PlanetSki.eu brings you news and weather reports straight from the mountains.http://www.planetski.eu/news http://www.planetski.eu/news/1457 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:45:18 +0000 The British snowboarder wins her third X Games gold medal in the slopestyle competition. She tells PlanetSKI she can't quite believe it and was very nervous before the event. It is a world class performance from a British athlete. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1456 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:47:22 +0000 The US resort where the American superstar lives has named a ski run after her. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1455 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:15:29 +0000 In the boarders slopestyle the Americans came first and second. It echoes France's double success in the super pipe on Wednesday at the competition in Tignes. They also won the women's super pipe. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1454 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:50:59 +0000 The X Games is far more than just a skiing and snowboarding competition. It's a way of life. So says the resort director of Tignes who we have been speaking to. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1453 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:28:08 +0000 Not surprisingly they are ones with a short transfer, though there are some surprises. The airline also claims more people are taking mid-week breaks. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1452 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:59:04 +0000 Now we don't want to overdo things but this video is well worth a watch. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1449 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:08:33 +0000 It's always difficult to generalise but that is the overall picture. It's got colder in The Alps and there has been some fresh snow in places. The Pyrenees has had a little with Scotland continuing to have a record season. He's the PlanetSKI round up of snow conditions round the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1448 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:25:36 +0000 The French took gold and silver at the opening event of the X Games in Tignes; the men's super pipe. It's the first time the event has been held outside of the US and attracts the best of the best. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1447 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:27 +0000 We may have seen the US racer take part in his last ever properly competitive race. Sad, but true. Let's hope we're wrong. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1446 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:06:25 +0000 If you've never skied in Scotland then check out the video of what it like. It's had a good winter with bumper levels of snow and record number of visitors, so it seems a pretty good time to take a look at skiing there. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1445 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:45:33 +0000 It is a simple question, but there certainly isn't a simple answer. In fact it's a bewildering minefield of information. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1442 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:46:48 +0000 The man, who was in his 50's, was on holiday in Solden in the Tyrol when he is reported to have collided with a fence. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1441 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:30:12 +0000 Long standing plans for the first indoor snow centre in Wales, in Cardiff, have re-emerged. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1440 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:24:51 +0000 Didier Defago, winner of The Downhill in Vancouver, will once again be taking part in The Verbier High Five by Carlsberg. It's a pro/am race that is a lot of fun. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1439 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:18:31 +0000 It is being proposed by the Ghanian skier, Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong, who competed in the Vancouver Olympics. He attracted world wide publicity for his interest and commitment to skiing. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1438 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:08:52 +0000 They both win their weekend races and the titles. It was the first World Cup races since the Winter Olympics and proved to be as exciting. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1437 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:03:04 +0000 235 people came down the Scottish resort of Cairngorm in their kilts and it passed into the record books. It was the largest number of kilted skiers and snowboarders in any one place, at any one time. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1436 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:29:32 +0000 After a warmer spell is has become cold and more snow is set to fall in The Alps. Some is coming down already. In Scotland there have been record levels of the white stuff. Here's our look at conditions round the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1435 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:29:03 +0000 This was not just any old statue but a copy of the Venus de Milo. It was built by a family in New Jersey, USA, after all the recent snow the area has had. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1434 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:21:40 +0000 It is up eBay and hopes to raise money for a friend diagnosed with breast cancer. It is signed by Bode and currently going for $2,600. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1433 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:49:44 +0000 For the first time it is in Europe. This week it will be in Tignes and PlanetSKI will be there. Following on from The Vancouver Winter Olympics there's growing mainstream interest in these types of events. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1432 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:44:57 +0000 In Scotland that is. It's been the coldest winter for 50 years with record amounts of snow. Last week 2m came down in one fall, more than anywhere else in the world. It has though caused a few problems. PlanetSKI reports from Scotland. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1431 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:58:21 +0000 The President of the International Ski Federation has issued his look back at the XXI Winter Games in Vancouver and picked out the themes and named the stars of The Games. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1430 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:14:08 +0000 But what is a skiers' lounge? It's an online, pan European, ski community. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1429 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:11:04 +0000 It is a 6m high and 12m long mammoth that has been carved out of snow. You can see it in the Austrian resort of Galtur. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1428 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:16:45 +0000 The Scottish ski resort has used explosives to make the slopes safe after the high levels of snow in recent days. It is an indication of just how much snow there is. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1427 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:14:39 +0000 A naturally triggered avalanche swept across a piste hitting 3 British skiers and 2 Swiss people. The area, in the Swiss resort of Champex, had been pronounced safe by the authorities. 3 required hospital treatment but no-one was seriously hurt. An investigation is under way. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1426 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:19:39 +0000 The discount ski hire chain reports it's up by a third. The company has shops across the French Alps and says this year business has risen by 34% http://www.planetski.eu/news/1425 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:47:23 +0000 Those are the words of the head of Crystal as he speaks to PlanetSKI about how the season has gone and how things may look next winter. Despite the challenges, Mathew Prior, is though optimistic. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1424 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:10:54 +0000 So, what do girls get up to on a weekend break in a ski resort without their husbands and boyfriends? Morwen Williams reports from Chamonix, a resort with gentle skiing and quiet nightlife. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1423 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:43:38 +0000 So, what do girls get up to on a weekend break in a ski resort without their husbands and boyfriends? Morwen Williams reports from Chamonix, a resort with gentle skiing and quiet nightlife. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1422 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:15:04 +0000 We have the winning runs here from the 3rd leg of the Freeride World Tour in Squaw Valley, USA. Sadly they didn't ride The Tram Face slope, but it's still pretty inspiring stuff. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1421 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:41:35 +0000 The 3rd leg of the Freeride World Tour has been held in Squaw Valley, USA. It was delayed and moved to a different mountain, but it was still quite a competition. No one rider has really dominated this year. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1420 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:07:27 +0000 It may have been an exceptionally cold winter this year but overall a rise in temperatures is having a significant impact. Permafrost quite literally holds mountains together and it is melting. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1419 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:21:32 +0000 So, what do girls get up to on a weekend break in a ski resort without their husbands and boyfriends? Morwen Williams reports from Chamonix, a resort with gentle skiing and quiet nightlife. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1418 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:57:40 +0000 And that's just the average across Great Britian. It's been the coldest in Scotland for almost 50 years. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1417 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:20:54 +0000 The Vancouver Games will go down as one of the best in recent times. But what about the loosers? The head of the Russian Olympic movement has already been forced to resign after his country's poor performance.. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1416 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:57:37 +0000 There have been a number of separate incidents and the authorities are warning people to be extra careful after the recent snowfall. A mountain guide died in one incident while in another an avalanche hit a marked run burying 5 people. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1415 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:45:57 +0000 The Midlothian Ski Centre above Edinburgh is facing closure as the local council in the area struggles to fund the dry ski slope, which opened in 1965. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1414 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:53:25 +0000 No, not the Norwegian curling team but rather their pants. The bright, harlequin patterned trousers became the fashion talk of the Games and now have their own Facebook page. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1413 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:06:17 +0000 For the host nation, Canada, it was a fairytale end as they won gold in the ice hockey. It took their medal tally to a record 14 gold medals. Britain got just 1 gold medal and the golden girl, Amy Williams, carried the flag at the Closing Ceremony. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1412 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:39:54 +0000 It's a week of clearing and digging as the resorts tried to take advantage of the huge snowfalls. All 5 resorts had problems opening their access roads and Cairngorm was buried the deepest in the huge levels of snow. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1411 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:50:04 +0000 The Austrian alpine men's ski team has gone home from The Vancouver Olympics empty handed. Not one medal between them. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1410 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:23:53 +0000 Britain's number 1 female racer had a good but not spectacular Winter Olympics. She came 11th in the Super Combined. It was great to have a British athlete competing with the best of them but she never really looked like a medal winner. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1409 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:17:28 +0000 Some say a major change in skiing has taken place at The Olympics over the last 2 weeks. They liken it to the shot in the arm given to the sport in the 70's. Here's a PlanetSKI story in our series of reports looking at the impact of The Vancouver Games. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1408 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:26:47 +0000 The gold medalist will carry the Union Flag for Team GB at the Closing Ceremony of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver on Sunday. It's hardly a surprise but she is absolutley delighted. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1407 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:18:29 +0000 On the last full day of Olympic competition the Italian, Giuliano Razzoli, takes gold in the men's slalom. In poor weather and wet snow several big names crashed out. 2 British racers came in the Top 30. It means 5 different male skiers have won the 5 gold medals. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1406 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:18:43 +0000 He had his head camera on at the time and it is a chilling reminder of what can happen and the dangers that are present off piste. Check out the video. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1405 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:17:38 +0000 As the Winter Olympics end Chemmy Alcott misses a gate and our 4 man bob crashes. Today the men are back in action in the slalom and 7 golds are up for grabs. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1404 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:20:29 +0000 30 people braved the cold to take part; the rest came along to watch and it proved to be quite a popular spectacle. With heavy snow they battled it out on a 100m course. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1403 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:28:47 +0000 Some claim they have the best snow of anywhere in the world. We're not so sure of that but conditions are superb, and the resorts are digging out and opening as much as they can. What a winter it is turning out to be. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1402 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:01:48 +0000 The eastern coast has been hit by yet another huge snowfall with the associated problems. A winter storm that is dumping inch after inch of wet snow on the Tristate has hit New York City, the Hudson Valley, and the Catskills. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1401 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:15:15 +0000 The Vancouver Games have been widely been branded the Social Media Games. The traditional TV coverage has covered the events superbly, but much information has come out first by other means. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1400 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:58:18 +0000 It was called off yesterday due to bad weather in controversial circumstances. Some said it should never have started and demanded a re-run after many crashed and racing was stopped with skiers on the course. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1399 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:36:26 +0000 Almost. It's hard to believe it is ending this weekend after the build up and sporting action over the last 2 weeks; but it is. So what have you made of it all and has the event and Team GB lived up to expectations? http://www.planetski.eu/news/1398 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:14:23 +0000 It's a tabloid topic this week in the UK as tales of excessive drinking while skiing are revealed. From skiing while under the influence, to stories of over the top après ski. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1397 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:13:33 +0000 They follow the women's team out of the Olympics after loosing to Sweden in a play off for a place in the semi final. That had been tipped as a medal hope and it's a disappointment for Team GB. The women's number 1 bob sleigh team is out too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1396 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:17:50 +0000 The women's Olympic Giant Slalom has been postponed as the weather closes in on Whistler Mountain. It's not the first time the weather has halted proceedings at The Games. It is, though, winter so it should be expected. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1395 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:33:43 +0000 The season gets better and better, for skiers and snowboarders that is, but for everyone else it has been a bitter winter. At the moment it's chucking it down. There's a report of an avalanche in Glencoe with 2 people dead. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1394 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:54:25 +0000 Plans for a major ski resort in the Indian Himalayas have suffered new problems as the government have issued a cancellation notice. The developers have told PlanetSKI they are appealing. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1393 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:56:16 +0000 Britain's women bobsleigh World Champions Nicola Minichiello and Gillian Cooke go into second day of the Vancouver 2010 competition in 10th place. It's disappointing, but they are still hoping for a medal. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1392 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:37:12 +0000 Britain's number 1 femal ski racer is back on the slopes today for the Women's Giant Slalom. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1391 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:37:59 +0000 As expected Team GB's women's curlers have failed to progress and are out of the Olympics. They played well against Canada but did not do well enough in their other matches. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1390 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:34:30 +0000 The Swiss youngster won the Giant Slalom. The second Swiss gold medal of the men's alpine skiing. No one man seems to be dominating the skiing with 4 events and 4 different winners. Britain had 3 racers taking part. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1389 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:02:05 +0000 The Russian capital gets 63cm, the largest single fall since 1966. Many Muscovites stayed at home and a massive clear up operation is under way. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1388 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:33:29 +0000 All eyes may be on The Olympics but there's a pretty important event taking place at Squaw Valley USA as the Freedride World Tour hits town. The riders are tackling The Tram Face, a slope normaly illegal to ride down. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1387 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:11:35 +0000 The women curlers loose and are all but out, the men are doing well and today sees a large number of British athletes competing. 3 British skiers take part in The Men's Giant Slalom. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1386 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:39:19 +0000 Two people were swept hundreds of metres down a hillside after an avalanche in the Lake District. It's not often there are avalanches in England. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1385 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:12:29 +0000 A Ghanian man, known as the Snow Leopard, competes in the slalom this week. He started skiing just over five years ago at Milton Keynes SNO!zone in England. Shades of the Jamaican bob sleigh team and Eddie the Eagle here. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1384 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:26:16 +0000 Its literally 'head first' at break neck speed. The athletes that take up this sport are either mad or excessively brave - or perhaps both. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1383 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:18:02 +0000 The newest and seemingly most popular Olympic Sport has made its debut; it's Ski Cross. It's fast became the talking point of the Games especially as Canada has won the women's event to raptuous scenes. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1382 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:20:03 +0000 You may have seen the sports on TV during the Winter Olympics and now you can have a go yourself. Bob sleigh, ski jumping and biathlon. Take your pick. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1381 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:11:50 +0000 Despite the recent warmer temperatures in Europe and North America it is now snowing heavily in places. Scotland has some of the best conditions in the world while in some parts of the Alps there is considerable danger of avalanches. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1380 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:43:07 +0000 Well not quite, but in July the Ski Everest Challenge returns to the SNO!zone, Scotland's indoor snow slope at Xscape, Braehead, Glasgow. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1379 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:35:52 +0000 It seems Scotland is the place to be at the moment. We never quite thought we'd write those words in February with such good conditions in The Alps at the moment, but it appears to be true. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1378 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:39:27 +0000 Some of the top riders in the world will be Austria later this week for the Austrian Freeski Open. It takes place at Zell Am See. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1377 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:02:54 +0000 It's strange but apparently true as the ski superstar reveals what she used to treat her injured shin before taking Downhill Gold. Cheese. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1376 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:59:15 +0000 Hundreds of people returning from a ski holiday watched in horror as fuel leaked from the wing just after take off. The plane circled to loose weight and then landed safely. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1375 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:31:47 +0000 Olympic athletes have been warned by the IOC to exercise caution on what they write on social media websites such as Twitter and Facebook. There are strict rules on what they can and can't say. Why? http://www.planetski.eu/news/1374 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:45:35 +0000 A plane from Geneva is diverted to Gatwick and other flights are cancelled as snow falls in Bedfordshire. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1373 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:34:16 +0000 More snow has been flown to Cypress Mountain as warm temperatures and no fresh snow take their toll. It is the venue for theOlympic freestyle skiing and snowboarding events. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1372 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:54:43 +0000 Italy's giant Dolomiti Superski Region is the latest to publish its own iPhone app. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1371 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:31:53 +0000 3 people died in Italy and a further 2 in Switzerland. It follows recent snowfall. The warning level is considerable in many places. One person died while with a mountain guide. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1370 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:33:28 +0000 American Bode Miller takes Gold in the Super-Combined event. It's turning out to be quite a Games for the former bad boy of skiing. A few months ago it was touch and go if he would even take part for the USA in the Vancouver Olympics. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1369 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:25:22 +0000 There seems to be so many events at The Winter Olympics, so many Brits competing and of course it all goes on at a strange time of day/night for us here in Europe. It's hard to follow it all. Here's what happened to the Brits at the weekend. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1368 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:29:11 +0000 The Austrians have had a poor Olympics and the country's press have been highly ciritical. Now though they have a skiing gold from the Women's Super-G. Chemmy Alcott disappoints. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1367 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:40:48 +0000 It may not sound that good but its quite an achievemnt for Britian's number one speed skier. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1366 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:24:07 +0000 Amy Williams takes first place in the skeleton and wins Britain's first gold at a Winter Olympics for 30 years. It's been a night of celebration in Vancouver and at home in the UK for her fans. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1365 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:56:00 +0000 The British skeleton competitor is in great form and leads the event by a 0.30 second margin. By the end of the day Britian may, just may, have a medal. Fingers crossed. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1364 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:57:07 +0000 It did equal her best ever in the Olympics as she came 11th in the Super Combined. The event was won by Maria Riesch after the favourite, Lyndsey Vonn, hit a gate and crashed. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1363 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:06:51 +0000 She was on holiday with her family and collided with another skier in Kaprun. As well as a human tragedy it raises questions about crowded pistes, people skiing out of control and whether helmets should be compulsory. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1362 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:16:17 +0000 First it was the snowboard medal hopfull Zoe Gillings who failed to get into the final now Ben Kilner is out of the running too. He is though young with a bright future ahead of him. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1361 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:59:14 +0000 As night fell a German man caught on a closed ski lift in Austria sets fire to paper handkerchiefs, receipts and then money. He did it to be seen. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1360 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:53:08 +0000 The American ski superstar takes gold in a race with a high number of accidents. Chemmy Alcott puts in a very respectable performance and comes 13th. The talk though is of the course and the crashes. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1359 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:08:31 +0000 She had been described as a medal hope for the Snowboard Cross but in the end didn't make it to the final. She came 8th which is still pretty good but she was hoping for better. Today two more British medal hopefuls are in action, Chemmy Alcott and Ben Kilner. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1358 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:09:38 +0000 The latest casualty of the weather was the men's Super Combined. Heavy snow and rising temperatures led to a postponement. The weather continues to affect Cypress Mountain and complaints are coming in from spectators. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1357 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:01:24 +0000 It's emerged that a number came to the rescue of some of our Olympic athletes after Snowsport GB went into administration. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1356 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:05:20 +0000 In a bizarre comparison Sea France say they can transport 5 people across the channel for less that the cost of Ryanair taking a pair of skis to The Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1355 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:45:06 +0000 The 18 year old was leading a group in the Highlands when a cornice collapsed. His mother was there at the time. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1354 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:17:58 +0000 The British ski industry has had a rough time of it for the last 2 seasons and it looks set to continue. The economic downturn has bitten hard with bookings down, but there are some positive signs. Here's the PlanetSKI half term report. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1353 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:18:26 +0000 PlanetSKI reports from Switzerland where there was quite a party as they won the Downhill for the first time in over 2 decades. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1352 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:18:57 +0000 It was Didier Defago, rather than the favourite Didier Cuche, who won gold for Switzerland. The country's first Downhill gold for 22 years. Svindal took silver and Bode Miller bronze in a weather delayed race. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1351 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:05 +0000 Snow conditions across the mountains are pretty good and more is forecast. The cold temperatures have helped preserve things in Europe and the half term week has been pretty good. Not a bumper week, but better than average. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1350 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:56:32 +0000 The question has been raised after the death of an airman in an avalanche in Germany. He was on a training exercise with over 20 other personnel. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1349 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:14:23 +0000 There's a bit of music as well but mainly it's laughter at the Altitude Festival in Meribel. It's now in its 3rd year and takes place next month. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1348 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:14:05 +0000 The Winter Olympics couldn't run without them, the thousands of people who work for free to ensure it all runs smoothly. Some get the prime jobs like preparing the Downhill Course. One of them, Lyndsay Webb, is a PlanetSKI reader and reporter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1347 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:27:02 +0000 We're bringing you a series of reports from lesser-know ski resorts. Some are resort reviews while others are just tales of good times. