252: The Rise and Fall of Bladon Lines | ‘Parrots in the Snow’
In this special episode we look at the rise and fall of Bladon Lines – a British chalet company who in the mid-80s were the biggest ski company in the UK, but by the...
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215: Australia Focus (inc Thredbo’s half pipe), London Snow Show & SBIT
We discuss the latest ski news from Australia, get an update on summer skiing in Tignes and Val d’Isere and find out about this autumn’s London Snow Show. We also look into how SBIT...
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...
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...
84: Travel Rules Latest, Booking Lessons Online & Prepping your Ski Kit
In this episode, we cover all the latest rules about travel, we look at a new way of booking ski lessons and discuss how to get your kit ready for the season. Iain was...
Episode 45: Villars, Driving on Snow, White Lines Magazine & Les Arcs
In Episode 45, Jim visits Villars while Iain tests the new funicular in Les Arcs. We discuss tips for driving on snow after Iain’s experience in Val d’Isère and Jim checks his sweat rate....
Episode 43: ‘Ski A&E’, Val d’Isère & the World Fondue Championships
In Episode 43 Jim tries to his first turns of the season in Saas Fee, Iain finds out about the new TV program ‘Ski A&E’, filmed in Val Thorens last winter. Steve Angus reports...
Episode 40: Summer skiing in Saas Fee, rowing machines on Mt Blanc & motorhomes in ski resorts
In Episode 40 Jim goes summer skiing in Saas Fee, Iain finds out about the Warm Up Weekend in Val d’Isère, it’s Ski Book Group time, plus we discuss motorhomes in ski resorts. Listen...
Episode 28: Wolves in the Alps, How Cows Prevent Avalanches, Ski Sunday Returns & more
In this episode Jim and Iain discuss the increase in the number of wolves in the Alps, we find out how cows prevent avalanches and Jim tests a new eco-friendly boot dryer. Jim brings us...
Episode 26: Skiing in Scotland, Méribel & Swindon
In this episode skiing we find out how to ski in Scotland all year round, get the latest news from Méribel and discuss the new snow centre in Swindon. Jim and Iain also reveal...
