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...
Category: Resorts
219: The story of Ellis Brigham, Banff Sunshine Village & Vail Resorts/Laax rumours
Today we find out what’s new at Banff Sunshine Village in Canada and we look into the history of one of the UK’s oldest snowsport retailers, Ellis Brigham. Plus, we have the latest gossip...
218: Arcteryx’s ‘ReBIRD’ project, Skiing in Svalbard & Tignes leave Compagnie des Alpes
Today we find out what it’s like skiing in Arctic circle in Svalbard and look into some of the great work that the clothing brand Arcteryx are doing on sustainability. Plus we report on...
217: St Martin de Belleville, driving an EV to Alpe d’Huez & ‘Alpine 100’
We find out about the ski resort of St Martin de Belleville in Les 3 Vallées, what it’s like driving an electric car up the 21 hairpin bends that take you to Alpe d’Huez,...
216: Courchevel, Les 2 Alpes in summer & the Northern Snow Show
In this episode we focus on Courchevel, including an update on the Saulire cable car and how the resort is surviving without Russians, plus we discuss summer in Les 2 Alpes and find out...
215: Australia Focus (inc Thredbo’s half pipe), London Snow Show & SBIT
We discuss the latest ski news from Australia, get an update on summer skiing in Tignes and Val d’Isere and find out about this autumn’s London Snow Show. We also look into how SBIT...
214: La Grave & the future of snowsports in the USA
Today we find out about the off-piste resort of La Grave and the state of the snowsports market in the USA, including ways to tackle climate change and bring newcomers to the sport. Iain...
212: Portillo & Valle Nevado, Chile plus how to become a Ski Club of Great Britain rep
In Episode 212 we find out about Valle Nevado and Portillo in Chile, what it’s like being a resort rep for the Ski Club of Great Britain and check in on a possible direct...
210: Baqueira Beret in Spain & the growth of skiing in China
We discuss Baqueira Beret in Spain and finding out about skiing in China – the fastest growing ski market in the world. Iain was joined by freelance journalist, Gabriella Le Breton and Justin Downes,...
209: Les 2 Alpes, Trysil in Norway & Vans For Bands
We discuss Les 2 Alpes in France, Trysil in Norway and find out more about a great new way of travelling to the snow on your ski holiday. Iain was joined by freelance journalist,...
