80: St Anton, 007, Beijing 2022 & How To Choose Ski Boots
We have lots of ski-related chat in this episode, including a St Anton update, how to find the right ski boot for you, Graham Bell on Beijing 2022, the latest update on Covid rules...
Category: Winter Olympics
Jon-allan Butterworth, Paralympic Snowboarder [Bonus Episode #20]
In this Ski Podcast Special, Iain speaks with Paralympian Jon-allan Butterworth. A four-time Paralympic medallist, Jon-allan recently joined GB Snowsport’s Para Snowsport World Class Programme following his retirement from Britain’s professional cycling programme in...
79: The new ‘Travelski Express’ Train, Expert Season Predictions & Ski Jobs Post-Brexit
In Episode 79, we discuss the latest testing & travel rules, reveal how the new direct snow train will operate and listen to industry experts’ predictions for season. We also find out about Dynastar’s...
Tony McWilliam, founder Faction Skis [Bonus Episode #19]
In this Ski Podcast Special, we meet Tony McWilliam, founder of one of the world’s leading snowsports brands – Faction Skis. We find out what inspired him to start the company and how it...
77: Skiing in Northern Ireland, Olympic Spirit & Patrouille des Glaciers
In Episode 77, we find out about skiing in Northern Ireland and we talk Olympics – summer and winter – with my guests Olympian Emily Sarsfield and World Cup winning telemarker, Jasmin Taylor. Iain...
Jim Adlington, Planks Clothing [Bonus Episode #18]
In this Ski Podcast Special, I speak to Jim Adlington, founder of the UK snowsports clothing brand, Planks. We talk about Jim’s early ski career, from Kidsgrove to Val d’Isère; becoming a sponsored athlete...
Pat Sharples, Head Coach, GB Snowsport [Bonus Episode #17]
It was a real pleasure to interview Pat Sharples, Head Coach at GB Snowsport. I’ve known Pat for 20+ years, but with his globe-trotting lifestyle rarely see him these days. I loved hearing about...
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...
71: Les 2 Alpes, Engelberg, Roger Federer & ‘Traffic Light’ Travel
In Episode 71, we find out about Les 2 Alpes, snowshoeing in Engelberg, quarantine, testing and the new ‘traffic light’ travel rules, plus we have snow reports from around the Alps and an focus...
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards, Ski Jumper [Bonus Episode #16]
Eddie tells us how his life changed after the ‘Eddie the Eagle’ movie was released, from Taron Edgerton perfecting his accent to Hugh Jackman asking to have a selfie with him. SHOW NOTES Eddie...
