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PlanetSKI Summer: 72 Hours Athens

The lure of Greece is irresistible outside of the winter ski season. There are the islands and then one of the world’s greatest cities – Athens. NEWThis summer we have posted from the mountains of Sweden and the coastal paths of England.PlanetSKI goes summer hiking in the Swedish ski resort of ArePlanetSKI turns intoPlanetHIKEIn the same way we enjoy reporting on lesser-known and off-the-beaten-track ski resorts to inspire readers to look at something new, we like doing the same in the summer months.We started this PlanetSKI summer trip to Greece on the island of Hydra.PlanetSKI in the summer: We’re in…

Jul 25th 2026

Discover Western New York’s Hidden Ski Gem

Find great skiing, year-round adventure, and laid-back charm at this under-the-radar resort that’s been ranked No. 4 in the East by Ski readers.Haven’t heard of Holiday Valley Resort? That’s exactly why it’s such a find. It’s a local favorite in western New York, just 45 minutes south of Buffalo, but it deserves to be on anyone’s must-visit list.First, the skiing.It has everything you want in a ski mountain: Lake-effect snowstorms that churn up some of the best conditions in the entire state, a tight-knit community of friendly locals, and almost 70 years of independent operation. So it’s no wonder Holiday…

Jul 23rd 2026

Fay Manners Completes First Ski Descent On Peru’s Ranrapalca

Who is Fay Manners?Fay Manners is a British alpinist and ski mountaineer, originally from Bedford and now based in the Alps. A former data consultant, she turned into an elite ski mountaineer.What is Acceso Momentáneo?Acceso Momentáneo, meaning Momentary Access, is a 900m, 5.1 E3 ski mountaineering line on Nevado Ranrapalca. It was completed by Fay Manners and Italian ski mountaineer Marco Malcangi on 28 May 2026, marking what appears to be its first ski descent.Where is Ranrapalca?Ranrapalca is located in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, specifically within the Huascarán National Park area, which is part of the world’s highest tropical mountain range.Why…

Jul 22nd 2026

3 Metres Of Snowfall In 3 Days In The Andes

3 Metres Of Snowfall In 3 Days In The AndesSki resorts in Argentina and Chile have been reporting snowfall totals rising at an astronomical rate through the weekend as a major snowstorm hits the Andes.Chile’s Portillo ski area, currently closed for safety reasons due to the storm, has reported 309cm – over 10 feet – of snow over the past 72 hours, peaking at over 1.5m (five feet) on Friday-Saturday.Valle Nevado reports 1.7m (nearly six feet) of snowfall from the storm.Many ski areas in the region are currently cut off by closed roads and for now the emphasis on keeping…

Jul 20th 2026

US Ski Resort Turns on Snow Cannons as Wildfire Threatens

Steamboat in Colorado is the latest resort to use its snow making system to fight wildfires. NEWThey are being used to prepare the ground as the nearby Fishhook fire might spread to the resort's ski area.The fire started last Sunday, July 12th, after a lightning strike.As a precaution the resort has turned on its cannons in the Sunshine area to wet trees and grass in order to create a buffer around lifts and other infrastructure in the resort.41 snow making machines have been turned on in what the resort calls "proactive precautions."The Fishhook Fire is several miles from the boundary…

Jul 18th 2026

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