Episode 32: Japow, McSki, Chill Factore & Ski Val go bust
In this episode, Jim finds out about the legendary Ja-pow in Japan, while Iain takes a first slide at the Chill Factore in Manchester. We find out about how to buy property in the...
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Episode 31: Telemark Skiing, Courchevel Plane Crash, Avalanche in Crans Montana, Moon Boots & more
Jim tries out telemark skiing for the first time, while Iain finds out what it’s like behind the scenes with the La Clusaz ski patrol. We also discuss the recent plane crash in Courchevel,...
Episode 30: Skiing in Morocco, Powder Technique, Team GB Medals & Eddie The Eagle Pt2
In this episode Iain and Jim find out how to ski powder and service skis, discover you can do a GCSE in skiing, rejoice in Team GB success (and how Eddie ‘The Eagle’ feels...
Episode 28: Wolves in the Alps, How Cows Prevent Avalanches, Ski Sunday Returns & more
In this episode Jim and Iain discuss the increase in the number of wolves in the Alps, we find out how cows prevent avalanches and Jim tests a new eco-friendly boot dryer. Jim brings us...
Episode 27: La Rosière, St Anton, Chamonix & La Clusaz
In this episode Jim and Iain swap Secret Santa presents, we have updates from Betony in Chamonix and Becky in St Anton. Jim prepares for his move to La Clusaz and Iain reports live from...
Episode 25: St Anton, Charlotte Bankes & Billy Morgan’s favourite resort
This episode Iain and Jim discuss the lack of snow in (most of) the Alps, Iain asks new GB snowboardcross athlete Charlotte Bankes why she defected from the French team and Billy Morgan reveals...
Episode 24: Billy Morgan, Chemmy Alcott v. Graham Bell, Snow Farming & ‘Inside the Chill Factore’
This episode Iain reports back from the London Ski Festival with interviews with Olympians Billy Morgan, Graham Bell and Chemmy Alcott as well as world-record breaking snowboarder Jamie Barrow. We have guest reports from...
Chill Factore Discount Code: SKIPOD10 (10% off)
Chill Factore Discount Code Listeners to The Ski Podcast can also enjoy a 10% special discount code (‘SKIPOD10’) as part of our partnership with Chill Factore – The North West’s premier ski and snow centre. Inside...
Episode 23: Sting’s Lift Pass, Courchevel & Val d’Isère updates & Tour de France rumours
This episode Jim reveals he’s moving to the Alps for the winter and Iain doesn’t take it personally. We have guest reports from Alex in Courchevel and Steve in Val d’Isère and a spoiler...
Episode 22: New lifts in Tignes & Zermatt, Inside Chill Factore and How To Put Your Boots On
This episode Jim and Iain discuss the new lifts that opened in both Tignes and Zermatt, Jim goes behind the scenes at Chill Factore in Manchester, we find out which Premiership football club will...