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Verbier Celebrates Spring Skiing

The Swiss resort offers a climax to the season with great conditions and a host of activities on offer. Now is the time to think about skiing into April. NEW

PlanetSKI’s Innsbruck Stay Goes Up a Gear

We’re here in Innsbruck in the Tirol for a month or so – the ultimate Ski + City location in the Alps. 13 ski areas around the city with 23 attractions off the slopes – all on one pass. Bring it on… UPDATED

Esprit Ski: Last Chance Easter Deals

Spring may see winter drawing to a close, but there’s still time to make Easter memories with Esprit Ski one last time.

2024/25 Epic Pass Now on Sale

The Epic Pass is now on sale with access to world-class ski resorts in North America, plus across Switzerland, France, Italy and Austria.

Fancy Taking Part in the L3V Enduro this Easter?

For 20 years more than 1,000 amateur skiers, families and pros have been coming to take part at the event in Les3Vallees, France.

Zell am See/Kaprun – The Best All-Round Austrian Ski Destination?

It offers typical Austrian slopes, with access to a high-altitude and snow sure glacier area. Plus more than 400kms of slopes with its links to the Ski Circus resorts. PlanetSKI is sampling its attractions.

Ski Solo & Make Friends

What do a former Coldstream Guardsman, a retired hospital consultant and a golf course greenkeeper have in common? They’re among a group of 8 on a ski holiday arranged especially for individuals travelling alone. PlanetSKI joined them.

How Do Ski Resorts Cope When Mother Nature Fails to Provide?

Last month was the warmest February on record in the Alps. It has had a significant impact on the lower resorts with many adapting to survive. PlanetSKI reports from Morzine.

Sainte Foy: Not Hidden Any More, But Still a Gem

PlanetSKI editor James Cove has finally skied in a resort he first wanted to ski in over 25 years ago.

PlanetSKI Snow Report

The snow is continuing in the Alps with more areas seeing fresh snow. PlanetSKI is in France and Austria. UPDATED

March & Easter Deals Plus Early Bookings for Next Season

Early Bookings for 2025-2026 ★ Last Minute Easter Holiday Deals ★ Great Discounts on Sports Equipment Hire ★ 5% off Airport Transfers ★ UPDATED

PlanetSKI Sets Out to Ski Les3Vallees in a Day

The huge French ski area is the largest linked ski area in the world. PlanetSKI set out to ski every area and discover a little bit about each area as we passed through.

Fancy Heading to Lapland Next Winter?

Inghams Lapland has put its 2025 and 2026 holidays on sale, and is encouraging customers to book early to secure the best dates, resorts and accommodation.

Top 8 Resorts to go Skiing in France in April

Iglu Ski has researched the top destinations for skiing in France in April, and confirms the top 8 in the country. Do you agree with its selection?

PlanetSKI is in Canada

We’re in some of the resorts around Banff in Alberta. Like in Europe there have recently been unseasonably warm temperatures. UPDATED

Ski Deals for This Week & Ahead to Easter

Last Minute deals from Inghams, SNO & Sunweb ★ Discount on Ski Hire ★ Discount on Transfers ★ UPDATED

Spring Skiing in the Tirol

With longer days, sunnier slopes, and warmer temperatures, it’s one of our favourite times to ski.  Late season skiing has a lot going for it and there are few places better than the Austrian Tirol.

Skiers Flock to Snowy Scandinavia

A less than perfect winter in the Alps this season has sent some skiers to Scandinavian resorts, according to the boss of the airline, Norwegian Air. PlanetSKI has been in Norway this winter & we’re heading back this weekend.

French Train Conductors Strike Impacts UK Skiers

The CEO of train operator SNCF has warned that the strikes will affect ski resorts as many head to and from the Alps for the school holidays. UPDATED

Stay Safe on the Pistes

An animated film to help young skiers & snowboarders learn about safety on the pistes has been released to coincide with the busy February school holiday period. It comes as safety is becoming a growing concern with PlanetSKI contacted by the mainstream media on the subject.

