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Jasper Rises from the Ashes

Jasper Rises from the Ashes12th February 2026The wildfire of 2024 saw a third of the ski town destroyed. It was one of the worst natural disasters of the year in Canada. PlanetSKI is in Jasper and we look back at the fire, its impact and the recovery programme.NEW The statistics speak for themselves: 358 out of 1,113 structures in Jasper destroyed. The population of 25,000 evacuated. $880m in insurance payouts. Millions of dollars of tourism wiped out. An estimated $1.23 billion of damage. The Alberta and Federal governments supplied $170 million in aid.We reported on it at the time on…

Feb 12th 2026

The Nockberge Trail: Ski Touring for Softies

11th February 2026 | Simon Miller, Nockberge Trail, AustriaIf you think ski touring is for hardy, gnarly, whippet fit, ski masochists then perhaps consider the Nockberge Trail in Carinthia, Austria. PlanetSKI dons some skins.NEW This is ski touring at its most luxurious.Ski touring as if it was designed by people who dream up aromatherapy marketing material. I exaggerate only slightly – after all, gravity is somewhat of a constant in our lives and ski touring, by definition, requires skinning uphill, but that aside, the Nockberge Trail offers by far the most luxurious form of ski touring I have ever encountered.The…

Feb 11th 2026

US Women's Tech Team: Resilience, Momentum, and Joy

By the time the US women’s alpine technical team arrived in Cortina, the tone had already been set. Confidence, camaraderie, and belief traveled with them. These qualities were forged over years of setbacks, comebacks, and a World Cup season that proved they belong among the very best in the world. At the center of that momentum are Nina O’Brien, Paula Moltzan, and AJ Hurt. Three athletes with different paths, shared resilience, and a collective determination to make the most of this Olympic moment.A Team Built on Depth and TrustThe US women’s team currently leads the Nations Cup across technical disciplines.…

Feb 10th 2026

Canada Road Trip: Jasper & Marmot Basin

9th February 2026 | James Cove, Marmot Basin, CanadaWe’ve hit Revelstoke & Kicking Horse now its time for Jasper and its ski resort of Marmot Basin.NEW The road to Jasper from Lake LouiseThe road to Jasper from Lake Louise is without doubt one of the best ski road journeys in the world – The Icefields Parkway. 232kms and a 4+ hour drive in the winter. It passes through some of the finest glaciated mountain terrain that you will find next to a paved road. No towns No petrol stations No mobile phone signal!We have posted about the journey itself in…

Feb 9th 2026

Watching Skiing at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics

How to Watch the Skiing Events of the 2026 Milan-Cortina GamesWondering where to stream Olympic skiing? We lay it out for you here. The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games are finally here! From the pomp, fashion, and pure stoke of the Opening Ceremony to the guts and grit of the competitions themselves, the Olympics are a don’t-miss spectacle for all winter sports fans. The Athletes, The Venues, and More: SKI’s Guide to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter OlympicsThe Games run from Feb. 6-22 in Italy’s Dolomites, and span six different venues—some as far as a couple hundred miles apart. If you’re wondering…

Feb 5th 2026

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