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. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com, or simply take this link (https://www.intersportrent.com/skirent?partid=f47aea1aa40943b6b52efcf58f0be09e...
17m Apr 05, 2021
17m
Skiing in Afghanistan (Bonus Episode #15)
In this Special Episode of The Ski Podcast, Iain speaks to James Willcox, founder of Untamed Borders, about skiing in Afghanistan and the Afghan Ski Challenge. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com, or simply take this link (https://www.intersportrent.com/skirent?partid=f47aea1aa40943b6b52efcf58f0be09e) for your disco...
33m Mar 29, 2021
33m
70: The Inferno, Skiing in Afghanistan & Olympian Martin Bell
This week we find out about the booming market for ski holidays for next winter, there's an interview with Olympic downhill racer Martin Bell, news of the Afghan Ski Challenge and we find all about The Inferno - the downhill race in Murren for amateur skiers. Iain was joined by Vanessa Fisher (last on the show in Episode 63 (https://audioboom.com/posts/7740699-63-when-will-we-ski-again-plus-ve...
1hr 4m Mar 22, 2021
1hr 4m
Martin Bell, Downhill Racer (Bonus Episode #14)
In this Ski Podcast Special, we feature Martin Bell, who raced at downhill for Great Britain in the 1980s and 1990s. His racing career took in 4 Winter Olympics, 160 World Cup races (with 7 top-ten results) and his 8th at Calgary in 1988 remains the best placing (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://farm5.clik.com/hughhast42/section157130.html&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1LI5LvQCFqvU2H...
29m Mar 15, 2021
29m
How To Become A Pisteur (Bonus Episode #13)
In this Ski Podcast Special, Tom Greenall tells us how he qualified as a pisteur in France, allowing him to become one of the few Brits in the ski patrol. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com, or simply take this link (https://www.intersportrent.com/skirent?partid=f47aea1aa40943b6b52efcf58f0be09e) for your discount t...
36m Mar 08, 2021
36m
69: Tignes, Murren 007, Joining the Ski Patrol & The National Snow Show
This week, Iain is joined by Stephie Dijkman from Tignes. We discuss the challenges of this ‘saison blanche’ and plans for summer glacier skiing. We find out more about the new National Snow Show, Charlie reports from Murren, we learn how to become a pisteur and discuss the impact of Brexit on UK tour operators. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘...
1hr 6m Mar 01, 2021
1hr 6m
Joe Ponte, CEO Hotelplan UK (Bonus Episode #12)
Joe Ponte is CEO at Hotelplan UK (https://www.hotelplan.co.uk/) , the company that own the Inghams, Esprit, Flexiski and Ski Total brands. During our conversation Joe and I talked about a wide range of subjects including: His first experience of the travel industry at Flight Centre (https://www.flightcentre.co.uk/) in Australia Joe was previously MC at Explore Worldwide (https://www.explore.c...
21m Feb 22, 2021
21m
68: Skiing the Berlin Wall, Jungfrau Review, Avalanches & Charlotte Bankes
In Episode 68, Iain was joined by Jasmin Taylor, Team GB telemark skier, and friend of the show Alex Irwin. We chat about Courchevel, avalanches and foldable skis, plus Iain speaks to newly crowned world snowboard cross champion Charlotte Bankes. We have a report by Charlie Rees from the Jungfrau region in Switzerland and we also find out about how Dan Egan skied off the Berlin Wall! Intersp...
1hr 4m Feb 17, 2021
1hr 4m
Dan Egan, Extreme Skiing Pioneer (Bonus Episode #11)
This Ski Podcast Special features Dan Egan - one of the extreme skiing pioneers back in the new world of the 80s when VHS revolutionised demand for ski footage. Apart from leading the MTV generation of skiers, he's a familiar name to anyone who's watched a Warren Miller movie, or visited the Vermont stand at the London Ski Show over the years. Dan was part of the original freeride scene, back...
22m Feb 06, 2021
22m
67: Behind the Scenes at 'Ski Sunday' with Chemmy Alcott, Inside The Snow Centre & James Blunt Tour Secrets
In Episode 67, we go behind the scenes at 'Ski Sunday', on tour with James Blunt, inside The Snow Centre, discover craft beer in the Alps and reveal the results from our survey. Iain's guests for this episode where BBC Ski Sunday presenter Chemmy Alcott and Ian Brown, Managing Director at The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by usin...
