26th January 2023
PlanetSKI Hits the Jura Mountain Range
It is a range just north of the Alps that we have always wanted to visit but never have. Now snow has fallen and temperatures remain low.
26th January 2023
X Games Gold for GB’s Zoe Atkin + 2 Bronze Medals for Kirsty Muir
The 20-year-old has claimed one of the biggest prizes in freestyle snowsports, a gold medal at the X Games, Aspen in Colorado. Less than 24 hours later, the British teenager Kirsty Muir won her second bronze medal of these X Games.
24th January 2023
48-Hours in the French Ski Resort of La Clusaz
We are on our way from Verbier in the Swiss Alps to Pays de Gex in the French Jura. We needed a stop off and a ski. Step forward a fabulous area that we haven’t been to for too long.
24th January 2023
Shiffrin Breaks Vonn’s Record for World Cup Wins
The 27-year-old American superstar, Mikaela Shiffrin, has done it! She’s broken Lindsey Vonn’s record and now has more World Cup victories than any other woman. She clocked up number 83 in the giant slalom at Kronplatz in Italy on Tuesday and made it 84 on Wednesday.
24th January 2023
How Green is Your Ski Trip?
More and more of us want to do our bit to help the environment, but a trip to the mountains for snowsports is far from ‘green’. Morzine in France, however, claims to be a resort with a conscience, and is keen to promote itself as an eco-friendly ski town. We’re there to find out more.
22nd January 2023
Ryding & Brookes Take Silver for GB at Kitzbühel & Laax
Dave Ryding put in one of his trademark second run charges to burst onto the podium in Kitzbühel. He was close to winning the world’s biggest slalom race for a second consecutive year but was pipped by Switzerland’s Daniel Yule. Earlier the young GB snowboarder Mia Brookes finished in a brilliant second place in the Laax slopestyle for her first World Cup podium.
21st January 2023
Lindsey Vonn Races the Hahnenkamm – at Night
The legendary retired ski racer, Lindsey Vonn, has put her skis back on to become the first woman to ski the infamous Kitzbühel downhill course – and the first to dare to take on the Streif at night.
18th January 2023
Snow in the Alps in Pictures
We can never have too many photos of snow, especially when it’s been falling in such huge quantities in the Alps over the past 48 hours or so. PlanetSKI has spent a morning off the slopes and enjoying the scenery in Morzine in France for this photo gallery.
16th January 2023
PlanetSKI is in Morzine as Heavy Snow Finally Falls
Morzine was one of those resorts that had a torrid time of it when rain washed away much snow over the New Year holiday period. Now it is chucking it down. We look at the fresh snow and the impact of the earlier lack of snow.
14th January 2023
A Cancer Survivor’s Ski Story
When Catherine Bellsham-Revell was diagnosed with cancer, she reassessed her life. It led to her donning some race gear and joining the Ladies’ Ski Club which celebrates its 100th birthday on 23rd January. This is Catherine’s story.
14th January 2023
Best Ski Conditions of the Season in Scotland
There has been 40cm of new snow and conditions are superb. Earlier, high winds meant the access roads to The Lecht and Cairngorm were impassable. Scotland is seeing an excellent winter season so far.
6th January 2023
The Ladies’ Ski Club is 100
The trailblazing British organisation was founded 100 years ago this month. A group of formidable skiers, among them the best racers of the time, formed the world’s first ski club for women. NEW
1st January 2023
Costs of Skiing Rise but Numbers Expected to Remain Constant
Some claim prices are up by around 10%. Inflation and spiralling energy costs are taking their toll, but the number of people skiing looks set to remain constant.
29th December 2022
US Ski Resorts Continue to Enjoy Powder Snow
While conditions for skiing and snowboarding are variable in Europe, on the other side of the Atlantic, it’s looking pretty good. And more snow is forecast for those lucky enough to be spending New Year in the US.
23rd December 2022
Arctic Freeze Hits North America
A powerful Arctic storm is pounding the USA and Canada with bitterly cold temperatures, blizzards, high winds, power cuts and travel disruption. Some ski resorts, which have already had several metres of snow so far this season, are warning of extreme conditions. UPDATED
22nd December 2022
A Great Year for Snow Sports
The President of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation has hailed 2022 as a great season, despite having its share of challenges.
22nd December 2022
The Mighty Coe Returns
The UK’s only mountain-based ski and snowboard festival is returning to the Scottish Highlands next spring – and it’s promising to be even mightier than before.
18th December 2022
British Woman Aiming to Ski to a World Record in Antarctica
Wendy Searle began her record attempt on Monday 5th December. Her goal is to become the fastest woman to ski solo and unsupported from the Antarctic coast to the Geographic South Pole.
16th December 2022
Les Gets Bans Smoking on Ski Slopes
The French resort is banning smoking on ski lifts and on the slopes except in 5 designated areas. It is the first resort in Europe to do so. NEW
14th December 2022
What Makes an Award-Winning Ski Hotel?
