8: Brexit and the Ski Industry, Helmets and Snowstorms
In the first episode of the 2018 Jim and Iain make New Year resolutions that they won't keep. In this edition of the podcast, they are joined by Charlie Owen from Seasonal Businesses in Travel to talk about the impact Brexit might have on your ski holiday. They also marvel at the immense snowfall in the Alps at the moment. Chat about helmets and speed restrictions on slopes. Plus, ski deals, ...
38m Jan 06, 2018
38m
7: Skiing, Funiculars and Snowmageddon
DISCLAIMER - The sound on this podcast for our guest is not the best. But if you can get past that it is a really great podcast, except the bit where Jim can't read but didn't edit out as he was too busy skiing. Normal Service will be resumed in the New Year. In this podcast we are joined by Vanessa Fisher a PR working in the ski industry. She talks to us about promoting ski resorts and compet...
37m Dec 26, 2017
37m
6: Olympic bans, minor royalty and Val d'Isere car parks
For this episode, Iain and Jim are joined by Steve Angus a ski instructor in Val d'Isere. Steve describes the snow he can see from his window, shares a few tips on where to ski and gives the team a lowdown on the developments in Val d'Isere including the new car park! The trio also talk about the Russian ban from the winter Olympics, Pippa Middletons endurance skiing and the return of Ski Sund...
37m Dec 10, 2017
37m
5: Powdair, Courchevel and Human Curling
In this episode we chat to longterm seasonnaire Alex Irwin about his 20 years in Courchevel, making Genepi and human curling. We also talk about how Powdair the dedicated airline for skiers won't be hitting the slopes this winter. On top of that, we look at how our athletes are getting on in the build-up to the Winter Olympics, the new Aldi ski range and a portable broom. To subscribe to Ale...
35m Nov 30, 2017
35m
4: Jamie Barrow talks about his snowboard trip to North Korea
In this episode the Uk's fastest snowboarder, Jamie Barrow drops in for a chat about his recent adventure to ride the new ski resort in North Korea. We also discuss the launch of ski airline Powdair, chat about Ed Sheeran's new music video and look at ski poles that you can fill up with booze.
35m Nov 15, 2017
35m
3: London Ski Show 2017 Special, with Graham Bell and Ed Leigh
The ski show special. In this episode, we look at The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard show 2017 and get opinion from Ed Leigh, Emily Sarsfield, Chris Moran, Simon Shaw, Rosie Barcroft, Alan Morgan, Cat Weakly & snowboarder Jamie Barrow. We find out what Graham Bells favourite ski run would be and we also allow the inventor of Tip Tap Touch to pitch his Ideas to us in our Wasp den.
35m Nov 01, 2017
35m
2: Planes, trains and no mention of Snowmobiles
In this edition, Iain and Jim look at the collapse of Monarch and how it could affect your ski holiday. We also ask the question are all ski resort basically the same? Bust some myths about eating cake after skiing, finding out if your boot needs a glove and chatting to our guest Dave from Ifyouski about selling ski holiday.
32m Oct 17, 2017
32m
1: The Jump, London Ski Show & LISTEX
In the first episode of the Knowledge is Powder podcast Iain reveals that the name is absolutely nonsensical which is a great start and probably a sign of what is to come. We also get some inside knowledge on the temporary axing of Channel 4's The Jump. There is chat about the upcoming ski show and we talk about the 2018 Winter Olympics. We would love to know if you are looking forward to th...
27m Oct 03, 2017
27m