1hr 4m Jan 29, 2021
1hr 4m
Peter Hardy, Ski Journalist (Bonus Episode #10)
This Ski Podcast Special features an interview with industry veteran Peter Hardy, co-editor of WeLove2Ski and co-presenter of Action Packed Travel. Peter Hardy, award-winning ski journalist and a man who has been skiing longer than many of us have been alive. SHOW NOTES - Peter started skiing in 1960 in Lech on 2m10cm skis - The Marshall Plan (https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/mars...
35m Jan 25, 2021
35m
66: Mega snow in St Anton, Verbier Truth, Jasmin Taylor & Graham Bell
In Episode 66, Andy joins us direct from St Anton with all the latest news from a very snowy Austria. We’re also joined by journalist Abi Butcher who reveals the truth behind the alleged ‘Escape from Verbier’. There’s an update from Graham Bell on his final preparations for ‘Dancing on Ice’, during which he reveals what music he’ll be dancing to, plus GB Telemarker Jasmin Taylor lets us know ...
55m Jan 18, 2021
55m
Graham Bell 'Dancing on Ice' (Bonus Episode #9)
Graham Bell tells us about 'Dancing on Ice 2021', including - how he rates his chances - who he sees as his main competitors - how his training is going - whether he'll get to ski this season - and of course, whether he'll try the 'Headbanger'! Dancing on Ice 2021 starts on Saturday 16 January on ITV. A shorter version of this interview first appeared in Episode 64 of The Ski Podcast (www.th...
22m Jan 12, 2021
22m
65: The 'Great Escape' from Verbier, Skiing in Wales, Cross Country & Crans Montana
In this episode 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 the Chamonix valley and regular 'friend of the pod' Mike Richards in Wales, as well as down the line by Alex Moore in Wengen and Dom Turner in Morzine. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Sav...
1hr 5m Dec 31, 2020
1hr 5m
64.5: Your Christmas Update From The Alps
In this special pre-Christmas mini-podcast, listen to updates from friends of the show around the Alps, including: - Alex Irwin in Courchevel - Steve Angus in Val d'Isère - Mark Seaton in Chamonix - Katy Dartford, reporting from the Jura mountains - Ed Mannix in Zermatt Matterhorn - Charlie Rees, reporting from Andermatt Merry Christmas everyone. We look forward to sharing more ski chat ...
12m Dec 23, 2020
12m
64: Richard Branson in Verbier, Graham Bell 'Dancing on Ice' & Yoda's onesie
In Episode 64, Iain was joined by Jane Peel (Chief Reporter, Planetski.eu) and Alf Alderson (author and freelance journalist). We discuss the latest on resort openings, have snow reports from Courchevel and Engelberg, and we talk favourite ski areas. Graham Bell updates us on his preparations for 'Dancing on Ice', while the Chalet Shop team tell us what it was like working for Richard Branson...
1hr Dec 14, 2020
1hr
Electric Vehicles in Ski Resorts (Bonus Episode #8)
In conjunction with Ski Flight Free, this is a Ski Podcast Special (https://theskipodcast.com/) all about Electric Vehicles in ski resorts. Find out more about driving to the Alps and in ski resorts from four EV owners in the ski industry. Iain was joined by Richard Sinclair (Sno.co.uk (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FSno.co.uk%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2GJ12_zr-MoJ3NKveFCZC6jk0i29vB3vy15...
52m Dec 08, 2020
52m
63: When Will We Ski Again? Plus Verbier, Val d'Isère & Electric Cars in Ski Resorts
Iain’s guests for Episode 63 of The Ski Podcast are Vanessa Fisher and Steve Angus. We discuss reduced quarantine and a dramatic week for French ski resorts. When will we get to ski this winter? There are snow reports from Verbier and Crans Montana, plus we talk electric cars and have another suggestion for Ski Book Group. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using...
59m Dec 01, 2020
59m
The Life of Ski Pioneer Erna Low (Bonus Episode #7)
In this special podcast, Iain interviews Mark Frary, author of 'Aiming High', the biography of ski pioneer Erna Low and Joanna Yellowlees-Bound, former CEO of Erna Low (https://www.ernalow.co.uk/en-gb) . We discuss the background and history of the eponymous founder of Erna Low Holidays, who advertised her first ski holiday as early as 1932. Joanna Yellowlees-Bound explains why she commission...
51m Nov 24, 2020
51m
62: Scotland, Touring in Chamonix, World Cup Latest, Andermatt & Tignes
In Episode 62, Iain is joined by guests Ed Drake (Olympian and presenter of Ski Racing Podcast) and Katy Dartford (Freelance ski journalist based in Lyons). We discuss ski touring in Chamonix, how the World Cup is going to look in the 'new normal' and skiing in Scotland. Plus we have snow reports from Andermatt and Tignes. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using...
