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PlanetSKI Gear Review #6 Winter 23/24

In our sixth edit of the season Alf Alderson checks out some skiing hardware including K2Mindbender 130 BOA ski boots, the Safeback SBX Avalanche system plus helmets from Oakley & POC.

Win a set of Fischer Racing Skis, Boots & Poles

Enter the Fischer Sports Junior Rocketeers competition to win a complete set of winter sports Alpine race equipment for a budding young ski racer.

A Visit to the Intersport ‘Boot Doctor’

There’s a point in every skier’s life when it’s time to buy your own ski boots. For Pip Martin, the time had come to say goodbye to rental boots this winter.

PlanetSKI Goes Adaptive Skiing

In 2015 our reporter Clare Meaney was the victim of a hit-&-run accident in Val-d’Isere. She suffered a badly broken leg, & then a brain haemorrhage. Clare is now back on snow, in a sit-ski.

PlanetSKI Gear Review #5 Winter 23/24

In our fifth edit of the season Alf Alderson checks out some must have accessories for skiers and snowboarders.

PlanetSKI Gear Review #4 Winter 23/24

In our fourth edit of the season Alf Alderson checks out the latest in layering and back protectors for skiers and snowboarders.

Intersport in Austria

Intersport has 165 outlets in Austria in most of the major resorts, and a host of less-known ones. PlanetSKI tests the service as we offer readers a guaranteed online discount.

A Cautionary Tale About Snow Chains

We have just driven up to Andorra from France in some ferocious weather conditions. Preparation, practice and patience with snow chains is what it is all about. It reminded us of an earlier experience this winter. UPDATED

SunGod’s Latest Goggles

In our series that looks at ski and snowboarding gear we put SunGod’s new Ullrs™ through their paces out on the slopes.

New Snow Goggle Concept from Panda Optics

It’s new for 2024: the Dual Vision goggle by UK based, Panda Optics, is claimed to be a revolutionary new relationship between frame and lens. PlanetSKI puts it through its paces out on the slopes.

Avalanche Risk in the Alps

Parts of the NW Alps are seeing heavy snow, torrential rain and high winds as the latest storm hits.  There is a high risk of avalanche in places. NEW

PlanetSKI Gear Review #3 Winter 23/24

Our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out the latest colours and trends in Ski Jackets and Ski Pants for skiers and snowboarders.

PlanetSKI Gear Review #2 Winter 23/24

Our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out the latest in backpacks, light luggage and day packs for skiers & snowboarders.

PlanetSKI Discount Code for Ski Hire with Intersport

Intersport has over 700 ski hire shops across the Alps. With the special “PlanetSKI” discount code you can rent award-winning skis & snowboards at fabulous prices. UPDATED

A London Ski Show is Back

It took place at the ExCeL Centre in East London at the weekend. PlanetSKI reviews the show, plus reports on what light it sheds on the state of the UK snowsport industry & the approaching winter. UPDATED

Fancy Free Tickets to the London Snow Show This Weekend?

It takes place this weekend at the ExCeL in east London and follows on from the National Snow Show in Birmingham last weekend. PlanetSKI has a bunch of tickets to give away. NEW

PlanetSKI Gear Review #1 Winter 23/24

Here’s the first in a series of gear reviews over the winter. Our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out the latest in day packs, goggles and sunglasses for skiers & snowboarders.

Fancy Free Tickets to the UK Snow Shows?

The first is in Birmingham this weekend, and then another in London a week later. PlanetSKI readers can get free tickets to both. Read on for more…

Burton Confirms Details of Cyber Attack

Some sensitive customer information was “potentially” accessed or stolen last February. Burton Snowboards has revealed more details.

Dramatic Video of Snowboarder Rescued After Being Buried in Tree Well

The incident happened at Mt Baker in Washington state in the USA. A passing skier rescued a man who was fully buried and set to die. UPDATED

Renting Skis After All These Years

PlanetSKI reporter Jo Vizard loves her skis – K2 Misdemeanors. Only trouble is they are 15 years old, so perhaps it is time rent some more up to date ones.

