26th October 2026
First Non-Glacier Resorts Open This Weekend in the Alps
Engelberg in Switzerland joined the dozen or so open glacier ski areas this week. Now the non-glacier areas of Murren & Sulden are firing up some lifts. UPDATED
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26th October 2026
Lake Louise in Canada to Open Early as Keystone & Wolf Creek in USA Start Their Seasons
The resort in Alberta has announced it is opening this Sunday, November 1st. On Friday Keystone became the second ski area to open in the USA and on Saturday Wolf Creek makes it three. UPDATED
31st October 2026
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Forecasts Start Sunday
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center, CAIC, is resuming daily backcountry avalanche forecasts from Sunday November 1st. NEW
31st October 2026
Valle Nevado in Chile Extends Season to December
The resort will extend skiing on select dates through to December 1st, bringing its season to a record-breaking 154. It has had 7.3m of snow. NEW
1st November 2026
November’s Ski News in Brief
-Norwegian 2027 World Cup Race Moves to Kvitfjell
-Sunshine Village Criticises Clocks Not Changing
-Retreating Glaciers Reveal World War 1 Bombs
-France’s Highest Hotel Re-Opens
-Mountain Environment Event at RGS.. NEW
28th October 2026
Crans-Montana Sees Increase in UK Skiers as it Targets British Market
There has been a steady growth in UK skiers heading to the Swiss resort in recent years. With the Alpine Ski World Championships taking place next February and a host of new initiatives more British people are rediscovering its attractions. UPDATED
28th October 2026
Is It Time to Do More to Punish Out Of Control Skiers & Snowboarders?
The state of North Carolina in the USA thinks so and has introduced The Winter Sports Safety Act.
29th October 2026
Freeride World Tour Unveils 2027 Calendar for its 20th Season
There will be six stops on the 2027 FWT calendar, including two Finals, with Snowbird in Utah added. Following The Cut, the top 60% of riders qualify for the FWT Finals in Snowbird and Verbier. NEW
31st October 2026
Three Venues Ready For Next Season’s FIS World Championships
Crans-Montana in Switzerland hosts Alpine Ski, Falun in Sweden has Nordic and Montafon in Austria is the site of Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski. All venues have been inspected by FIS and are on track. NEW
29th October 2026
Peak Performance Unveils 40th Anniversary Collection
Forty years on, Peak Performance has launched a limited-edition ski capsule reinventing its icons for the modern mountain. NEW
31st October 2026
The PlanetSKI 2026 Gear Tests, Direct From Canada: #1
With the 2026/27 season approaching and people scratching their heads for Christmas presents ideas we re-post our gear tests & reviews from Canada last season.
25th October 2026
Life Begins at 40: ‘Happy Birthday’ Peak Performance
The Swedish outdoor clothing brand was founded in the ski resort of Åre in 1986. PlanetSKI has been in the resort to see how the global brand stays true to its humble roots. Plus what the future holds as it prepares to launch its 40th anniversary collection this week.
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23rd October 2026
New for Norway This Winter: Extra Flights, More UK Skiers Forecast + PlanetSKI is Coming to Stay
Interest continues to grow from British skiers as they see a genuine alternative to the Alps. So, what does skiing in Norway have to offer?
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21st October 2026
Inghams Ski Survey Reveals Best Ski Resorts
New research from ski holiday specialists Inghams Ski reveals Europe’s most reliable ski resorts and regions, based on analysis of historical data. UPDATED
7th October 2026
Sunweb Finds 29% of 18-44 Year Olds More Likely to Book a Cold-Weather Holiday Following Summer Heatwaves
New research from award-winning ski holiday provider Sunweb has found that nearly 1 in 3 18-44s are more likely to book a cold-weather holiday this year as a direct result of the summer heatwaves.
21st September 2026
What’s New in Verbier for Next Season
There are new places to stay and new ways to reach the slopes. Then there’s night skiing in Lourtier, mountain events + a rather good end-of-season party.
10th September 2026
What’s New at Alpine Fleet For Next Winter
The transfer company has a host of new offerings for the approaching ski season. Ski transfer companies are not all the same.
19th September 2026
Inghams Ski Expands Ski Programme for Next Winter
It includes a new destination in Switzerland and an extended season in Norway.
10th September 2026
Luxury Chalet Company Reveals Its New Offerings for Next Season
The Luxury Chalet Company has added a collection of new high-end properties across the Alps, headlined by the Jardin Alpin Apartment in Courchevel 1850.
4th September 2026
Austria Looks Forward to Next Winter
The Austria National Tourist Office says British visitor were up by 2.5% last winter on the previous season. There was a total of 2.3m overnight stays and it hopes to build on that for the coming winter.
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.
28th September 2026
Interest in Complementary Ski Guiding from VIP SKI Rises for Next Winter
Last season the tour operator started a new complementary ski guiding service at the Graciosa Chalets in La Plagne. There has been an increase in enquiries as a valuable part of a luxury ski holiday.
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More Resorts in USA & Canada Open This Weekend
Keystone opened on Friday, Wolf Creek fires up some lifts on Saturday with Lake Louise joining the party on Sunday.
Updated:
Winter Edges Closer in North America - PlanetSKI
Some ski resorts in Canada are set to open in early November with US ones following later in the month.
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