Après Ski – The Maison Sport Guide

It started as a few drinks after a day on the slopes and turned into a phenomenon.  Après ski. Our friends at Maison Sport reveal their top 5 resorts in Europe for your post-ski tipple.

Alpine Fleet Builds on Initial Success

It’s the new kid on the block for airport to resort transfers. Now in its second year of operation it claims success with its new approach and is offering new routes.

Esprit Ski to Cease Trading at End of Season

The family ski brand, Esprit Ski, is being scrapped after 41 years. It is part of the Hotelplan Group that is being sold off, but the company says the decision is unrelated.  UPDATED

Cost of Day Lift Passes in Europe’s Ski Resorts Outpace Inflation

The average cost of one-day lift pass in European ski resorts has risen almost 35% above inflation over the past eight years, according a recent study.

Crystal Ski Selects its Best Resorts For Teens or Tots

Whether the dynamic needs to be suited to teens or tots, Crystal has rounded up its top resorts for families of all different shapes, sizes and ages.

Tirol – Beyond the Slopes

There is much more to the Tirol than just the fabulous skiing. Here we look at some alternative activities, from the well-known ones to a few surprises.

Unusual Ski Fines

€15,000 fine for triggering an avalanche in France, €2,000 fine for wearing ski boots in Ischgl after skiing & $500 for sharing your ski pass in Colorado. These are just some of the examples found by VIP SKI.

French Farmers Lift Blockades

The French government has made concessions and the threatened travel disruption that may have affected ski resorts this weekend has eased. UPDATED

Inghams Is Up For Sale

The UK ski operator is owned by the Swiss company Hotelplan that is in turn owned by the supermarket chain Migros. Migros has decided to sell Hotelplan and all its travel businesses. UPDATED

Powder White Ceases Trading

The ski agent had been operating for more than 20 years. It blames a combination of Brexit, Covid and the cost-of-living crisis. It is feared more ski businesses may follow. NEW

French Farmer Travel Disruption May Impact Ski Resorts

There has already been some disruption as the farmers have blocked roads with tractors. More is set to come.

Last Minute Ski Deals for Half Term, March & Easter

Half Term ski deals ★ Discount on Ski Hire ★ 30% off Premiere Neige at Half Term ★ 5% off transfers ★ Crystal & SNO offers

Skiing & Healing in Gastein

PlanetSKI’s Jane Peel has just spent some time in Bad Gastein in Austria. For the skiing, obviously.  But she’s also been enjoying – or perhaps enduring – the strangest experience she’s ever had on a ski trip.

83% Would Cut Back to Fund Ski Trip

That’s the finding from Ski Tour Operator, Sunweb, who surveyed 2,000 skiers to discover what Brits would give up to ensure they can afford a ski trip.

Crystal Ski Pleased with Offering 13 New Resorts this Winter

Crystal Ski Holidays, the UK’s leading ski tour operator, has been offering customers wider choice and more flexibility with 13 new resort destinations this winter on sale across France, Italy, Austria, Finland, Norway, Japan, and the USA. NEW

PlanetSKI is Skiing & Sightseeing in Turkey

We’re on a City & Ski break to Turkey. We’ve hit the slopes of Kartalkaya, now we’re in Istanbul. UPDATED

French-Italian Ski Area Offers Discounts for People Arriving by Train

Vialattea (The Milky Way) has teamed up with the Italian train operator Trenitalia and will offer people 25% off their lift pass if they arrive by train. It aims to encourage sustainable ski travel.

Andorra’s Other Ski Areas

The majority of UK skiers head to the main resorts of the Grandvalira – Soldeu, El Tartar and Pas de La Casa.  But there are others – Arinsal, Pal and Arcalis.

Crystal Ski Adds New Manchester Charter Flight to Norway

This season one from Gatwick was launched, next season one flies from Manchester. More & more UK skiers are looking at Norway as a ski destination.