How to Ski Powder…

With plenty of fresh snow in parts of the Alps now is the time to improve your technique off piste. We have asked our friends at Maison Sport for some top tips.

PlanetSKI Gear Reviews #4: Winter 22/23

In the fourth of a sporadic series of gear reviews over the winter, our gear editor Alf Alderson reviews more kit for skiers & snowboarders.

Public Demand Grows for People Who Ski Out of Control To Be Held Accountable

Recently we posted an article about the rising number of accidents with a major hospital reporting it was struggling to cope. The response has been phenomenal. UPDATED

Burton Snowboards Orders Still Disrupted After Cyber Attack

The company reported a ‘cyber incident’ on 14th February and shut down all its e-commerce activities. A week later its online sales are still suspended while investigations continue.

Big Après Ski Line-up for The Mighty Coe 

Scotland’s ski and snowboard festival has announced a big programme of evening entertainment for the event which takes place over three days at Glencoe next month.

PlanetSKI Gear Reviews #3: Winter 22/23

In the third of a sporadic series of gear reviews over the winter, our gear editor Alf Alderson reviews more skiing essentials.

Fresh warnings on Off Piste Safety as Ski Instructor Dies in France

The 57-year old ski teacher died in an avalanche in Les Arcs France.  The snowpack is stabilising after the fresh snow of last week but caution is urged.

Ski Hiring & Ski Testing with Intersport

If you take out the premium package with Intersport you can change your skis as many times as you want.  That’s exactly what three PlanetSKI reporters did in Les2Alpes – changing their equipment as the snow changed and simply trying out new skis with a view to finding the right one to buy.

The Mighty Coe Returns

The UK’s only mountain-based ski and snowboard festival is returning to the Scottish Highlands next spring – and it’s promising to be even mightier than before.

PlanetSKI Discount Code for Ski Hire with Intersport

Intersport has over 700 ski hire shops across the Alps. With the special PlanetSKI discount code rent award-winning skis & snowboards at fabulous prices.

PlanetSKI Gear Reviews #2: Winter 22/23

In the second of a sporadic series of gear reviews over the winter our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out a few skiing essentials.

French Government Urges People to Wear Masks in Ski Lifts this Winter

The French Health Minister has urged people to wear masks on public transport. In France ski lifts are seen as public transport.

PlanetSKI Gear Reviews: Winter 22/23

In the first of a sporadic series of gear reviews over the winter our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out a few skiing essentials.

SIGB Snow Test Heads to France in 2023

The annual tests for the UK industry will be held in La Clusaz from 23rd – 27th January. It sees the UK ski industry put next year’s equipment and gear through their paces.

National Snow Week & New London Show Announced for 2023

Raccoon Media Group has unveiled a large scale expansion of UK snowsports activities in partnership with Evening Standard Live. PlanetSKI has the details. UPDATED

PlanetSKI Has Some Half Price Tickets to The National Snow Show

We have managed to get our hands on 100 50% off tickets for the National Snow Show which is now just 2 weeks away – from 15th to 16th October at the NEC Birmingham.

Full Details of National Snow Show Unveiled

The UK’s only national ski & snowboard show is set to kick off in just over three weeks. It takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on October 15th and 16th. We have the full details of what’s on offer. UPDATED

James Bond Snowboard Goes on Display at Colorado Snowsports Museum

It was the mid-1980s and snowboarding was taking off. Endorsement of the new sport came from none other than 007 himself – check out the video of Bond on a board.

The National Snow Show Ups the Apres Ski

The UK’s only national ski & snowboard show is raising the apres ski bar with live DJ sets + mountain inspired food and drinks. Customer feedback from last year says people want a party vibe. PlanetSKI has some free tickets for readers. UPDATED

Burton Snowboards Is Not For Sale

As rumours circulate the CEO, Donna Carpenter, makes her point in a one finger salute on Instagram. She also holds a sign reading ‘Not For Sale!’

