14th June 2026
Epic Pass Sales Down 10% For Next Season
It follows a very poor season for snow last winter in the western USA with 24% less visitors in The Rockies. NEW
Travel & Holidays
11th June 2026
PlanetSKI Goes Summer Hiking in the Swedish Ski Resort of Åre
This summer we are hiking in the Alps, the Canadian Rockies, plus the South Downs Way & SW Coastal Path in the UK. But we start in Scandinavia.
9th June 2026
Iglu Says AI is Increasingly Used In Search for Ski Holidays But Trusted Advice Valued
AI use for ski trip research has nearly quadrupled in a year, but snow certainty and trusted advice still decide where the British ski
26th May 2026
March Tourism Drops in Austria as Global Uncertainty Hits International Tourism
In March 2026 12.1m overnight stays were registered, a decrease of 4.9% compared to the previous year. One factor cited is consequences of President Trump’s international policies.
22nd May 2026
Ben’s Bus Donates £30,000 Direct to the Climate Charity Solar Aid
The ski transfer company calculates its carbon emissions and then doubles the value to fund solar power in rural communities in Africa.
12th May 2026
Skiing In Italy Is On The Rise With More British Skiers Heading To Its Slopes
PlanetSKI looks at the growing attractions of skiing in Italy. We focus on one area, Vialattea (The Milky Way)/Bardonecchia and look at the Aosta Valley and Val Gardena in the Dolomites. Plus see what summer offers. UPDATED
8th May 2026
It’s Summer In The Mountains Folks & We Report on Some Activities You May Not Have Heard Of
PlanetSKI selects a few summer options in a range of resorts. Events, Families, Sport and Foodies: there is something for everyone.
8th May 2026
Cervinia Aims for Year-Round Skiing After New Lift Makes Easier Access to Zermatt Glacier Possible
It follows news that Hintertux in Austria is ending its year-round offering. Much though will depend on the weather this summer.
8th May 2026
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
It is snowing in the Alps and the Rockies with some resorts still open. Snow is also starting to fall in the southern hemisphere. NEW
6th May 2026
Skier Visits in USA Down by 9 Million Last Season as Poor Snow Takes Its Toll With People Staying Away
It follows one of the worst winters for snow in The Rockies and is a drop of 9.1% from the 10-year average. Poor snowfall is to blame, though some have other reasons. UPDATED
5th May 2026
Sunshine Village Wins Award
The Canadian resort has been been voted the top resort in North America by OnTheSnow.com’s visitors and app users.
5th May 2026
As More Snow Falls in Rockies One Resort Extends Season. Again.
Arapahoe Basin in Colorado says it will stay open for one more weekend. Four other resorts in the USA are open, plus one in Canada.
3rd May 2026
That’s All Folks!
Most resorts in the Alps have now closed, though a handful of options still remain. Hintertux is ending year round skiing in 2026, but plans to be open until July.UPDATED
1st May 2026
See What is offer in the Swiss Resort of Crans-Montana in Spring & Summer
The Swiss resort is focusing on Spring and looking ahead to Summer now that Winter is over. Check out what is on offer.
29th April 2026
Final Weekend of Ski Season
A handful of resorts carry on after this weekend, but the last main ones call it a day after some excellent spring conditions. UPDATED
27th April 2026
IGLU SKI Wins Ski Agency Award
The company has topped the 2026 Travel Trade Gazette Top Ski/Snowsports Agency category. NEW
26th April 2026
The Season of 2025/26 Draws to a Close
More resorts closed last weekend leaving just a handful open. One is Tignes where the PlanetSKI crew is. UPDATED
24th April 2026
25% Drop in Visitors to Rocky Mountain Resorts Run by Vail Resorts
It has been one of the worst winters on record in the resorts of the western USA with poor snow, delayed openings and early closings.
21st April 2026
Worldwide Ski Industry Bounces Back to Pre-Covid Levels
The International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism finds the 2024/25 season was the busiest on record with 399 million skier visits across the world.
20th April 2026
Alpine Fleet Opens Bookings for Next Winter With Decent Discounts On Offer
The ski resort transfer company has gone live with its booking page for the 2026/27 season and there are discounts to be had.
16th April 2026
Closing Dates for US Ski Areas
It has been a very poor winter in the US Rockies with many resorts closing early. There has now been some late season-snow and conditions are improved. UPDATED
13th April 2026
Hiring Skis with Intersport
As a regular Intersport customer and frequent visitor to Val d’Isère, I’ve come to rely on their service as part of my ski routine — and once again, they delivered exactly what you want from a top resort rental shop.
10th April 2026
Rise in Winter Visitors to Austria
The preliminary overnight stay statistics published by Statistics Austria for February 2026 and the current winter season show a positive trend.
10th April 2026
Growth in All-Inclusive Ski Holidays
SNO Ski Holidays reports a spike in late bookings for April ski holidays, with skiers opting for all-inclusive to cap holiday spend and know how much it will be costing.
8th April 2026
Ski. Laugh. Repeat.
What’s the most fun you can have in a ski resort when you’re not on the slopes?
7th April 2026
Spring Skiing in Tignes
The high-altitude French ski area closes on May 3rd with a range of activities and events still on offer.
30th March 2026
PlanetSKI Updates on its Spring Break in Gausta, Norway
PlanetSKI’s Simon Wilson reports on a family ski trip to Gausta in the Telemark region of Norway over Easter. He updates from inside the mountain of Gaustatoppen, before skiing its signature off piste route. UPDATED
27th March 2026
Intersport Austria Sees Sharp Growth
Preliminary figures for the first half of the 2025/26 fiscal year show a sales increase of 7%. Intersport out-performed the overall Austrian market.
27th March 2026
Epic & Ikon Passes Face Lawsuits
Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company are facing a federal antitrust class action lawsuit.
25th March 2026
US/Israel War with Iran Impacts Skiing
Visitors from the Middle East & Asia are cancelling, resort costs are going up and uncertainty is taking its toll.
22nd March 2026
PlanetSKI is Spring Skiing in Les Menuires
The high altitude French resort is a great destination for late season skiing. PlanetSKI is in the resort and reports on its growing popularity and what is on offer.
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