29th August 2026
Autumn is Approaching in the Alps & Beyond
The heatwaves are over with light snow falling at altitude. The glacier ski areas remain closed, but thoughts are turning to winter. One resort has already held a ski race. NEW
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27th August 2026
Investigation Underway After 23 Injured in Cable Car Crash in Alpe d’Huez
A cabin, with 50 people on board, hit a crane in the high-altitude French resort on Wednesdayat an altitude of 2,370m. Three people are in a critical condition. The lift remains closed, and an investigation is underway. UPDATED
27th August 2026
Further Rockfalls Threaten the Alps
The situation near the Weisshorn in Switzerland is worsening with the alert now raised to Level 3 after further glacier collapses. There are fresh warnings of more to come in the French Alps as The Pyrenees sees a tornado. UPDATED
27th August 2026
Glacier Collapse Triggered Nepal Landslide With Implications for The Alps
Satellite images indicate it was glacier instability likely caused by climate change. There are concerns of a similar set of circumstances in the Alps but monitoring & scientific research are more advanced. UPDATED
30th August 2026
Largest US Ski Resort Companies Accused of Price Fixing Lift Passes
There are now three lawsuits in Colorado’s federal court arguing that four US resort companies are violating anti-trust laws with their pricing for passes and lift tickets. NEW
1st August 2026
Summer Ski News in Brief
-Body Found in Search For British Hiker in Pyrenees
-Fancy Owning a Ski Resort?
-New US Flight to Jackson Hole
-EasyJet Leaves Leeds/Bradford Airport
-Your Chance to Join Snow Camp…UPDATED
27th August 2026
Vail Resorts Unveils Opening Dates Across its North America Resorts
The US resort and lift pass company is looking forward to the approaching season with optimism, but it has many challenges ahead. NEW
30th August 2026
GB Snowsport Defends Itself Against Accusations of Poor Governance
UK Sport withdrew the funding it directed through GB Snowpsort for elite athletes. It had lost confidence in GB Snowsport and chose to fund the athletes directly. NEW
28th August 2026
Countdown On For 2027 Crans-Montana World Ski Championships
The world’s best alpine skiers & hopefully some GB racers will come together in the Swiss Alps to battle for World Championship glory across the full range of alpine disciplines from the 1st to 14th February, 2027. NEW
26th August 2026
Iglu Ski Unveils What’s New for Next Season
Specialist ski agent Iglu Ski has announced its new range for winter 2026/2027, focusing on delivering new Austrian ski options in Carinthia, early Easter holidays and new regional flights.
27th August 2026
Another Ski Resort in Chile Extends Season After Record-Breaking Snow
Val Nevado has followed Ski Portillo in announcing it aims to ski into October. It has had more than 6m of snow and hopes to offer skiing and snowboarding until October 18th. NEW
25th August 2026
Some Australian Ski Resorts Close Early
It has been a generally poor season for the Australian ski resorts, but most are still open. Terrain has been limited but some still hope to remain open until early October. UPDATED
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9th August 2026
Another Heatwave Hits the Alps with Damage to Glaciers & Mountains
Another heatwave is underway with summer skiing all but over. Two refuges on Mt Blanc have been shut due to threat of rockfalls, glacier melt accelerates with low river levels. UPDATED
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16th August 2026
Authorities Criticise British Family & Others that Needed Helicopter Rescue in Austrian Alps
A group of hikers with small children, including infants in pushchairs, became stranded on steep ground above the Otztal Valley in the Tirol. They have been sharply criticised and ordered to pay for their rescue. UPDATED
14th August 2026
Mont Blanc Climbers Ignore Closures & Have to Pay for Helicopter Evacuation
Two mountain huts have been closed on Mont Blanc and alpinists advised to come down the mountain due to the high danger of rockfall on popular climbing routes. UPDATED
15th August 2026
Mountain Guide Guilty of Manslaughter After Avalanche Deaths
Two teenagers died while ski touring in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland. A tour leader was acquitted.
8th August 2026
€30m Compensation Package Agreed with Dolomiti Superski
Italy’s antitrust authority has closed an investigation into Dolomiti Superski, a consortium of ski lift operators, over alleged anti-competitive restrictions.
6th May 2026
What Should Be Done About Out-of-Control Skiers & Snowboarders?
Following our report on a man found guilty of the manslaughter of a 5-year old British child in Flaine there has been widespread reaction from PlanetSKI readers. UPDATED
21st April 2026
Worldwide Ski Industry Bounces Back to Pre-Covid Levels
The International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism finds the 2024/25 season was the busiest on record with 399 million skier visits across the world.
6th May 2026
Skier Visits in USA Down by 9 Million Last Season as Poor Snow Takes Its Toll With People Staying Away
It follows one of the worst winters for snow in The Rockies and is a drop of 9.1% from the 10-year average. Poor snowfall is to blame, though some have other reasons. UPDATED
2nd March 2026
French Ski Resorts Invest for the Future
French ski resorts invested €555m in 2025, confirming the key role of investment in mountain regions. Much is at high altitude and main resorts see a bright future ahead.
24th February 2026
Another New Charter Flight Heads to Norway Next Winter
Crystal Ski Holidays is launching a new flight from Birmingham to Oslo. This season Inghams launched a new flight to Bergen. Norway is becoming increasingly popular with British skiers.
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