Episode 49: Towed by a Tesla, French Pyrénées & the Rise of Bansko
In this episode Jim has been busy and reports from Anzère in Switzerland as well as part two of his trip to Bulgaria. Iain is out in Cauterets in the French Pyrénées, we hear...
Category: Chamonix
Episode 48: Val d’Hérens, Bansko review & Courchevel by train
This episode Jim reports from his travels to Switzerland and Bulgaria and Iain has been to Courchevel by train. We discuss the merits of Ski Sunday and pick a new book for our ‘Ski...
Episode 47: Fog in Chambéry, the Vallée Blanche & Skiing with your Dog
In Episode 47, Jim and Iain discuss cancelled flights at Chambéry, descending the legendary Vallée Blanche and we learn how to ski with your dog. There’s advice on skiing near Innsbruck, the latest news...
Episode 40: Summer skiing in Saas Fee, rowing machines on Mt Blanc & motorhomes in ski resorts
In Episode 40 Jim goes summer skiing in Saas Fee, Iain finds out about the Warm Up Weekend in Val d’Isère, it’s Ski Book Group time, plus we discuss motorhomes in ski resorts. Listen...
Episode 29: Eddie The Eagle, La Clusaz, Folie Douce in Chamonix
In this episode Iain chats to Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards about how life has changed since the movie, Jim reviews La Clusaz and finds out more about how to service skis properly. We discuss...
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 21: Fires in Chamonix & Garmisch, Vicky Gosling interview & How to get into Ski Racing
This week Jim and Iain wonder why the Alps are so flammable (after the recent fires in Chamonix, Tignes and Garmisch), Jim reports on glacier skiing in Cervinia and Iain interviews VIP Vicky Gosling...
