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PlanetSki
3h ago
On Sunday he came a very creditable 15th place in the final race of the season in Saalbach in Austria.
Austria has been a happy hunting ground for Dave, the UK’s greatest ever alpine skier, and he is well-known and well-loved in the country.
He posted his reaction after the race.
PlanetSKI’s editor James Cove is also in Austria and was following proceedings.
He reflects on Dave’s success this season and celebrates the current golden era for GB’s men’s slalom team.
You, too, can get a DR beanie, top hat or a ‘Rocket’-branded Union Flag, available only from Ski Racing Supplies.
Dave has c ..read more
PlanetSki
20h ago
Sunday 17th March
Our latest video report comes from PlanetSKI’s James Cove who is in Austria.
It’s looking good in the resort of Schlick 2000 near Innsbruck.
Innsbruck Ski + City, Schlick 2000. © PlanetSKI
As James mentioned, over in La Plagne in France is our reporter, Simon Wilson.
“There is still plenty of snow at resort level in Belle Plagne,” said Simon.
Belle Plagne, France. Image c/o Simon Wilson.
“There is plenty of good piste skiing at 1,800m and above.
“Spring snow on north facing pistes, but it is slushy during the morning on more south facing slopes.
“The off-piste and ungroo ..read more
PlanetSki
4d ago
The season in Verbier still has a long way to run – the resort closes on the 28th April 2024.
PlanetSKI was in the resort as it closed last winter and we hope to be back, once again, this season:
Verbier ends its season on a high
Verbier, Switzerland. Image © PlanetSKI
The end of the season is not lacking in terms of atmosphere on the slopes or in the resort, especially as there is usually spring snow and sun in abundance.
There’s also a series of great events:
Boss des Bosses
Yeti Xtreme Verbier
Patrouille des Glaciers
Red Bull Homerun
Take a look at the Verbier availability ..read more
PlanetSki
5d ago
There’s the high-altitude glacier resort of Stubai, the popular resort of Kuhtai + the hidden gems of Axamer Lizum and Schlick 2000.
Then some little-known ones off the beaten track:
Patscherkofl
Glungezer
Bergeralm
Mutteralm
Hochetz
Rangger Kopfl
Serles
Elfer
Nordkette
13 ski areas with 296 kms of slopes, 50km of ski routes and all served by 111 lifts.
They are all within an hour of the city, some are under half an hour away and one, Nordkette, has its base lift station in the centre of Innsbruck itself.
A 5-minute walk from the front door of the apartment PlanetSKI has rented.
You wo ..read more
PlanetSki
1w ago
For the second year running, young people from Manchester, London, Birmingham and Glasgow completed a UK based apprentice scheme with Snow Camp, before travelling to Val d’Isère ski resort in France with Inghams.
The partnerships aim is to support inner city young people in securing apprenticeships, internships, qualifications, and opportunities within the snow sports industry.
Joined by British Snowboard Olympian, Jamie Nicholls, who himself grew up in Bradford the group experienced life in resort with tour operator hosts from Inghams Ski.
Without diversity and inclusion initiatives like thi ..read more
PlanetSki
1w ago
As Esprit brings down the curtain on its final season, the company has announced some last-minute deals for families looking to swap the egg hunts at home for mountains of family fun.
Earlier this year, the brand announced its retirement after 41 years:
Esprit Ski to cease trading at end of the season
Easter is a great time to ski and La Rosière is one of the best family-focussed ski resorts in the Alps with a selection of chalets and childcare options by the piste.
La Rosiere. Image c/o Tim Clark
With Esprit, the kids can start the morning with a ski lesson, then have fun all afternoon at ..read more
PlanetSki
1w ago
With the planned addition of Crans-Montana Mountain Resort to the Epic Pass lineup next winter, this multi-resort season Pass is becoming an increasingly attractive option for skiers and snowboarders looking for access to some premier slopes across Europe.
“While the snow is still falling this winter, now is the time to plan ahead for next winter, because the 2024/25 Epic Pass just went on sale and is currently available to purchase at the lowest price of the year,” said a statement from the Epic Pass.
People who purchase an Epic Pass now will get access to ski some major resorts in Europe:
A ..read more
PlanetSki
1w ago
WHERE?
Les3Vallees is the world’s largest linked ski area and the event offers the opportunity to ski the entire ski area.
There’s a choice of five departure resorts:
Courchevel
Meribel
Les Menuires
Val Thorens
Orelle
WHAT?
In teams of three people ski, snowboard or telepmark the slopes with nine challenges including:
Giant slalom
Biathlon
Big Air
Boardercross
Family schuss
The races are timed or judged and the results depend on the total number of points won during each event.
The races occur on slopes that are dedicated and secure.
The races and events are not compulsory and each team ca ..read more
PlanetSki
1w ago
Five of the six people who had been searched for on the Zermatt-Arolla route since Saturday were found on Sunday evening.
The route from Zermatt to Arolla is part of the Haute Route from Zermatt to Chamonix.
The group left Zermatt on Saturday morning and was reported missing in the Tête Blanche region.
“On Sunday, March 10th, around 7:30 pm, a team consisting of three rescuers and a police officer from the mountain group was dropped off near the Dent Blanche,” said the police in a statement.
“At around 9:20 pm the team reached the Tête-Blanche area, where it quickly discovered five of the six ..read more
PlanetSki
1w ago
Sunday 10th March
Today’s PlanetSKI Snow report is from Jane Peel in the Tignes/Val d’Isere ski area in the French Alps.
Snowing in Tignes early on Sunday morning. Image © PlanetSKI
Tignes 2100 snowfront on Sunday morning. Image © PlanetSKI
La Daille, Val d’Isere, Sunday 10th March 2024. Image © PlanetSKI
Bellevarde, Val d’Isere Sunday. Image © PlanetSKI
“And, of course, the weather decided to clear a little once I’d given up for the day,” Jane said.
Tignes, France. Sunday afternoon. Image © PlanetSKI
PlanetSKI reader Oonagh Griffith is in the Madonna di Campiglio ski area of the It ..read more