James Cove

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USA Saw Second Busiest Ski Season

1 day ago | planetski.eu | James Cove

Preliminary data from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) indicates that the 2024-25 season saw the second-highest visitation on record at US ski areas. NEWA total of 61.5 million skier visits represents a 1.7% increase over the previous season. The highest number was in the 2022-23 season which saw 3.9 million more visits. A skier visit is counted each time an individual uses a lift ticket or pass at a ski area.
Eight Resort Operators Form Global Sustainability Ski Alliance

2 days ago | planetski.eu | James Cove

It is first international collaboration of its kind, focused on accelerating climate action, reducing CO₂ emissions, and advancing sustainable innovations. NEWThe eight areas are:Compagnie des Alpes (France),KitzSki (Austria),Kronplatz (Italy),LAAX (Switzerland),Levi Ski Resort (Finland),NZSki (New Zealand),Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal Bergbahnen (Germany),SkiStar (Sweden and Norway),Together, these resorts manage over 800 ski lifts and account for approximately 25 million skier days annually.
Inquest Held Into UK Avalanche Victim

3 days ago | planetski.eu | James Cove

27- year old Joshua Byers, from Knaresborough, North Yorkshire was buried by an avalanche at Val Thorens an inquest heard. The death happened after an historic April snowstorm. He was near the roadside in Val Thorens when he was swept up and carried 15m by an avalanche on 17th April. We reported on the incident at the time on PlanetSKI. Huge Easter snowstorm claims British avalanche victimMr Byers was taken to hospital in Grenoble where he was pronounced dead.
More Resorts Close in USA but Some Still Open

3 days ago | planetski.eu | James Cove

Several resorts closed at the weekend but there is still skiing to be had with some going into June. NEWOn Sunday May 11th several resorts in Colorado called it a day. BreckenridgeCopper MountainLovelandSkiing and snowboarding is continuing in Arapahoe Basin in Colorado that plans to be open until June 8th. The resort saw 30cm of fresh snow last week. May 7 @Arapahoe_Basin – all lifts spinning.
As High Alpine Passes Cleared of Snow We Look at Summer Skiing in the Alps

3 days ago | planetski.eu | James Cove

The clear up continues and we report on which areas are still open and where summer skiing is possible in the Alps. NEWThe high alpine passes that are closed in the winter are now being cleared of snow so they can open for the summer. There is still snow at altitude in the Alps. On Sunday May 11th the ski resort of Stubai near Innsbruck in Austria called it a day. A handful of other glacier areas in Austria remain open:Hintertux – year round. Kitzsteinhorn – shuts 18th May.
New Zealand Ski Resort Set to Open Early After Heavy Snow

5 days ago | planetski.eu | James Cove

Mt Hutt is planning to open on Saturday May 31st. It will be its earliest opening for 16 years. NEWThe opening will also include June 1st and June 2nd if conditions allow. Mt. Hutt will then be open on June 7th and June 8th before beginning operations seven days a week on Saturday, June 14th. Three News was taken up for an exclusive look at the recent snnow and senior reporter, Juliet Speedy, even got a run in.
Draft 2025-26 Alpine World Cup Dates Released

5 days ago | planetski.eu | James Cove

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation, FIS, has published its preliminary 2025-26 Alpine World Cup race calendar. NEWThere are some interesting changes and developments in, what will be, an Olympic season with the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games. There will be a pause of World Cup races from February 1st to February 28th for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Crans-Montana, Switzerland, will host back-to-back World Cup speed races for the women and the men.
PlanetSKI is Still Skiing!

5 days ago | planetski.eu | James Cove

We report from Sunshine Village in Alberta Canada where there are still turns to be made. NEWSunshine Village near Banff in Alberta has the longest ski season in Canada and calls it a day next weekend, May 19th, with its legendary Slush Cup – more of that later. Now though we’re enjoying some deserted slopes where it feels like we have the mountain pretty much ourselves. Who said skiing is over?
US Snowboarder Who Fell From Chairlift Dies of His Injuries

5 days ago | planetski.eu | James Cove

32-year-old father of two, Donovan Romero, fell from a lift in Keystone in Colorado last December. The lift had a safety bar, but it had not been lowered. There are further calls to make their use compulsory. NEWThe accident happened on December 11th 2024 and Donovan Romero fell almost 20m to the ground from the Ruby Express chairlift sustaining fatal injuries. He was wearing a helmet at the time. Mr Romero was taken to St. Anthony Hospital in nearby Lakewood.
FIS Teams Up With Azerbaijan as Skiing in Asia Grows

1 week ago | planetski.eu | James Cove

The aim is to promote and develop the country’s status as a world-class destination for snow sports, from recreational to elite. NEWAzerbaijan will be the premium partner of all International Ski & Snowboard Federation World Championships for the 2025/26 season. It will also be a title partner of the FIS World Cup in Moguls, Aerials, Ski Cross, and Snowboard Cross, and a presenting partner in Nordic Combined.