Iain and Al pick the best ski gloves and socks for winter 2024, plus we explain what a ‘Lobster Claw’ glove is and why the two biggest ‘ski sock sins’ are wearing tube socks or wearing two pairs of socks! This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has been made possible by Ellis Brigham - the winter sports specialists. They have 16 shops around the UK where you can find all the kit you need for this winter. Alternatively, simply go to their website at ellis-brigham.com to buy online now. SHOW NOTES...
Jan 18, 2024•34 min
We look at tips for taking a ski holiday with your kids, find out the true cost of ski carriage and get an updated on the latest equipment trends. Host Iain Martin was joined by journalist Katja Gaskell, Chris Moran and equipment expert Al Morgan. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout. SHOW NOTES Katja was on the show in Episode 167...
Jan 12, 2024•41 min
Iain and Al cover the best new ski helmets and goggles for winter 2024, plus we explain all the jargon, including MIPS This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has been made possible by Ellis Brigham - the winter sports specialists. They have 16 shops around the UK where you can find all the kit you need for this winter. Alternatively, simply go to their website at ellis-brigham.com to buy online now. SHOW NOTES Catch up with our previous episodes on the best skis, ski boots and ski jackets Helme...
Jan 05, 2024•34 min
Our final episode of 2023 is a Snow Report Special, covering 10 resorts in 5 countries. Thanks to all of our listeners who joined us this year and here’s to a wonderful 2024 packed full of snow. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout. SHOW NOTES Tim from Inspired Italy reported from the Dolomites (1:00) Find out more about the Dolomi...
Dec 31, 2023•17 min
Iain and Al pick the best new ski jackets for winter 2024, plus we explain the difference between waterproofing, breathability and taping. We also look at the increased use of recycled materials in jackets and the phasing out of PFCs. This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has been made possible by Ellis Brigham - the winter sports specialists. They have 16 shops around the UK where you can find all the kit you need for this winter. Alternatively, simply go to their website at ellis-brigham.com...
Dec 29, 2023•32 min
There’s a sustainability focus this week as we look at the new Eurostar Snow Train, find out what Les Arcs is doing that sets them apart, plus Chemmy Alcott tells us about her experience of driving an electric car 5000 miles across the Alps. Iain was joined by Helen Coffey, Travel Editor at The Independent . Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at...
Dec 22, 2023•52 min
Iain and Al pick the best new ski boots for winter 2024, plus we explain the difference between the cuff, shell and liner, demystify ‘Flex’, powerstraps and GripWalk, and cover why you shouldn’t buy ski boots to match your outfit! This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has been made possible by Ellis Brigham - the winter sports specialists. They have 16 shops around the UK where you can find all the kit you need for this winter. Alternatively, simply go to their website at ellis-brigham.com to ...
Dec 15, 2023•37 min
Discovering Innsbruck in the Tirol, Austria, plus is heliskiing in Chile the ultimate bucket list trip? Host Iain Martin was joined by Elena Protopopow (Tirol Tourist Board) and Lucy Aspden-Kean (Ski editor, The Telegraph) for this episode. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout. SHOW NOTES We covered skiing in the Lake District in E...
Dec 08, 2023•46 min
Iain and Al pick the best new skis for winter 2024, plus help you understand what length skis to buy, what 'rocker' and 'side cut' mean and why lighter bindings aren't always better. This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has been made possible by Ellis Brigham - the winter sports specialists. They have 16 shops around the UK where you can find all the kit you need for this winter. Alternatively, simply go to their website at ellis-brigham.com to buy online now. SHOW NOTES What’s the difference...
Dec 04, 2023•37 min
A special interview with Jamie Grant - the founder of a great British skiing success story: the Carv device . We discuss how Jamie took his original idea of a ‘digital ski coach’ via China, some help from Dave Ryding and a record Kickstarter campaign to an award-winning multi-million dollar business with a database of over 340 million turns. And it all started with a poster on a wall in Imperial College asking for help with coding... Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire ...
Dec 01, 2023•42 min
We find out about the Dolomites in Italy, the days of ski trips by coach and discuss booking trends in the UK market. Iain was joined by Lou Anderton from Inspired Italy and Dan Fox from Ski Weekends . Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout. SHOW NOTES Alex Irwin of the YouTube channel 150 Days of Winter skied in Val Thorens (3:20) B...
Nov 24, 2023•47 min
Lesley Mckenna is a legendary snowboarder in the UK scene. She was the first British snowboarder to compete at the Winter Olympics and the first to win a World Cup Half-Pipe. She went on to become coach of the most successful GB Park and Pipe team ever, plus she’s a filmmaker, ski tourer and much more. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the c...
Nov 16, 2023•55 min
We explore the history of Méribel and discover Banff Sunshine Village in Canada and Killington in the States. Host Iain Martin was joined by Kendra Scurfield (Banff Sunshine Village), Kristel Killary (Killington) and David Lindsay (ESF Méribel and son of the resort’s founder Sir Peter Lindsay). Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout....
Nov 10, 2023•52 min
Bode Miller is the most successful male American alpine ski racer of all time: an Olympic and World Championship gold medallist, he is also a two-time overall World Cup champion and one of just five men to win World Cup events in all five disciplines. Iain spoke to Bode about his unique career as a racer and about Peak Skis – the new range of skis that he has designed and is launching for sale in Europe. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’...
