to the water too. Check out our updated final report and lookback to the visit. UPDATED
8th September 2022
High Energy Prices Threaten Ski Resorts Next Winter
With energy prices soaring there are concerns that some resorts may not fully open with implications for the local economies. In France resort officials have met the government with warnings that some resorts may not open. Across the Alps resorts are looking to reduce energy use and considering how to pay for it. UPDATED
31st August 2022
New Survey Shows Lunchtime Is When Most Injuries Occur
The survey comes from New Zealand and shows that 30% of all injuries on the slopes happen around lunchtime. Tiredness and busy slopes are cited as the reason.
29th August 2022
September Summer Action in the Tirol
There’s a classic car rally in Kitzbuhel and the Ischgl E-Bike World Cup. Summer in the mountains ain’t over yet. Not by a long way.
26th August 2022
Jet2.com Unveils its 2023/24 Winter Flights to the Alps
It flies to seven destinations: Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, Lyon, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Turin. In a special offer ski carriage is £1 return in order to entice people to book early for the season after next.
25th August 2022
New Overnight Ski Train From Holland to Austria
The German tourism business TUI has introduced the TUI Ski Express in cooperation with GreenCityTrip. Next winter there is also an overnight train from Holland to the French Alps.
25th August 2022
Japan Ski Season Set To Go Ahead As Covid Travel Rules Eased
Independent travellers are set to be able to enter the country from next month. Currently people have to be part of a guided tour with flights included. Ski operators and resorts have welcomed the move.
24th August 2022
The National Snow Show Ups the Apres Ski
The UK’s only national ski & snowboard show is raising the apres ski bar with live DJ sets + mountain inspired food and drinks. Customer feedback from last year says people want a party vibe. PlanetSKI has some free tickets for readers. UPDATED
23rd August 2022
Will Japan’s Borders Reopen for 2022/23 Ski Season?
Japan’s borders remain closed to independent tourists despite hopes that restrictions would be eased by now. One of the UK’s leading operators to Japan, Mabey Ski, remains poised. NEW
3rd August 2022
More People Head To Mountains This Summer to Keep Cool
More and more people in France are choosing the mountains for their holidays this summer as temperatures soar. That’s according to The National Association of Mountain Mayors. UPDATED
2nd August 2022
Heavy Snow & Rain in Australian Ski Resorts
20cm has fallen in some resorts with resorts in New South Wales seeing the best of it. However the latest storm is expected to bring heavy rain and some resorts have closed their lifts. UPDATED
29th July 2022
Zermatt Suspends Summer Skiing as Glacier Melts
It is the latest resort to call off summer skiing as the warm summer temperatures take their toll. Hintertux in Austria is now the only on summer ski resort in the Alps open to the general public.
26th July 2022
Great Salt Lake in Utah at Lowest Level Ever Recorded
The largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere has reached its lowest level since records began. The lake is claimed to have a significant impact on the quality of winter snow in Utah.
25th July 2022
Single Lift Pass for All Resorts in Andorra
The resorts of Pal and Arinsal are to be incorporated into the Grandvalira lift pass which covers all the other main ski areas in Andorra.
25th July 2022
Italian Resort Suspends Summer Skiing as Glacier Melts
Passo Stelvio is the latest summer ski resort to close as warm temperatures take their toll. Some question how many more years glacier skiing in Europe will be able to continue. The freezing level in Switzerland is currently over 5,000m – higher than any alpine peak. UPDATED
18th July 2022
Heatwave Takes Its Toll on Mountains of Europe
The current heatwave has accelerated the melting of the glaciers with summer skiing and snowboarding currently badly affected. Some glaciers resorts have closed their slopes, but the mountains are offering some respite from the heat and a wealth of great activities. UPDATED
16th July 2022
Further Snow Falls Down Under
The ski seasons in Australia and New Zealand are well underway with a great start to winter and more snow is now falling. UPDATED
9th July 2022
Skiing & Snowboarding Underway in South America
The main ski areas in Argentina and Chile are now open for their 2022 season. There have been some decent conditions so far and for some it’s the first time they have been open since 2019 as Covid-19 spread.
17th June 2022
Air Travel Disruptions Could Extend Into Next Winter & Beyond
That’s the claim from the boss of Heathrow airport as flights continue to be cancelled with some passengers experiencing long delays. The Government has urged action from the travel industry but is criticised for offering little practical support. UPDATED
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March’s Ski News in Brief - Live & Updated:
2,000 Women Take the Swiss Government to Court Over Climate Change
https://planetski.eu/2023/03/01/march-ski-news-in-brief-live-and-updated/
We’re Backing Paltrow!
The Hollywood actress is involved in a ski collision court case. She's been ridiculed after she bemoaned losing half a day of skiing due to the incident.
Time on snow is irreplaceable in our view and should never be restricted.
https://planetski.eu/2023/03/30/were-backing-paltrow/
This is @MikaelaShiffrin season in numbers 🤯
31 races 🏁
18 podiums
14 wins
3 globes 🏆🏆🏆 (SL, GS, Overall)
3 World Championships Medals 🥇🥈🥈
2206 World Cup points
Meanwhile:
📌 Most all-time World Cup victories 8️⃣8️⃣
📌 Women’s all-time podium record (1️⃣3️⃣8️⃣)
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