7th July 2026
Nordic Combined Dropped from 2030 Olympics as Freeride Included
Nordic Combined was at the first Winter Olympics in Chamonix in 1924. Freeride emerged as a sport in the 1990s. NEW
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3rd July 2026
Snow Finally Falls in Australia
It has been a poor start to winter with resorts delaying their openings and some just had thin strips of artificial snow. Thankfully that has now changed. UPDATED
12th June 2026
Summer Skiing in the Alps, Scandinavia, North America & Beyond
Another ski resort in the Alps has opened for summer glacier skiing. There’s some skiing in Scandinavia and North America. UPDATED
6th July 2026
Payout for Family of Heliski Victim
The Czech billionaire, Petr Kellner, died in an accident in Alaska in March 2021. Damages of $7.5m include $1.2m for pain & suffering and $6.6m for economic loss. NEW
6th July 2026
Wildfire Severely Damages US Ski Resort
Eagle Point Resort in Utah has lost four out of its five lifts, two day lodges and more than 130 privately owned cabins and condominiums. 300 of the resort’s 600 acres of ski terrain has been burnt. NEW
3rd July 2026
GB Cross Country & Telemark Squads Selected for Next Season
GB Snowsport has confirmed the selection of thirteen World Cup squad athletes to compete in Nordic and Telemark competitions through the 2026/27 season. NEW
1st July 2026
Summer Ski News in Brief
– Summer Ski Area is Open in Japan
– Major French Resorts Set for November Opening
– Swiss Fire Bar to Reopen as Youth Memorial Centre
– 2026 Olympic Athletes to Receive $10,000
– Fire Damaged US Resort Updates…UPDATED
1st July 2026
Swiss Government Backs Bid for 2038 Winter Olympics
Switzerland has hosted the Games twice and is bidding to follow the 2034 Winter Olympics set to be held in Salt Lake City. NEW
26th June 2026
Bens Bus Ski Transfers Now on Sale for Next Winter
Its services from Geneva, Grenoble and Lyon are now live and bookable with more routes to come shortly.
7th July 2026
PlanetSKI in the Summer: We’re in Greece.
The lure of the Greek islands is irresistible outside of the winter ski season. The perfect place to reflect on the past winter and look forward to the next. NEW
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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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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.
20th April 2026
Alpine Fleet Opens Bookings for Next Winter With Decent Discounts On Offer
The ski resort transfer company has gone live with its booking page for the 2026/27 season and there are discounts to be had.
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
30th April 2026
Dave Ryding Criticises Possible Loss of the Dry Ski Slope Where He First Skied
The Hill Ski Centre at Rossendale was where Britain’s most successful alpine skier started out. Funding of the slope is under review by the local council.
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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Check out all the items in this week’s Ski News in Brief:
– Summer Ski Area is Open in Japan
– Major French Resorts Set for November Opening
– Swiss Fire Bar to Reopen as Youth Memorial Centre
– 2026 Olympic Athletes to Receive $10,000
Summer Ski News in Brief - PlanetSKI
Check out all the latest ski and snowboard news across the summer months.
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