1hr 1m Nov 10, 2020
1hr 1m
Picture Organic Clothing (Bonus Episode #6)
In this Ski Podcast Special, Iain interviews Florian Palluel, Sustainability and Transparency Manager at Picture Organic Clothing (https://www.picture-organic-clothing.com/en/) . Sustainability in the clothing industry has never been more important, with research showing it is responsible for up to 10% of greenhouse gas emissions (https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2019/09/23/costo-moda...
28m Nov 03, 2020
28m
61: Courchevel, Eiger Express, Engelberg & Picture Organic
In Episode 61 Iain is joined by Krystelle Kubicki (Head of Marketing, Sno.co.uk (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://Sno.co.uk&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1gWvF0z5bwBwBLvg5FdbST) ) and Alex Irwin (Founder, 150 Days of Winter (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYz48gTOY_l542GySjWVcA&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3xVs9MvIAlEkURfya3uYGh) ) We discuss t...
59m Oct 27, 2020
59m
60: Quarantine Latest, 80s Ski Technology, Silvretta Montafon & Jasmin Taylor
Iain is joined this week by Dave Burrows (Director, SnowPros Ski School) & Lucy Aspen (Online Ski Editor, Telegraph). We discuss quarantine and the #Test4Travel campaign and ski technology predictions from 1988. Iain interviews Team GB telemarker Jasmin Taylor and Robin reports from Montafon in Austria. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAS...
1hr Oct 13, 2020
1hr
Jasmin Taylor, Team GB Telemark Skier (Bonus Episode #5)
In this Ski Podcast Special, Iain interviewed Jasmin Taylor, telemark skier and Britain's most successful Alpine skier of all time (https://jaztelemark.com/about/results/) . We discuss how Jasmin discovered telemark skiing, while on a British Ski Academy training camp and her first ever turns on skis in Ipswich. She explains what telemarking is, how racing works and her hopes that the sport m...
30m Oct 06, 2020
30m
Train Travel to the Alps (Bonus Episode #4)
For this Ski Podcast special Iain has his Ski Flight Free (http://www.skiflightfree.org) hat on and is joined by Daniel Elkan from Snowcarbon (https://www.facebook.com/snowcarbon/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWygFTGshFTGwDVMPZmMjfnsXsZm7yvDh5txhr3q6wtVGLZBJQjBv8iIvWq6Fu5ge0Mnnj1KNyw6HDobd2ZNesuku8Vezg69On9qEQzFP5mtTcVlSYi0zk3sEWSh81iTpETNcPQAIQP8-m9kjnd8oUHRDZbvkExkEEgw5z7l5dlmQ&__tn__=kK-R) and Anna Hughe...
1hr 9m Sep 28, 2020
1hr 9m
59.5: Emily Sarsfield, #SaveTheSkiTrain & Cahaya Straits (Full version)
[Some listeners may have downloaded an unedited version of Episode 59 - please listen to this version instead] Iain was joined in Episode 59 by Megan Hughes, Digital Content Manager at InTheSnow.com (http://www.inthesnow.com/) and Olympian Emily Sarsfield. We discuss the current quarantine situation, the impact on ski holidays for this winter, and Crystal’s decision to stop offering chalet ho...
59m Sep 23, 2020
59m
59: Cool Runnings 2022, Emily Sarsfield, #SaveTheSkiTrain & Cahaya Straits
Iain was joined in Episode 59 by Megan Hughes, Digital Content Manager at InTheSnow.com (http://www.inthesnow.com) and Olympian Emily Sarsfield. We discuss the current quarantine situation, the impact on ski holidays for this winter, and Crystal’s decision to stop offering chalet holidays. Emily tells us about her experiences at PyeongChang 2018, while Benjamin Alexander suggests a title for ...
59m Sep 22, 2020
59m
Benjamin Alexander, Jamaican Skier (Bonus Episode #3)
In this special episode of The Ski Podcast, we interview Benjamin Alexander. 'Benji' is aiming to be the first alpine skier to represent Jamaica at the Winter Olympics. Benjamin tells us how he segued from DJ-ing around the world to skiing and then on to racing, as he seems to bring his FIS points to Olympic qualification levels. He has the full support of the Jamaican Olympic Committee, is ...
28m Sep 15, 2020
28m
58: Norway, Swiss memories & the end of Après Ski?