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1346 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:17:47 +0000 A distillery in Scotland has produced a whisky to commemorate the volunteers who dug out Cairngorm earlier in the winter. It's called The Big D. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1345 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:17:54 +0000 Services were suspended for several hours on Saturday after a train broke down in the tunnel. It disrupted the journey of many people driving to the Alps for the half term break. We have a report from the terminal. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1344 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:08:07 +0000 It is a tragedy as the Games got under way at the weekend and has cast a shadow over the opening events. The 21-year old Georgian competitor, Nodar Kumaritashvili, died in practice. Tributes are being paid to him. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1343 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:13:51 +0000 Here at PlanetSKI we are used to receiving pictures of deep snow and people enjoying the powder. But they don't often come from Washington DC. See these pictures from a PlanetSKI reader. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1342 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:49:51 +0000 The company has come in for strong criticism after snow and cold temperatures halted trains just before Christmas. It disrupted the travel plans of many driving to The Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1341 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:41:45 +0000 The weather is once again causing a few headaches. It foggy at Cypress Mountain while snow and rain have led to the men's downhill and the women's Super Combined being postponed. The Opening Cermoney went off well, dedicated to the Georgian luge athlete who died in training. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1340 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:00:09 +0000 To some it has arrived like the US cavalry to save the day, for others it's a hugely expensive last resort and an environmental disaster. Using a helicopter to ferry in snow at an Olympic venue will though allow competition to take place. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1339 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:41:53 +0000 Following the collapse of Snowsport GB on the eve of the Winter Olympics the athletes have been formally told they can take part in The Games. Correct funding has been secured too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1338 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:12:35 +0000 From the Eastern USA, to Scotland, Scandinavia and the Alps there are some great skiing and snowboarding conditions. The only place it seems to be lacking is at some Winter Olympics venues. Here's our review of the conditions across the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1337 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:33:34 +0000 Paramedics were in the back treating someone at the time too. Whatever next?! http://www.planetski.eu/news/1336 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:55:02 +0000 It's snowing heavily again with 10s of thousands of homes without power, the transport system under strain and many schools and offices closed. It's set to get worse. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1335 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:54:58 +0000 The travel company owns many ski companies and a downturn in winter business has had an impact on overall sales. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1334 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:05:41 +0000 There have been a high number of mountain guides and other professionals being caught in avalanches this winter. Last weekend a guide in Crans Montana was swept away. He was rescued and is in a stable condition in hospital. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1333 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:00:41 +0000 It's a holiday nightmare. You book a chalet over the internet, pay out thousands of pounds but when you arrive in the resort you find the chalet doesn't exist. It's been happening in Verbier. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1332 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:23:03 +0000 Hundreds of people who thought they had tickets for the Winter Olympics have been told they haven't after a ticket supplier has fail to supply them. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1331 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:15:15 +0000 If you want to have a ski break during the week it's often difficult to find a hotel as they want to sell for a full week. Chamonix is trying to do something about it. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1330 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:23:26 +0000 The new owners say it will have to attract mountain bikers, walkers and summer tourism to survive. The new owner says it can't just rely on skiing. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1329 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:48:51 +0000 A Swiss man was caught in an avalanche in the Valais region and managed to hang on for 17 hours until he was dug out. Rescuers say they have never heard of a case like it. We have an updated PlanetSKI report. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1328 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:01:37 +0000 And we mean heavy. Washington, Virginia and Baltimore have had some of their heaviest snowfalls ever. Over a million people have been without power and many areas have declared a state of emergency. Large amounts of snow are once again falling in places not used to it. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1327 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:39:49 +0000 Do not look at this if you are under 18-years of age or easily offended. It has explicit sexual content and you may find it offensive. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1326 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:35:02 +0000 Finding out what the snow conditions are like in a resort is a tricky business. There is a lot of wishful-thinking, exaggeration, misinformation and occasionally downright lies. Sometimes it's far too positive and on other occassions too negative. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1325 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:21:55 +0000 Well, we don't need to be told that at PlanetSKI but a survey has just confirmed it. We do though think that guidebooks still have a place. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1324 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:01:49 +0000 At least 10 people have died in a number of separate incidents in recent days. 3 people died in Austria over the weekend following 5 last week. A British airman has died in Germany and an off piste skier in Switzerland. The authorities are urging caution. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1323 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:23:43 +0000 Many of the athletes are now in Calgary in Canada putting in their final preparations before the Olympics begins in a week's time. It's quite an atmosphere. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1322 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:24:54 +0000 The British Ski and Snowsport Federation, that trades as Snowpsort GB, has been unable to solve its financial problems. It is now in administration. Contingecy plans have been put into place to ensure the athletes can compete at next week's Olympic Games. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1321 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:41:19 +0000 It's Santa Águeda day today and girls have the right to relieve men of their shirts, or anything else that takes their fancy. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1319 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:48:46 +0000 The postponed first round of the Freeride World Tour has taken place. It was due to be held in Russia last month but was called off and moved to Chamonix. It was held in perfect conditions with 2 Frenchmen winning. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1318 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:52:04 +0000 The world's top skiers raised the money for victims of the earthquake disaster in a charity auction. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1317 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:13:21 +0000 Excellent news! Bode Miller has announced he will ski all 5 disciplines at the Olympics. We can't wait. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1316 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:12:13 +0000 On Wednesday Switzerland echoed to the sound of more than 8,000 sirens going off. Was it World War 3, a series of avalanches sweeping down the mountains, the dams bursting or the end of the world? http://www.planetski.eu/news/1315 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:47:15 +0000 It was planned to hold the event in the town of Oberwiesenthal in Germany. Officials are trying to stop it though. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1314 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:25:56 +0000 The instructor, in his 60s, was teaching in St Anton when he was buried. One of the pupils was caught. He is the latest professional to die this winter in an avalanche. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1313 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:05:32 +0000 The venue for the snowboarding, freestyle skiing and ski/board cross suffers from a lack of real snow. So the authorities are going to extraordinary lengths at Cypress Mountain. There is perhaps some media exaggeration and Olympic hype going on too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1312 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:11:43 +0000 There's fresh snow, cold temperatures and with half term almost upon us it's pretty good out here in the Alps. Check out the weekly PlanetSKI roundup.We have reports from Poland and Belgium, areas perhaps not normally associated with good skiing. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1311 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:29:29 +0000 That's the finding of a recent survey by Canadian scientists. It also claims there is no added risk of neck injury according to the researchers. It's one of the most comprehensive studies yet. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1310 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:42:41 +0000 We have the winning runs here of the snowboarders and skiers from the Freeride World Tour in Chamonix. Big mountain freeride is about as exciting as it gets. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1309 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:09:58 +0000 It's the largest glacier in Europe. It stretches for 23km and is part of a UNESCO heritage site in the Jungfrau area of Central Switzerland. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1308 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:16:36 +0000 The British snowboarder retains her gold medal at the Winter X Games. With a Brit 3rd in the Freeride World Tour and the Olympics round the corner the omens are looking good for our skiers and snowboarders. Check out the video of her performance. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1307 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:08:38 +0000 It look so effortless and gracefull, but how do you do it? The first thing to do is have a lesson and then a whole new world of skiing might just open up in front of you. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1306 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:26:50 +0000 Ever heard of it? No neither had some of us, but PlanetSKI reader, Tony Hilliard is there and it is quite a place. It's the first in a series of reports from lesser known ski resorts. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1305 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:22:19 +0000 There are plans for one in the south and one in the north. Indoor artificial slopes are increasing in popularity round the country. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1304 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:51:56 +0000 A teeneger from Devon with a life threatening allergy to grass is off to Vancouver, all expenses paid. He couldn't do sport on grass so he took up skiing instead. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1303 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:25:27 +0000 The French resort is rather in the shadow of its more famous neighbours of Chamonix and Megeve, but it is apparently making something of a comeback. The report is part of our series on lesser-known ski areas. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1302 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:12:51 +0000 Rachel Morgan, is in the GB team and here tells us why she loves the sport and where she hopes to get with it. She's just sad more girls don't do it. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1301 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:23:10 +0000 More than 100,000 tickets sold this winter and with the cold weather set to continue things are loooking up for skiing and snowboarding in Scotland http://www.planetski.eu/news/1300 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:41:32 +0000 Dusseldorf is to install a jump in its check-in hall later this week. It's part of a travel exhibition. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1299 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:17:54 +0000 The Freeride World Tour took place in Chamonix. The Frenchman Candide Thoves won the skiing and a British snowboarder, in his first major event, came third. See the video and the photos. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1298 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:09:13 +0000 The Portes du Soleil has 12 resorts all linked together. PlanetSKI set out on a ski safari to see what it was like getting round the main ones in a day. Check out the video. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1297 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:39:04 +0000 The Swiss Olympic hopeful broke his thumb racing on Friday, but it looks like he will still be able to compete after an operation at the weekend. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1296 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:08:44 +0000 It could rule the Swiss star out of the Olympics. He is a favourite for a medal after winning the Hahnenkamm in Kitzbuhel last weekend and he has had a good season so far. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1295 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:51:41 +0000 Her unbeaten run in the Downhill this season ends as Maria Riesch wins in St Moritz. Vonn took first place in the Super-G though. Chemmy Alcott had a mixed weekend. It was the final racing ahead of the Olympics. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1294 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:14:42 +0000 Or, an armchair for that matter. Ski couching is the latest craze to hit the slopes. Apparently. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1293 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:41:28 +0000 The embattled ski resort operator is selling one of its premier resorts. It also owns Whistler/Blackcomb and the resort may be sold while the Olympics are on. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1292 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:33:07 +0000 The men's bob sleigh team has been announced, the skeleton bob and our representative in the ski cross. Ski cross is one of the newer Olympic sports. The full GB team has now been named with 52 athletes taking part. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1291 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:46:39 +0000 They will be competing in Chamonix not just once, but twice in the Freeride World Tour. The first event has been moved from Saturday to Sunday because of the snow. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1290 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:04:02 +0000 The British telemark team is on a bit of a roll - it's athletes are doing well and it has just organised its first ever World Cup event. Here's a blog from the team captain. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1289 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:43:43 +0000 The top racers are conducting an on-line auction of their race bibs and have so far raised €33,000 for the disaster relief fund. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1288 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:17:50 +0000 No, neither can we. Roger Federer, obviously, but who else? http://www.planetski.eu/news/1287 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:27:48 +0000 The company reports sales up despite the economic situation. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1286 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:26:36 +0000 A US ski company from Steamboat Springs is giving 5% of money received from bookings to a disaster fund. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1285 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:10:43 +0000 Top ice climbers were in Saas-Fee last weekend, not competing up on one of the glaciers but in the local multi-storey car park. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1284 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:09:59 +0000 With the Olympics round the corner we thought we'd look on You Tube for videos of our glorious winter sports athletes. We were drawn to the bobsleigh area....... http://www.planetski.eu/news/1283 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:37:01 +0000 The skiers and snowboarders have been named as the British hope to bring home some medals in next month's Winter Games in Vancouver. Last time we got 1 silver medal, but this time we should do better. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1282 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:23:30 +0000 The British Olympic Association will be unveiling the names later today of those athletes representing Great Britain in the Winter Olympics next month in Vancouver. It will be good to concentrate on the sport after recent stories of financial problems and poor weather. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1281 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:13:55 +0000 With the Olympics almost upon us we take a look at the British team and who might, just might, bring back a medal. PlanetSKI takes a look at the Skelton, Luge and Bobsleigh. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1280 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:02:36 +0000 The site at Cypress Mountain where some events are taking place is bare. It has been raining heavily and the venue resembles a mud bath rather than a ski slope. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1279 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:08:55 +0000 Most ski resorts are thinking about winter and snow, but in Morzine and Avoriaz it's summer and cycling. The Tour de France is coming to town and preparations are in full swing. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1278 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:33:28 +0000 Drinking beer and dancing on tables is out. Shopping or having a little rest is certainly off limits. Even a swim or sauna is a bit passé. The latest thing to do, after a day on the slopes, is hang around in trees. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1277 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:19:34 +0000 One of our readers told us and reckons we should pass on the good news to fellow air travellers. It is high speed too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1276 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:47:17 +0000 The company has been in difficulties for sometime but now it appears it has had its assets seized. Including the ski resort of Whistler/Blackcomb that is hosting many of the skiing and snowboarding events at next month's Winter Olympics. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1275 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:16:37 +0000 The temperature has dropped in The Alps, its snowing in parts of Austria and other areas are bracing themselves too. In America 2m fell in Snowbird in a week and it's been chucking it down in Russia too. So, where are the best conditions? http://www.planetski.eu/news/1274 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:00:20 +0000 Even separating your skis won't stop them getting stolen. A PlanetSKI reader has just told us about her experience when she came out from a mountain restaurant and found her brand new skis had been taken. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1273 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:31:42 +0000 The first leg of the event in Sochi, Russia, had to be called off because of bad weather. It will happen in Chamonix instead. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1272 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:25:11 +0000 He won the Super-G and then the Downhill, an amazing achievement. He conquered the Hahnennkamm, perhaps the most famous race of them all, on Saturday. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1271 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:11:39 +0000 Britain's' No 1 male ski racer tackled the Hahnnenkamm in his first race since November and puts in a good performance. It bodes well for next month's Olympic Games. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1270 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:00:30 +0000 The event takes place this weekend in Langschlag, Lower Austria, and is designed so anyone can give the race a go. Hundred's of Cross Country skiers are expected to take part http://www.planetski.eu/news/1269 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:14:24 +0000 It's been one of his best seasons ever so far, but a World Cup Gold medal in Downhill is an impressive achievement for Britain's No1 Disabled skier. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1268 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:11:04 +0000 The Olympics take place next month and the sports governing body, Snowsport GB, could go bankrupt and be placed into administration. PlanetSKI has been talking to the skiers, their support staff and Snowsport GB about the problems. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1267 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:14:11 +0000 Many resorts are having the best snow of the winter and with uncrowded slopes now is a pretty good time to be out in the Alps. Here's our updated snow overview of what it's like round the world's ski resorts. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1266 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:41:01 +0000 Saalbach Hinterglemm will host the leading ski and party week for Europe's gay community at the end of March. They are being targetted as a group with money to spend. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1265 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:24:43 +0000 Having witnessed the chaos on the UK's icy roads this winter PlanetSKI reporter, Jane Peel, decided to visit the Ice Driving Circuit in Tignes Les Brevieres while out in the resort. It was certainly something different to do. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1264 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:27:42 +0000 A man fell hundreds of metres down the Bec des Rosses in Verbier and survived. It is the location for the Freeride World Tour and a seriously steep slope. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1263 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:37:22 +0000 We're just writing the PlanetSKI weekly snow overview, but the snow has started again and we've received a video report from our content editor in the French Alps. It seems a shame not to put it up straight away. We are, after all, a news web site. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1262 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:37:55 +0000 The overnight journey to the French Alps and Pyrenees is being cut by up to 75%. Rail Europe is trying to attract more skiers and snowboarders on to its services. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1261 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:30:15 +0000 Snow sculptures are popping up all over the place in the Austrian resort of Ischgl as an international competition takes place. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1260 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:30:31 +0000 Earlier this month one of our reporters told us of her 36 hour journey from hell as she tried to get to Tignes. A PlanetSKI reader, Chris Manuell has now told us his tale too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1259 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:25:41 +0000 It's the third time this season and raises questions about safety. People, especially children, fall off chairlifts more often than some think. In Europe some new safety measures are being explored. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1258 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:59:03 +0000 It is a question being debated in the Swiss media at the moment. It follows 2 incidents where off piste skiers and snowboarders set off avalanches that then hit a marked piste. In a seperate incident a man has died in Val d'Isere this week. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1257 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:13:59 +0000 The Lauberhorn downhill race in Wengen was won by the Swiss racer, Carlo Janka. Bode Miller won the super-combined and Ivica Kostelic was victorious in the slalom. With the Olympics fast approaching it's a good indication of who to look out for. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1256 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:51:26 +0000 Well, Scotland to be exact. Dozens and dozens of volunteers turned out at Cairngorm to dig the resort out of all the snow. It has been shut for days as there was too much snow to open it. Check out the pictures. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1255 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:57:37 +0000 You may have noticed that the web site has been down recently it has been running slowly. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1253 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:23:13 +0000 3 out of the 5 resorts were shut over the weekend and the others had limited skiing as a major storm hit the area. In places the snow is 5m deep with winds gusting up to 100mph. The resorts are now open though. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1252 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:46:11 +0000 Scientists in Austria sedated and then buried pigs in the snow for an experiment to understand the effects of being buried in an avalanche. They have called off their work after protests from animal rights groups and widespread media coverage. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1251 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:47:56 +0000 It's perhaps the most famous and challenging race in the ski world. It is certainly the longest. This weekend it celebrates its 80th birthday. It's more than a race - it's a massive party too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1250 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:29:42 +0000 A 2-day blizzard has meant there is so much snow at the Scottish ski resort that it has been unable to open. 2 other resorts are shut as well. It's all a long way from talk about a lack of snow in Scotland. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1249 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:47:29 +0000 The Swiss racer Lara Gutt will not be going to Vancouver next month. She was a favourite for a medal. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1248 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:09:07 +0000 That is still the most cost effective way to go skiing or snowboarding this winter. DIY can work out cheaper but not often this season, especially with the special offers around. Doing a bit of homework/research is advisable. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1247 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:18:20 +0000 They were taken from 2 hotels in the Tyrol region this week according to reports in the Austrian press. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1246 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:50:37 +0000 Semi-nude calendars seem to be all the rage and now the young farmers of Austria and Switzerland are stripping off once again. Happy 2010. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1245 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:37:27 +0000 It was done by a Scandinavian extreme skier by accident as he was skiing for a film and took a wrong line last season. Check out the video. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1244 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:11:07 +0000 This week beginners can learn for free in dozens of resorts across the mountains. Free ski hire, free ski pass, free lessons. There's a similar offer in March too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1243 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:48:19 +0000 Fresh snow, cold temperatures and uncrowded pistes. It almost feels like the record-breaking season of last winter. Almost. Here's our weekly round up of snow conditions round the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1242 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:19:46 +0000 With the Olympics almost upon us we take a look at the British team and who might, just might, bring back a medal. PlanetSKI takes a look first at the alpine skiers. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1241 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:09:37 +0000 The first British hosted FIS Telemark World Cup took place earlier this week in Rauris, Austria. We had a 15th place in the women's group and 4 in the men's top 30. Not bad really. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1240 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:10:35 +0000 Last weekend was not a good time to be travelling to The Alps. For PlanetSKI reporter, Jane Peel, it took 36 hours to get from Stansted to Tignes. Here's her diary of her worst ever journey to a ski resort. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1239 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:13:45 +0000 Heavy discounting is going on as the tour operators try to sell unsold holidays. It is still pricey at half term and Easter but at other times there are some seriously good deals at the moment. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1238 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:04:27 +0000 Britain's No 1 Disabled skier, Sean Rose, has continued his run of success after finishing in the top 10 at the first World Cup event of the season. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1237 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:48:07 +0000 We have had helmet cameras for a while, but soon goggle cameras will be available. Well, in America anyway. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1236 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:37:11 +0000 However with the economic situation and poor snow the fall is only small. Lift pass sales fell by 0.4% and visitors by 2.7%. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1235 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:11:47 +0000 It's becoming increasingly popular in up-market ski resorts across the Alps and is taking place soon in Davos-Klosters. Check out the pictures of past events. It's quite a sight. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1234 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:37:18 +0000 The Austrian resort of Schladming gets a McDonalds. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1233 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:04:44 +0000 It was closed on Sunday after heavy overnight snow. It caused major problems on one of its busiest weekends of the winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1232 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:39:29 +0000 Chemmy Alcott comes in the top 20 and a new British girl completes her first World Cup race. The men were disrupted by bad weather. While the British snowboarder, Zoe Gillings, puts in her best performance of the season. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1231 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:44:47 +0000 The resort has confirmed the death of the man. He was buried last week while making the slopes safe for others. It follows a number of fatal incidents among professionals in Europe and raises concerns about their activities and safety. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1230 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:18:17 +0000 Not just any old telemarker though, for Jack Harvard Taylor is in the British team. He's also a keen PlanetSKI reader. So, what are the attractions of freeing the heel? http://www.planetski.eu/news/1229 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:21:04 +0000 The FIS Telemark World Cup season begins in Austria this week. There will be four World Cup rounds at eight venues this winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1228 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:21:25 +0000 She skied into a rock and was reportedly not wearing a helmet. The accident happened in Saalbach-Hinterglemm in Austria. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1227 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:14:10 +0000 It's on the roof of The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead. Normally people take to the slopes inside, but not this man. We have some other pictures of people skiing and snowboarding elsewhere round the UK too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1226 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:10:11 +0000 They are down by up to 25%, but the airline wouldn't be doing it unless bookings are slow. Others are price cutting too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1225 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:23:44 +0000 Who? She is one of the next generation of British ski racers and it is her first World Cup race. She is a bright prospect for the future. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1224 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:45:54 +0000 It's cold across Europe with Britain recording a temperature of -22ºC and the Austrian capital of Vienna expecting half a metre. See our video of a flight from the Alps which shows France covered in snow. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1223 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:18:38 +0000 The heroic failure of the Calgary Winter Olympics of 1988 returned to Canda to take part in the torch relay ahead of next month's Games in Vancouver. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1222 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:08:20 +0000 The US star will perform at the Austrian resort's traditional closing concert. She follows in the footsteps of Kylie, Sir Elton John and a host of other stars. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1221 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:29:06 +0000 It took a long time coming but this week the high runs opened up, including Mont Fort and Mont Gele. We finally had enough snow. Check out the PlanetSKI video and pictures too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1220 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:35:03 +0000 The WWF has issued warnings about developments plans in Eastern Europe. There are plans for new developments in Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Ukraine. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1219 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:22:02 +0000 He was clocked doing 85mph in a 50mph limit in his Ferrari and fined £180,000. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1218 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:46:12 +0000 There's new hotels, upgrades and a few other things too in Mt Kopaonik. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1217 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:00:10 +0000 Once again Northern Europe is hit by freezing weather and heavy snow. The UK is particularly badly affected with problems across the rest of Europe too. Out in The Alps it's snowy with blue skies in many places. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1216 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:39:22 +0000 The driver of this vehicle was very fortunate after his vehicle skidded on ice in St Gervais. A PlanetSKI reader passing by took the picture. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1215 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:13:46 +0000 Snow seems to be falling all over the place, including China. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1213 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:09:53 +0000 Conditions across the mountains are about the best of the season. After a slow start in places it has just got much, much better. Here's our look at the snow conditions round the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1212 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:25:17 +0000 Zermatt seems to have topped the list with the most celebrities in town over the holiday period. Most were musicians. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1211 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:29:21 +0000 A French man has died in Grenoble hospital from his injuries after being caught in an avalanche in Val Thorens. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1210 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:37:26 +0000 6 people die in Switzerland's worst avalanche accident for a decade. Meanwhile another person dies in Switzeralnd, and a man had died in France. It follows the death of 3 people in Les Arcs and 7 in Italy last week. The authorities are urging extreme caution. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1209 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:34:45 +0000 Anna Goodman crashed in the Wolrd Cup slalom race in Zagreb and suffered a suspected torn anterior cruciate ligament. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1208 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:49:30 +0000 The champagne shoots skywards in Verbier on New Year's Eve in the ski resort's main square. Check out the amazing video as people get soaked! We also have some pictures from round the Alps of the celebrations. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1207 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:23:33 +0000 The rain has stopped and it's all turned to snow. What a weekend it has been out in the Swiss Alps! http://www.planetski.eu/news/1206 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:27:29 +0000 It may not seem the obvious place to go skiing but it has some pretty good mountains and now the government wants to use skiing to solve political problems. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1205 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:32:54 +0000 The satellite navigation system is a safety device and of course shows kids, and their parents, where they have skied all day. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1204 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:29:39 +0000 Wolves are making a come back across Europe and many more are in the Alps. Sweden is the latest country to be concerned about their rapid growth. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1203 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:54:06 +0000 3 die in Les Arcs and 4 have been killed in Switzerland. Last week 7 people died in Italy. The conditions are treacherous across large parts of The Alps. We have heard of an avalanche in Zermatt and the death of a man caught in Val Thorens. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1202 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:56:59 +0000 It happened in the Snow King ski resort in the USA as a boy fell 10m from a chairlift. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1201 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:34:49 +0000 It's had its best Xmas for years for the ski areas and things just get better. The snow has been excellent and Cairngorm says it had record numbers of people out enjoying the conditions . http://www.planetski.eu/news/1199 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:39:20 +0000 Well it's pretty difficult to generalise as there have been warm temperatures and rain in many places. It is very varied across the Alps. Here's our snow overview that is hopefully without some of the hype that is going on at the moment. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1198 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:03:22 +0000 It's a pertinent question as rain forces the closure of many runs and a lack of snow at altitude and high winds means others can not open. Some PlanetSKI readers have complained. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1197 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:41:38 +0000 And we don't just mean a light shower; it's chucking it down in many resorts across the mountains. However things are set to improve with a cold front coming in. For the moment though check out the PlanetSKI video of what it looks like. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1196 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:55:44 +0000 No, neither do we but an Israeli man is doing just that to try to break a world record. Some people do strange things. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1195 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:21:00 +0000 It comes just hours after the authorities warned of treacherous conditions. The 2 men died on Ben Nevis, there were 3 separate avalanches in the region. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1194 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:24:24 +0000 4 members of the rescue services were killed while searching for 2 missing people who also died. In a separate incident a 14-year old German boy died while snowboarding off piste. The avalanche risk is considerable across many areas of the Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1193 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:30:37 +0000 Swiss police have confirmed that it is the body of a missing Briitsh man, Myles Robinson. The 23-year old went missing last week ago after a night out in the resort. Police and family have been making extensive searches for him. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1191 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:14:56 +0000 The Olympic favourite Lyndsey Vonn is nursing an arm injury after crashing in the World Cup GS race in Austria. She was taken to hospital after the accident and is the latest racer to be injured. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1190 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:12:26 +0000 That is the question being raised after a British man has gone missing in Wengen. 23-year old Myles Robinson disappeared after a night out. Police are searching, but some say not hard enough. His disappearance is a complete mystery. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1189 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:32:08 +0000 There have been 2 in the US recently. In one incident 14 people were hurt and in another a 4 year old fell off a lift. Investigations have been taking place and the results are just out. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1188 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:36:12 +0000 The actor, Charlie Sheen, was arrested in the ski resort Aspen on charges of domestic violence after the pressures of Xmas built up. Now a ski jump legend is arrested for attempted murder on Christmas day. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1187 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:33:05 +0000 He disappeared in Wengen in the early hours of Tuesday morning and hasn't been seen since. Friends and family spent the Christmas searching for him and there are some concerns the authorities are not doing enough. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1186 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:38:57 +0000 The triple Olympic gold medallist, Julija Tchepalova, has been banned for 2 years. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1185 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:49:48 +0000 As the festivities get under way it's a pretty good time to be out in the mountains. We've had cold temperatures, some snow and now it's time for the celebrations. It is a WHITE CHRISTMAS! http://www.planetski.eu/news/1184 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:30:37 +0000 A man in his 20s has disappeared after a night out in the Swiss ski resort. His family, the police and friends are carrying out a frantic search for him, though some questions are being rasied about the police response. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1183 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:38:30 +0000 4 out of 5 resorts are open due to the cold weather and heavy snowfall. It has been as cold as -16c and PlanetSKI readers tell us the slopes are in excellent condition. Though it is cold! http://www.planetski.eu/news/1182 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:47:47 +0000 It does seem a little bit like that as many of their racers are injured in this, their Olympic season. FIS is meeting to discuss the growing number of racing injuries this season. Canada seems to have come off the worst. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1181 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:11:30 +0000 Bode Miller has decided not to race in Bormio, Italy, but to head back to the USA for Xmas and rest his injured ankle. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1180 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:58:30 +0000 Errol Kerr is in the new Olympic sport of skier cross and aims to do well. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1179 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:20:15 +0000 Sandy Murray celebrated his birthday in the way he knows best; by going to work and helping people ski. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1178 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:39:49 +0000 A group of female ski jumpers have lost their final battle to be allowed to compete in this winter's Olympic Games. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1177 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:02:29 +0000 That’s if you can call -2 warm. The severe cold weather is on its way out in the Alps as a warm front comes in from the South West. Check out a PlanetSKI video snow report from France http://www.planetski.eu/news/1176 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:25:59 +0000 But how much do you reckon a pair of the designer goggles will cost? http://www.planetski.eu/news/1175 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:15:35 +0000 A Frenchman has died in the region of Tete de Balme, in the Valais canton. He set off from the Le Tour area of Chamonix, France, but the area is technically in Switzerland. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1174 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:48:35 +0000 Well that's what it appears to be in this video from the tourist office in the Austrian ski area. Fresh snow and happy skiers. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1173 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:45:52 +0000 Britain's number 1 Paralympic alpine skier, Sean Rose, has got off to a good start in the Europa Cup. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1172 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:20:01 +0000 Well over half a metre of snow has fallen in just 48 hours in the Canadian resort. Check out the video. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1171 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:47:05 +0000 With travel problems that is. The bad weather across the continent is continuing to cause severe problems. People getting to or from ski resorts are having a hard time of it. Dozens of people are also reported to have died from the cold. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1170 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:33:51 +0000 Most of the resorts in the Alps are now open. Many with very cold temperatures and some with fresh snow. PlanetSKI reports from the 4 Valleys in Switzerland with a video of last weekend's skiing. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1169 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:39:15 +0000 Every now and again a PlanetSKI reader sends us in a photo or tells us an amusing tale. If you are easily offended and don't like sexual innuendo then don't read on. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1168 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:39:33 +0000 It's the biggest Christmas market in Switzerland and possibly the Alps. See a video of what it's all about. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1167 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:50:04 +0000 Svindal wins and Bode Miller comes in fifth place. It was Svindal's first victory since his return form injury and Miller did well with a sore ankle. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1166 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:14:53 +0000 While riding off piste in Austria he ended up on top of a cliff perilously close to certain death. The 31- year old man clung on before the rescue services could pluck him to safety. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1165 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:47:07 +0000 The Channel Tunnel remains closed, airports have shut in many European countries and roads made impassable as snow blankets the continent. There's even some of it in the Alps now too for us skiers and snowboarders. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1164 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:15:56 +0000 She came 9th in the Super Combined in Val d'Isere and then 15th in the Super G. It was Chemmy's best performance of the season and follows a string of good results. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1163 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:15:48 +0000 There's a certain irony that snow in the UK prevented many people getting to the snow in the Alps as flights were cancelled and roads covered in snow. Some made it through on Friday. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1162 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:25:04 +0000 There has been a spate of high profile injuries this season on the World Cup circuit and now the racers are meeting to examine what can be done. Some are out for the Winter Olympics. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1160 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:17:37 +0000 A number of skiers have been caught in avalanches in North America after the recent heavy snow. All were rescued, some with a bit of luck. One has spoken of his ordeal. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1159 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:10:01 +0000 It takes place today (Sunday) across the globe as the snowboarding world promotes and celebrates itself. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1158 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:21:37 +0000 It's causing problems in the UK and across many parts of Europe. There's even snow on Brighton beach - checkout the video. The trouble is it's not falling in the Alps or the Pyrenees as the first main week of the skiing season gets under way. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1157 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:49:07 +0000 A 6-year old girl's life was saved by her ski helmet according to doctors. She hit a tree head first in Afton Alps ski resort in Minnesota, USA. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1156 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:18:48 +0000 PlanetSKI readers can get a return flight to many of the airports that serve the Alps from just £79. The flights are courtesy of Crystal. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1155 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:34:12 +0000 It has been ruled illegal by the courts and so the 12 day strike over Christmas and the New Year can not go ahead. The union is furious and says it will re-ballot its members. Skiers flying with BA over the holiday period are delighted. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1154 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:22:10 +0000 The Scottish airline Flyglobespan has gone into administration with around 4,500 people left abroad. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1153 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:47:12 +0000 With the winter now in full swing how are things looking for the ski industry? PlanetSKI takes stock. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1152 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:09:48 +0000 In the Alps it could be better but the snow cannons are helping and there is some fresh snow now. There is plenty in Western USA, Eastern Europe and of course some in the UK. Here is the PlanetSKI snow overview coming directly from the Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1151 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:07:17 +0000 It's -17c in places and set to get even colder. Check out the PlanetSKI video snow report direct from the slopes and see how people are dealing with the cold. Have you ever tried a once piece thermal baby grow? http://www.planetski.eu/news/1150 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:35:07 +0000 You'll need to be a graduate and be prepared to complete an online questionnaire. Oh, and you'll need a bit of luck to be drawn out of the hat. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1149 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:00:57 +0000 Switzerland and Austria have said they will not force people to wear a helmet this winter. France, Italy and Germany have a similar position. All countries advise people to wear one and encourage their use. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1148 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:12:52 +0000 Cabin crew are striking over Christmas and New Year and it will have an impact for many people going skiing over the holiday period. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1147 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:37:10 +0000 The Canadian resort is making a concerted effort to attract the Chinese market. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1146 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:57:46 +0000 Scotland's different mountain ski areas are offering an all-area five-day ski pass for the first time. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1145 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:44:45 +0000 It has been bought by the world's largest lift operator. Les Compagnie des Alpes, along with several financial partners, has just acquired a 90% stake. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1144 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:47:21 +0000 The Tyrol region of Austria is trying to get people to wear a helmet this winter. Not by compulsion but by persuasion. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1143 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:07:20 +0000 Chemmy Alcott comes 11th, the Austrians dominate in Val d'Isere and Bode Miller does well too. Over in Seoul the snowboarders wow the crowds with some amazing jumps. It was quite a weekend for snowsports. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1142 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:30:20 +0000 F.I.S have cancelled the World Cup Freestyle Mogul competition that was due to take place in Meribel next week. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1141 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:52:41 +0000 The girl was smashed into by another skier who then skied off without helping her or getting assistance. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1140 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:42:32 +0000 Too many top ski racers are having serious accidents in World cup races this season and concerns are mounting. Race organisers say they are very worried.With the Olympics round the corner it's become a hot topic of debate. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1139 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:09:53 +0000 They are the latest band to play in a ski resort and it's going to be quite an event. But they are not just playing in it, they are organising it. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1138 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:41:12 +0000 Many World Cup events take place this weekend. Val d'Isere sees the Premier Neige, the women racers are in Sweden and the Snowboarders in Seoul. The cross country skiers are in Davos. PlanetSKI will keep you updated over the weekend. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1137 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:55:33 +0000 Guy Lacelle was killed in an avalanche in Montana. The ice climbing world is in mourning and remembering a legend of the sport. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1136 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:08:33 +0000 We have chosen the words carefully as that is the feeling it gives as it sucks you dry out in the Alps at the moment. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1135 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:03:10 +0000 It broke away from Antarctica a while ago but is now causing a few problems. Especially to ships. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1134 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:01:17 +0000 Well, that's pretty obvious but it is this Sunday. It hits our screens at the weekend coming from the Premier Neige in Val d'Isere. It's heyday was perhaps a while ago but is still the next best thing to being out in the Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1133 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:13:00 +0000 Geneva is one of the top 10 destinations for the airline as skiers and snowboarders head to the slopes over the festive period. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1132 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:37:42 +0000 The first major event of the winter in Verbier has been cancelled because of the recent rain. It's a shame, but just one of those things. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1131 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:17:56 +0000 The best of the best are surfing in Hawaii on massive waves. The Aikau has only been held 8 times in 25 years. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1130 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:31:09 +0000 Britain's No 1 snowboarder is on her way to America for the Snowboard Cross World Cup in Telluride on December 19th. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1129 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:26:22 +0000 It's advertising for a chief executive to run the organisation and build on its recent successes. Be warned though most CEO's don't survive. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1128 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:53:35 +0000 Hermann Maier had a street party in his home town of Flachau in Austria. 3,000 people were there including superstars from the sports world. The Herminator told them he wasn't running for President and had no intention of becoming a priest. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1127 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:49:39 +0000 Yes, you have read correctly. Crystal has launched its brochure for 2010/11 before this season has barely started. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1126 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:38:00 +0000 The Austrian energy drink that is consumed widely in ski resorts might be banned in some European schools. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1125 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:22:43 +0000 She posed for a mountain calendar but ran into a few complaints, Now it's cover up time. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1124 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:50:19 +0000 The South Korean city will hold the next round of the FIS World Cup Big Air competition this weekend. It's the first Asian city ever to host the event. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1123 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:57:02 +0000 He's 23, he's won 3 World Cup gold medals in as many days and he has set the ski world on fire. Carlo Janka is a superstar in the making and not for nothing is he known as The Iceman. Check out the video of his winning downhilll run. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1122 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:08:33 +0000 Think of a ski racing course and you probably imagine testosterone filled young men in tight racing cat suits and bulging thigh muscles. Well, you'd be wrong. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1121 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:09:08 +0000 You've obviously heard of PlanetSKI. Well one of our readers just spotted a PlanetSKIN and sent us in a photo. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1120 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:26:00 +0000 Or a snow leopard for that matter. A ski company is sponsoring the animals and we're backing them here at PlanetSKI. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1119 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:56:54 +0000 It snowed, then it melted and now it has snowed again in places but not very much. It's now cold too so the snow cannons are going at full tilt. Check out the PlanetSKI video snow report and our look at conditions round the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1118 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:40:30 +0000 He competed against some top cyclists at the indoor velodrome in Manchester. He didn't win, but he did OK. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1117 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:47:22 +0000 The men's downhill at Beaver Creek was a classic with 4/100ths of a second separating the top three skiers. Janka won and Bode did well. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1116 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:02:24 +0000 A man has died in Austria after being caught in an avalanche in the Tirol. It's the first death we have heard about at PlanetSKI and follows high levels of snow across the Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1115 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:14:23 +0000 The World Cup race in Val d'Isere later this month is confirmed. PlanetSKI has been told it will go ahead after all the recent snow. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1114 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:52:26 +0000 That was the excuse a woman gave after she was caught using a lift pass belonging to a male. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1113 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:58:01 +0000 US racer Lyndsey Vonn wins the World Cup race in Lake Loiuse. It was an important victory after a few recent problems. Britain too gets a World Cup gold, in the skeleton in Italy http://www.planetski.eu/news/1112 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:37:24 +0000 Thousands of people are expected to attend a party on Monday to celebrate Herman Maier's 37th birthday. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1111 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:06:55 +0000 The Canadian resort of Sun Peaks has announced the winner of its ski bum contest. He's a 29-year old Brazilian. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1110 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:12:06 +0000 Many resorts across the Alps and Pyrenees are opening this weekend. From lowly Les Gets to the slightly higher Courchevel. In part it's due to the snow but also the resorts want to say they are open and get us in the mood for winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1109 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:56:15 +0000 The area fired up its lifts this week and PlanetSKI is there. There's half a metre of fresh snow, miles of slopes, acres of off piste and no-one around. Heaven! http://www.planetski.eu/news/1108 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:18:38 +0000 The golden girl of US ski racing Lyndsay Vonn, aims to do better this weekend. Last weekend she had 2 disappointing results on home soil. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1107 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:20:15 +0000 The Foreign Office is urging skiers and snowboarders to watch how much they drink this winter. Excess alcohol and skiing do not go well together it says. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1106 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:48:00 +0000 FIS says it will remain vigilant about drugs. It has a zero tolerance approach and will be espcially vigilant with the Olympics approaching. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1105 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:06:40 +0000 The Canadian skier, John Kucera, is out of next February's Olympics after crashing in Lake Louise last weekeknd. He was a real medal contender. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1104 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:55:37 +0000 Not enough is being done to prepared for their eventual disappearance. That's the warning from a group of scientists. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1103 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:48:57 +0000 The Alps have had some very welcome fresh snow and more is set to fall in places. It looks like it may warm up though early this week. Here's an updated round up of conditions round the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1102 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:50:52 +0000 The storm in The Alps is continuing with Austria, France, Switzerland and Italy reporting fresh snow. In some places up to 50cm has fallen with more set to come. Winter is most definately back. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1101 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:26:37 +0000 A handful of PlanetSKI reporters are out in the mountains enjoying the fresh snow. We hear from Val d'Isere, Ischgl, Verbier and a few others. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1100 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:07:22 +0000 Victoria Beckham was due to sing at a nightclub and promote some upmarket wine in the Austrian resort of Ischgl this week. Not anymore. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1099 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:51:30 +0000 It plans to fly 6 daily flights from Heathrow to Geneva from January. It is though cutting back on its flights from London City airport. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1098 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:17:50 +0000 The veteran Swiss racer takes podium in the first downhill of the season in Lake Louise, while Miller comes 29th despite early promise. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1097 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:35:44 +0000 She gave a free concert in town to more than 20,000 thousand people and continued the tradition of the Austrian resort opening with a massive concert. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1096 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:44:21 +0000 It's on this weekend in Lake Louise Canada and it looks set to be a classic. The Austrian, Michael Walchofer, is first in the training runs with Bode Miller second. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1095 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:49:20 +0000 The film director has been given bail by the Swiss authorities and he has to remain at his luxury home in the ski resort. It's likely he will move there next week. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1094 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:06:00 +0000 The former British ski racer will compete in his first competitive cycle race this weekend. He is aiming for next year's Commonwealth Games. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1093 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:44:25 +0000 It's not quite your typical ski resort but it has snow and some lifts too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1092 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:59:50 +0000 A PlanetSKI reader has just drawn our attention to this new ski. The ex-British ski racer, Martin Bell, endorses them. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1091 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:04:27 +0000 Is it possible to have too much snow? Well, obviously not, but it does bring with it some problems as Whistler is finding out. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1090 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:59:40 +0000 We're pleased to say the predicted cold snap has arrived allowing some resorts to make snow and others to watch it falling out of the sky. All of a sudden the mood has improved. Our snow overview is now continually updated as the weather changes. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1089 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:19:57 +0000 The World Cup swings into town this weekend and a PlanetSKI reporter is there helping with race preparations as a volunteer. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1088 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:07:18 +0000 Another raft of deals and discounts has come out with some good offers over Christmas and a few in January. New Year is still pricey, but it will probably change. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1087 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:53:58 +0000 He's flown in The Alps , crossed the English channel and this time was trying to get from Africa to Europe arriving near Gibraltar. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1086 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:22:14 +0000 Every male will know how serious the disease is. 2 PlanetSKI reporters have been struck down in as many days. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1085 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:48:12 +0000 What have Kylie, Robert Plant, The Editors, Elton John, Joss Stone, Fat Boy Slim, Calvin Harris and even Iggy Pop got in common? They have all performed at a ski resort or will do so this season. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1084 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:08:22 +0000 2 Swiss guides have been acquitted of manslaughter after a group of soldiers they were climbing with on the Jungfrau died. 6 recruits were killed. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1083 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:14:56 +0000 A competition was launched by the Canadian resort of Sun Peaks to find the best ski bum. Contestants from 9 countries are battling it out and it's turned into quite an event. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1082 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:23:02 +0000 The technology is being used with some success in drought stricken areas in parts of sub-Saharan Africa. It's a concept known as cloud seeding. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1081 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:39:45 +0000 Shelley Rudman comes second in a World Cup event in Lake Placid. It's a boost for our skeleton bob team who are real contenders for medals at next winter's Olympic Games. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1080 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:21:38 +0000 Members of the British team are preparing for the coming Olympics in Scotland. Not on snow but on wet matting. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1079 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:45:03 +0000 A 14 year old girl skies into a tree on an an intermediate run in Breckenridge. She was wearing a helmet at the time but it appears she died from chest injuries. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1078 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:56:57 +0000 Earlier this month a primary school was shut after a pupil was confirmed with the H1N1 virus. 14 other pupils showed the symptoms. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1077 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:49:12 +0000 In his third win of the season he takes the LG Snowboard World Cup in Stockholm. It's shaping up to be one of the best contests in years and at some spectacular venues too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1076 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:32:38 +0000 The number of wolves in The Alps is increasing and Swiss farmers want to be allowed to kill them as they attack their animals. It's becoming a controversial topic. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1075 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:02:08 +0000 It's going to be one big happy hour for the resort's opening week. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1074 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:47:15 +0000 Some resorts are opening early while a few are forced to delay their start. Much snow is disappearing with warm temperatures. Here's our latest world round with reports from those skiing at the moment. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1073 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:23:58 +0000 The Austrian lift manufacturer reports a drop in earnings. The credit crunch is to blame. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1072 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:17:10 +0000 Some female ski instructors have taken their kit off for a new calendar. They are not the first ones to use their bodies to sell a product. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1071 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:09:50 +0000 Another area of Austria has made it mandatory for children under 15 to wear helmets. Some though question whether laws are the best way to improve safety. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1070 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:03:35 +0000 One in 10 snowboarders who hurt themselves do so in the funpark and the number of skiers injuring themsleves in the park is rising too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1069 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:41:44 +0000 Now is the time to book a ski trip at Xmas as the tour operators are fighting a price war. In some cases the cost of a holiday has been cut by half. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1068 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:18 +0000 A lift station at the Hochgurgl ski resort in Austria has been destroyed in a fire. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1067 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:31:47 +0000 The airline, used by many skiers and snowboarders, saw profits fall to £43m. A 65% drop. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1066 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:19:07 +0000 So, why do we care? Well, she's doing it in a ski resort and perhaps it has some interest. She may even take to her snowboard in the latest fashion. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1065 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:14:05 +0000 We're in The Alps so check out the PlanetSKI video from Verbier as the resort opens for the winter season. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1064 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:45 +0000 2 men made it over Worthing pier in West Sussex in the recent strong winds. Check out the video, it's quite a sight. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1063 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:27:17 +0000 Massive snow storms have blanketed parts of the country disrupting the infrastructure and killing many. Ski resorts have opened early. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1062 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:03:25 +0000 He came 30th in his first run and was then disqualified after hitting a gate and failing to complete the course. Bode Miller has a long way to go but should never be ruled out. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1061 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:08:42 +0000 For a ski news and information web site there is no substitute for being out in the mountains and seeing things with our own eyes. Particularly with all this talk of a bumper start to the season. So, is it as good as some are saying? Yes and no. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1060 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:12:02 +0000 It was their last chance to compete in next winter's Olympic Games in Vancouver and they are said to be disappointed. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1059 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:39:30 +0000 The US skier has been training in Switzerland, Austria, Germany and now Sweden. His first race of the season is in Levi and all eyes will be on him. See the video of his race last season. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1055 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:40:28 +0000 So which resorts are open already and which ones are planning to? It's hard to keep track of it all, though one US resort has delayed its opening because of a lack of snow. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1054 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:34:31 +0000 But you can't actually see it. Britian's Emily Sarsfield explains it all to BBC Radio's 5 Live. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1053 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:07:25 +0000 700kgs fell out of a helicopter over the Austrian Tyrol. No-one was hurt. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1052 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:20:01 +0000 Kristan Bromley is one of our brightest Olympic medal hopes and he's on the podium at the first World Cup Event of the season. Rudman does well too. See which other Brits to look out for at Vancouver 2010. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1051 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:31:05 +0000 There have been reports of dumps in the Pyrenees, Italian Dolomites, The Alps, Scandinavia, Finland, Japan and even New Zealand. It is though warming up now and raining in many resorts. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1049 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:47:38 +0000 What? Glacier surfing......are you serious? Yes, check out the video it's interesting. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1048 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:55:23 +0000 They were born in captivity at a zoo in Wales earlier this year. They have died of pneumonia and secondary infections. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1047 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:24:05 +0000 The women ski jumpers want to compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics but have been refused. They are continuing their legal fight, but are unlikely to win. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1046 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:14:38 +0000 Unless you happen to be a parent worried about exams with kids nagging you why they can't ski this winter. They have to study that's why. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1045 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:41:06 +0000 It is closing the 6 routes it runs to Basel from around Europe. One goes from Stansted and is a good back door route into Switzerland for skiers and snowboarders. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1044 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:02:17 +0000 Ski Utah claims that visitors will go up 3% this year. It is expecting 4.1m skiers and snowboarders. More Brits appear to be looking to holiday in North America too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1043 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:26:36 +0000 We see quite a few and some are good, many are excellent while a few make us take a sharp intake of breath. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1042 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:41:55 +0000 It has been rumoured for the past few days in town that skiing and snowboarding would start on Saturday. The rumours have proved to be true. See this updated report. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1041 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:16:05 +0000 Police at Heathrow were called after it was suspected a pilot about to fly to America had been drinking. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1040 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:18:11 +0000 In Austria alone almost 60,000 people need hospital treatment after being injured on the slopes. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1039 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:13:20 +0000 We put this video interview with the boss of Crystal up as part of another story but it is being looked at often so here it is in its own right. A must for people in the industry and interesting to some others. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1038 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:44:09 +0000 They could be worth £420, £4,200 or £42,000. So, which is it? http://www.planetski.eu/news/1037 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:25:24 +0000 It's the latest resort in the Alps to start up early. Partly because of all the snow and also because others are doing it too. It is though warming up across The Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1036 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:33:53 +0000 It looks like some resorts in The Spanish Pyrenees will be opening up earlier than expected after some recent snowfall. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1035 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:41:56 +0000 The maverick US skier is set to make his much-anticipated comeback in Finland on Sunday. He missed the first race of the season as he wasn't fit enough. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1034 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:14:23 +0000 The 17-year old Canadian became stranded on an ice flow during a hunting expedition in The Arctic. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1033 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:45:17 +0000 Elk Meadows in Utah, USA, is up for auction. It went bust 5 years ago and the resort is now on the market. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1032 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:30:44 +0000 Skiing holidays are being reduced at Xmas. It comes as the ski industry worries and the head of Crystal, the UK's largest tour operator, tells PlanetSKI he believes the market will shrink even further. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1031 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:24:01 +0000 Britain's No 1 male ski racer takes 3rd place in a Europa Cup Super G race. It is his best result so far and bodes well for this winter's Olympic Games. At one stage he was unlikely to race because of a chest infection. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1030 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:58:13 +0000 It was only one small area, but it was enough. PlanetSKI was there to make some turns, though sadly a man broke his back in an accident. We look at where else is open round the mountains too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1029 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:46:38 +0000 A bridge collapsed killing at least 5 construction workers. The accident happened near the ski resort of Pal. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1028 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:02:36 +0000 It started in December 1934 when Walter Ingham advertised in a national newspaper and took his first group to Schoenburg in the Austrian Tyrol. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1027 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:40:58 +0000 Well, we have reported it everywhere else so why not Red Square? http://www.planetski.eu/news/1026 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:40:12 +0000 Last weekend the Austrian won the World Cup big air competition in London, now he's done it in Barcelona. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1025 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:06:17 +0000 A young boy horrifically injured in a ski crash survives. He was in a coma for weeks and his family thought he would die. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1024 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:43:10 +0000 Unless you have a home-made hat you are seriously out of fashion on the slopes this season. Ski bums, grannies and ski instructors are all knitting away. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1023 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:41:43 +0000 It fired up a few lifts after all the recent snow. Only one small area is open but here at PlanetSKI we've been making a few turns along with many others. Welcome to the winter season 2009/10. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1022 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:13:52 +0000 A new company has been launched to help you, but it doesn't come cheap. You will, though, remember it for the rest of your life. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1021 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:57:00 +0000 The airline makes a huge loss and plans to axe a further 1,200 jobs, but can it save the airline from freefall? http://www.planetski.eu/news/1020 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:36:49 +0000 The UK snowboarders Ben Kilner and Dom Harrington strutt their stuff. It may be a couple of weeks ago but so what? http://www.planetski.eu/news/1019 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:18:46 +0000 It's a sure sign that flight sales for independent skiers are not going well. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1018 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:03:31 +0000 Questions are being raised after the horrific crash of Nicole Hosp during the first World Cup race of the season in Soelden. She's unable to compete for the rest of the winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1017 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:09:50 +0000 Last week the best in the world were competing next to Battersea Power station in London, now they are battling out in the shadow of the highest mountain in Switzerland. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1016 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:31:14 +0000 Officials met on Thursday evening to make a decision and they have given it the thumbs up. Skiing and snowboarding are about to start in PlanetSKI's base resort. Yippee! http://www.planetski.eu/news/1015 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:58:21 +0000 There has been a significant snow fall across parts of The Alps this week and it is set to continue in places. Western Switzerland, France and Italy have benefited most. We have new photos and video of the all the snow. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1014 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:29:59 +0000 It was going to be Steve Coogan but now it may be Rupert Grint who played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1013 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:33:12 +0000 The US ski resort has just voted to legalise marijuana in certain circumstances. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1012 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:01:29 +0000 There was a 22% fall in fatalities in the Austrian Alps last summer. Many more people are killed or injured in the summer than the winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1011 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:06:38 +0000 The Vancouver Winter Olympics start in exactly 100 days time. So how are preparations going, will everything be ready and why are some local businesses so worried? http://www.planetski.eu/news/1009 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:39:03 +0000 It is the most famous freeride competition in the world with the best of the best competing. This winter it stages a leg in the home of off piste riding - Chamonix. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1008 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:17:02 +0000 Oskar Hinteregger has been in charge of the Austrian National Tourist Office in the UK for the past 11 years. He is a well-known character in the industry. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1007 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:49:00 +0000 Scotland's oldest resort is set to open this winter after all. There were concerns it would have to remain shut but it has been bought. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1006 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:22:23 +0000 Or not. New research says they are melting and the famous white cap could disappear forever. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1005 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:24:35 +0000 The World Cup Champion receives the Skieur d'Or given by the International Associaiton of Ski Journalists. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1004 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:43:11 +0000 After a thaw and summer conditions across large areas of The Alps last week it seems winter is back in places. Let's not over do it as the snow may not last, but on the other hand it might. Fingers crossed. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1003 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:30:34 +0000 They are melting at an alarming rate according to a latest report on the BBC. It could have widespread economic and political consequences as their melting afffects hundreds of millions of people. