309: La Clusaz, Candide Thovex’s Skis & Verbier’s Ski Patrol
We visit La Clusaz and find out about local freeride skier Candide Thovex’s new range of skis. We also go to Verbier to learn what it was like to become the first woman to...
Category: Verbier
Flashback: Tony McWilliam, Founder of Faction Skis
In this special ‘Flashback’ episode, Iain speaks with Tony McWilliam – founder of one of the world’s leading snowsports brands – Faction Skis. We find out what inspired Tony to start Faction, how he...
250: Is Ski Ballet back? Plus Perisher, Cardrona & Australia/NZ news
Today we focus on the new ski season in Australia and New Zealand, especially the new chairlift in Perisher and ski area extension in Cardrona. Plus could ski ballet be making a comeback? We...
208: Xavier De Le Rue, Professional Snowboarder
This episode is a special interview with professional snowboarder Xavier De Le Rue. We speak about his competitive past, the cliff named after him in Verbier, his move into film making and adventures in...
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...
173: British Backcountry, Pays de Gex & Freeride World Tour Finals
In Episode 173, we discuss backcountry skiing in Scotland, Pays de Gex in France and the Freeride World Tour final in Verbier. Iain was joined by ski journalist Catherine Murphy, instructor and film-maker George...
172: The Haute Route, Off-Piste in Verbier & Les 3 Vallées Enduro
In Episode 172 Iain was joined by ski journalists Katie Bamber and Tristan Kennedy to discuss the famous Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt, plus we look in detail at Verbier in Switzerland. SHOW...
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...
Warren Smith, Ski Instructor (Bonus Episode #28)
Iain was joined by Warren Smith, eponymous founder of the Warren Smith Ski Academy, for this bonus episode of The Ski Podcast. SHOW NOTES Warren learned to ski at the Hemel Hempstead dry ski...
Episode 78: Mountaineering & Mountain Biking, National Snow Show plus Faction Skis
In Episode 78, we discuss the new National Snow Show coming up next month, summer activities in the mountains like e-biking, mountaineering and trail running, plus we talk to Tony McWilliam, founder of Faction Skis....
