27th August 2026
It was first thought an earthquake started the catastrophe, but satellite images indicate it was instability perhaps caused by climate change. There are concerns of a similar set of circumstances in the Alps but monitoring & scientific research are more advanced. NEW
27th August 2026
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
21st August 2026
For the first time in decades there are no summer ski areas open in Europe as the heatwaves melt the glaciers with little fresh snow falling. Summer ski areas say they will reopen when conditions allow. UPDATED
26th August 2026
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. NEW
27th August 2026
The US resort and lift pass company is looking forward to the approaching season with optimism, but it has many challenges ahead. NEW
1st August 2026
-Fancy Owning a Ski Resort?
-New US Flight to Jackson Hole
-EasyJet Leaves Leeds/Bradford Airport
-Your Chance to Join Snow Camp
-Alterra Lays Off Workers…UPDATED
27th August 2026
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
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
25th August 2026
The airline is offering almost 470,000 seats across 43 routes from 12 UK airports to eight major ski gateways in France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. NEW
18th August 2026
Last weekend a team from Iglu Ski took part in the 10th Superheroes Triathlon to raise money for the ski company’s chosen charity, Disability Snowsport UK.
9th August 2026
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
16th August 2026
A group of hikers with small children, including infants in pushchairs, became stranded on steep ground above the Otztal Valley in the Tirol. They have been sharply criticised and ordered to pay for their rescue. UPDATED
14th August 2026
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
Two teenagers died while ski touring in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland. A tour leader was acquitted.
8th August 2026
Italy’s antitrust authority has closed an investigation into Dolomiti Superski, a consortium of ski lift operators, over alleged anti-competitive restrictions.
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
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
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.
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.
