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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.

Lindsey Vonn Races the Hahnenkamm – at Night

The legendary retired ski racer, Lindsey Vonn, has put her skis back on to become the first woman to ski the infamous Kitzbühel downhill course – and the first to dare to take on the Streif at night.

PlanetSKI is in Morzine as Heavy Snow Finally Falls

Morzine was one of those resorts that had a torrid time of it when rain washed away much snow over the New Year holiday period. Now it is chucking it down. We look at the fresh snow and the impact of the earlier lack of snow.

British Woman Dies in Chamonix Avalanche

The 45-year old was hiking with two other people including a mountain guide on Saturday when the accident happened. An investigation is underway. UPDATED

More Snow Continues to Fall in North America

The powder snow has been some of the best in a generation bringing excellent early season conditions. It has though come at a price with a number of avalanche deaths. NEW

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Driving to the Alps for Skiing & Snowboarding

More people are driving to the Alps – it can be cheaper & more environmentally friendly than flying, plus there’s a host of other reasons. PlanetSKI has just driven to Verbier + we have reaction from readers who also like to drive.

Antarctica Ski World Record Attempt Abandoned

The British polar endurance athlete Wendy Searle has been forced to end her challenge to become the fastest woman to ski solo and unsupported from the Antarctic coast to the Geographic South Pole. NEW

The Ladies’ Ski Club is 100

The trailblazing British organisation was founded 100 years ago this month.  A group of formidable skiers, among them the best racers of the time, formed the world’s first ski club for women. NEW

Why Ski in Italy?

What have the Romans ever given us? If you’ve seen the satirical sketch from Monty Python’s Life of Brian, you’ll know the answer is quite a lot.  The same can be said for the Italians and their ski resorts.

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Father Searches in Vain for Son as Pair Caught in US Avalanche

The son was found dead after two hours. There have been further avalanche fatalities as heavy snow continues to fall. Caution is being urged by the authorities. UPDATED

Man Dies in Avalanche on Ben Nevis

He was climbing with a partner when they were hit by an avalanche. The second man is in a serious condition in hospital in Scotland. NEW

January’s Ski News in Brief – Live & Updated

– Casinos Continue in Liechtenstein
– World Champion Freestyle Skier Dies in Japan Avalanche
– Shiffrin Misses Out on Chance to Equal Record Number of Wins
– World Cup Moguls Bronze for GB
– PlanetSKI Is Out On The Scottish Snow…UPDATED

Investigation Continues after Ten People Feared Caught in Austria Avalanche

Four people were injured, one seriously, after the slide struck on Xmas Day in Zurs in the Arlberg area in western Austria. A huge search operations was launched. First videos have been posted on social media. UPDATED

Arctic Freeze Hits North America

A powerful Arctic storm is pounding the USA and Canada with bitterly cold temperatures, blizzards, high winds, power cuts and travel disruption. Some ski resorts, which have already had several metres of snow so far this season, are warning of extreme conditions. UPDATED

Sapporo Pulls Back from Bid for 2030 Winter Olympics

The Japanese city and the country’s Olympic Committee has announced it is putting its attempt to win the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games on hold. The decision is partly in response to the damage caused by the Tokyo 2020 corruption scandal.

A Great Year for Snow Sports

The President of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation has hailed 2022 as a great season, despite having its share of challenges.

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.

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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.

Fresh Warnings for Off Piste Skiers as More Avalanche Deaths in France

Seven people have already died in avalanches this season in France alone. The authorities are urging people to exercise caution and follow the rules. UPDATED

British Woman Aiming to Ski to a World Record in Antarctica

Wendy Searle began her record attempt on Monday 5th December.  Her goal is to become the fastest woman to ski solo and unsupported from the Antarctic coast to the Geographic South Pole.

Three Ski Days in Arc 1950 (+1 bonus morning)

PlanetSKI has been for a quick visit to check out the award-winning hotel, Bear Lodge, and see what Arc 1950 has to offer. After 3 days we planned to move on to Les3Vallees. Or not.

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Snow in UK Causes Travel Disruption for Skiers Heading to the Alps

Stansted airport was closed on Sunday evening while Heathrow & Gatwick are experiencing delays. Road and rail travel has also been affected. PlanetSKI spent 7-hours at Gatwick as we headed to the Alps for a pre-Xmas ski. UPDATED

Investigation Underway After Fire Destroys Hotel in Les2Alpes

A major fire broke out on Sunday evening at the Hotel Le Souleil’Or in Les 2 Alpes, France. There were no injuries but the building has been gutted. PlanetSKI reports from the resort. UPDATED

Demand for Ski Holidays Up But So Are Costs  

Bookings for this season are exceeding pre-pandemic levels but UK skiers and snowboarders face rising costs in European resorts, according to a new study.

Freeriders Urged to Stick to Secured Zones

The Swiss Centre for Accident Prevention is calling on skiers and snowboarders to use marked freeride zones this winter. It follows a rise in the number of deaths off-piste.

December’s Ski News In Brief – Live & Updated

– Two German Teenagers Die After Skiing Off Edge of Slope
– Border Force Strikes Resume Today
– Shiffrin Edges Closer to Women’s Record
– A Mountain Guide’s Life
– Narrow Escape in Avalanche…UPDATED

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World Ski Awards Announced

Verbier takes the crown for the world’s best resort with Bear Lodge, Les Arcs named ‘World’s Best New Ski Hotel’. We look at the winners across all the categories.

