314: Chamonix Stories #1 | Zag Skis
Episode 314 is the first in our series of Chamonix Stories, today featuring Zag Skis. Iain spoke with head of marketing Alan Lemasson and head of R&D Bastien Saillard from the Chamonix-based freeride ski...
Category: Chamonix
308: Ski Mountaineering 101 in Chamonix, Sundance and the Best Refuges in the World
We go on a ski touring adventure in Chamonix, staying an unmanned refuge at 3000m, and also take a closer look at some of the most spectacular Alpine refuges in the world. Plus we...
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...
241: Elise Wortley, Celebrating Women Mountaineers
Iain is joined by adventurer Elise Wortley. In the last 7 years, Elise has taken on some hugely challenging projects to highlight some of the original – and largely forgotten – female mountaineers and...
240: Montagne Verte, Patagonia’s ‘Announcement’ & the Mer de Glace in Chamonix
Today is a sustainability special, looking at train travel to Morzine, the impact of global warming on the Mer de Glace in Chamonix, plus we take a closer look at Patagonia’s decision to become...
226: Skiing down Mt Blanc, Hokkaido in Japan & Verbier Drug Dealers
Today we find out what it’s like skiing down Mont Blanc, learn about skiing in Hokkaido in Japan, plus we cover a drugs bust in Verbier, a cable car crash in Val Thorens and...
200: Chamonix, Jasmin Taylor & Zak Carrick-Smith
This episode is a Chamonix special. We look at the different ski areas, who they’re best for (and who they’re not) and explore the history of this famous resort. Iain also reports on the...
172: The Haute Route, Off-Piste in Verbier & Les 3 Vallées Enduro
In Episode 172 Iain was joined by ski journalists Katie Bamber and Tristan Kennedy to discuss the famous Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt, plus we look in detail at Verbier in Switzerland. SHOW...
96: Royals on the Snow, Chamonix, Neil English & Pre-loved Skiwear
In Episode 96, we discuss skiing royals, the cancellation of the London Ski Show, new lifts in Chamonix and preloved skiwear. Iain was joined by ski journalist Neil English, Claire Burnet from the Chamonix...
95: La Tania, Skiworld, Chamonix in May & 2023’s Best Skis
In Episode 95 of The Ski Podcast we discuss La Tania, Chamonix in summer, and the challenges facing the UK ski industry. Plus we talk to Arnie Wilson – the man who skied every...