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Disrupts Ski Manufacture

A significant proportion of the skis sold worldwide each year are manufactured in western Ukraine. They are mostly made in factories around Mukachevo. Most are still open but retailers have been told to expect some delays. The area remains under Ukrainian control.

Recall for Avalanche Transceivers As Switch May Fall Off

The reason for the recall is that the on/off switch may fall off the Tracker4 transceiver due to a problem with the plastic.

2022 London Ski & Snowboard Festival is Cancelled

The event was due to take place in October but has been called off due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’.  The organisers claim it will go ahead in 2023. The National Snow Show in Birmingham remains set to go ahead. UPDATED

Ski Tests Move to January

The Snowsports Industries of Great Britain, SIGB, has announced the event next season will take place earlier than usual from January 23rd to 28th. It sees the latest kit unveiled.

British Snowboarder Saved by Phone Safety Feature in Crevasse Fall

41-year old Tim Blakey was riding on his own in a glacier in Saas Fee when he fell into a crevasse. He used an SOS feature on his iPhone to alert the rescue services.

Skiing in Scotland

PlanetSKI was at the Mighty Coe Festival in Glencoe on Saturday and then headed over to the Nevis Range for the Scottish Slopestyle Championships on Sunday.

Fancy a Late Season Ski Trip to the Alps?

If so you are not the only one as Intersport Rentals is seeing bookings surge for Easter. Skiers & Snowboarders can finally hit the slopes with few Covid-19 restrictions in place. With a late Easter the season is set to go out with a bang. UPDATED

PlanetSKI’s Winter Gear Review – Part Two

Our Gear & Equipment Editor has been testing the latest collection of ski jackets. Check out his selection for January 2022.

PlanetSKI’s Winter Gear Review – Part One

It may be a little awkward to get to the Alps at the moment, but we can still think of ski gear even if we can’t all get to the slopes. Take a peek at our winter gear review from Alf Alderson.

GB Snowsport Industry Criticises Lack of Government Help

The trade body, Snowsport Industries Great Britain, says a plea for additional financial support has been rejected.

Glencoe to Host UK’s First On Mountain Ski & Snowboard Festival

The Mighty Coe will take place at Glencoe Mountain in Scotland on the weekend of 26th and 27th March. Skiers & snowboarders will be able to test next season’s kit as well as take part in a full programme of events.

When Should You Change Your Ski Boots?

Any keen skier should own their own boots. Many prefer to hire skis rather than own them, but your own boots are a definite requirement in our opinion at PlanetSKI. But when is it time to change them and where to go?

The Mountains are Calling

It’s been a long time for most of us so here’s something to get us in the mood for skiing.

Fancy 60% off Your Ski or Snowboard Hire in France This Winter?

Intersport is running a ‘White Friday’ promotional campaign with some seriously good offers. The offer is underway and expires on November 29th so you’ll need to hurry.

Maison Sport Partners with Pelotan

The ski instructor web portal has teamed up with the high-performance sun protection product.
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National Snow Show Claims Success

Thousands of snowsport fans have been at the first ever National Snow Show that took place at the NEC, Birmingham last weekend. PlanetSKI was among them. So, how was it? UPDATED

Skiing or Snowboarding?

If you are a beginner or you are going with someone who has never been on the slopes before, then should it be skiing or snowboarding?  Our good friends over at Crystal Ski Holidays have some advice.

Patagonia Boycotts Jackson Hole over Right-Wing Fundraiser

The outdoor clothing company has pulled its products from shops in the Wyoming resort after the resort’s co-owner hosted a fundraiser for the ‘House Freedom Caucus’.

Excitement Grows for National Snow Show

Ticket sales have passed the 11,000 mark with the easing of covid rules in the UK and lifting of travel restrictions for vaccinated people coming from abroad helping. PlanetSKI has met the organiser and looks ahead to the autumn event.

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