26th July 2026
By mid-week another heatwave is forecast with the temperatures in the high 30s and the freezing level approaching 5,000m. Three summer glacier ski areas remain open but conditions are deteriorating. NEW
1st July 2026
Skiing in Southern Africa
UK Airport Drop-Off Fees Rise
Austria & Japan Resorts Celebrate Bond
Booking Opens for SIGB Snow Test
Heavier Flooding Forecast in the Alps…UPDATED
18th July 2026
More than four meters has fallen in one resort in Chile with the storm continuing. Argentina has also seen significant snow. Up until now it had been a poor start to the season in South America. UPDATED
19th July 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted regulatory approval for the operation of the MONTIS drone-based avalanche control system.
15th July 2026
Tickets to the French Alps for next season have gone on sale with a limited number of seats available. The timetable has been criticised as it is reduced and only runs for the first half of the ski season from December to February.
15th July 2026
The largest ski resort group in the world says it will put ‘guest experience’ at the centre with a number of new initiatives as it aims to re-invent itself.
16th July 2026
Agreement has been reached on faster border processing and the return of free mobile roaming under a new UK-Switzerland trade agreement. It could lead to employment opportunities in ski resorts returning.
20th July 2026
For PlanetSKI the lure of Greece is irresistible outside of the winter ski season. There are the islands and then one of the world’s greatest cities – Athens. UPDATED
6th May 2026
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
25th June 2026
A service of Thanksgiving and Celebration of Life has been held in London for the legendary ski & travel writer Araminta Jane Braham. Most knew her as Minty Clinch. UPDATED
11th June 2026
This summer we are hiking in the Alps, the Canadian Rockies, plus the South Downs Way & SW Coastal Path in the UK. But we start in Scandinavia.
1st May 2026
The Swiss resort is focusing on Spring and looking ahead to Summer now that Winter is over. Check out what is on offer.
21st April 2026
The International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism finds the 2024/25 season was the busiest on record with 399 million skier visits across the world.
6th May 2026
It follows one of the worst winters for snow in The Rockies and is a drop of 9.1% from the 10-year average. Poor snowfall is to blame, though some have other reasons. UPDATED
8th March 2026
There’s a growing appetite in driving to the Alps with taking the Channel Tunnel perhaps the easiest option. LeShuttle reports an increase in bookings and Easter is set to be popular. PlanetSKI reports en route. UPDATED
2nd March 2026
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.
2nd March 2026
Defined by clear skies, bright sunshine and good visibility, these days are increasingly sought after by skiers chasing great late-season experience. And the winner is…
24th February 2026
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.