In Episode 58 (https://audioboom.com/posts/7648884-57-summer-skiing-in-switzerland-eco-ski-clothing-dave-ryding) , Iain is joined by the super-experienced Mike Richards. We discuss skiing in Scotland and Norway, plus the latest news on how apres ski might look this winter in the Alps after both Ischgl and Mayrhofen announce plans to scale back partying. There’s ski show chat, both virtual and...
1hr 4m Sep 07, 2020
1hr 4m
57.5: The August Holiday and Jim Goodbye Special
Just a short episode as we are mid-holidays and/or quarantine time, but we have news of our next episode, plus we say goodbye and thanks to Jim.
3m Aug 14, 2020
3m
57: Summer Skiing in Switzerland, Eco Ski Clothing & Dave Ryding
In Episode 57, Iain reports on skiing in the ‘new normal’ on his trip to Saas Fee and Zermatt in Switzerland - including an exclusive interview with Dave Ryding. Jim and Iain interview Rachael Westbrook from new sustainable ski clothing retailer EcoSki Jim reveals the challenges set for him by Dave Burrows and we wonder if anything has changed in the world of ski since 1988. Intersport Ski H...
1hr 2m Aug 05, 2020
1hr 2m
56: Australia, NZ & Skiing in the 'New Normal' in Les 2 Alpes
In Episode 56 Iain interviews Rachael Oakes-Ash, founder of the Australian website, Snowsbest.com. Jim reports on skiing in the 'new normal' from Les 2 Alpes and we wonder if bears do that thing in the Arosa woods. There’s news on a new virtual Ski Show and Iain looks forward to a visit to Saas Fee. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ ...
1hr 1m Jul 15, 2020
1hr 1m
Q&A with Graham Bell (Bonus Episode #2)
In this one off special, Jim and Iain were joined by BBC Ski Sunday presenter Graham Bell. Questions were sent in advance or submitted live by our community and included: - Have you ever snowboarded? (Keith Webb) - Is there any country you see joining traditional powerhouses on the World Cup circuit in the future? (Steve Whitaker) - Will we ever see a Chinese skier on a downhill podium? (Iain...
1hr Jun 23, 2020
1hr
55: The Perfect Ski Run, Laurie Taylor & Andermatt
In Episode 55 Jim and Iain chat to UK slalom skier Laurie Taylor and ski journalist Megan Hughes about how to get into the industry. There’s an update from Andermatt, news on the end of lockdown in Zermatt and we find out more about this autumn’s possible London ski show. We finish off with Dave (Burrows) and Jim debating what makes the perfect ski run – have a listen and let us know if you a...
1hr Jun 02, 2020
1hr
54: How to Build a Chairlift In Your Garden & Dave Ryding Interview
We would like to thank Switzerland Tourism for their continued support (https://theskipodcast.com/podcast/switzerland-tourism-extend-sponsorship-of-the-ski-podcast/) Find out more about the Escape to Valais (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.valais.ch/en/information/landingpage/competition/escape-to-valais&sa=D&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1ql51I2p_nr0TrP9cpjFRs) challenge here The recent industry su...
1hr 6m May 13, 2020
1hr 6m
53: Aspen's Cocaine problem, Goggles for Docs & Courchevel
This week Jim and Iain go searching for good news in our post-COVID world find out about Aspen's cocaine problem and how Timberline is on the up. There's interviews with Alex from Courchevel and Mark from Disability Snowsport UK and we discover yet another Ski Club of Great Britain CEO has resigned.  Show Notes In Alpe d’Huez, they are using ESF uniforms to make facemasks (https://www.google.co...
58m Apr 27, 2020
58m
The Ski Podcast Live: Q&A with Jim & Iain
Jim, Iain and group of ski and podcast fans gathered on Friday 10 April to record a live episode of The Ski Podcast online.  Topics ranged from what do Jim and Iain actually do to what are the Alps like in the summer?  Throughout the podcast, listeners post questions to the duo via the Facebook stream or joined them live in the virtual studio.  You can watch the full Facebook Live video on our ...
1hr 2m Apr 13, 2020
1hr 2m
COMING UP - Live Q&A with Jim & Iain
On Friday the 10th of April at 11 am BST we are going to be live on our Facebook page answering your questions in an ask Jim or Iain anything Q&A session. If you would like to put a question to Jim &/or Iain, you can email jim@theskipodcast.com before the show, or you can ask us in the live stream comments or request to put your question to us live by joining us in the virtual studio. Join the ...
2m Apr 07, 2020
2m
52: The Aspen Ski Thief, Graham Bell's 'Hausenkamm' & Andermatt
This week Jim and Iain interview Graham Bell about what inspired him to take on the famous 'Hausenkamm' ski run. Iain finds out about the world's most prolific ski thief in Aspen, as well as the rise and fall and rise of Andermatt.  There's our ski book group chat about 'Aiming High' and travel advice from Dave Froome about that pesky thing called COVID-19. The Ski Podcast would like to thank S...
