Tirol in Austria becomes title sponsor of The Ski Podcast
The Tirol region of Austria has become the title sponsor of The Ski Podcast for the 2025/26 winter season. The partnership will mean that ten of the key regions of Tirol will be featured...
Author: iain martin
257: Innsbruck in Tirol, The Northern Snow Show and the UK’s First Employee-owned Ski Company
We find out all about Innsbruck in Austria, look at the Northern Snow Show and learn why ski company Peak Retreats is handing over ownership to its staff. Host Iain Martin was joined by...
256: Nova Scotia, Saint-Gervais, London Snow Show & Ski Touring in Tromsø
Today we find out what it’s like to ski – and surf – in Nova Scotia, Canada. We discuss the new Valléen lift in Saint-Gervais, learn about Tromsø in Norway and we have all...
255: Walking to the Alps in Ski Boots, Montane’s Repair Claire & the Re-Action Collective
Today we find out what it’s like walking to the Alps in ski boots, plus we have a focus on sustainability, looking at how different ski businesses are working together; what the UTMB are...
Flashback: Warren Smith, Celebrity Ski Instructor
In this ‘flashback’ episode, Iain speaks with ‘ski instructor to the stars’ Warren Smith, from the Warren Smith Ski Academy. We talk about how Warren got into skiing and his journey to Verbier via...
254: Les Arcs in summer, Tour de France, new lifts in La Plagne & the Flocon Vert
We look at Les Arcs in summer, find out about La Plagne’s new lifts and the ‘Flocon Vert’ – the sustainability award for ski resorts in France. There’s snow reports from Australia and New...
Flashback: Tony McWilliam, Founder of Faction Skis
In this special ‘Flashback’ episode, Iain speaks with Tony McWilliam – founder of one of the world’s leading snowsports brands – Faction Skis. We find out what inspired Tony to start Faction, how he...
253: Fiona Easdale, Olympian & co-founder YSE Ski
In today’s episode Iain speaks with Fiona Easdale, managing director and co-founder of the Val d’Isere chalet specialist YSE Ski. She was racing downhill in the Winter Olympics at just 16 years old, then worked...
Flashback: How to become a Ski Patroller in France
In this special ‘Flashback’ episode, Iain speaks with Tom Greenall, one of the few British members of the ski patrol in France. Tom explains the long journey he had to go through to qualify...
252: The Rise and Fall of Bladon Lines | ‘Parrots in the Snow’
In this special episode we look at the rise and fall of Bladon Lines – a British chalet company who in the mid-80s were the biggest ski company in the UK, but by the...
