185: New Ski Train Services & Ski Touring to the North Pole
We discuss new ways to take the train to the Alps and what it’s like skiing to the North Pole. Iain was joined by Krissy Roe, Sustainability Manager at Inghams Ski and adventurer Sue...
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176: National Snow Week, Trains to Austria & EVs to France
In Episode 176 we find out about National Snow Week, train travel to Austria and driving in an EV to Val d’Isère. Iain was joined live by Babsi Lapwood from the Mountain Trade Network and Stephen...
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...
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...
Helen Coffey, The Independent’s no-flight Travel Editor (Bonus Episode #29)
In this bonus episode Iain talks with Helen Coffey, travel editor of ‘The Independent’ and author of the book ‘Zero Altitude: How I Learned to Fly Less and Travel More’. We discuss her background...
91: Aletsch Arena, Snow Forecasting, Boot Fitting and the SIGB Ski Test
In Episode 91 we discuss the Aletsch Arena in Switzerland, the Altitude Comedy Festival, the art of boot fitting, the art of snow forecasting, as well as going behind the scenes at the UK’s...
Testing the Travelski Express Ski Train (Bonus Episode #24)
This bonus episode of The Ski Podcast is all about the new Travelski Express Ski Train – which goes direct and non-stop from London to the Alps. Iain travelled on the inaugural service on...
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...
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...
65: The ‘Great Escape’ from Verbier, Skiing in Wales, Cross Country & Crans Montana
In Episode 65 we discuss skiing in Wales, the ‘Great Escape’ from Verbier, the challenges of cross-country skiing, ski touring in Crans Montana and plenty more. Iain was joined by guests Betony Garner in...