1hr 11m Apr 03, 2020
1hr 11m
A Ski Podcast Special: Avalanche Safety
This Ski Podcast Special episode covers avalanche safety in detail as we look into all you need to know to make us safer on the mountain.  Dave Burrows from SnowPros Ski School talks about snow layers; teaches Jim how to use a transceiver properly; and looks at the different types of avalanches you could encounter. Caroline Elliot, an experienced snow patroller talks about working with her Sear...
55m Mar 31, 2020
55m
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 deep-dive into the devastating impact the Coronavirus has had on the ski industry. Dave Burrows joins us with some avalanche advice, we interview the author of 'Aiming High' and you can win some stuff by giving us a review.  The S...
1hr 1m Mar 20, 2020
1hr 1m
50: Courmayeur, Saint Luc & Goat Yoga
There's a Swiss theme this week as Iain tests Jim on his Swiss summer knowledge, Jim rhapsodises about his trip to Saint Luc and Iain looks forward to his visit to Arosa and Andermatt.  We also find out which is the most average ski resort in the world and discover a national park in the French Pyrénées. The Ski Podcast would like to thank Switzerland Tourism (https://www.myswitzerland.com/en...
58m Mar 11, 2020
58m
49: Towed by a Tesla, French Pyrénées & the Rise of Bansko
In this episode Jim has been busy and reports from Anzère in Switzerland as well as part two of his trip to Bulgaria. Iain is out in Cauterets in the French Pyrénées, we hear about Jamie Barrow's new world record and friend of the pod Dave Burrows joins us live to talk about an exciting new trip for next winter.  The Ski Podcast would like to thank Switzerland Tourism (https://www.myswitzerla...
57m Feb 26, 2020
57m
48: Val d'Hérens, Bansko & Courchevel by train
In this episode Jim reports from his travels to Switzerland and Bulgaria and Iain has been to Courchevel by train.  We discuss the merits of Ski Sunday and pick a new book for our 'Ski Book Group. The Ski Podcast would like to thank Switzerland Tourism (https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/) for their support.  Show Notes Chamonix has recorded its warmest winter on record (https://www.facebo...
53m Feb 12, 2020
53m
47: Fog in Chambéry, the Vallée Blanche & Skiing with your Dog
In Episode 47, Jim and Iain discuss cancelled flights at Chambéry, descending the legendary Vallée Blanche and we learn how to ski with your dog.  There's advice on skiing near Innsbruck, the latest news from Team GB - including the ski jump successors to Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards. The Ski Podcast would like to thank Switzerland Tourism (https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/) for their support...
54m Jan 23, 2020
54m
Chris Moran, UK Snowboarding Pioneer (Bonus Episode #1)
In the first of our special one-off podcasts, Iain interviews UK snowboarding legend Chris Moran about White Lines Magazine, the Brits and the 'bad old days' of snowboarding.
29m Jan 20, 2020
29m
46: How to Ski on Ice, Podcasts United and 2kg of cheese
In Episode 46, we learn how to ski on ice, find out more about the Folie Douce in Les Arcs and Jim meets our podcasting friends from the other side of the pond.   There's a Team GB update and we find out more about the 'bad old days' of snowboarding from industry veteran Chris Moran.  The Ski Podcast would like to thank Switzerland Tourism (https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/) for their suppor...
56m Jan 09, 2020
56m
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.  There's a Team GB update and we up our shred content with an interview about White Lines Magazine.  The Ski Podcast would like to thank Switzerland Tourism (https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/) for their sup...
1hr Dec 26, 2019
1hr
44: Gstaad, Val Thorens, Verbier, and your dream ski job!
In this episode of the Ski, Podcast Jim has been to Val Thorens, Iain talks more about Ski A&E & Dave Burrows drops us a report from Verbier. There is an interview with Chemmy Alcott about getting back to skiing after having a baby, John give us an update on Timberline, we discuss our book club and more.   The Ski Podcast would like to thank Switzerland Tourism (https://www.myswitzerland.com/en...
58m Dec 04, 2019
58m
43: 'Ski A&E', Val d'Isère & the World Fondue Championships
In Episode 43 Jim gets 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 in with the latest from Val d'Isère and we consider entering the World Fondue Championships. The Ski Podcast would like to thank Switzerland Tourism (https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/) for their support. Jim looks out of h...
54m Nov 20, 2019
54m