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...
Author: iain martin
251: Ski Touring in Italy, Rob Katz’s ‘To Do’ list at Vail Resorts & Skiing the Mississippi
Today we discuss ‘Homeland’ – a ski touring only ‘resort’ in Italy, we ask what should be on Rob Katz’s ‘to do’ list as he takes up the reins again at Vail Resorts, plus...
250: Is Ski Ballet back? Plus Perisher, Cardrona & Australia/NZ news
Today we focus on the new ski season in Australia and New Zealand, especially the new chairlift in Perisher and ski area extension in Cardrona. Plus could ski ballet be making a comeback? We...
249: Snow Camp, Skimigos, Muslim Ski Club | Improving diversity in snowsports
This week we look at how to improve diversity within the ski industry and ways that under-representation in snowsports is being addressed. Iain was joined by Amirra Blackwood and Dan Keeley from Snow Camp,...
248: Sheffield Ski Village, Women’s World Snowsports Summit & ‘Way2Snow’ for new skiers
Today we look at a new project to help first-time skiers, find out about the Women’s World Snowsports Summit and learn about plans to reopen of the UK’s most iconic dry ski slopes, Sheffield...
247: ‘Ski Gear Q&A’ inc how to carry skis, how to do up boots & how to store kit over the summer
This episode is an equipment special, tackling essential questions about kit such as the best way to carry skis, the ‘right’ way to do up your ski boots and how to store your gear...
‘25 in 25’ Snow Camp Challenge: Skiing all the UK’s Indoor Snow Centres in a single day
Iain Martin, host of The Ski Podcast, is challenging himself to ski all five of the UK’s indoor snow centres in a single day to raise funds for Snow Camp. Iain’s ’25 in 25’...
246: Ski Jobs Special 2025: How & when to apply, and how to become a Ski Instructor
We look at how to make your dreams come true and find a ski job, including what jobs are available, what skills you need, when to apply and how the market has changed in...
245: ‘The Brits’ in Mayrhofen, Passo Tonale and Jibworx
We find out about this year’s ‘Brits’ – the GB freestyle champs in Mayrhofen, get to know Jibworx and their new community for girls in snowsport, and learn about the Italian ski resort of...
244: Team GB Focus with Zoe Atkin (Halfpipe), Iain Innes (Skimo) & Molly Butler (Slalom)
In this episode we speak with two British athletes having a breakthrough season in their different disciplines, plus we celebrate a new British world champion. As well as that we also have our regular...
