The Swiss President has visited village of Blatten that was buried after a huge chunk of glacier broke off and crashed down into the valley triggering a massive landslide. There are calls for the ...

There was 13% less snow last winter than the annual average. It bodes badly for the summer glacier melt. It is the No 1 bucket list destination with huge amounts of snow and an overall experience ...

The destruction of the village of Blatten in the Swiss Alps by a huge landslide has highlighted the threat posed by climate change as the mountains become more unstable. NEW The Alps are appearing to ...

The IOC has made clear that the sanction against Russia for its full-scale invasion of Ukraine still stands. According to Reuters, the IOC confirmed that Russian teams remain excluded from ...

The Canadian resort has announced it is suspending summer skiing on its Horstman Glacier in the Blackcomb area indefinitely. It ends a decades-long tradition. Climate change is to blame. The resort ...

There was 13% less snow last winter than the annual average. It bodes badly for the summer glacier melt.

Goon Gear will not produce snowboards for the 2025-2026 season. It says the decision is due to Trump’s tariffs and rising costs.

FIS says that it is continuing to find ways to reduce the likelihood of major crashes and serious injuries, in addition to the numerous steps taken over the past decades. Here we re-post on PlanetSKI ...

FIS says it is taking its environmental responsibilities extremely seriously. Here on PlanetSKI we reproduce an article by FIS on its new initiative: the SNOWBALL Sustainability Guide Small steps ...

There could be more young Brits back working in the Alps under a new youth mobility scheme. It is not part of the agreement, but there is an understanding in principle. Plus UK citizens should be able ...

The French Ski Federation has announced that 18-year old Margot Simond died after an accident while training in the French resort ahead of a weekend event.

Brexit ended the free movement of labour and with it many jobs in the Alps for British people. Negotiations are underway to allow people under 30 to study and work abroad. The UK and the EU are ...