Spring Events in Val Gardena

Val Gardena in the Dolomites in Italy is offering a range of activities & events that include dressing up + ski racing for adults and children.

There’s More to Skiing in Andorra Than Meets the Eye

Those that have skied recently in Andorra will know what it offers. Those that haven’t may have a slightly wrong view of the ski area in the Pyrenees.

Skiing in Andorra Unaffected by Post-Brexit Border Rules

It is possible to ski for as long as you want per season in Andorra. All the other ski nations in Europe are in EU or Schengen so Brits can only spend 90 days out of 180 within their borders.

Scotland Snow Report

We have heard much recently about the conditions in the Alps and the Pyrenees, but what about closer to home in Scotland? Our reporting team of Rod and Dianne Frazer update us.

Morzine-Avoriaz Encourages Train Travel with Practical Incentives

It is offering the AlpinExpress Pass to those that take a train which offers a series of discounts on lift, passes, ski hire & lessons + much else besides.

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

PlanetSKI Hits the Pyrenees

We’re in Europe’s other main mountain range for most of January – skiing the French Pyrenees, Andorra and then the Spanish Pyrenees. First stop was Ax-3-Domaines in France, now we’re in Andorra. UPDATE

Ski Touring for the Very First Time

PlanetSKI’s Tashie Cove has been wanting go ski touring for a while, now she has finally managed it. As it grows in popularity read her account of putting on skins and walking uphill for the first time.

Helly Hansen’s Women’s Snow Camps in Whistler

They aim create a safe, motivating environment for women to develop their skiing skills while feeling at home in the mountains. PlanetSKI’s Katy Dartford reports from the camp in Whistler.

Is Apres Ski on the Decline?

A new survey claims 9 out of 10 British skiers and snowboarders no longer enjoy apres as much as they used to. Pardon?  UPDATED

PlanetSKI Offers Discounted Ski Resort Transfers with Ski-Lifts

Looking for a cheap and good value ski resort transfer service that goes to most of the main ski resorts?

Ski Club GB Offers More Resorts With Its Freshtracks Holidays

The Ski Club of Great Britain has launched its new Freshtracks holiday programme with a number of new destinations, courses and chalets across the Alps, North America and Japan.

Crystal Ski Holidays Offers ‘Summit Collection’ Label

Summit Collection is a selection of premium ski accommodation across France, Italy, Austria, Andorra, and Canada.

January & February 2024 Ski Deals

★ Inghams Jan/Feb deals ★ Inghams 2025 holidays on sale ★ Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals ★ 5% off airport transfers ★
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Three Days Family Skiing in Vaujany

Tim Clark visits Vaujany on a three-day family ski trip. It’s a small resort in the Isère region of France just over the hill from Alpe d’Huez.

PlanetSKI Offers HUGE Discounts with Pierre & Vacances

Fancy great value self-catering accommodation in the French Alps? Or some good value ski hotels in France?

Non-Skiing Activities in Morzine-Avoriaz

There are the usual offerings of snow shoeing, ice skating & tobogganing. Morzine & Avoriaz are also hosting walking with eagles, laser biathlon, new Avo Karts, and skijoring.

VIP SKI Offers Next Season Holidays for This Winter’s Prices

VIP SKI is offering this season’s customers the chance to reserve spots for the 2024/25 season at 2023/24 season prices.

Skiing Les Arcs over the Festive Period

PlanetSKI editor, James Cove, is spending Xmas in the Alps with his family. Rather strangely none of them actually wanted to be skiing in the festive period – in Les Arcs or anywhere else for that matter. UPDATED

Ski Solutions Guide to Lesser-Known Ski Resorts

Leave the crowds behind and book a trip to a lesser-known ski resort this winter to help maximise time on the slopes and explore somewhere new.

Inghams Recovers from Cyber Attack

Last week its parent company Hotelplan UK was hit by a cyber attack. It also affected Esprit Ski and Santa’s Lapland. NEW

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