207: Val Cenis, Haute Maurienne and skiing in Slovenia
We find out more about Val Cenis and the Haute Maurienne area of France as well as discoving what the skiing in Slovenia is like. Iain was joined by freelance journalists Katja Gaskell and...
Category: Resorts
206: Verbier, Saalbach & the impact of climate change on ski resorts
In this episode, we discuss Verbier, Saalbach Hinterglemm and the impact of climate change on ski resorts. Plus we have a lot of feedback on Vail Resorts and the Epic Pass, which we covered...
204: Vail Resorts’ Acquisition of Andermatt & Crans Montana, plus Geilo in Norway
In Episode 204, we discuss Vail Resorts – the company that owns over 40 ski destinations, now including both Andermatt and Crans Montana in Switzerland. We look at their Epic Pass and their future...
203: Scotland Special ft Ben Lawers, Glencoe & The Wild Weekend
This episode is a Scotland special, looking at resort skiing and backcountry options, some of this season’s events, as well as how to travel there by train. Iain was joined by Amy Marwick, a...
202: Blair Aitken, British Backcountry expert
Episode 202 is a special chat with Blair Aitken, British Backcountry expert. Blair is a former alpine national ski champion who has been backcountry skiing in Scotland since the mid-nineties. He now offers British...
201: Norway Special ft Gausta, Strandafjellet and Fjellsetra
This episode is a Norway special, featuring the resorts of Gausta, Strandafjellet and Fjellsetra. Iain was joined by Lucy Aspden, Ski Editor at The Telegraph and Rich Astley live from Norway. Intersport Ski Hire...
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...
199: Dave ‘The Rocket’ Ryding
An exclusive interview with Britain’s most successful Alpine skier, Dave ‘The Rocket’ Ryding. Dave is the only Briton to win a World Cup Alpine Ski race, as well as being the oldest skier ever...
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...
197: Tips for skiing with children, ski carriage costs & the latest equipment trends
We look at tips for taking a ski holiday with your kids, take a look at the cost of ski carriage and get an updated on the latest equipment trends. Host Iain Martin was...