VIP SKI’s Bear Lodge in Arc 1950 has been named the ‘World’s Best New Ski Hotel’ at the World Ski Awards. PlanetSKI’s James Cove is currently staying there, he reports on what it offers & if it is worthy of the accolade.
13th December 2022
French Government Urges People to Wear Masks in Ski Lifts this Winter
The French Health Minister has urged people to wear masks on public transport. In France ski lifts are seen as public transport.
3rd December 2022
Innsbruck: A City Made for Skiing
As PlanetSKI starts its season we have moved on from the Otztal Valley in the Tirol in Austria to Innsbruck. It’s the self-proclaimed capital of the Alps and for good reason. NEW
1st December 2022
Sustainable Ski Holidays in the Tirol
From public transport to environmentally friendly accommodation, regional produce to winter activities with a small carbon footprint – the Tirol claims to have plenty of options for skiers keen to enjoy the Austrian Alps while at the same time helping protect the planet.
29th November 2022
PlanetSKI is Back On Snow!
PlanetSKI is in the Tirol to start our season. Five resorts in a week. Or maybe more, & longer. UPDATED
28th November 2022
Travel by Train To Morzine & Save Money in Resort
Skiers and snowboarders opting for a low-carbon ski holiday to Morzine, in the French Alps, can save money when choosing to travel to resort by train thanks to the AlpinExpress Pass.
25th November 2022
Snow Sculptures Back in Ischgl this Winter
The slopes of Ischgl in the Austrian Tirol will see the 29th anniversary of the resort’s Shapes in White exhibition.
24th November 2022
GB’s Millie Knight to Take a Break
The paralympic skier is taking a rest. She has been one of GB’s most successful winter athletes. NEW
24th November 2022
As Jackson Hole Opens PlanetSKI Looks at its Season Ahead
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has opened with the early season snow conditions the best in many years. What makes the resort so iconic? UPDATED
21st November 2022
Obergurgl Celebrates its Season-Opening
The resorts of Obergurgl and Hochgurgl in the Tirol have opened for the season. PlanetSKI was amoung the lucky ones making their first turns of the winter.
20th November 2022
World Ski Awards Announced
Verbier takes the crown for the world’s best resort with Bear Lodge, Les Arcs named ‘World’s Best New Ski Hotel’. We look at the winners across all the categories.
16th November 2022
Testing Set to Start on Cairngorm Funicular
The series of repair works is nearing completion and final testing is about to start. It should be open for skiers and snowboarders in early 2023 and is part of wider improvements to the Scottish ski area.
16th November 2022
Travelski Express Reverts to Overnight Departure
The direct weekend train service will now depart from London St Pancras for a Friday overnight service to the French Alps. It means skiers will still get 7-days on the slopes with a daytime return the following Saturday.
31st October 2022
SIGB Snow Test Heads to France in 2023
The annual tests for the UK industry will be held in La Clusaz from 23rd – 27th January. It sees the UK ski industry put next year’s equipment and gear through their paces.
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…
13th March 2022
Thrills & Spills in the Tarentaise
What can you do in a 5-day flying visit to the two biggest ski areas in France? An awful lot, and we don’t just mean skiing. The Paradiski and Les3Vallées in the Tarentaise have some of the best high-altitude slopes in the Alps and – as we discover – some of the best high-adrenalin activities.
23rd February 2022
The ‘Ultimate’ Guide to Off-Piste Routes in Val d’Isère
A new book, detailing more than 200 off-piste routes in Val d’Isère is being launched in the resort next month and all the money raised will go to charity.
31st January 2022
Chairlift Goes into Reverse With Skiers Forced to Jump Off
The incident took place at a ski resort in South Korea. The chaotic scenes have been captured on video. The resort has apologised to all involved and an investigation is underway. NEW
30th January 2022
Skiing Thriller Set in Norway’s Lyngen Alps
Imagine having to ski for your life for days and nights in a snowstorm with little rest or food. The danger of crevasses, avalanches and frostbite outweighed by the risk that a couple of ruthless killers might catch up with you. Book reviews aren’t generally our thing at PlanetSKI but we’re making an exception for this one.
28th January 2022
2022 Winter Olympics Continues…
Two weeks of snowsport sporting action is underway and we are updating in this rolling blog. We look at the Team GB skiers & snowboarders who are competing, and assess their prospects. UPDATED
27th January 2022
First Travelski Express Departs
After Covid-19 delays the new holiday inclusive rail service to the French Alps is finally heading to France. So, what’s on offer?
22nd January 2022
The Dave Ryding Story
He’s only gone and done it. The man known as The Rocket has hit the stratosphere with GB’s first Alpine World Cup victory. PlanetSKI has followed his career and reports on how it all began.