Oct 31, 2023•53 min
This National Snow Week Special is packed full of interviews, including Mia Brookes, Ed Leigh, Chemmy Alcott, Charlotte Bankes, Warren Smith and more, all recorded at the consumer shows in Birmingham and London, and at trade networking event LISTEX . Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout. SHOW NOTES The Ski Podcast was a finalist in...
Oct 25, 2023•59 min
We find out about Copper Mountain in Colorado and look at look at this season’s equipment trends, including BOA ski boots, the Rossignol ‘Essential’ ski, the new Lange ‘Shadow’ innovation and look at clothing rental. Iain was joined by Maria Fox, Director of Marketing at Copper Mountain, and podcast regular, Al Morgan, from SkiKitInfo.com Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount...
Oct 13, 2023•43 min
We discuss autumn glacier skiing in Austria, what’s new in Aspen and whether golf is easier in the mountains. Iain was joined by Rana Dershowitz, VP at Aspen Snowmass and journalist Rob Rees. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout. SHOW NOTES Rob was last on the show in Episode 179 discussing the Aosta Valley (1:15) National Snow Wee...
Sep 29, 2023•42 min
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 Stockdale. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout. SHOW NOTES Listen to our special about skiing in Thredbo and Perisher, Australia (2:00) The Ski Podca...
Sep 18, 2023•51 min
We find out what it's like hiking across Les 3 Vallées, about the new Alpine Crossing in Zermatt and an environmentally-focussed ski school in Méribel. Iain was joined by Estelle Roy from the Les Menuires Tourist Office and Ollie Scott from the ski school Rhythm to Ride in Méribel. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout. SHOW NOTES T...
Sep 01, 2023•53 min
Val Thorens in summer, how Australian ski resorts are dealing with lift queues and all about the latest campaign from Protect Our Winters. Iain was joined by Jen Tsang from ThatsLaPlagne.com , and Lindsey Dixon from Protect our Winters. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout. SHOW NOTES Lindsey was last on the show in Episode 168 , t...
Aug 21, 2023•50 min
This is a special episode focusing on the ski resorts of Perisher (Australia’s largest ski resort) and Thredbo (Australia’s ‘Best Ski Resort’), plus we find out what it was like when the Tour de France passed through Les 3 Vallées last month. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout. SHOW NOTES Lucas Wilkinson has been skiing in Perish...
Aug 03, 2023•47 min
A special interview with Peter Landsman, founder of the website liftblog.com . Peter has personally seen more than 3000 lifts in 720 resorts across North America. Peter joined us from his home in Jackson Hole and we cover a wide range of topics including how his love for lifts started, his views on T-bars v. button lifts, what he though of skiing in Europe and quiz him on his favourite lifts. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at interspo...
Jul 13, 2023•41 min
A Ski Jobs special, all about working in ski resorts. We find out what jobs are available, how to find them, when to apply, what you can expect and look at the effect of Brexit. Iain was joined by four experts in ski recruitment: Steph Davidson from Le Ski, Jenny Greenwood, HR manager at Skiworld, Richard Lett from Après-Ski Bands and Charlie Owen, MD of SBiT (Seasonal Businesses in Travel). Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at interspor...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min
We discuss skiing in the Aosta Valley in Italy and the effect of the climate crisis on board sports. Iain was joined by guests Sam Haddad and Rob Rees. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout. SHOW NOTES Sam was last on the show in Episode 157 , our snowboard special (0:30) Rob reported from the Bergisel Ski Jumping comp in Austria in...
Jun 16, 2023•40 min
We find out about trends in après-ski, skiing in Bosnia and mountain biking in the French Alps. Iain was joined by Ella Robinson from Apres Ski Bands , plus regular guests Mike Richards (last on show in E170 talking about Rusutsu in Japan ) and Chris Moran (last on in the action camera special in E171 ). Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the...
Jun 05, 2023•53 min
Iain is joined by Tim Warwood: BBC snowboarding, skateboarding, BMX reporter, and generally ‘very loud voice’ (his words). We discuss how snowboarding took him from Tamworth to Colorado to commentating around the world on the sport. Among the many stories Tim shares, he tells us how he persuaded Bill Nighy to lipsync to Kim Wilde, what’s it’s like being a “professional snowballer” and the truth behind that infamous moment when Jenny Jones won bronze at Sochi. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Sa...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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 Morgan from Raccoon Events, organisers of the National Snow Week and ‘down the line’ by Hannah Zajic from the Austrian Tourist Board and Simon McIntyre from Iglu Ski. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your d...
May 05, 2023•52 min
We go behind the scenes at BBC’s ‘Ski Sunday’ with presenter Chemmy Alcott. We discuss unscrewing 100-year-old skis from a wall so she could try them out on snow, wanting to go grass skiing with Dave Ryding and what’s it’s like taking on a downhill course a decade after you’re retired from racing. We also discuss the many, MANY injuries she suffered over her 20-year racing career… Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com ,...
Apr 21, 2023•42 min
Iain chats with Team GB freestyle skier Kirsty Muir. Kirsty has enjoyed an impressive first two senior seasons, including being Britain's youngest competitor at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, multiple World Cup podiums and medalling at the X Games. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout. SHOW NOTES Kirsty finished 6th in the final...
Apr 14, 2023•28 min
We discuss backcountry skiing in Scotland, Pays de Gex in France and the Freeride World Tour final in Verbier. Iain was joined by ski journalist Catherine Murphy, instructor and film-maker George Treble and founder of British Backcountry, Blair Aitken. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com , or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout. SHOW NOTES You can vote for ‘The Ski Podca...
Apr 06, 2023•48 min
