18th August 2026
29% more people are using the ski lifts in the summer than five years ago. As resorts focus on summer business with expanded activities it also seems people are heading high to avoid the extreme heat. NEW
16th August 2026
A group of hikers with small children, including infants in pushchairs, became stranded on steep ground above the Otztal Valley in the Tirol. They have been sharply criticised and ordered to pay for their rescue. UPDATED
14th August 2026
The road to the resort in Chile has been closed for more than a month after huge amounts of snow. A handful of people are able to use it but not everyone, and it is having severe economic consequences.
8th August 2026
Italy’s antitrust authority has closed an investigation into Dolomiti Superski, a consortium of ski lift operators, over alleged anti-competitive restrictions.
20th July 2026
For PlanetSKI the lure of Greece is irresistible outside of the winter ski season. There are the islands and then one of the world’s greatest cities – Athens. UPDATED
16th July 2026
Agreement has been reached on faster border processing and the return of free mobile roaming under a new UK-Switzerland trade agreement. It could lead to employment opportunities in ski resorts returning.
15th July 2026
The largest ski resort group in the world says it will put ‘guest experience’ at the centre with a number of new initiatives as it aims to re-invent itself.
15th July 2026
Tickets to the French Alps for next season have gone on sale with a limited number of seats available. The timetable has been criticised as it is reduced and only runs for the first half of the ski season from December to February.
7th July 2026
The lure of the Greek islands is irresistible outside of the winter ski season. The perfect place to reflect on the past winter and look forward to the next.
26th June 2026
Its services from Geneva, Grenoble and Lyon are now live and bookable with more routes to come shortly.
26th June 2026
Mountain Tracks was founded in 1999 and runs expert-led ski touring, off piste adventures and alpine experiences across some of the world’s most iconic mountain destinations.
14th June 2026
It follows a very poor season for snow last winter in the western USA with 24% less visitors in The Rockies.
11th June 2026
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
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
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
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
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
PlanetSKI selects a few summer options in a range of resorts. Events, Families, Sport and Foodies: there is something for everyone.
8th May 2026
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
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
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
The Canadian resort has been been voted the top resort in North America by OnTheSnow.com’s visitors and app users.
5th May 2026
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
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
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
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
The company has topped the 2026 Travel Trade Gazette Top Ski/Snowsports Agency category. NEW
26th April 2026
More resorts closed last weekend leaving just a handful open. One is Tignes where the PlanetSKI crew is. UPDATED
24th April 2026
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
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
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
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
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
The preliminary overnight stay statistics published by Statistics Austria for February 2026 and the current winter season show a positive trend.
10th April 2026
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
What’s the most fun you can have in a ski resort when you’re not on the slopes?
7th April 2026
The high-altitude French ski area closes on May 3rd with a range of activities and events still on offer.
30th March 2026
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
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
Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company are facing a federal antitrust class action lawsuit.
25th March 2026
Visitors from the Middle East & Asia are cancelling, resort costs are going up and uncertainty is taking its toll.
22nd March 2026
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.