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1002 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:25:28 +0000 Eventually. PlanetSKI reporter, Sarah Vizard, hooked up with some friends she'd done a few seasons with to visit The Freeze in Battersea, London. So, what was it really like? http://www.planetski.eu/news/1001 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:02:20 +0000 In his final blog from Saas Fee the young trainee racer, 16-year old Ben Clatworthy, rounds of his week. It's been quite a time. http://www.planetski.eu/news/1000 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:27:12 +0000 It's not often we repeat a news story here on PlanetSKI, but this time we are. Frith Finlayson passed away last month. He was in his 80's. http://www.planetski.eu/news/999 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:00:06 +0000 An 11-year old girl is the first person to die in the country. It comes as Switzerland rolls out its immunisation programme to high levels of apathy. http://www.planetski.eu/news/998 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:25:19 +0000 Conditions up on the glacier are pretty good at the moment. All the lifts are open and there are a handful of people enjoying a few pre-season turns. James Cove is there. http://www.planetski.eu/news/997 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:18:56 +0000 The weather has changed across some of the Alps and winter seems to be on its way again. This time it is the central and western Alps which, so far, have rather misssed out on the Autumn snow. http://www.planetski.eu/news/996 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:58:16 +0000 Scientists seeded the clouds for rain and down comes the snow. There has been a drought in the area so they tried to make it rain. http://www.planetski.eu/news/995 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:53:45 +0000 The low cost airline has seen a sharp increase to £376.2m. Last year it made a loss. http://www.planetski.eu/news/994 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:13:09 +0000 Some of the best riders in the world were in London for Freeze, the bands were awesome, the crowds great and a good time seemed to be had by everyone. Oh, and the British weather posed a few problems too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/993 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:16:48 +0000 Further details are released about the event on December 20th. But what exactly is it? http://www.planetski.eu/news/992 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:51:51 +0000 It is now on its 45,000 km relay journey across Canada to arrive in Vancouver. The Winter Olympics start on February 12th. http://www.planetski.eu/news/991 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:53:16 +0000 It's been reported that plans for a luxury ski resort in India appear to have been shelved on environmental grounds. Not so. http://www.planetski.eu/news/990 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:13:14 +0000 In fact in many parts of the Alps it feels like summer again with warm temperatures and not a hint of snow. We know because we are out in the mountains and it is a spectacular Autumn. http://www.planetski.eu/news/989 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:09:00 +0000 It's race day for our intrepid young blogger from Saas Fee, Ben Clatworthy is training with the Kandahar race club high up on the glacier. http://www.planetski.eu/news/988 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:23:20 +0000 The country is targeting other countries ahead of the UK. British visitors dropped by at least 20% last winter and the Swiss are looking elsewhere for business. http://www.planetski.eu/news/986 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:10:58 +0000 That's because it is. A PlanetSKI reader saw what looked like a ski rack on the back of a bus in London this month. Strange but true. http://www.planetski.eu/news/985 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:15:33 +0000 16-year old Ben Clatworthy continues his daily blog from the Kandahar race camp in Saas Fee. Today was a lie in some competitive racing and the sight of an elderly woman walking her pet goat. http://www.planetski.eu/news/984 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:29:30 +0000 It is not for the whole winter but it's welcome news for skiers and snowboarders as other airlines implement of increase charges. http://www.planetski.eu/news/983 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:47:54 +0000 Nicole Hosp injured herself last weekend in Soelden. The 25-year old is a former World Champion and it's a serious blow to the Austrians. http://www.planetski.eu/news/982 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:54:19 +0000 Britain's number 1 male ski racer gets some money in but more sponsors are required to support one of our most talented racers. It's costly work being a ski racer. http://www.planetski.eu/news/981 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:38:29 +0000 SkiingHolidays.com is another on-line operator, but this one offers 'build your own' trips using low cost carriers, transfers and ski accommodation. http://www.planetski.eu/news/980 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:39:54 +0000 Early morning runs before breakast and fist fights in the lifts queues. It's all part of a childen's Kandahar ski racing course. I'm blogging from the slopes of Saas Fee this week. http://www.planetski.eu/news/979 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:51:58 +0000 Dr Lynn Rogers recently appeared on BBC TV with his bears, romping and playing with creatures perceived to be some of the most dangerous - Black Bears. http://www.planetski.eu/news/978 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:44:34 +0000 We all know about extreme skiers and snowboarders - well how about extreme animals. Check out the video. http://www.planetski.eu/news/977 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:20:24 +0000 We are showing some pictures of Pamela Anderson snowboarding in a mini-dress and flashing her knickers. Have all our standards gone downhill? Probably. http://www.planetski.eu/news/976 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:26:11 +0000 The media reported that the French resort of Abondance closed 2 years ago due to climate change. Well that wasn't the only reason and now it's set to open again. http://www.planetski.eu/news/975 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:33:03 +0000 The Compagnie des Alps is to sell its 42% stake in the Swiss resort. In July it sold its shares in another Swiss resort, Verbier. It is the largest ski lift company in the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/974 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:57:37 +0000 Last summer numbers were down as the poor exchange rate and credit crunch continued to have an impact. http://www.planetski.eu/news/973 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:28:54 +0000 The Kandahar Ski Team is race training in Saas Fee this week and I'm blogging from the slopes. The Kandahar coaches kids and has seen some of the best British racers pass through. http://www.planetski.eu/news/972 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:22:34 +0000 The Warren Miller Entertainment group is suing another film company who the real Warren Miller has worked for. This week each company's films come out in the UK. Confused? Read on. http://www.planetski.eu/news/971 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:25:32 +0000 The UK's largest snow and music festival, the London Freeze, is in the capital this weekend for its second year. PlanetSKI reporter Sarah Vizard takes a look at what it offers skiers, boarders and music lovers alike http://www.planetski.eu/news/970 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:43:21 +0000 Last weekend it was London this weekend its Birmingham. There are a few bargains, good deals on holidays, a bit of fun and some inspiring entertainment. http://www.planetski.eu/news/969 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:22:49 +0000 A new web site has just launched to help make it easier. Snowcarbon claims it is a one stop shop with all the information you need. http://www.planetski.eu/news/968 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:36:30 +0000 The Metro Ski and Snowboard Show 2009 finishes with visitor numbers about the same as last year, a few grumbles, some praise and plenty of people having had a great time. http://www.planetski.eu/news/967 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:00:50 +0000 Everyone seems to be moaning about what the corporation does at the moment. They even got a ski question wrong on Never mind the Buzzcoks last Saturday night. http://www.planetski.eu/news/966 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:11:06 +0000 Britain's No 1 female skier comes 19th in the opening race of the season in Soelden, Austria. The Swiss racer, Didier Cuche wins the men's race. http://www.planetski.eu/news/964 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:01:00 +0000 Our reporter Jane Peel has been to The Ski Show at this time of year more times than she cares to remember. Does it hold the same magic? http://www.planetski.eu/news/963 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:33:55 +0000 We had two PlanetSKI reporters at the Metro Ski and Snowboard Show. Here's a view from 16-year old Ben Clatworthy who's never been before. http://www.planetski.eu/news/962 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:09:50 +0000 The Rock on Snowboard Tour heralds the start of things in the French resort this weekend. http://www.planetski.eu/news/961 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:18:50 +0000 Bode Miller will not be racing in the first World Cup event of the season this weekend in Austria. We have seen him training this week in Saas Fee but he's not fit for competition. http://www.planetski.eu/news/960 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:04:26 +0000 PlanetSKI reporter, Krystyna Chauncey, is in Saas Fee for some early season skiing. Bit early for a ski trip perhaps? Not a bit of it, and here's why. http://www.planetski.eu/news/959 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:39:08 +0000 5 soldiers died in the incident in the Bernese Oberland last year. An officer has now been discharged from army, fined and given a suspended jail sentence. http://www.planetski.eu/news/958 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:07:29 +0000 Cate Langmuir, the ex-editor of The Good Ski Guide magazine, appears on the BBC as part of The Electric Proms. She's singing in a Bulgarian choir. http://www.planetski.eu/news/957 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:15:43 +0000 Great snow conditions in Europe at the moment. Another snowstorm has hit The Alps with Engelberg and Kitzbühel opening last weekend. Not bad for October. http://www.planetski.eu/news/954 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:07:58 +0000 Chemmy is set for Soelden this weekend, she came 10th in the opening race of the season last year. This time, in Chemmy's own words, 'I'm skiing to win'. http://www.planetski.eu/news/953 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:56:59 +0000 It has changed hands for £1.5b. BAA has sold it to Global Infrastrucure Partners, but will passengers notice any difference? http://www.planetski.eu/news/952 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:23:55 +0000 A new survey out says the British ski market fell by 6% last winter. It's the most optimistic take on last winter so far, but not one we agree with at PlanetSKI. http://www.planetski.eu/news/951 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:59:50 +0000 The Swiss resort is a particular favourite of ours at PlanetSKi, so what's happening this weekend? http://www.planetski.eu/news/950 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:39:06 +0000 The man, who was in his 40's, died in Innsbruck after apparently drinking too much and falling asleep in his vehicle. http://www.planetski.eu/news/949 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:07:35 +0000 They seem to be springing up all over the place and now it's the turn of Blackpool. Plans have just been unveiled and it could be open by 2015. http://www.planetski.eu/news/948 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:09:10 +0000 It's that time of year again. The Metro Ski and Snowboard show has opened at London's Olympia. The organisers say its bigger and better than ever. http://www.planetski.eu/news/947 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:09:39 +0000 A few PlanetSKI readers have been sending in their photos of what it looks like in The Alps at the moment and telling us about it. We've heard from Austria, so here's news from France and Switzerland. http://www.planetski.eu/news/946 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:10:22 +0000 Our reporter in Saas Fee has just sent us in these pictures from the Swiss resort. The best skiers in the world are training; Bode Miller prepares by playing tennis. http://www.planetski.eu/news/945 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:46:57 +0000 A group of climbers left him on Snowdon as they tried to climb it and then was too tired to take him down. http://www.planetski.eu/news/944 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:02:17 +0000 Check out the video as people took part in 'suburban skiing in Surbiton'. Contestants strapped blocks of ice to their feet and then raced down the road. It was all for charity and hilarious. http://www.planetski.eu/news/943 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:03:08 +0000 It's true, we have a video or two of a skiing robot. It not that fast but looks pretty stylish, however perhaps it should do as it's controlled by computers. http://www.planetski.eu/news/942 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:13:14 +0000 For the non-skier, the beginner skier or the just plain lazy you can now be taken round the pistes of couple of French resorts in a ski-taxi. So what an earth is it? http://www.planetski.eu/news/941 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:45:51 +0000 That's how SWISS is marketing itself this winter as it is one of the few airlines now carrying skis and snowboards for free. Its tickets are sometimes more expensive than others, but not always. http://www.planetski.eu/news/940 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:01:44 +0000 The former Olympic skier, Alain Baxter, competes against Beijing gold medallist, Sir Chris Hoy, at the National Track Cycling Championships in Manchester. He races on Tuesday. http://www.planetski.eu/news/939 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:23:38 +0000 There is a problem with the toe binding which means the boot could suddenly come out of the ski. It would inevitably result in a fall and possible injury. http://www.planetski.eu/news/938 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:26:45 +0000 1,000 skiers and snowboarders took to the slopes of Schladming in Austria after the recent snowfalls. It's the earliest start in its history. http://www.planetski.eu/news/937 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:14:38 +0000 They are after at least half a dozen despite the loss of skiing sensation, Lara Gut. http://www.planetski.eu/news/936 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:22:28 +0000 The opening races of the World Cup ski season have been confirmed by FIS. They are in Soelden in Austria. http://www.planetski.eu/news/935 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:55:21 +0000 The US ski legend is in the Swiss glacier resort training ahead of the start of the World Cup season next weekend. http://www.planetski.eu/news/934 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:44:22 +0000 Parts of the Alps have had almost 1 metre of fresh snow, however it won't last as warm weather is on the way. High winds have kept many resorts closed too, but it's still great to see. http://www.planetski.eu/news/933 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:31:17 +0000 It means customers can book accommodation, ski transfers, ski equipment hire and lift passes online via the easyJet website. http://www.planetski.eu/news/932 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:13:16 +0000 Parents can now use a GPS system to keep track of their kids at 2 resorts in North America. They can see where they are and where they have been throughout the day. http://www.planetski.eu/news/931 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:59:38 +0000 The funeral has taken place of one of the great characters in British skiing, Frith Finlayson. He helped set up BASI in the 1960's and was a legend from the early days of skiing in Scotland. http://www.planetski.eu/news/930 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:27:27 +0000 Another US resort has so much snow that it's decided to open early. It is the second earliest opening date for the ski resort. 5,000 people turned out http://www.planetski.eu/news/929 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:38:17 +0000 The heavy snowfalls in Austria have even meant cross country skiing in under way. Check out the pictures we have received from Seefeld. http://www.planetski.eu/news/928 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:58:33 +0000 She isn't just any old snowboarder, she is Leona Lewis. We saw her snowboarding for the first time last winter in Ischgl and obtained some video of her first tentative turns. http://www.planetski.eu/news/927 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:44:32 +0000 A team of policemen planned to climb and ski down the world's tallest peak. Then it started to snow. http://www.planetski.eu/news/926 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:24:58 +0000 The 16th film is on tour in the UK later this month. It visits 40 towns and cities across the country. Behind the scenes there is a fascinating legal fight going on. http://www.planetski.eu/news/925 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:11:41 +0000 Lara Gut, one of Switzerland's best skiers, is unlikley to be able to take part in next year's Winter Olympics following an injury last month. http://www.planetski.eu/news/924 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:51:29 +0000 The route for next year's race has been unveiled with huge stages in The Alps, The Pyrenees and The Jura. Last summer PlanetSKI followed the tour through some of the mountain stages. http://www.planetski.eu/news/923 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:58:43 +0000 Tickets have gone on sale this week from Rail Europe. Taking the train seems to be increasingly popular. So how do you do it? http://www.planetski.eu/news/922 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:02:33 +0000 A new scanning machine at Manchester airport does it for the security officials. But not everyone is happy with being seen naked. http://www.planetski.eu/news/921 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:34:11 +0000 Austria has had well over half a metre in places, a handful of resorts in the US are open and things are beginning to look up. Winter is most definitely on its way. Here's our weekly round up of conditions across the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/920 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:17:05 +0000 We are not talking about the media's coverage of it, but the facts. It was, according to some, going to mean the end of skiing. But we hear less about it now. http://www.planetski.eu/news/919 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:17:30 +0000 PlanetSKI takes a fond look back at one of the greatest racers of them all. Hermann Maier. Our content editor was priviledged to see him race on several occasions. http://www.planetski.eu/news/918 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:26:33 +0000 We don't want to overdo it but the hits have shot up and comments are flooding in about the retirement of Hermann Maier. So here are some videos and pictures of what he did best. Race. http://www.planetski.eu/news/916 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:34:24 +0000 The Austrian legend has decided to call it a day. Earlier this month he talked of competing in the winter Olympics next February. It's a sad, but not surprising, day for ski racing. http://www.planetski.eu/news/915 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:50:44 +0000 In parts of Austria it is their earliest Autumn snowfall in years. It's not all over the Alps and it may not last long, but it is happening. Check out our report and pictures. http://www.planetski.eu/news/914 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:58:14 +0000 The first tickets for winter trains to The French Alps go on sale on Wednesday 14th. Rail travel is becoming increasingly popular, but booking a ticket seems another matter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/913 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:37:44 +0000 More and more people seem to be heading indoors to ski and snowboard in the UK. Why and what's it like? http://www.planetski.eu/news/912 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:54:34 +0000 Winter is beginning out in the Alps - particularly in Austria and Eastern Switzerland. Take a look at the web cam pictures from a few resorts round the mountains. http://www.planetski.eu/news/911 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:47:14 +0000 The Post Office has just issued a new report into the cost of extras and essentials out in ski resorts. It sells insurance and foreign currency, hence its interest in skiing. However caution is urged with statistics. http://www.planetski.eu/news/910 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:26:15 +0000 But they've got twice the chance of winning as 2 Canadian ski resorts host a near-identical contest. http://www.planetski.eu/news/909 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:15:14 +0000 The Compagnie des Alpes is in negotiations to buy Les 2 Alpes in the southern French Alps. It's another resort to add to its impressive portfolio. http://www.planetski.eu/news/908 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:27:32 +0000 Last week we reported on Ed Drake's quest to raise money. He is Britain's No 1 male racer but needs funds to train for the next Olympics. http://www.planetski.eu/news/907 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:49:03 +0000 The first resorts in the US have opened, it has got colder in The Alps, Scotland has a had a dusting while in New Zealand winter is back with a vengeance http://www.planetski.eu/news/906 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:39:52 +0000 They are one of the most beautiful animals on the planet, but they are an endangered species. Here on PlanetSKI we set out to discover a little bit more about them. http://www.planetski.eu/news/905 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:31:41 +0000 The Snowports instructors organisation is setting out to recruit someone to run it. http://www.planetski.eu/news/904 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:30:39 +0000 The man was working at the Cypress Mountain Olympic snowboarding site when he fell off some scaffolding. http://www.planetski.eu/news/903 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:38:55 +0000 Wow, it's something the rest can only dream of as the video sharing web site goes from strength to strength. Snowsports has proved to be very popular on it. Check out the videos. http://www.planetski.eu/news/902 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:00:24 +0000 Heavy snow is once again falling with no let up in sight. Turoa is the latest resort to extend its season as conditions once again resemble mid-winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/901 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:27:41 +0000 He siphoned it off while running Titus ski area in the US. http://www.planetski.eu/news/900 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:40:00 +0000 A plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Salzburg airport near the Alps. One report says an engine fell off. No-one was hurt. http://www.planetski.eu/news/899 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:45:32 +0000 The German city has entered the race to get the 2018 Winter Games. If it gets them it will be the first city to host both the summer and winter Games. http://www.planetski.eu/news/898 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:45:26 +0000 With some help from their friends at the Snowdome in Dubai it's possible. But only for a few days. http://www.planetski.eu/news/897 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:00:20 +0000 An IOC member says that if Canada has to have women ski jumpers at the next Olympics the organisers won't hand out medals, recognise the results or give Canada another Olympics. http://www.planetski.eu/news/896 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:26:45 +0000 The warm weather is set to become a thing of the past as the temperature drops and in Austria it's going to be snowing at 2,000m. Check out this report for planned opening dates of resorts across The Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/894 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:44:14 +0000 The footprints look like being the largest ever found and are causing much excitement in the scientific community and beyond. http://www.planetski.eu/news/893 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:30:00 +0000 Now we don't want to get too carried away as it's not many, much is on artificial snow and the American PR machine has swung into action. But people are out riding for the first time this winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/892 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:42:30 +0000 Hundreds turned out at The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead to raise money for Ed Drake. But with the Olympics round the corner shouldn't he be training rather than pressing the flesh? http://www.planetski.eu/news/891 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:04:58 +0000 The man crashed in the Gmunden region and follows another death in the Tyrol last month. http://www.planetski.eu/news/890 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:23:56 +0000 The great and the good of the ski world will be at the Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre tonight to raise money for Britain's number 1 male ski racer. http://www.planetski.eu/news/889 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:33:14 +0000 Each year Loveland and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado compete to see which can be the first US resort to open. This year the winner is....... http://www.planetski.eu/news/888 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:49:13 +0000 It's up for sale but no-one seems to want to buy it. The future of the oldest Scottish ski resort hangs in the balance despite the good snow of last winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/887 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:24:56 +0000 It is a refurbished nuclear bunker and has been home to many on a budget as they enjoy some of the greatest off piste skiing in The Alps. Without paying a fortune. http://www.planetski.eu/news/886 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:12:04 +0000 It contemplates a turbulent time ahead as further record losses threaten the company. Quite simply it costs far more to fly the planes than comes in from passenger receipts.What is going on? http://www.planetski.eu/news/885 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:30:44 +0000 The Austrian ski racer Hermann Maier hopes to race on the World Cup circuit at the end of next month. He is recovering from an injured knee and his comeback is eagerly anticpated by many. Check out the videos too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/884 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:25:25 +0000 It's the latest craze to be ripping through the snow sports world and one look at this video will tell you why. It's awesome. http://www.planetski.eu/news/883 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:14:10 +0000 Money is tight but it seems ski marketing and advertising budgets are holding up as companies want to get business and keep their name out there. http://www.planetski.eu/news/882 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:54:32 +0000 The Warren Miller Entertainment company sues another film-maker over an interview with the real Warren Miller. The fight has now gone to court. http://www.planetski.eu/news/881 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:55:45 +0000 125 people rode the wave and they are claiming a world record. http://www.planetski.eu/news/880 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:02:27 +0000 Well, if you want one for Keystone, Breckenridge and Arapahoe basin all you have to say is, I do. http://www.planetski.eu/news/879 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:00:02 +0000 A tourist in the Arctic has taken this picture of a polar bear giving its cub a ride. It's the first photo of its kind and is causing quite alot of interest. http://www.planetski.eu/news/878 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:09:21 +0000 The melting of the glaciers and warming of the temperature is having a significant affect. One Swiss resort has been offering treks to people so they can see that impact. http://www.planetski.eu/news/877 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:07:57 +0000 They apparently came to blows on an Air India flight after an argument about sexual harassment. http://www.planetski.eu/news/876 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:57:51 +0000 Snow cannons that is. They have switched them on after the temperature dropped and some real snow fell. The resort plans to open on November 6th. http://www.planetski.eu/news/875 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:55:39 +0000 In fact it's been just as good as our Australian readers have quickly pointed out after we put up the New Zealand story about how good the winter has been. http://www.planetski.eu/news/874 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:51:57 +0000 It was pretty good down under. As the season draws to an end it's snowing again and one resort has extended its season. There's that much snow. Here's a look back at how it's been. http://www.planetski.eu/news/873 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:01:31 +0000 It may be a strange looking construction and perhaps out of place in the high Alps, but its green credentials can't be faulted. Welcome to the new Monte Rosa mountain hut. http://www.planetski.eu/news/872 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:13:39 +0000 It's been a summer of strange dry land ski crazes, but this has got to win the award for the most bizarre. Skiing this weekend in the London suburb of Surbiton with ice strapped to your feet. http://www.planetski.eu/news/871 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:45:50 +0000 The ski lodge owned by the Hollywood superstar is set to rise from the ashes. It burnt down in a fire last winter but here's no sign of it dieing. http://www.planetski.eu/news/870 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:23:10 +0000 That's the instruction from a Japanese airline as it attempts to save fuel. Apparently people with a full bladder make the plane heavier. Japan has some fantastic ski resorts. http://www.planetski.eu/news/869 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:14:36 +0000 Intrawest makes it compulsory for children in ski school, is encouraging everyone else and orders all its employees to wear a helmet in the terrain park. It follows the death of the actress Natasha Richardson at one of its resorts. http://www.planetski.eu/news/868 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:25:21 +0000 Whistler in Canada and Snowbird in the USA have had some fresh snow. They are not the only ones. It won't last but it is a foretaste of what's to come. http://www.planetski.eu/news/867 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:01:26 +0000 It has overtaken TV for the first time and passed magazines/print a long while ago. The ski industry still seems to think magazines are where the action is and it is where much of their budget is spent. http://www.planetski.eu/news/866 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:02:00 +0000 It has apparently taken place in New Zealand, so how many riders took part. 50...100.....200.....? http://www.planetski.eu/news/865 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:58:04 +0000 The jacket has a power source to keep you warm and charge your iPod. What will they think of next? http://www.planetski.eu/news/864 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:20:17 +0000 A new survey shows some people are holding off booking their ski holiday while others have no plans to go at all next winter. It's a worrying time for the Tour Operators, though some dispute the findings. http://www.planetski.eu/news/863 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:15:59 +0000 The Tour de France is definitley going through the Portes du Soleil next summer. We reported the rumour now we have it confirmed. http://www.planetski.eu/news/862 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:55:24 +0000 We have 10 pairs of free tickets to the Metro Ski and Snowboard show and some discounted ones too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/861 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:53:48 +0000 An unseasonably late dump of snow has brought up to half a metre of fresh snow. So the only thing to do is remain open. Very Australian. http://www.planetski.eu/news/860 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:53:36 +0000 Tignes fired up the lifts on its glacier last the weekend, snow-making is under way in a handful of places and resorts are releasing their opening dates. Winter is creeping up on us out in the Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/859 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:28:00 +0000 Some resorts are better than others but perhaps standards and facilities should be more uniform for people with a disability who wish to ski. PlanetSKI takes a look at the situation. http://www.planetski.eu/news/857 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:52:41 +0000 More and more people with a disability are trying skiing. PlanetSKI's, Ben Clatworthy, takes to a sit-ski to find out what it is like. It requires skill, strength and plenty of courage. http://www.planetski.eu/news/856 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:05:27 +0000 It's a festival in the Valais area of Switzerland. Pretty much everyone who lives in the Val de Bagnes area descends on a small village to eat Raclette. Why? http://www.planetski.eu/news/855 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:56:19 +0000 A mountain in Wales used to be named Carnedd Uchaf but now it's called Carnedd Gwenllian. It's official. http://www.planetski.eu/news/854 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:14:58 +0000 It's the latest adventure sport and is a bit like riding a BMX bike or motorbike, except it's on water. Checkout the videos. http://www.planetski.eu/news/853 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:17:55 +0000 We think, sort of. It could only happen in the USA and if you understand what is going on then please let us know. http://www.planetski.eu/news/852 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:28:50 +0000 He smashed into a rock wall 2,100m up a mountain after a strong gust of wind blew him off course. http://www.planetski.eu/news/851 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:51:48 +0000 If you don't like the factory colours and patterns on your ski or snowboard then this may be for you. Simply chose your own. http://www.planetski.eu/news/850 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:12:17 +0000 It's