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From Sydney's sparkling harbour to the snowy slopes of Thredbo, New South Wales packs in more than you'd expect. In this episode of the Travel. Explore. Celebrate Life Podcast, Neil and Sunila go beyond the usual to explore the stories, sights, and flavours of this vibrant Australian state.They kick things off with how New South Wales got its name, then dive into Sydney's lesser-known gems - like The Rocks, Vivid Sydney, and moonlit boat tours. And that's just the start.
From Sydney's sparkling harbour to the snowy slopes of Thredbo, New South Wales packs in more than you'd expect. In this episode of the Travel. Explore. Celebrate Life Podcast, Neil and Sunila go beyond the usual to explore the stories, sights, and flavours of this vibrant Australian state.They kick things off with how New South Wales got its name, then dive into Sydney's lesser-known gems - like The Rocks, Vivid Sydney, and moonlit boat tours. And that's just the start.
There have been thousands of big news stories over the last 35 years, and Sandra Sully has covered them all – from being the first Australian journalist on air as the events of 9/11 unfolded to the Thredbo disaster, war zones, Olympics and royal weddings. On today’s episode of Something To Talk About, Sandra Sully joins Sarrah to discuss her enduring career in television news, the harrowing experience of being held at gunpoint after arriving home from work one night - and why you never hear about her personal life. Sandra can be seen weekdays on 10 News First Sydney at 5pm on 10 and 10 Play Watch the full episode with Sandra. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It was an ordinary day on the 30th of July, 1997 in Thredbo, but at 11:35pm the earth moved. Lives were changed and lost in just a few minutes. The Thredbo Landslide happened fast. It hit two ski lodges where 19 people were sleeping. It destroyed the buildings, ripped them off their foundations, and plunged those inside under tonnes of debris and concrete. For the first two days, we were told that there would be no survivors. However, on the morning of the third day, 66 hours after he was buried, Stuart Diver was found alive. He was the lone survivor of one of the most famous tragedies in Australia’s history. THE END BITS: With thanks to Stuart Diver Listen to Stuart's podcast The Elements, wherever you get your pods. Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Check out our No Filter YouTube channel here... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvoiVNEFfHiJl8nC4NepRNw?view_as=subscriber CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Assistant Producer: Lucy Neville Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Blade Dive - Episode 50, Maddie McConomy joins me in the virtual booth all the way from Thredbo Australia! Originally from Ontario, Canada, Maddie found Snowboarding through the support of her parents, but ultimately fell in love with the idea of supporting her passion for riding through working directly or indirectly with ski resorts.After taking a year off from university and truly realizing that welding was a trade skill she wanted to pursue, the journey began. Maddie has completed and been a part of fabrication projects for Thredbo Ski Resort, Arena Snow Parks, Kosciuszko National Park, has competed in welding competitions and is never afraid of her next challenge.These are the conversations that get us outside the ropes and into discussions about other careers within this small industry. Maddie and I discuss community and what it means to truly have support and remembering who those people are. We talk about her hand injury and the lessons learned. We discuss being your authentic self in a male dominated industry and that snowcats are just fucking awesome machines. As an operator who has 1 season in a machine but has built a name for her herself in welding, the sky is the limit for Maddie as she climbs back into the operator seat and works with the had crew in Thredbo during a marquee 2024 season. Enjoy... and if you're in the machine, go ahead and TURN THE VOLUME UP!www.thebladedive.comFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/thebladedive/https://www.facebook.com/thebladedive
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 are lobbying for more trains to the Alps and the possible Youth Mobility Scheme, which would be great news for young people wanting to do a ski season. Iain was joined by Australia specialist and founder of the Snowbest.com website, Rachael Oakes-Ash and Diane Palumbo, Sales and Marketing Director at Skiworld and down the line by Alex Irwin, John Yates-Smith and Lindsey Coleman. SHOW NOTES Rachael's vote goes to Whitewater in Canada (2:20) Diane is voting for Jackson Hole (2:45) Check out Corbet's Couloir (3:15) Alex from the YouTube channel 150 Days of Winter was in Tignes (5:20) John Yates Smith from YSE Ski is based in Val d'Isère (7:00) There has been major flooding in Zermatt, which was cut off for 24 hours (8:00) The village of Berarde, in the Ecrins National Park, was devastated by floods (8:15) Lindsey Coleman is Event Director of the National Snow Show (9:15) The show will take place at Excel in London from 19-20 October (10:00) Listen to Iain's interview with Bode Miller (10:45) You can still secure free tickets using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' Snow Travel Expo takes place in Sydney and Melbourne in May each year (14:00) SBiT stands for Seasonal Businesses in Travel (15:45) Find out more about train travel at Ski Flight Free (18:45) Skiworld offer 68 catered chalets and employ 120 staff (20:45) Why we have seen price inflation in UK ski holidays (22:00) Listen to Episode 180 to find out more about how to get a ski job in a ski resort (23:00) A Youth Mobility Scheme has been suggested within the EU (24:00) Rachael was last on the show in Episode 97 (27:45) For info about skiing in Australia check out Rachael's website Snowsbest Australia and New Zealand have seen fresh snowfall this week (30:30) Listen to Iain's episode about Perisher and Thredbo (32:00) Thredbo have opened their new luge (32:30) There's also a new Olympic half-pipe (33:15) Scotty James is an Olympic medal winning Australian snowboarder (34:00) Perisher is owned by Vail Resorts (37:00) Lift queue memes in Perisher (38:30) Listen to Iain's interview with Mike Goar from Vail Resorts (39:45) Climate change is affecting Australian ski resorts (40:00) The slow Aldi ski sale reflects the cost of living pressure on Australian skiing Feedback (44:00) I enjoy all feedback about the show, I like to know what you think, especially about our features so please contact on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com Lozza (Apple Podcasts): "Every episode is a little ski holiday" Richard Sideways (Snowheads): "Good interview with Stu Brass. I remember the old SCUK forum days.” Alex Hayman: "Really enjoyed the chat with Paddy Graham last month." If you like the podcast, there are three things you can do to help: 1) Review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 2) Subscribe 3) Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com You can follow me @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast. There are 220 episodes of The Ski Podcast to catch up with. Just go to theskipodcast.com and search around the tags and categories: you're bound to find something of interest to you.
