1st August 2026
Zermatt-Cervinia Closes its Summer Glacier Ski Area as Latest Heatwave Hits
Zermatt-Cervinia has announced the suspension of summer skiing operations on the Theodul glacier following weeks of exceptionally hot weather in the Alps.
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26th July 2026
Fourth Summer Heatwave Hits the Alps
The next heatwave is underway with the temperatures in the mid 30s in the valleys with the freezing level around 4,500m. Zermatt-Cervinia has closed its ski area due to the hot weather leaving just two resorts open in the Alps as conditions deteriorate. UPDATED
1st August 2026
Summer Ski News in Brief
-Full Metal Mayrhofen Returns
-Plans for Former Sheffield Ski Village Advance
-Jet2 Unveils Ski Flights for 2027/28
-Drought in Switzerland Intensifies
-Glacier Shrink in Chile Accelerates
-Canada to Spend $33.6m on Winter Sport Venues…UPDATED
2nd August 2026
Record Broken For Running Across The Alps
The New Zealand runner Sophie Woods became the fastest person to complete the 2,000km (1242-mile) Via Alpina ultramarathon beating both the men’s and women’s record. NEW
30th July 2026
Some Welcome Snow Finally Falls in Australia
It has been a poor winter so far and some welcome snow has at last arrived. There’s been more snow in New Zealand while in South America it continues to fall in huge amounts – one resort in Chile has seen 6m. UPDATED
4th August 2026
US Resort Closed Next Season After Wildfire
Eagle Point Resort in Utah was partially destroyed by fire in June and then hit by flash flooding in July. The resort has announced it will not open for the 2026/27 season. NEW
25th July 2026
Cairgorms Mountain Resort Remains Closed as Wildfire Under Control
The blaze that started almost three weeks ago is still smouldering with firefighters and appliances at the scene. It is unclear when Cairngorm Mountain Resort will re-open for summer activities. UPDATED
19th July 2026
Federal Approval for Avalanche Drones in USA
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted regulatory approval for the operation of the MONTIS drone-based avalanche control system.
15th July 2026
Eurostar Snow Tickets Now On Sale
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
Vail Resorts Unveils New Plan For Growth After Poor Winter
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
Switzerland Eases Border Controls for UK Citizens
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
PlanetSKI in the Summer: 72-Hours in Athens
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
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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
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25th June 2026
A Ski Legend Remembered
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
PlanetSKI Goes Summer Hiking in the Swedish Ski Resort of Åre
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
See What is offer in the Swiss Resort of Crans-Montana in Spring & Summer
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
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
8th March 2026
Driving to the French Alps
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 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.
2nd March 2026
Inghams Ski Reveals Best Resorts for Sunshine
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
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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