22nd January 2022
Phenomenal! It’s World Cup Victory For Dave Ryding
It’s an historic GOLD for Great Britain’s number one alpine ski racer. The Rocket gets his first World Cup win and the first ever for GB in the Alpine World Cup. What an achievement!
18th January 2022
Verbier Voted World’s Best Ski Resort
The Swiss resort has been voted the World’s Best Ski Resort at the annual World Ski Awards. Val Thorens has picked up the gong for the best resort in France. Read on for more winners. UPDATED
14th January 2022
Surge in Ski Bookings to France As Covid Border Rules Eased
The news that France is now open for vaccinated skiers and snowboarders travelling from UK has led to a spike in bookings and enquiries. Ski holidays in France are back on and it seems there’s a huge pent-up demand, though some are angry at the ban in the first place.
12th January 2022
France Now Open to British Skiers & Snowboarders
Travellers from the UK are now welcome in France. It’s a huge relief to the UK ski industry. The decision was announced by the French tourism minister in a tweet. There are still some restrictions in place but it means the remainder of the season looks set to go ahead. UPDATED
9th January 2022
Skiers on Chairlift Blasted With Freezing Water
Two people were taken to hospital. An investigation at Beech Mountain Resort in the USA is underway into one of the strangest ski accidents we have seen.
8th January 2022
GB’s Charlotte Bankes Takes Another Gold
The snowboard cross star is gathering momentum with the Beijing Winter Olympics around the corner. It’s her second win of the weekend and third of the season as she tops the World Cup standings.
5th January 2022
Pre-Departure Test to England Scrapped
It has been widely welcomed by skiers, snowboarders and the wider snowsports industry. The risk of testing positive out in the Alps and being unable to come home until a period of self-isolation is completed has been removed. UPDATED
4th January 2022
Italy Makes Insurance Compulsory for All Skiers & Snowboarders
Slope users will need to take out 3rd party liability insurance. The penalty for not doing so will be a fine up to €150 and the withdrawal of the ski pass.
3rd January 2022
Dog Rescued from Backcountry Avalanche by Passing Skiers
It was a lucky escape for Apollo who was out with his owner and friends in the powder in Colorado. The dog ran onto some steeper terrain and was swept away.
2nd January 2022
Beijing 2022 Needs to be Above Political Disputes
The International Olympic Committee President, Thomas Bach, said the Games must be ‘beyond all political disputes’. He made the remarks in a New Year message.
28th December 2021
British Skiers Refused Entry at Innsbruck Airport
The gateway airport to ski resorts in the Austrian Tirol turned more than 100 travellers from the UK away at the weekend. They are reported to have failed to follow newly-imposed Covid-19 restrictions. UPDATED
28th December 2021
UK Skiers Continue to Monitor When France May Open Borders
New rules are being introduced in response to the Omicron variant as the number of cases in France continues to rise and hits record levels. It does not bode well for British skiers wanting to head to France. UPDATED
24th December 2021
Italy Makes Wearing Masks Outdoors Compulsory
The re-introduction of the rule comes as Omicron continues to spread. High quality masks will need to be worn at certain venues at ski resorts including cinemas, theatres, sporting events and on public transport.
20th December 2021
Crucial Winter Ahead For Scottish Ski Industry
This season will be pivotal to the recovery and future of the nation’s ski industry, according to Snowsport Scotland. After two years effectively lost to the Covid-19 pandemic, they’re hoping for a bumper year.
20th December 2021
‘Fastest Gondola in the World’ Opens in Les3Vallees
The La Masse lift in Les Menuires is not all about speed. It opens up a superb skiing area to many more people with a host of attractions. PlanetSKI was at its official opening at the weekend.
19th December 2021
UK Travel Ban Hits French Resorts Hard
PlanetSKI reports from Les3Vallees on the impact as some resorts may see 40% of their business wiped out. The French government has promised some compensation, but not for UK companies and likely not for many seasonal and part-time workers. NEW
19th December 2021
Will More Ski Nations Introduce Travel Bans on UK Skiers?
Austria introduces new entry rules for UK visitors as Switzerland continues to welcome British skiers. France & Germany have imposed travel restrictions & worries continue for further travel rules to the ski nations. We have indications that further border controls are coming. UPDATED
17th December 2021
Further Easing of Restrictions in Austria
Unlike many other countries in Europe covid-19 cases are falling in Austria with restrictions easing. It follows a national lockdown, but there are growing concerns about the omicron variant as ski resorts open for Xmas. UPDATED
16th December 2021
Reaction to French Travel Ban for Skiers & Snowboarders
We have reaction from skiers, resorts, UK tour operators and local businesses in the French mountains that will be impacted. Some have described it as a ‘hammer blow’ with most angry and bewildered.
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There has been a move by some of the major ski nations to oust the current FIS President Johan Eliasch.
Now Lehmann has stepped down after reported disagreements with Eliasch.
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