198: Skiing to the South Pole, Les 2 Alpes marathon & 2024 Ski Test update
We discover what it’s like skiing to the South Pole, Iain takes the train to Les 2 Alpes to run a marathon on snow and Al updates us from the SIGB Ski Test in...
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72: Pat Sharples, Swisstainable, Chill Factore & Touring in the Binntal
In Episode 72, there’s an exclusive interview with Pat Sharples from GB Snowsport; we learn about the new ‘Swisstainable’ programme; find out about the acquisition of the Chill Factore indoor snow slope; talk touring...
63: When Will We Ski Again? Plus Verbier, Val d’Isère & Electric Cars in Ski Resorts
Iain’s guests for Episode 63 of The Ski Podcast are Vanessa Fisher and Steve Angus. We discuss reduced quarantine and a dramatic week for French ski resorts. When will we get to ski this...
Episode 57: Summer Skiing in Switzerland, Eco Ski Clothing & Dave Ryding
In Episode 57, Iain reports on skiing in the ‘new normal’ on his trip to Saas Fee and Zermatt in Switzerland – including an exclusive interview with Dave Ryding. Jim and Iain interview Rachael...
Episode 55: The Perfect Ski Run, Laurie Taylor & Andermatt
In Episode 55 Jim and Iain chat to UK slalom skier Laurie Taylor and ski journalist Megan Hughes about how to get into the industry. There’s an update from Andermatt, news on the end...
Episode 43: ‘Ski A&E’, Val d’Isère & the World Fondue Championships
In Episode 43 Jim tries to his first turns of the season in Saas Fee, Iain finds out about the new TV program ‘Ski A&E’, filmed in Val Thorens last winter. Steve Angus reports...
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 39: Montenegro, Women Only Ski Camps & Summer in Morzine
In Episode 39 Jim and Iain find out about Women Only Ski Camps, what it’s like skiing in Montenegro and chat trail running in the Alps. Listen now… 🎧 Audioboom – https://audioboom.com/channels/4995750 🎧 iTunes – bit.ly/TheSkiPodcastiTunes🎧 Google Podcast...
Episode 36: The rise of Skiing in China, the Haute Route and Teaching Yourself to Ski
In Episode 36 Jim and Iain look at the rise of skiing in China, whether you should teach yourself to ski and find out about taking on the Haute Route. We go international as...
Episode 35: Val Thorens Zip Wire, Magic Pass v. SnowPass & Grimentz Zinal
In Episode 35, Jim reports on his recent visit to Grimentz in Switzerland while Iain tests the new zip wire in Val Thorens. We look at the success of the Magic Pass, the new...
