168: Ski Test 2023/24, Protect Our Winters & Solar Power in Méribel
In E168 we discuss next year’s kit, travelling to the mountains by train & EV and solar panels in Méribel. Plus we have new snow reports, a Team GB update and a snippet from...
Category: Resorts
167: Van Life, Off the Grid in Méribel & Innsbruck Ski Jumping
In Episode 167 we discuss touring the Alps in a camper van, going off-grid in Les 3 Vallées, ski jumping in Innsbruck and follow up on the Ice Swimming World Championships in Samoens. Iain was...
165: Orelle, Uzbekistan, Madesimo & ‘Le Board’ in Val Thorens
In Episode 165 we discuss skiing in destinations as diverse as Orelle, Madesimo and Uzbekistan, find out about the new sports centre in Val Thorens, plus we have snow reports from across Europe and...
163: Ski Boot Fitting at Profeet, La Plagne’s glacier & protecting your skin
In Episode 163 Iain has his ski boots fitted at Profeet, we discuss how to protect your skin when skiing and look at La Plagne glacier lift changes. Iain was joined by Jen Tsang from...
162: Skiing in Ukraine, trains to the Pyrénées & ‘Around the World in 50 Slopes’
In Episode 162 of The Ski Podcast, we find out about skiing in Ukraine, trains to the Pyrénées and travel ‘Around the World in 50 Slopes’. Iain is joined by UK ski journalist, Patrick...
161: The Ski Boot Special (How to choose ski boots, custom insoles, boot fitting)
Episode 161 is a Ski Boot Special: we look at types of ski boot; how to choose a ski boot; whether you should have them fitted or moulded; plus some of the gadgets that...
160: Sustainability Special – Ski companies taking sustainability seriously
In Episode 160, Iain was joined by Prue Stone (Hotelplan), Ceri Tinley (Consensio Chalets) and Al Judge (AliKats Mountain Holidays) – three ski companies all taking sustainability seriously by making significant changes to their...
159: Skiing in Austria in October, Wipeout Piste Maps & whether to rent or buy your Snowboard
In Episode 159 we discuss piste maps, skiing in Austria in October and look back at the National Snow Show. We also ask whether you should rent your snowboard in resort, rather than buying....
157: Snowboarding Special: How to choose a snowboard, renting v. buying, splitboarding & more
In Episode 157 of The Ski Podcast we turn our focus to snowboarding, including how to choose a snowboard, whether you should buy or rent and what split boarding is. Iain was joined by...
101: Skiing in Greece, ‘Frontside’ skis & the ‘Parablock’
In Episode 101, Iain is joined by journalist Gemma Bowes and equipment expert Al Morgan to discuss skiing in Greece, ‘frontside’ skis and the ‘Parablock’. James Gambrill also joins us with news of the...
