News from the Ski world

South Tyrol Skiing: Best Dining in the Alps

Skiing, Dining and Slow Living in South Tyrol’s DolomitesFor some of us, lingering over a long lunch when there are blue skies and more runs waiting to be thrashed is a colossal exercise in restraint. For others, the lunch is the highlight and bookings need to be made far in advance. Wherever you sit on the fence, the gastronomy in the South Tyrol is far from the heavy Alpine staples of potatoes and cheese and undoubtedly exceeds expectations. The popular mountain restaurants I visited in Obereggen and Kronplatz are not just ski huts; they’re architectural works of art with menus…

Apr 13th 2026

Rowmark Alumni Sweep U.S. Nationals Podium

Bocock sisters and Hensien deliver historic result in Vail.Rowmark Ski Academy alumni made a resounding statement at the 2026 U.S. National Championships, sweeping the women’s giant slalom podium in a historic performance that underscores the program’s continued impact on American alpine skiing. Elisabeth Bocock led the charge, capturing the national title, while her sister Mary Bocock secured second place and Katie Hensien rounded out the podium in third. All three athletes are Rowmark alumni and current members of the U.S. Ski Team.First ever GS podium sweep highlights development success.The result marks the first time Rowmark Ski Academy athletes have swept…

Apr 10th 2026

Ski. Laugh. Repeat.

8th April 2026 | Jane Peel, Mayrhofen, AustriaWhat’s the most fun you can have in a ski resort when you’re not on the slopes?Answer: watch a bunch of world class comedians at work. PlanetSKI has been doing just that, and joining them on the snow, at the Altitude Comedy Festival in Mayrhofen. What. A. Hoot.I like a bit of stand up comedy. But I’ve only been to a handful of live gigs over the years. And never, ever, have I experienced anything quite like the Altitude Comedy Festival. To borrow some of the snow puns that litter the festival brochure,…

Apr 9th 2026

New PlanetSKI Snow Report Released

7th April 2026: Warm conditions in the AlpsHead high for the best snowNEW Tuesday 7th April: The warm conditions continue in the Alps with Spring conditions across the ski resorts that remain open. High pressure is sitting over the Alps with the freezing level at over 3,000m. It is icy first thing and generally the best skiing can be found on north facing slopes. Though if you time it right, as the ice turns to softer snow, there is some excellent 'spring snow' to be found.Spring skiing in Val Thorens. Image © PlanetSKIThe warm spell is coming to an end…

Apr 8th 2026

Spring Skiing in Tignes

7th April 2026: Late Season in TignesThe high altitude French ski area still has a month of the season left with a range of activities and events on offer. It closes on May 3rd.The current late season conditions in Tignes are some of the best in recent years after fresh snow over the last couple of weeks. They topped up what has already been a good and above average season for snow. Like many other resorts that stay open late, Tignes has a range of activities on offer to encourage people to delay putting away their skis and snowboards for…

Apr 7th 2026

banskoblog.com

The complete guide for Bansko.