become an open secret that the cycle race will pass through Morzine and Avoriaz next summer. http://www.planetski.eu/news/849 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:22:18 +0000 If you want to book a particular seat in advance it's going to cost you. It appears to be the latest attempt to raise money by the national flag carrier. http://www.planetski.eu/news/848 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:14:35 +0000 You can now attach a small one to your skis and apparently it will help your racing skills. It's for the experts only though. http://www.planetski.eu/news/847 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:49:24 +0000 Bode Milller has re-joined the US ski team as he attempts to get a gold medal at next Winter's Olympic Games. He'll have his work cut out to get race fit, but then he is quite a skier. The best ever American ski racer in fact. http://www.planetski.eu/news/846 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:04:09 +0000 The organisers of the Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich say photographers will not be allowed to take pictures of drunken women showing of their boobs. http://www.planetski.eu/news/845 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:56:11 +0000 If you plan to travel between the North and South Terminal of Gatwick airport next winter then you need to read on. http://www.planetski.eu/news/844 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:18:19 +0000 Resorts are opening in Europe, closing in the Southern Hemisphere and the race is on to be the first US resort to runs its lifts. Here's our weekly look at conditions round the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/843 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:22:16 +0000 Arapahoe Basin in Colorado has started making snow in an attempt to be the first US resort to open. Earlier this weekend Loveland fired up its canons. Check out the pictures. http://www.planetski.eu/news/842 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:21:45 +0000 An upmarket chalet business has been launched by the former Financial Director of bankrupt luxury chalet company, Descent International. http://www.planetski.eu/news/841 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:09:15 +0000 It is, quite simply, the most spectacular event in the freeride calendar. PlanetSKI covered the competition extensively last winter and we will do the same next season. http://www.planetski.eu/news/840 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:33:59 +0000 Well, not quite but Aussie visits have gone up by almost a third, many of them to Kiwi ski resorts. http://www.planetski.eu/news/839 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:37:19 +0000 As the winter season approaches we take a look at some news from the world of no-snow skiing. It has been a busy summer for those who ski without snow. http://www.planetski.eu/news/838 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:40:59 +0000 It aims to help the street children of Sierra Leone and here at PlanetSKI we think it is a great enterprise and worthy of support. http://www.planetski.eu/news/837 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:46:51 +0000 The resort in Utah, owned by the actor Robert Redford, will open at night for 4 evenings each week this winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/836 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:08:39 +0000 Will Loveland or Arapahoe basin open first? The two US resorts battle it out each season; snow has fallen and the cannons have fired up. http://www.planetski.eu/news/835 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:45:40 +0000 We are making some changes to the website so if it doesn't look quite as it should in places please bear with us. We will try to keep any disruption to a minimum. http://www.planetski.eu/news/834 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:03:47 +0000 It's claimed The Fitzsimmons Creek Renewable Energy Project will provide enough energy to power the whole resort. http://www.planetski.eu/news/833 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:11:58 +0000 All Five Scottish resorts are again offering a “limited edition” all-areas season pass, with the price held at last year’s level until the end of the month. http://www.planetski.eu/news/832 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:17:18 +0000 It has been a poor start with early season bookings at their lowest for a decade. Some British operators have gone with rumours that others may follow. There is though some optimism. http://www.planetski.eu/news/831 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:25:55 +0000 For the past 23 years Ski Magazine has asked its readers to vote for their favourite resort. And the winner is..... http://www.planetski.eu/news/830 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:47:15 +0000 2,500 soldiers have been to the Swiss ski resort as part of the “White Knight Exercise” where they train, race and relax. Some of them after serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. http://www.planetski.eu/news/828 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:56:21 +0000 The airline is contining with its Manchester to Geneva route that targets skiers in the North West. It flies on Saturday and Sunday. http://www.planetski.eu/news/827 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:46:04 +0000 This summer the Arctic ice cap melted slower than over previous years, however scientists say the overall trend is still downwards. http://www.planetski.eu/news/826 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:15:25 +0000 OK it's not much and its probably going to melt soon but it's a start. The first significant fall of the approaching winter. Check out our latest snow report. http://www.planetski.eu/news/825 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:18:54 +0000 A ski school in Verbier re-launches its web site with a host of new features. Oh, and the instructors will be wearing bright green/blue instead of subtle grey. http://www.planetski.eu/news/824 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:52:33 +0000 A quick way to do it is on a Gap course. They are becoming increasingly popular and now BASI has just got on the bandwagon too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/823 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:46:17 +0000 It's that time of the year again as the US skier keeps us guessing about what he may be up to. It could be racing, coaching or making wine. http://www.planetski.eu/news/822 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:48:14 +0000 It's been falling across the Alps for the past couple of days, hampering transport but it's put a pleasing white covering across the mountain tops. Here's an updated PlanetSKI report with new pictures. http://www.planetski.eu/news/821 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:51:13 +0000 The sun shined down on Norfolk for the opening round of the British Artificial Snowboard and Freeski Championships that took place last weekend. http://www.planetski.eu/news/820 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:43:45 +0000 Osprey has launched a range of 3 snowsports packs, the Kode Series. They're designed for back-country and ski touring. http://www.planetski.eu/news/819 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:34:37 +0000 A date is set for two court cases after 11 people died in 2 separate accidents in The Swiss Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/818 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:57:06 +0000 It's a person, they appear to be on the snow but what are they doing and why are they dressed in pink leopard skin? http://www.planetski.eu/news/817 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:46:24 +0000 A snowboarder was using a season's pass issued to another person in New Zealand. His board was confiscated, he was fined and forced to buy a day pass. http://www.planetski.eu/news/816 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:27:14 +0000 Britain's Zoe Gillings put in a good performance in the opening round of the FIS World Snowboard cup in Argentina. Though she had some bad luck. http://www.planetski.eu/news/815 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:32:29 +0000 Regular readers will know that we don't cover just skiing and snowboarding stories on PlanetSKI. We also report on ones that, er, tickle our fancy. http://www.planetski.eu/news/814 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:10:47 +0000 This weekend sees the start of the 2009 British Snowboard and Freeski tour in Norfolk. Some of the UK's best riders are there. http://www.planetski.eu/news/813 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:58:18 +0000 The environmental group, Mountain Riders, has mobilised 3,500 volunteers to pick up 30 tonnes of rubbish in 55 ski resorts across Europe. http://www.planetski.eu/news/812 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:16:40 +0000 The pandemic has not hit as hard as expected in The Alps but people at risk in Switzerland will get vaccinated later this month. http://www.planetski.eu/news/811 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:14:21 +0000 It may be only September but PlanetSKI reader, Xavier Adam, has just booked his first ski trip. It's going to be in November, but he doesn't know where. He's got a few other plans too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/810 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:13:21 +0000 The legendary skier, Glen Plake, joins a campaign to get people out on the snow. The former wild man of skiing is the official spokesman for the new initiative. See an earlier PlanetSKI interview with him to hear about his continuing passion for the sport. http://www.planetski.eu/news/809 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:51:47 +0000 An Australian doctor has died after an accident at the Porters ski area on the South Island. http://www.planetski.eu/news/808 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:51:01 +0000 The reigning World Champion, Lindsey Vonn from the US, has switched from Rossignol to Head. She will now use Head skis, boots and bindings. http://www.planetski.eu/news/807 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:42:24 +0000 Every now and then a PlanetSKI reader tells us about an interesting place where they have made a few turns. Steph Wiehe has been in South Africa this summer. http://www.planetski.eu/news/806 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:08:48 +0000 The snow is amazing yet again and there's bucket loads of the stuff. The opposite of Europe where it is pretty non-existant really, despite winter creeping into people's minds. http://www.planetski.eu/news/805 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:04:38 +0000 It's the first in a series of 5 qualification rounds for The Olympics. Last year was the first time a Snowboard World Cup event was held there. Britain's already won silver. http://www.planetski.eu/news/804 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:59:42 +0000 The Austrian Olympic Committee has lifted a ban on 12 officials allegedly involved in a drugs scandal at the last Winter Olympics. http://www.planetski.eu/news/802 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:43:16 +0000 Well not quite, but it is a pretty good offer. First timers get free lessons, lift passes and equipment. All they have to be is a genuine novice. http://www.planetski.eu/news/801 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:55:11 +0000 The governing body of skiing wants them to compete in the Olympics, but not until 2014. http://www.planetski.eu/news/800 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:02:36 +0000 In these tough economic times a ski guidebook has awarded marks for how expensive or cheap things are in each resort. Great idea, but how accurate is it? http://www.planetski.eu/news/799 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:54:24 +0000 The cost of checking in a bag goes up 50%. The change comes into force next month. http://www.planetski.eu/news/798 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:36:03 +0000 The manufacturers claim it is and it certainly doesn't come cheap. So, what do you get for your money? http://www.planetski.eu/news/797 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:54:36 +0000 The lift passes in Grandvalira will cost the same as last year. With an expected better exchange rate real prices may actually fall. http://www.planetski.eu/news/796 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:23:09 +0000 Despite the economic outlook, worries about next season and the demise of several tour operators in recent months, a new one is starting up. http://www.planetski.eu/news/795 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:43:22 +0000 The World champion ski jumper, Andreas Kuettel, won the celebrity Swiss cheese rolling classic on Saturday. http://www.planetski.eu/news/794 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:59:35 +0000 The singer will kick off this year's season following in the steps of a host of big name stars. Winter must be approaching if its time for the Austrian resort to announce details of its opening concert. http://www.planetski.eu/news/793 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:28:55 +0000 This year’s winner of the Tour de France won’t be taking part in the World Championships in Switzerland later this month. http://www.planetski.eu/news/792 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:27:40 +0000 A man was burnt severely burnt in the Austrian ski resort of Mayrhofen after a drinking trick went wrong. http://www.planetski.eu/news/790 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:32:47 +0000 A charity concert in Austria to help victims of this summer’s floods has been moved....... because of the forecast of rain. http://www.planetski.eu/news/789 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:25:38 +0000 It is fun, gets you to parts of the mountains you’d not normally visit and is something different to do. http://www.planetski.eu/news/788 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:25:34 +0000 There's an autumnal chilll in the air, the nights are drawing in, the ski shows are around the corner and out in the Alps we're talking of the coming season. So what are conditions like around the world? http://www.planetski.eu/news/787 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:30:07 +0000 The glacier on Mont Fort in Verbier has been there since the last ice age. Now it’s waiting for the last rites. James Cove, though, is not depressed. Quite the opposite. http://www.planetski.eu/news/786 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:12:46 +0000 His main parachute failed to open properly, then his reserve did the same. Then he blacked out. http://www.planetski.eu/news/785 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:52:57 +0000 It planned to sell them earlier this year and has now announced the price. Not cheap, but better than a day pass. http://www.planetski.eu/news/784 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:31:33 +0000 Worldwide they lost £3.7billion in the first half of 2009, another airline went out of business this week and oil prices are rising again. http://www.planetski.eu/news/783 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:01:05 +0000 It will be in the Xinjiang Province, will cost $730m and take 10 years to construct. It’s part of China’s growing interest in ski tourism. http://www.planetski.eu/news/782 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:23:36 +0000 The trainer, Allan Bunyan, died in a kite surfing accident earlier this summer. http://www.planetski.eu/news/781 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:25:36 +0000 Ed Drake needs financial help after problems at Snowsport GB. An event is being held at the Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre. He's sent PlanetSKI a message from his training camp in Chile. http://www.planetski.eu/news/780 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:33:02 +0000 An inventor in New Zealand has come up with a probe that tests the snow pack quickly and accurately. But is it effective? http://www.planetski.eu/news/779 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:23:29 +0000 The man, in his 50’s, fell in the Heavenly ski area in the USA. An investigation is underway. http://www.planetski.eu/news/778 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:54:03 +0000 Winter is approaching and some resorts are now selling lift passes for the coming season. http://www.planetski.eu/news/777 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:36:00 +0000 No neither do we, but a Swiss man did just that at the weekend and set a new world record. http://www.planetski.eu/news/776 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:59:40 +0000 Winter is still a way off but some resorts are open for business next month. They are only the glacier resorts, but it is a start. http://www.planetski.eu/news/775 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:15:16 +0000 The legendary skier Toni Sailer was buried on Saturday in Kitzbuehel. He died aged 73 after a long battle with cancer. He was Austria’s greatest ever skier. http://www.planetski.eu/news/774 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:19:23 +0000 Now we know they like to sue in the US but perhaps this was taking things a bit far. http://www.planetski.eu/news/773 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:52:32 +0000 Scientists believe natural gas maybe there and they want to drill for it. http://www.planetski.eu/news/772 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:40:47 +0000 Going for a walk is one of the most dangerous things you can do in the mountains. In Austria alone 70 people died last year and 7,500 were injured. http://www.planetski.eu/news/771 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:24:44 +0000 It was taken by a camera trap in Afghanistan. The endangered animal is under threat and a zoo breeding programme is underway to preserve the species. http://www.planetski.eu/news/770 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:11:44 +0000 The question has been posed by News Corporation’s James Murdoch. It's highly relevant for those who like news on the web; whether general news or ski/snowboard news. http://www.planetski.eu/news/769 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:27:38 +0000 The accident happened in the Australian resort of Perisher. She is the second person to die this season after hitting a tree. http://www.planetski.eu/news/768 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:56:12 +0000 It’s warming up in the southern hemisphere and getting cooler in the north. Here’s our look at snow conditions around the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/767 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:17:49 +0000 The animal got stuck in a skate park in the ski resort of Snowmass so he climbed out by ladder. Check out the pictures. http://www.planetski.eu/news/766 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:42:06 +0000 It’s the latest of the UK’s ‘big five’ operators to launch its main 2009-10 brochure. http://www.planetski.eu/news/765 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:33:04 +0000 It has fallen by 5% according to official figures just released. The British market though has dropped by almost a quarter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/764 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:05:38 +0000 Thousands of people are expected to attend the funeral of the Austrian ski racer, Toni Sailer. It will start at the finish of the Hahnenkamm in Kitzbuhel later today. http://www.planetski.eu/news/763 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:49:11 +0000 Would you go over a gorge hundreds of meters deep on a zip wire? Check out the video from the Swiss Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/762 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:28:21 +0000 His new cycling team,Team Radio Shack, will make its debut at the Tour Down Under next January in Australia. http://www.planetski.eu/news/761 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:45:55 +0000 It’s increasing in popularity as resorts make an extra effort to drum up business. So what’s it like in the Alps at the moment? PlanetSKI reports from Saas-Fee. http://www.planetski.eu/news/760 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:26:46 +0000 The Alpine glaciers are melting at a faster rate than previously predicted. Here's a PlanetSKI report and video from Switzerland. http://www.planetski.eu/news/759 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:34:37 +0000 Alpine countries and the ski/travel industry are preparing for the expected pandemic next month. 2 ski resorts have already had large outbreaks this summer. http://www.planetski.eu/news/758 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:55:29 +0000 Giant dinosaur footprints have been found in a vertical rock face in the eastern part of Switzerland. But how did they get there? http://www.planetski.eu/news/757 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:45:02 +0000 The man hit severe turbulance at over 2,000m and crashed into a mountain. http://www.planetski.eu/news/756 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:35:29 +0000 The Olympic President says the women will not be able to compete in next winter’s Olympic Games. http://www.planetski.eu/news/755 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:17:32 +0000 2 Russian Olympic cross-country ski champions 'retire' after they tested positive for the banned blood booster EPO. http://www.planetski.eu/news/754 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:42:56 +0000 The snowboarding superstar won the half pipe at the NZ Winter Games. It was no surprise but at one stage it looked like the event might not go ahead due to the weather. http://www.planetski.eu/news/753 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:47:00 +0000 PlanetSKI pays tribute to the Austrian ski legend, Toni Sailer, who has passed away. He was 73. http://www.planetski.eu/news/752 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:04:42 +0000 Toni Sailer, who in 1956 became the first skier to win all three Alpine gold medals at a Winter Olympics, has died. He was 73. http://www.planetski.eu/news/751 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:13:44 +0000 The Super G was postponed, the half pipe qualifying rounds were affected but despite the awfull weather there were some outstanding performances. http://www.planetski.eu/news/750 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:09:15 +0000 4 people in Austria have now died and Switzerland says there’s been a sharp increase in wasp numbers. So why are there so many wasps in the Alpine countries? http://www.planetski.eu/news/749 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:38:24 +0000 The head of McDonald's in Switzerland has been killed in a mountain bike accident. It happened while he was riding with friends in the canton of Bern. http://www.planetski.eu/news/748 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:58:21 +0000 An Austrian woman fell 100m on the Traunstein mountain in Upper Austria. http://www.planetski.eu/news/747 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:03:51 +0000 The home nation won the Snowboard slopestyle events, Canada took the cross country and everyone awaits the world class half pipe event. It's gearing up to be quite a competition. Check out the videos too. Awesome. http://www.planetski.eu/news/746 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:56:24 +0000 Race organisers say there were no positive dope tests for the first time in recent years. PlanetSKI was there as it crossed the Alps http://www.planetski.eu/news/745 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:06:18 +0000 Our adventurous reporter has tried the ropes and bridges in the trees now it’s time for the real thing; a descent down a gorge in Saas-Fee using zip wires, ladders, ropes and bridges. http://www.planetski.eu/news/744 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:51:53 +0000 The Russian airline, Aeroflot, has signed a sponsorship deal for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. http://www.planetski.eu/news/743 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:04:31 +0000 Descent International has gone into liquidation owing creditors up to £500,000. It’s the latest company to be hit by the economic hard times. http://www.planetski.eu/news/742 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:05:01 +0000 It's hot on the glaciers in Europe while the Southern hemisphere gets huge amounts of snow. Again. Check out the snow condtions around the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/741 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:40:25 +0000 In the summer many ski resorts have ropes, pulleys and zip wires in the trees. They call them ‘Adventure Parks'. So, what are they like? A rather nervous Krystyna Chauncey reports. http://www.planetski.eu/news/740 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:55:23 +0000 The routes will be from Edinburgh but the airline is not saying where they will go to. http://www.planetski.eu/news/739 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:30:51 +0000 England may have won The Ashes but they lost to India at 3,454m in The Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/738 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:48:58 +0000 The New Zealand Winter Games that is. Athletes from across the world are taking part, many will be at next winter’s Olympic Games in Vancouver. http://www.planetski.eu/news/737 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:43:08 +0000 Austria's Renate Götschl has annouced that she is retiring and that she's pregnant. http://www.planetski.eu/news/736 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:31:32 +0000 A court has ruled it can’t help the women ski jumpers compete in next winter’s games and now they have written to the IOC president. http://www.planetski.eu/news/735 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:17:48 +0000 The Thomson brochure is out with a few new resorts and plenty of incentives. Special offers are the way the companies are trying to get us to book in uncertain economic times. http://www.planetski.eu/news/734 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:02:47 +0000 A man carrying out maintenance work in Austria has been killed http://www.planetski.eu/news/733 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:57:38 +0000 A handful of skiers and snowboarder in New Zealand are trying to avoid buying a lift pass. They use another persons pass and pretend they are them http://www.planetski.eu/news/732 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:37:47 +0000 No ski routes are affected but it shows the turmoil in the airline industry. http://www.planetski.eu/news/731 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:02:10 +0000 It was raised for the Ghanian, Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong AKA The Snow Leopard, as he needs funds for the Winter Olympics. http://www.planetski.eu/news/730 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:35:32 +0000 In another move to raise revenue the struggling airline will sells advertisements targeted to individual flights and groups. http://www.planetski.eu/news/729 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:42:47 +0000 The snowboarder, Dan Wakeham, who retired from international competition this year is to set up a company in Morzine. http://www.planetski.eu/news/728 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:33:23 +0000 Simon Ammann increases his lead in the 4 Nations Summer Ski Jumping World Cup after winning in Courchevel. http://www.planetski.eu/news/727 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:16:05 +0000 Ski Jumping is something we tend to associate with the winter. Not so, as PlanetSKI reporter Ben Clatworthy has been finding out in Courchevel. http://www.planetski.eu/news/726 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:22:13 +0000 He came out top at the Burton New Zealand Open. Kelly Clark won the women's competition. http://www.planetski.eu/news/725 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:30:40 +0000 Several more people have been stung and 3 people have so far died. Plentiful food and the hot weather are apparently the reasons for the large number of aggressive wasps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/724 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:25:28 +0000 Yabuli is spending $100m as it opens a third five star hotel in the resort within the past year. http://www.planetski.eu/news/723 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:07:15 +0000 Swiss resort of Leukerbad is considering installing a new magic carpet conveyor lift that will be 410m long. http://www.planetski.eu/news/722 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:53:21 +0000 Perisher has built a replica of snowboard-cross and ski-cross course that will be used in the 2010 Games. But is it fair? http://www.planetski.eu/news/721 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:43:52 +0000 For 350 years local villagers have prayed for the glacier to retreat, now they want to pray for it to grow. They're asking The Pope for special permission. http://www.planetski.eu/news/720 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:52:07 +0000 It’s selling Arc 1950, Flaine Montsoleil and shelving all it’s European expansion plans. The company is in financial difficulty. http://www.planetski.eu/news/719 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:00:03 +0000 If you need medical assistance at Heathrow quickly the chances are the paramedic will arrive on a mountainbike. http://www.planetski.eu/news/718 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:57:11 +0000 It happened with the same company and in the same area as another fatal avalanche last month. The 4 clients who were heli-skiing with him all survived. http://www.planetski.eu/news/717 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:47:40 +0000 The Pine Island glacier is melting faster than the experts predicted a few years ago. It could have alarming consequences. http://www.planetski.eu/news/716 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:37:19 +0000 Some of us may need to, but not many. It's the latest bit of protective gear on the market. http://www.planetski.eu/news/715 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:24:38 +0000 The governing body, Snowsport GB, is in financial crisis and seeks a new Chief Executive. Not so good with the Winter Olympics round the corner. Here's an updated PlanetSKI article. http://www.planetski.eu/news/714 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:16:49 +0000 Alison Knott was walking in the Austrian Tyrol when she slipped on a marked walking path and fell to her death. Care is urged. http://www.planetski.eu/news/713 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:52:02 +0000 Did you know there are salt mines in Switzerland? We didn't at PlanetSKI until we saw a sign saying, Les mInes de Sel, and decided to follow it. See pictures from deep under the Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/712 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:10:00 +0000 A rare mountain frog has been bred in captivity and it's hoped to be able to re-introduce it to the mountains of California. There are only 122 left in the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/711 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:11:33 +0000 Australia and New Zealand are doing well but the glaciers in Europe are too warm. It still hasn't really kicked off in South America either. http://www.planetski.eu/news/710 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:32:22 +0000 Archaeologists in Switzerland have excavated a 3,000 year old alpine hut. They have discovered that Iron