256: Nova Scotia, Saint-Gervais, London Snow Show & Ski Touring in Tromsø
Today we find out what it’s like to ski – and surf – in Nova Scotia, Canada. We discuss the new Valléen lift in Saint-Gervais, learn about Tromsø in Norway and we have all...
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251: Ski Touring in Italy, Rob Katz’s ‘To Do’ list at Vail Resorts & Skiing the Mississippi
Today we discuss ‘Homeland’ – a ski touring only ‘resort’ in Italy, we ask what should be on Rob Katz’s ‘to do’ list as he takes up the reins again at Vail Resorts, plus...
247: ‘Ski Gear Q&A’ inc how to carry skis, how to do up boots & how to store kit over the summer
This episode is an equipment special, tackling essential questions about kit such as the best way to carry skis, the ‘right’ way to do up your ski boots and how to store your gear...
239: Skiing on Mt Etna, Catalonia & Borovets in Bulgaria
We discuss ski touring on Mt Etna in Sicily, the mountains of Catalonia and Borovets in Bulgaria. Host Iain Martin was joined by guests Becs Miles and Mike Richards. Intersport Ski Hire Discount CodeDon’t...
The Best Ski Boots of 2025 (plus what Mondopoint, BOA & Flex mean)
Iain and Al reveal the ‘Best Ski Boots for 2025’, plus we also cover all the jargon you need to know about ski boots, including what Mondopoint and BOA mean, plus the differences between...
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...
85: Crans Montana, Les Menuires, Courchevel & How to Choose your Hire Skis
This episode is a ‘Resorts’ special: we’re going to be looking at Crans Montana, Courchevel & Les Menuires, plus we discuss how to choose your hire skis and talk to more Olympians. Iain guests...
73: New Zealand, Chamonix & Skiing in the Lake District…in May
Episode 73 covers three time zones with Paul Anderson (NZski.com) in New Zealand and Claire Burnet (Chamonix) in France joining Iain in the UK. We discuss the coming season Down Under and the expected...
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...
Episode 51: Digging Holes in The Snow, a New Ski Show & COVID-19
This week your hosts Jim and Iain are joined live by Rob Stewart – organiser of the UK’s proposed new Ski Show. There’s no elephant in the room as we start off with a...