Scotland’s Only Indoor Ski Slope Closes

Snow Factor at XSite Braehead, in Renfrewshire, will be shut until further notice following a court order.

Back on Snow – Addiction Heaven

One of our regular readers, Kostantinos Valtadoros, has been out on the glacier slopes of Soelden in the Tirol. It’s an addiction. Plain and simple.

Trainee Mountain Guide Dies in France

The 29-year old man was caught by an avalanche above the town of Ceillac while climbing in the southern French Alps. It is the first fatality caused by an avalanche this season. NEW

With Cop27 Underway Recent Report Paints Worrying Picture of Glacier Melt

UNESCO says some of the most well-known glaciers in the world will have melted by 2050. They include the Dolomites in Italy, Mt Kilimanjaro and those in the Yosemite & Yellowstone parks in the USA. Alpine glaciers will also be affected.

Ski News In Brief – Live & Updated

– New Boss for Milan Cortina 2026
– Details on New Lift for Jackson Hole
– Skiing Austria: The Place Beyond The Spines
– Digital Travel Scams on the Rise
– Avalanche Near Vail in Colorado…UPDATED

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The Stories Behind the Ski Slopes

A new book by the veteran ski travel writer Patrick Thorne ‘Around the World in 50 Slopes’ is out. It is an inspiring read.

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

Maison Sport Teams Up with Snow Camp

The ski instructor booking site has joined forces with the snowsports charity to try to make skiing more inclusive and accessible to all. PlanetSKI details what it all means.

Two NZ Ski Resorts Placed in Voluntary Administration After Poor Winter

The Tūroa and Whakapapa ski areas are on the North Island . External experts are to be appointed to see if they can survive. Poor snow, which some say is caused by climate change, are to blame along with the impact of Covid-19 restrictions since 2020.

Portugal Announces Year-Long Visas for Digital Nomads

The residence permit is for employed & self-employed people with an aim to regulate the temporary stay or residency of remote workers. Brexit means most people from the UK can only stay in an EU or Schengen country for 90 days out of 180. Some hope ski countries may follow the example of Portugal. UPDATED

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October’s Skiing Snippets

– Blow to Vancouver 2030 Olympic Bid
– 100 Days to Go
– Winter X Games is Sold
– Tributes to Red Bull Co-Founder Who Has Died
– Austria Ski Association Renews Partnership with Tirol…LIVE & UPDATED

Tributes to US Ski Mountaineer Who Died in Nepal

49 year old Hilaree Nelson died near the summit of Mount Manaslu in the Himalayas as she began a ski descent. She was one of the finest ski mountaineers of her generation. NEW

Founding Father of BASI Dies

Derek Brightman held License No1 for the British Association of Snowsport Instructors. He was a legend in the Scottish ski world. Tributes are being paid. UPDATED

Glacier Ski Areas in Austria Are Opening

Hintertux and Soelden already have slopes open with others making final preparations after the temperatures have dropped and fresh snow has arrived. The winter of 2022/23 is around the corner with significant snow forecast for this week. UPDATED

Switzerland Launches Plan To Try To Save Glaciers

The government has agreed a CHF3.2 billion (£2.93 billion) climate action package. Swiss glaciers have lost half their volume in the past 80 years and some predict many may melt by the end of the century unless action is taken.

See What’s New in Morzine For the Coming Season

The French resort that is situated in the heart of the Portes du Soleil is a firm favourite with British skiers and snowboarders. Check out what is on offer for next season.

Fire Destroys Swiss Mountain Restaurant

The Restaurant Botta at Glacier 3000 near Le Diablerets has been gutted by fire. See a video as firefighters battle the blaze. An investigation is underway. UPDATED

PlanetSKI Is Back In The Mountains

We’ve ended our trip to hike some paths in the mountain ranges and ridges on the Isle of Skye on the west coast of Scotland. We’ve taken to the water too. Check out our updated final report and lookback to the visit. UPDATED

Tributes to Elizabeth II from the Snowsports World Continue to Pour in

Governing bodies, ex-racers, snow centres and even ski resorts have been paying their respects on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. UPDATED

High Energy Prices Threaten Ski Resorts Next Winter

With energy prices soaring there are concerns that some resorts may not fully open with implications for the local economies. In France resort officials have met the government with warnings that some resorts may not open. Across the Alps resorts are looking to reduce energy use and considering how to pay for it. UPDATED

Park City Joins the Global Sustainable Tourism Council

It has joined the GSTC after recently concluding its draft of Utah’s first community-based Sustainable Tourism Plan. It aims to be a premier US ski area for sustainable ski tourism.

September’s Skiing Snippets

– Canada to Remove Covid-19 Border Restrictions
– IOC Has Faith in 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
– German Glacier Disappears Leaving Four Left
– British Man Dies in Paragliding Accident in Pyrenees
– Serac Collapse on Mt Everest Caught on Camera… LIVE

New Survey Shows Lunchtime Is When Most Injuries Occur

The survey comes from New Zealand and shows that 30% of all injuries on the slopes happen around lunchtime. Tiredness and busy slopes are cited as the reason.

Vandals Set Fire to Pontypool Ski Slope in Wales

The top section of the artificial slopes has been destroyed in an arson attack. Police are appealing for help and the local race club has called it ‘devastating’.

Will Japan’s Borders Reopen for 2022/23 Ski Season?

Japan’s borders remain closed to independent tourists despite hopes that restrictions would be eased by now. One of the UK’s leading operators to Japan, Mabey Ski, remains poised. NEW

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!’

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