age shepherds lived there in the summer. http://www.planetski.eu/news/709 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:24:49 +0000 The resort now has a fully automatic lift ticket system for the four Aspen Skiing Co. resorts: Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, Snowmass and Aspen Mountain. http://www.planetski.eu/news/708 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:54:30 +0000 We’ve probably all eaten in a restaurant or stayed in a hotel called Marmotte. But how many of us have actually seen one? http://www.planetski.eu/news/707 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:15:59 +0000 It’s not a pastime you normally associate with the Mediterranean island; but there are several ski resorts, some plans to expand and PlanetSKI hopes to visit next winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/706 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:01:23 +0000 The 4 Nations Summer Ski Jumping World Cup is taking place in Europe. It's happening now and PlanetSKI is there. http://www.planetski.eu/news/705 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:53:57 +0000 A magnificent meteor shower was visible last week from the Alps with some crossing nearly the whole sky. It went on for hours and was quite a spectacle. http://www.planetski.eu/news/704 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:47:06 +0000 A cyclist who ran into an 84-year old man while cycling on the pavement has been sent to jail for 7 months. http://www.planetski.eu/news/703 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:45:31 +0000 The Eurostar is used by some skiers to get to Paris before getting an onward train to a resort. Now it too charges for using plastic. http://www.planetski.eu/news/702 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:13:01 +0000 The Snow Centre at Hemel Hempstead hosts the event this Saturday. But what is it? http://www.planetski.eu/news/700 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:30:59 +0000 Next winter it’s going to be held on Sunday December 20th http://www.planetski.eu/news/699 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:20:41 +0000 If you like shooting stars then there should be a good display on. The view from The Alps will apparently be good. http://www.planetski.eu/news/698 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:52:22 +0000 2 US snowboarders who were caught with cannabis in New Zealand have been dealt with by the courts. One was a double Olympic medalist and the other was trying to get in the team. http://www.planetski.eu/news/697 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:00:00 +0000 The conditions in Australia and New Zealand get better and better and there's been some fresh stuff on the European glaciers. It's variable in South America though. http://www.planetski.eu/news/696 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:59:04 +0000 In Switzerland alone 100 sheep have been killed by wolves this summer and there are reports of attacks across The Alps. The number of wolves is rising. http://www.planetski.eu/news/695 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:53:12 +0000 Waterskiing and wakeboarding are becoming increasingly popular. It's like skiing or snowboarding - except it's on water. http://www.planetski.eu/news/694 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:51:14 +0000 K2 is producing a limited edition ski as a tribute to the skier who died last winter. But is the manufacturer cashing in or remembering a ski legend? http://www.planetski.eu/news/693 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:45:10 +0000 We’re getting information on new lifts, new events and new developments for next season from many ski resorts. Here’s some selected highlights. http://www.planetski.eu/news/692 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:02:52 +0000 The 18,000 year old Chacaltaya Glacier has disappeared as the temperature has warmed up. It was predicted but has come sooner than expected. http://www.planetski.eu/news/691 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:29:38 +0000 Surfers could be fined up to £50,000 and even sent to jail if they are caught causing accidents around the British coast. http://www.planetski.eu/news/690 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:24:23 +0000 Most of us have owned at least one, but why has that particular pen-knife become so popular? http://www.planetski.eu/news/689 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:14:12 +0000 The pair was arrested in New Zealand by police carrying out random drug tests. It’s believed one is an Olympic medalist. They are scheduled to appear in court today. http://www.planetski.eu/news/688 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:53:45 +0000 11,674 of them to be precise. The stairway by the Niesen railway in central Switzerland is the longest in the world and is open once a year for a race. http://www.planetski.eu/news/687 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:29:48 +0000 Last month a Canadian court ruled it could not force the International Olympic Committee to include the sport in next winter’s Games. http://www.planetski.eu/news/686 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:12:08 +0000 Skis, snowboards and boots will no long be carried for free and their weight will be included in the 23kg baggage allowance. http://www.planetski.eu/news/685 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:24:41 +0000 A lightening strike caused a fire that threatened some of the venues for next winter’s Olympic games. They all escaped damage in the end. http://www.planetski.eu/news/684 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:02:36 +0000 The Canadian resort was found guilty after a chairlift worker died from a severe head injury in 2004. http://www.planetski.eu/news/683 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:25:34 +0000 Michele Fait died trying to climb and ski K2 in June and we followed the expedition on PlanetSKI. Here’s his climbing partner’s account of the tragedy. http://www.planetski.eu/news/682 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:57:52 +0000 There's plenty of snow in the Southern hemisphere and sun on the glacier resorts in Europe. Here's the PlanetSKI look at snow conditions around the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/681 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:29:24 +0000 The Roller skiing World Cup is underway and grass skiing is becoming more popular. Both are recognized by the FIS and are gaining popularity with amateurs too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/680 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:46:51 +0000 All food on short haul flights will be axed in an effort to save £22m. It will affect most flights to ski destinations in Europe. http://www.planetski.eu/news/679 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:43:02 +0000 Police used a taser gun to disable an armed man at Gatwick’s South Terminal on Wednesday. http://www.planetski.eu/news/678 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:12:27 +0000 In Nepal they’ve gone down 25%. It’s feared the fall is being replicated elsewhere, though there are successful breeding programmes in zoos around the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/677 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:02:28 +0000 The largest lift operator in the world reports record profits for last winter but announces it is selling its 20% stake in the Verbier lift company. http://www.planetski.eu/news/676 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:48:49 +0000 The Colorado Gold pass for next season has gone on sale for $2,750. That’s an increase of $250 on last winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/675 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:29:34 +0000 Contador wins the race and the British cyclist, Mark Cavendish, is victorious in the last stage. Contador and Armstrong have fallen out though. PlanetSKI followed the race in the Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/674 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:36:31 +0000 But it’s an email doing the rounds and made us laugh. After all we are on computers and things can, er, go astray with your partner in the mountains. http://www.planetski.eu/news/673 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:11:58 +0000 The Paleo Festival in Switzerland had The Kaiser Chiefs, Franz Ferdinand, Placebo, The Prodigy and many others playing this year. 250,000 tickets were sold and PlanetSKI was there. http://www.planetski.eu/news/672 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:50:28 +0000 A man caught in an avalanche in New Zealand has been speaking of the ordeal. Another person in the group died in the accident. http://www.planetski.eu/news/671 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:39:37 +0000 It will be a victory procession rather than a sprint to the finish as the Tour de France ends today. It was won a week ago on the mountain road to Verbier when Contador took off and Armstrong was unable to keep up. PlanetSKI was there and has loved it. http://www.planetski.eu/news/670 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:38:39 +0000 It will be held in the French resort of Tignes next winter, the first time it has happened outside the United States. http://www.planetski.eu/news/669 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:51:10 +0000 Some will heat up by 1.5 degrees in the next 40 years according to scientists. Climate change is the reason apparently. http://www.planetski.eu/news/668 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:44:11 +0000 If you are reading this page here on PlanetSKI then that is what you are. http://www.planetski.eu/news/667 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:49:21 +0000 A British beach soccer team has been told not to take part in an Austrian tournament this weekend. http://www.planetski.eu/news/666 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:54:09 +0000 2 rafters die, 3 climbers perish and others are hurt in mountain accidents. Many people are enjoying summer in the mountains but the authorities urge caution too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/665 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:54:59 +0000 The Tour de France headed up Mont Ventoux in one of the toughest climbs of the race. Last week 10,000 amateurs tackled it. PlanetSKI reader, Paul Garner, was one of them. http://www.planetski.eu/news/664 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:14:39 +0000 How can people argue over yodelling? Quite easily, it appears, if there is money involved. http://www.planetski.eu/news/663 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:13:28 +0000 It’s been quite a competition with Lance Armstrong relegated to a supporting role, British cyclists doing well and great scenes in the Alps where PlanetSKI followed the action. http://www.planetski.eu/news/662 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:57:05 +0000 One man dies, several avalanches have occurred in ski resorts and the authorities warn people to avoid going off piste in many areas. http://www.planetski.eu/news/661 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:33:32 +0000 The Southern Hemisphere has buckets of powder, while the glacier resorts in Euope have had heavy rain. At altitude though it's fallen as snow. http://www.planetski.eu/news/660 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:06:23 +0000 Almost 80% of holidaymakers are looking for ways to cut costs according to a new survey. There are many ways to reduce the cost of skiing and snowboarding. http://www.planetski.eu/news/659 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:34:44 +0000 A team of scientists from Japan is building a robot to help discover the effects of joint motions on skiing and hopefully help people become better skiers. http://www.planetski.eu/news/658 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:55:27 +0000 I'm not the slightest bit interested in cycling but as I'm in Verbier I thought I might as well see what all the fuss is about. Would it be worth it? http://www.planetski.eu/news/657 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:56:27 +0000 The race was in The Alps this week for the decisive mountain stages. PlanetSKI looks at what it means for the ski resorts it passes through. http://www.planetski.eu/news/656 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:14:04 +0000 The Swiss Jazz Festival reports increased numbers despite the economic downturn and less tourists around. http://www.planetski.eu/news/655 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:25:07 +0000 The Swiss ski area of Winterhorn was put up for sale on an internet auction site. The resort has been in financial difficulties. http://www.planetski.eu/news/654 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:23:05 +0000 Verbier has seen nothing quite like the Tour de France and the resort hosted one big party under glorious sunshine. Check out the event in pictures. http://www.planetski.eu/news/653 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:28:59 +0000 The Spaniard won the race to Verbier in amazing style. PlanetSKI watched the race and he looked majestic. Armstrong was a way behind after the 8.5 km mountain climb. We reckon Contador has all but won it. http://www.planetski.eu/news/652 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:51:56 +0000 The spectator was hit by a police motorbike as she crossed the road on Saturday’s 14th stage. It overshadowed a classic day's racing. http://www.planetski.eu/news/651 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:03:23 +0000 At least 50 people have now been infected with the virus at a summer school and others have caught it. Swine flu worries for the ski industry are rising. http://www.planetski.eu/news/650 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:04:40 +0000 Loads. There’s there the fastest sprinter, the king of the mountains and the slowest winner to name but a few. A Brit sprinter is doing rather well too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/649 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:28:41 +0000 Last week the Tour was pretty much on the flat with the sprinters dominating the headlines. Today, the real men come forward. Saturday's 14th stage was enthralling. http://www.planetski.eu/news/648 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:25:15 +0000 The Tour de France comes to Verbier and is in Switzerland for 3 days. PlanetSKI is giving over large parts of the web site to covering it. We’re reporting on the race, the atmosphere, what it means to host the tour with some behind the scenes stories. It's going to be fun. http://www.planetski.eu/news/647 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:01:16 +0000 We were out in Verbier with our cameras on Saturday as the ski resort prepared for its biggest ever sporting event. http://www.planetski.eu/news/646 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:23:49 +0000 A Spaniard and New Zealander in the Tour de France were apparently shot by air gun pellets. Neither is seriously hurt. Police are investigating. http://www.planetski.eu/news/645 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0000 The fabled weather system that apparently brings good snow conditions is predicted by forecasters. http://www.planetski.eu/news/644 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:28:05 +0000 And in July too. Well not quite, but people are playing in the 'snow' in New York state. http://www.planetski.eu/news/643 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:03:48 +0000 Appalling weather hit the trekkers on 2 separate mountains. High winds and torrential rain led to the accidents. http://www.planetski.eu/news/642 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:41:49 +0000 The Tour de France hits Verbier on Sunday and it promises to be one of the best days with a steep mountain climb, intense rivalry between the riders and a huge party. PlanetSKI is in town too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/641 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 13:05:36 +0000 A court has ruled that it can’t force the organisers of next winter Olympics to include them in The Games. The women's campaign continues. http://www.planetski.eu/news/640 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:54:40 +0000 Snow that is. Australia has it in abundance, whilst others are desperate. There's hope for some in Africa. http://www.planetski.eu/news/639 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:42:24 +0000 It’s been raining hard up on the glacier so the organisers have been unable to build a kicker. http://www.planetski.eu/news/638 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:51:03 +0000 The so-called AvaJacket has airbags that open up to protect the head and a breathing system to supply oxygen if you are completely buried. http://www.planetski.eu/news/637 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:43:55 +0000 It's either the ultimate way to get round the mountains or just a gimick for the unfit and lazy. What do you think? http://www.planetski.eu/news/636 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:45:46 +0000 A few PlanetSKI readers and reporters have sent in photos of what they and their friends get up to in the summer with, or without, the snow. Having a bit of fun by the looks of it. http://www.planetski.eu/news/635 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:02:19 +0000 Celebrity skiers raised £22,000 for charity by sky diving with the Red Devils. See the pictures and the video. http://www.planetski.eu/news/634 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:08:10 +0000 Each year the road is closed and cyclists can tackle the might Col d'Iserane. With the Tour de France in the Alps this weekend cyclng is in the news. http://www.planetski.eu/news/633 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:12:34 +0000 They plan to do it next month after years of preparation. The 8 policemen are from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police. http://www.planetski.eu/news/632 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:51:54 +0000 As the Tour de France approaches the Alps we look at how the riders are doing. Apart from the yellow jersey for the overall winner there are many different races going on. http://www.planetski.eu/news/631 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:56:49 +0000 The first film of the twin cubs, born 6 weeks ago in a zoo in Wales, has been released. http://www.planetski.eu/news/630 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:19:43 +0000 That is the official message as a summer school is hit just before the Tour de France arrives this weekend. 14 people have been struck down. http://www.planetski.eu/news/629 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:31:36 +0000 The Argentine ski resort has had a bit of a re-vamp and boasts a range of new things for this winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/628 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:22:36 +0000 It arrives on Sunday and preparations are in full swing for the biggest sporting event the Swiss resort has ever seen. PlanetSKI reports. http://www.planetski.eu/news/627 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:10:50 +0000 3 people died in the Valais area, 2 close to Verbier and 1 near Saas Fee. http://www.planetski.eu/news/626 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:45:41 +0000 The German man had a heart attack in a cycle race in the AustrianTyrol. http://www.planetski.eu/news/625 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:51:10 +0000 The 43rd Montreux Jazz Festival ends with Prince playing 2 shows in one night. It’s been quite a couple of weeks, and much of the entertainment is free. http://www.planetski.eu/news/624 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:48:45 +0000 At least 14 people at a children’s summer school have been struck down. The authorities stress the outbreak has been contained and the children are not in any danger. Planet SKI has an exclusive report from the Swiss ski resort. http://www.planetski.eu/news/623 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:07:45 +0000 The company which owns 10 leading North American ski areas is in financial troubles and trying to reduce overheads. http://www.planetski.eu/news/622 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:18:27 +0000 From next winter it will operate out of Stanstead on Saturdays and Sundays. Prices start at £49, one way but by mid-February it’s £400 return. http://www.planetski.eu/news/621 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:42:02 +0000 The Alpine nation appears to be enjoying its nookie more than any other country, according to a new study. http://www.planetski.eu/news/620 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:19:25 +0000 Quite an achievement for Lori Schneider who has now climbed the highest peaks on every continent. She was diagnosed with the illness in 1999. http://www.planetski.eu/news/619 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:21:28 +0000 The Saas Fee Ride takes place this weekend. The No. 1 event in the summer free riding calendar. Check out the pictures. http://www.planetski.eu/news/618 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:22:13 +0000 A judge in Canada has ruled that the women do not have the right to compete in next winter’s Olympic Games In Vancouver. http://www.planetski.eu/news/617 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:58:49 +0000 The Australian Prime Minister has intervened in the row and decided to over-rule any ban. There had been a move to stop people going to the top. http://www.planetski.eu/news/616 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:05:25 +0000 They are continuing to get smaller at an alarming rate according to the latest research. http://www.planetski.eu/news/615 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:37:35 +0000 It may look a bit odd but it means cross-country skiers can practice on real snow in the summer. It’s the first one to be opened in Germany. http://www.planetski.eu/news/614 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:24:37 +0000 The World Cup ski team is under financial constraints and the skiers will have to pay for their own support staff this summer. http://www.planetski.eu/news/613 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:52:17 +0000 The Tour de France has completed its first mountain stage. The riders went from Barcelona to the ski resort of Arcalis in Andorra. It proved to be compelling stuff. http://www.planetski.eu/news/612 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:02:32 +0000 This photo was taken at just over 2,000m on a Swiss alpine pass this week. It's cold at altitude and the snow's still there. http://www.planetski.eu/news/611 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:24:59 +0000 It burnt down in a fire and he apparently has big plans. But please, please don’t look at this if you hate celebrity ski news as we are running a little office sweep-stake. http://www.planetski.eu/news/610 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:55:01 +0000 This time it's Inghams. They’re getting earlier and earlier, before we’ve even had our summer holidays. What on earth is happening? http://www.planetski.eu/news/609 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:40:19 +0000 Ski Direct has be-moaned reports of the rising price of skiing. Some in the press are reporting average rises of 3% - 5%, with other sharper increases. http://www.planetski.eu/news/608 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:49:24 +0000 People may be stopped from going to the top. It’s already sparked a political controversy and some protest. http://www.planetski.eu/news/607 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:44:34 +0000 Parts of the Austrian Alps are threatened by landslides after further heavy rain. There appears to be no let up in sight. http://www.planetski.eu/news/606 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:06:50 +0000 The number of skiers fell by 10% last winter. Whistler hints that it may not have built the Peak 2 Peak gondola if it'd known what was coming. http://www.planetski.eu/news/605 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:51:37 +0000 We’re back out in the Alps to report on all that is going on over the next few months direct from the mountains. It promises to be quite a summer. http://www.planetski.eu/news/604 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:18:43 +0000 The plane was on the runway in Menorca, the pilot noticed a problem. The nearest engineer was back in England but a passenger stepped forward to mend it. http://www.planetski.eu/news/603 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:48:18 +0000 They have gone on sale this week. It’s certainly a more civilised way to get to the Alps than flying or driving. http://www.planetski.eu/news/602 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:53:35 +0000 It might be July but there’s still fresh snow in the Alps, while the Southern Hemisphere has hit the jackpot. There's half a meter of powder. http://www.planetski.eu/news/601 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:43:25 +0000 You don't always need snow to have an action packed ski. See PlanetSKI reporter, Jane Peel, in the water. http://www.planetski.eu/news/600 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:02:13 +0000 Or maybe just another false dawn. Swiss scientists claim a dramatic new development. Not everyone is convinced though. http://www.planetski.eu/news/599 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:26:47 +0000 Sir Clive Woodward, OBE, carried out the ceremonies for the ski instructors association. Afterwards we went to the pub with him to watch the rugby. http://www.planetski.eu/news/598 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:39:51 +0000 The lift is in Gulmarg in India’s Kashmir region and seems likely to be the world’s highest lift of its type when it opens. http://www.planetski.eu/news/597 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:23:59 +0000 The most famous cycle race in the world has begun and we’ll be reporting on it when it hits the Alps and the Pyrenees. http://www.planetski.eu/news/596 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:58:21 +0000 Environmental groups oppose the developments in the Pirin National Park. Now UNESCO increases the pressure. http://www.planetski.eu/news/595 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:34:47 +0000 Some said the news on PlanetSKI was up for too long, others that we changed it far too often. So we’ve done something about it. http://www.planetski.eu/news/594 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:37:23 +0000 Several climbers and hikers have died in recent days. More people die or get injured in the mountains in the summer than the winter. Some people though find that strange. Why? http://www.planetski.eu/news/593 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:24:33 +0000 Australia is under a meter of snow in places and it's been snowing heavily for the past few days. Quite a change from the recent poor conditions. http://www.planetski.eu/news/592 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:23:21 +0000 The Swiss glacier resort opens this weekend. There’s great weather at the moment, but it's perhaps not ideal for skiing and snowboarding. http://www.planetski.eu/news/591 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:42:03 +0000 The 22 year old died in Australia ater a fall left him brain dead. His father donated his organs and he has saved the lives of 7 people. http://www.planetski.eu/news/590 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:45:46 +0000 It's about the in-flight food on a Virgin flight which a passenger was not entirely happy with...... so he wrote to Sir Richard Branson. http://www.planetski.eu/news/589 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:05:51 +0000 There'll be less of them next winter and prices will rise. There'll be a few deals around, but not many. This week has been quite eventful. http://www.planetski.eu/news/588 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:33:17 +0000 Half a meter is falling as the good start to winter continues. After a poor opening weekend last month things have changed dramatically. http://www.planetski.eu/news/587 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:25:59 +0000 It has become uneconomical as less people go skiing, the exchange rate worsens and costs go up. It feels a bit like the end of an era. http://www.planetski.eu/news/586 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:21:53 +0000 Perfect if you want a lie in, just want to ski the first lifts of the day or potter around in the afternoon. http://www.planetski.eu/news/585 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:13:34 +0000 It's recognised by FIS, is a highly competitive sport and the best in the world battle it out this weekend in Croatia. http://www.planetski.eu/news/584 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:36:30 +0000 The 1997 Overall World Cup Champion, Luc Alphand, has been injured in an accident in France. He has serious spinal injuries. http://www.planetski.eu/news/583 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:29:03 +0000 The first figures of the summer season show it’s down by almost 12%. The Alpine tourism industry is bracing itself for further falls. http://www.planetski.eu/news/582 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:45:23 +0000 According to The Sun newspaper it has heard from a man who fell into a crevasse near Zermatt and got wedged in by his mobile device. http://www.planetski.eu/news/581 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:19:41 +0000 This week a £1 charge to drop off passengers at the terminal entrance came into force. It did not go down well. http://www.planetski.eu/news/580 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:25:55 +0000 Twin snow leopard cubs have been born in captivity at the Welsh Mountain Zoo. The animals are quite beautiful. http://www.planetski.eu/news/579 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:04:47 +0000 South America, Australia, New Zealand and the glacier resorts in the Alps. It's not mid-winter but there's skiing available around the globe. http://www.planetski.eu/news/578 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:37:41 +0000 They went down by 15% last winter after 7 years of sustained growth. There wil be cutbacks next winter as one company reduces its chalets by 40%. http://www.planetski.eu/news/577 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:51:52 +0000 July 1st brought in a few changes as new laws came into force in France and Switzerland. VAT is cut and smoking stubbed out. http://www.planetski.eu/news/576 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:49:49 +0000 The Utah ski resorts near Salt Lake City have be taken over by a plague of grasshoppers; in places there are 2,000 per square foot. http://www.planetski.eu/news/575 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:52:48 +0000 New research shows that sperm quality falls with rigorous cycling. Many top skiers cycle for training. http://www.planetski.eu/news/574 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:38:12 +0000 A drunk driver hit the cabin on the Brenner Pass in The Austrian Alps. He was 5 times over the limit. http://www.planetski.eu/news/573 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:04:14 +0000 It's just over 10 miles so it's not far. But it is up to the top of the highest pass in Europe. http://www.planetski.eu/news/572 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:34:38 +0000 Four airlines are criticised for automatically charging for travel insurance during the booking process. http://www.planetski.eu/news/571 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:25:37 +0000 They are not the highest of mountains, they are not in the longest range but The Italian Dolomites are truly spectacular. Now it's official. http://www.planetski.eu/news/570 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:35:21 +0000 People can get snow reports, ski news, ski deals and access to web cams all on their phone. http://www.planetski.eu/news/569 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:31:10 +0000 The Swiss plane could be the answer to the pollution we leave as we travel to The Alps. It plans to make the first ever sun powered flight round the earth. http://www.planetski.eu/news/568 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:05:08 +0000 Speed guns are used to catch speeding cyclists along Bournemouth seafront. http://www.planetski.eu/news/567 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:54:16 +0000 10 people have died and thousands of buildings across Austria, the Czech republic and Poland have been flooded as heavy rain hits the Northern Alps. http://www.planetski.eu/news/566 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:17:55 +0000 The number of people searching for news of Michael Jackson’s death almost caused the mighty search engine to crash. http://www.planetski.eu/news/565 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:29:04 +0000 The Russian resort hosts the winter Olympics in 5 years time and development is going well. The resort has just delivered a progress report to the IOC. http://www.planetski.eu/news/564 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:09:30 +0000 The Italian and French resorts open for summer glacier skiing this weekend. http://www.planetski.eu/news/563 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:41:24 +0000 New Zealand and Australia open with record amounts of snow, now it’s the turn of Argentina and Chile to fire up their lifts. But what's it like there? http://www.planetski.eu/news/562 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:42:05 +0000 The new headquarters are officially opened this weekend. The ski instructors's organisation has come a long way since it was in a shed. http://www.planetski.eu/news/561 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:07:36 +0000 It now costs £1 just to drop someone off at the airport. It’s yet another fee for the beleaguered air traveller. Whatever next? http://www.planetski.eu/news/560 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:32:39 +0000 The Czech Republic is hit the hardest and Austria badly affected after heavy rain hits the Northern Alps. At least 10 people have died. http://www.planetski.eu/news/559 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:46:49 +0000 The extreme skier Michele Fait has been buried on K2 after he fell while trying to conquer the peak. He was with his companion Fredrik Ericsson who has been writing a blog for PlanetSKI. http://www.planetski.eu/news/558 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:19:01 +0000 More details have emerged about the death of the Italian extreme skier, Michele Fait. He died on K2 while on an expedition to ski down the mountain. His climbing partner Fredrik Ericsson has been writing a regular blog on the trip for PlanetSKI. http://www.planetski.eu/news/557 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:24:17 +0000 It's warm in the UK but there's wintry weather elsewhere. Like the Southern hemisphere and European glaciers. Check out where the snow is - and isn't. We have some updated photos. http://www.planetski.eu/news/556 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:08:05 +0000 We have unconfirmed reports that the climbing partner of Fredrik Ericsson has died. The Italian, Michele Fait, was trying to climb up and ski down the mountain. Fredrik has been writing a blog for us on PlanetSKI. http://www.planetski.eu/news/555 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:51:36 +0000 An American woman, believed to be in her 50’s, has died while out walking in Sutherland. The cause of death is unknown. http://www.planetski.eu/news/554 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:57:09 +0000 Heavy rain is causing severe problems with flooding and travel disruption. It's set to get worse. Earlier in the week some ski resorts even had a bit of snow. http://www.planetski.eu/news/553 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:59:59 +0000 The two organizations are preparing to run their first joint course together next month. It’s a qualification that allows people to teach in the UK on artificial slopes. http://www.planetski.eu/news/552 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:57:58 +0000 The airline that is notorious for charging for everything has given something away for nothing. What and, more importantly, why? http://www.planetski.eu/news/551 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:49:44 +0000 Imagine an alpine meadow without flowers or a mountain lake without fish, but that is the dire prediction being made. http://www.planetski.eu/news/550 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:19:47 +0000 It has been taken off line today for essential maintenance. People were advised to check in for Thursday’s flights today. http://www.planetski.eu/news/549 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:02:38 +0000 Yesterday we reported on snow in Austria, but now it’s melted and further heavy rain has put the country on a major flood alert. Thousands of troops are on standby. http://www.planetski.eu/news/548 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:21:33 +0000 The Scottish resort has just been rescued from administration. We have a special report from Aviemore on the deal. As always with these things, all is not quite as simple as it appears. http://www.planetski.eu/news/547 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:50:46 +0000 The extreme skier Fredrik Ericsson prepares for his climb and ski descent of K2 with a few turns on the 'lower' slopes. Here's his blog for us at PlanetSKI. http://www.planetski.eu/news/546 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:57:24 +0000 Parts of Austria have been hit by a rather unseasonal dump of fresh snow. It makes an odd sight in June. Check out the pictures. http://www.planetski.eu/news/545 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:01:13 +0000 The New Zealand ski resort opens with fresh powder and blue skies up top. http://www.planetski.eu/news/544 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:02:32 +0000 A team of ski celebrities is jumping with them to raise money for Disability Sport UK. http://www.planetski.eu/news/543 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:09:56 +0000 A new web site is being launched to help skiers and snowboarders get to the Alps and the Pyrenees. People show a greater interest in using the train. http://www.planetski.eu/news/542 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:04:26 +0000 More than 200 surfers protest over restrictions on a Dorset beach. http://www.planetski.eu/news/541 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:31:34 +0000 Tignes has opened for its summer ski season in its traditional way with a group of female skiers and snowboarders tackling a slalom course in the their bikinis. http://www.planetski.eu/news/540 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:27:46 +0000 He took off his helmet for the first time last night, but us skiers and snowboarders already knew who he is. http://www.planetski.eu/news/539 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:53:15 +0000 We’ve just written our 500th news story for PlanetSKI since we launched last winter. If you want a free lift pass for Verbier then read on. http://www.planetski.eu/news/538 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:02:19 +0000 The Scottish resort has been facing financial difficulties but a deal has now been done which should ensure its future. http://www.planetski.eu/news/537 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:58:35 +0000 Figures just released show a rise on the previous year, but there are worries for 2009. http://www.planetski.eu/news/536 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:23:36 +0000 The border between Switzerland and Italy is being redrawn as glaciers along the frontier melt. It could alter by up to 100m in places. http://www.planetski.eu/news/535 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:53:53 +0000 This time it's The Remarkables that has new snow as it fires up its lifts on Saturday 20th. The beginning of winter in New Zealand is going pretty well. http://www.planetski.eu/news/534 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:45:08 +0000 Nic Fiore worked at Badger Pass for almost 60 years and is said to have taught 137,500 people how to ski. http://www.planetski.eu/news/533 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:43:56 +0000 The Swedish extreme skier, Fredrik Ericsson, has made it to K2 base camp to climb and ski the peak. Here's his latest blog for PlanetSKI. The photos are stunning. http://www.planetski.eu/news/532 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:20:50 +0000 The summer season opens in Tignes this weekend and it kicks off with the now-traditional ski and snowboard bikini race. A what?! http://www.planetski.eu/news/531 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:27:24 +0000 3 resorts in Canada do so after another one is sued, raising concerns about liability. The services are all run by volunteers and the case will have long-term implications. http://www.planetski.eu/news/530 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:40:29 +0000 A Scot is attempting the challenge and he has just reached the summit of the highest mountain in North America. It was snowing at the top. http://www.planetski.eu/news/529 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:48:34 +0000 Yes. Many of the glacier resorts in Europe are opening up for summer skiiing and it's winter down under with Australia and New Zealand having record early-season conditions. http://www.planetski.eu/news/528 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:21:47 +0000 Posters in chat forums and blogs that use nicknames can’t always remain secret. http://www.planetski.eu/news/527 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:59:14 +0000 The winners of the most famous ski race get gondolas named after them. Last season’s champions have been back in Kitzbuhel for the unveiling. http://www.planetski.eu/news/526 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:12:17 +0000 It’s the largest one in the country and will produce enough electricity for 45,000 homes each year. http://www.planetski.eu/news/525 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:50:14 +0000 People who live in the mountains stay married far longer than those who live in cities according to figures just released in Austria. http://www.planetski.eu/news/524 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:50:15 +0000 The 35-year old snow monkey, Baldy, has just celebrated her birthday and is apparently the oldest female with a confirmed birth date. http://www.planetski.eu/news/523 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:49:04 +0000 FIS has given the World Championships to the resort of Lenzerheide in Eastern Switzerland. http://www.planetski.eu/news/522 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:11:30 +0000 Prices in some resorts are being frozen and even reduced. The exchange rate improves sharply. It’s welcome news for an industry with real fears about next winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/521 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:56:39 +0000 Magic Mountain on the East Coast of America is turning into a co-op and shares are on offer. http://www.planetski.eu/news/520 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:55:27 +0000 On July 1st many areas will ban smoking in public places, but not in every part of the country. It's a confusing picture. http://www.planetski.eu/news/519 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:09:10 +0000 The 64 year old was trekking near Cortina when she slipped and fell. There have been a number of accidents in the Alps in recent days. http://www.planetski.eu/news/518 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:33:30 +0000 Do you fancy hooking up you iPod to your skis or snowboard? Not so you can play music or watch a film but rather see how fast you have gone, how much air you have taken and how much power you have used. http://www.planetski.eu/news/517 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:06:33 +0000 Would you camp out in sub-zero temperatures to be first on a ski lift? Well, that’s what a group did in Coronet Peak in New Zealand. http://www.planetski.eu/news/516 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:57:47 +0000 It’s up against the Euro, the Swiss Franc and the Dollar. It’s looking good for those of us heading abroad on summer holidays and hopefully, just maybe, it will climb still further for next winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/515 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:22:31 +0000 The building had it’s official opening this month, but it's been a difficult project. Mainly due to the weather. http://www.planetski.eu/news/514 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:41:49 +0000 The ski mountaineer, Fredrik Ericsson, sets off to ski down the mountain and has been telling PlanetSKI about the trip so far. He has though had a big setback. http://www.planetski.eu/news/513 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:31:22 +0000 An attempt to get into the Gulnness Book of Records for the largest number of people on a cycle ride failed in Dublin. http://www.planetski.eu/news/512 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:54:25 +0000 A disabled soldier has climbed El Capitan in California. He ran the London marathon last month. http://www.planetski.eu/news/511 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:14:46 +0000 The man perished while climbing in Glencoe at the weekend. http://www.planetski.eu/news/510 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:59:23 +0000 The first ones in Europe have opened this week, but what are they like to ski on and why bother? http://www.planetski.eu/news/509 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:21:41 +0000 So who needs the white stuff to make a few turns? Some people can ski without it. They ski on grass. http://www.planetski.eu/news/508 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:35:05 +0000 Following his terrible accident on the Hannenkamm in Kitzbühel back in January the Swiss racer Daniel Albrecht is back on the slopes. http://www.planetski.eu/news/507 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:36:05 +0000 It’s a strange sight in the western USA as it looks more like a piece of meat than a plant. http://www.planetski.eu/news/506 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:08:39 +0000 It was a poor start to the skiing season last weekend in Australia. Only one resort actually managed to run any lifts, but things are changing. It’s been dumping it down. http://www.planetski.eu/news/505 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:18:27 +0000 Thousands of cyclists are descending on Dublin this Sunday to try to enter the record books with the largest parade of bicycles. http://www.planetski.eu/news/504 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:50:27 +0000 There are some great deals to be had as the ski companies try to get us to book up for next winter. All is perhaps not quite as it seems though. http://www.planetski.eu/news/503 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:51:44 +0000 We are being advised to do so by many in the ski industry and the so-called experts. Here at PlanetSKI we’re not quite so sure. It's June for goodness sake. http://www.planetski.eu/news/502 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:58:56 +0000 Britain’s No1 female skier, Chemmy Alcott, believes she has a chance of a medal at next winter’s Olympic Games and wants it to be gold. She’s been talking with PlanetSKI. http://www.planetski.eu/news/501 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:11:41 +0000 Many more people are going on camping holidays as it's cheaper, healthier and suddenly it's become a bit trendy too. There's no better place to camp than the mountains. http://www.planetski.eu/news/500 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:47:36 +0000 20 people died last year and the mountain rescue teams were called out in 387 incidents. Now they have some new hi-tech equipment to help them. http://www.planetski.eu/news/499 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:41:25 +0000 Scientists have apparently discovered that sleeping on a problem can help solve it. So chill out and leave it till the morning. http://www.planetski.eu/news/498 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:47:48 +0000 Revised plans for the UK’s seventh indoor snow centre have been rejected. It’s likely to be a temporary delay though. http://www.planetski.eu/news/497 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:07:35 +0000 The ESF is actively recruiting British instructors and has this week announced that it wants 250 in its ski schools across the Alps. It’s a turn around from how it used to be. http://www.planetski.eu/news/496 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:21:12 +0000 It's on glaciers in Europe, ski resorts in New Zealand and South Africa but there's not much in Australia where it's just opened. There was enough for a snowball fight though. http://www.planetski.eu/news/495 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:32:46 +0000 The man fell into a shoal and was repeatedly stung but couldn't get away as his kite was ripped. He was lucky to survive. http://www.planetski.eu/news/494 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:07:27 +0000 20,000 people turned out to watch to watch the Mountain Bike World Cup event at Nevis ski range area last weekend. It’s been voted the best mountain bike event in the world for 3 consecutive years. http://www.planetski.eu/news/493 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:27:19 +0000 Arapahoe Basin in Colarado closed at the weekend and it even had a bit of fresh snow in the afternoon. Only Mammoth and Timberline are open for skiing in the US. http://www.planetski.eu/news/492 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:09:21 +0000 The figure is so big it can hardly be comprehended but that’s what the governing body of the industry predicts. http://www.planetski.eu/news/491 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:59:21 +0000 The airline will fly out of Terminal 1 from June 11th. That's this Thursday. http://www.planetski.eu/news/490 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:40:56 +0000 Italian prosecutors are reported to have charged 10 current and former members of the Austrian Ski Federation following a drugs raid at the Turin Winter Olympics in 2006. http://www.planetski.eu/news/489 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:45:45 +0000 It was a little better than expected with some new snow, but many lifts didn't even open. In New Zealand it's a different story with the best snow in decades. http://www.planetski.eu/news/488 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:32:38 +0000 The drink, liked by many for après ski, was used by a woman in New Zealand to supress her appetite so she could loose weight. She is said to have drunk up to 14 cans a day. http://www.planetski.eu/news/487 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:01:14 +0000 We all know what a snowflake, snowball and snowman are. Most of us have heard of the band Snowpatrol, but what on earth is a Snowhead? http://www.planetski.eu/news/486 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:54:34 +0000 2 people went missing but have now been found safe and well after a race in Wales was hit by atrocious weather. http://www.planetski.eu/news/485 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:17:39 +0000 The number of people only dropped by 5% but they spent less and stayed for a shorter period of time. The economic downturn is the main reason. http://www.planetski.eu/news/484 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:20:36 +0000 The 7-times winner of the Tour de France uses the social-networking site to break the news of his son's birth. Will Armstrong jnr conquer the Alps and Pyrenees? http://www.planetski.eu/news/483 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:52:36 +0000 Judging by the photos PlanetSKI readers have sent us it looks rather good. Summer 's been hot though the glaciers are in pretty good condition as we approach the summer skiing season. http://www.planetski.eu/news/482 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:20:49 +0000 Major Phil Packer captured the admiration and respect of people when he completed the London Marathon this year. It took him 2 weeks. Now he's off climbing. http://www.planetski.eu/news/481 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:42:46 +0000 52% of adults don’t wear one and just under a quarter of children under 9 don’t either. It's not as popular in the US as you may have thought. http://www.planetski.eu/news/480 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:46:56 +0000 The figures have just been released by the Austrian statistical office and they don’t make happy reading. It's not all doom and gloom though. http://www.planetski.eu/news/479 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:45:46 +0000 ScotTravel specialised in holidays toTukey and hundreds of people are reported to be stranded abroad. http://www.planetski.eu/news/478 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:50:44 +0000 Poor snow means the resort has closed its lifts. There's been great snow on its slopes, but sadly not any more. http://www.planetski.eu/news/477 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:46:01 +0000 Skiing down under is well underway with resorts in New Zealand starting early and many Aussie ones opening this weekend. There's snow in Norway and a fresh fall in Austria. Oh, and some in India too. It's melted in Saudi Arabia though. http://www.planetski.eu/news/476 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:06:10 +0000 Animals are big news whether it's the homosexual penguins, beavers being re-introduced to Scotland or kangaroos being rescued by surfers. We seem to be fascinated by animal stories. http://www.planetski.eu/news/475 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:51:27 +0000 Plans have been announced for a dry ski slope for Dundalk. http://www.planetski.eu/news/474 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:24:40 +0000 Almost 200 French prisoners are embarking on their own version of the Tour de France today. http://www.planetski.eu/news/473 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:45:06 +0000 Scientists have seen further details of a range bigger than the Alps with valleys and peaks highter than Mt Blanc. http://www.planetski.eu/news/472 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:55:46 +0000 The mormon state is relaxing its drinking rules so skiers and snowboarders will find it easier to have a bit of après ski next winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/471 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:01:01 +0000 The extreme skier, Fredrik Ericsson, reports for us from Pakistan. He aims to be the first person to ski the 3 highest mountains in the world. http://www.planetski.eu/news/470 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:47:28 +0000 Scientists found traces of cocaine in Red Bull Cola in Germany and it has been banned. Not surprisingly sales have rocketed elsewhere. http://www.planetski.eu/news/469 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:10:09 +0000 Mt Ruapehu is due to open some runs this weekend, 2 weeks ahead of schedule. http://www.planetski.eu/news/468 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:23:07 +0000 Don't look at this if you are easily offended; but if you like a laugh and are thinking of buying some cycling clothes this summer then carry on. http://www.planetski.eu/news/467 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:44:38 +0000 The man was swept away in an avalanche last November in the resort of Les Diablerets. He was the first Swiss death of the winter. http://www.planetski.eu/news/466 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:11:50 +0000 That’s the stark message from the ski industry for next winter. It's going to be very different from last season; the catered chalet is on the way out. http://www.planetski.eu/news/465 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:19:57 +0000 The airline, popular with skiers and snowboarders, made a loss of £146m. It blames it on the soaring cost of fuel and follows other big losses in the airline industry. http://www.planetski.eu/news/464 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:19:55 +0000 Red Bull is a drink synonomous with après ski and now it’s sister drink, Red Bull Cola, has been banned in parts of Germany. Sales in neighbouring countries have soared on the news. http://www.planetski.eu/news/463 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:37:06 +0000 Karine Ruby died in a summer climbing accident on Mont Blanc. Tributes have been led by the Prime Minister of France. She was one of the most famous sportswomen in France and a 6 times World Champion. http://www.planetski.eu/news/462 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:47:58 +0000 Pakistan’s Army re-occupies the former ski resort after fierce fighting. The resort of Malam Jabba, in the Swat Valley, was the largest resort in the country. http://www.planetski.eu/news/461 Sun, 31 May 2009 10:10:49 +0000 The Scandinavian team Golghot, but what's the competition? Here’s a clue - it’s involves the summer sports of base-jumping, kayaking, climbing, biking and paragliding. http://www.planetski.eu/news/460 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:56:56 +0000 Resorts are open for summer skiing, the exchange rate is improving while climbing, mountain biking and other activities are in full swing. http://www.planetski.eu/news/459 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:50:27 +0000 Mt Hutt in New Zealand opens 2 weeks early after heavy snowfalls. Blue skies and powder were the order of the day. PlanetSKI has been hearing all about it. http://www.planetski.eu/news/458 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:18:27 +0000 The Compagnie des Alpes expected business to go up, but instead it’s gone down. It's tricky finding out the hard facts of how last winter was. http://www.planetski.eu/news/457 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:11:45 +0000 The world’s most famous cycle race comes to Switzerland. The preparations are underway and it promises to be quite an event. http://www.planetski.eu/news/456 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:46:39 +0000 A lack of snow means Whistler has shut down 2 weeks early as many runs are forced to close. It's end has been a bit like it's beginning with poor snow cover. http://www.planetski.eu/news/455 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:24:21 +0000 Further figures show a poor season in North America even though some are spinning that it was all OK. http://www.planetski.eu/news/454 Sat, 30 May 2009 06:48:20 +0000 Karine Ruby, the former Olympic snowboarding champion, dies in a climbing accident on Mont Blanc. She was 31 and one of France's most famous sportswomen. http://www.planetski.eu/news/453 Sat, 30 May 2009 07:24:54 +0000 11 of the animals have been captured in Norway and re-introduced in Scotland. They have not been seen in the country for 400 years. http://www.planetski.eu/news/452 Fri, 29 May 2009 10:58:20 +0000 The Daily Mail Ski and Snowboard magazine has changed hands in a management buy-out. The London Ski show has been bought too. http://www.planetski.eu/news/451 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:19:19 +0000 Eurostar has introduced connecting fares to 18 key Swiss stations in conjunction with high-speed train operator Lyria. http://www.planetski.eu/news/450 Thu, 28 May 2009 11:30:12 +0000 The snow is still 5m deep in places but a team of workers has cleared the road through it. Check out the pictures. http://www.planetski.eu/news/449 Thu, 28 May 2009 22:27:05 +0000 Winter down under has started with a vengeance and some glaciers in Europe open this weekend for summer skiing. http://www.planetski.eu/news/448 Thu, 28 May 2009 22:25:58 +0000 One swallow doesn’t make a summer but things are improving. Just as the holidays are around the corner. http://www.planetski.eu/news/447 Thu, 28 May 2009 21:04:12 +0000 Is it a joint, a reefer, a spliff, a number, a hit or even a doobie? It might even be a ‘marijuana cigarette’, as one British ski web site rather quaintly puts it. No, it’s the torch for the Winter Olympics. http://www.planetski.eu/news/446 Fri, 29 May 2009 10:59:10 +0000 Finding somewhere to stay during next Winter’s Olympic Games is proving expensive. In Whistler prices have gone up between 25% and 50% as people cash in. http://www.planetski.eu/news/445 Thu, 28 May 2009 21:09:52 +0000 It’s been around since the ice age but the Japanese snow grouse is under threat according to conservationists. http://www.planetski.eu/news/444 Wed, 27 May 2009 10:08:15 +0000 Some ski resort companies say they had a sharp decline last winter due to the economic downturn. The fall is described as “unparalleled” and is reflected in Europe. http://www.planetski.eu/news/443 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:18:36 +0000 Austrian après ski bars will no longer be able to let women in for free or offer cheap drinks. In a legal test case in Vienna a court has ruled it breaks equal opportunity legislation. http://www.planetski.eu/news/442 Tue, 26 May 2009 15:42:20 +0000 The season down under gets under way as severe weather causes problems in New Zealand. But for skiers and snowboarders the bad weather is good news. http://www.planetski.eu/news/441 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:05:41 +0000 England's most famous children’s racing club trains indoors, in Britain, in summer for the first time. PlanetSKI got up early to take a look. http://www.planetski.eu/news/440 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:48:57 +0000 She’s thought to be the world’s oldest person to abseil after she descended 70ft down a building in Portsmouth. http://www.planetski.eu/news/439 Sat, 23 May 2009 21:20:43 +0000 Well, not quite but there was snow on the ground and people were out enjoying it. We've received some pictures too - looks fun. http://www.planetski.eu/news/438 Wed, 27 May 2009 10:07:57 +0000 A teenage boy sues a resort after hurting himself when he fell off a rail in the fun park. He lost. Has common sense finally broken out in the world of litigation? http://www.planetski.eu/news/437 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:17:57 +0000 Alpine bees are on the decline. In Switzerland 18% of hives have died recently. Winter loss is normally 10%. http://www.planetski.eu/news/436 Sat, 23 May 2009 21:15:09 +0000 That's what the extreme skier, Frederik Ericsson, is planning to do and he's been telling PlanetSKI about it. He sets off this weekend. http://www.planetski.eu/news/435 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:29:09 +0000 The Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre has seen many skiers and snowboarders since it opened earlier this month. A regular visitor is apparently The Stig. http://www.planetski.eu/news/434 Sat, 23 May 2009 09:27:02 +0000 The airline industry is in turbulant times and many of us that fly to the Alps and other ski destinations could be affected. PlanetSKI looks at the state of the airline industry. http://www.planetski.eu/news/433 Fri, 22 May 2009 20:13:48 +0000 You can now buy or rent an inflatible igloo, complete with an ice bar, for those hot summer days. http://www.planetski.eu/news/432 Thu, 21 May 2009 23:59:06 +0000