This week Mel tells Josie of the landslide that stopped the nation, the tragic Thredbo Disaster of 1997. **If you would like to skip the catch up chat, head straight to 21 mins! Join the ALL AUSSIE HOUR Facebook group Follow All Aussie Hour on INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK Follow JOSIE and MEL on Instagram Produced by DM Podcasts EPISODE REFERENCES: 9 News, Ellen Connolly, 2014 SBS News, 2017 ABC, Bill Brown, 2017 SMH, Heroes Of Thtredbo, Andrew Brown, 2017 Australian Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub ABC, 2022 MamamiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Surviving the 1997 Thredbo Landslide: A Tale of Heroism and Resilience In this episode of the Crux True Survival podcast, hosts Casey McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the catastrophic 1997 Thredbo landslide that devastated an Alpine village in New South Wales, Australia. The hosts discuss the geological triggers of landslides, the tragic events of the night of July 30th, and the heroic rescue of Stuart Diver, who miraculously survived for 65 hours under the rubble. The story covers the immediate rescue efforts, the environmental challenges faced, and the subsequent changes in policies and emergency responses. The episode also touches on related historical landslides such as the Mount St. Helens landslide in 1980 and the Veyant Dam disaster in Italy. Throughout, Casey and Julie highlight the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of preparedness and infrastructure maintenance to prevent future tragedies. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Greetings 00:24 Overview of the 1997 Thredbo Landslide 01:13 Understanding Landslides: Causes and Examples 02:12 Personal Anecdotes and Geological Insights 06:02 Thredbo Village: Setting the Scene 09:05 The Night of the Landslide 10:21 Rescue Efforts and Challenges 15:37 The Remarkable Survival of Stuart Diver 18:03 Fun Summer Activities for Kids 18:19 The Tragic Condition of Diver 19:20 The Rescue Operation 20:43 Diver's Miraculous Survival 22:53 The Aftermath and Investigation 29:22 Lessons Learned and Memorials 33:21 Conclusion and Community Engagement; Write us on instagram @thecruxpodcast, or our email thecruxsurvival@gmail.com. Thank you for your support! Some resources Book: "Surviving the Thredbo Landslide" by Stewart Diver A firsthand account of the disaster and Diver's incredible survival story, providing personal insights and details about the event. Film: "Heroes' Mountain" A made-for-TV drama featuring Craig McLachlan as Stewart Diver, dramatizing the events of the Thredbo landslide and the heroic rescue efforts. Wikipedia: Thredbo Landslide A comprehensive overview of the event, including causes, the rescue effort, and aftermath, offering a detailed summary for quick reference. Thredbo Landslide Wikipedia Page
In Episode 212 we find out about Valle Nevado and Portillo in Chile, what it's like being a resort rep for the Ski Club of Great Britain and check in on a possible direct London-Geneva train. Iain Martin was joined by travel journalist, Lou Cameron-Hall and artist and snowsports blogger, Martina Diez-Routh. SHOW NOTES Katie Bamber wrote this article on summer ski options (2:00) Iain skied in Saas Fee in the summer of 2020, covered in Episode 57 (3:20) Australia and NZ have had their first snow (3:30) Chalet company Alpine Action has ceased trading (4:00) Listen to Episode 180 to find out more about the impact of Brexit on recruitment (4:30) In Episode 95, Iain spoke with Diane Palumbo from Skiworld, who is on the SBiT committee (4:45) Find out more about the Ski Club Consumer Survey in this blog post on Skipedia (5:00) The Youth Mobility Scheme has not been welcomed by UK politicians(5:15) The flight represents 60-70% of the carbon footprint of your ski holiday (5:45) You can find out more about Inghams' sustainability plans in Episode 185 and Episode 160 (6:00) Nadine McCormick set up the petition calling for London-Geneva direct train service (6:00) You can sign the petition here (13:45) Eurostar also confirmed last week that they going to increase their fleet size by 30% (14:00) The Brits took place last weekend at SnowDome Tamworth (14:00) Iain interviewed Paddy Graham in Episode 211 to find out how ski movies like this were made (24:45) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbqHK8i-HdA Martina joined us for Episode 87 and Episode 50 covering the Aosta Valley (15:30) Valle Nevado and Portillo are the two main ski resorts in Chile There's only one accommodation option in Portillo (18:30) The sling-shot lift in Portillo takes some practice… (21:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRN9gKUDNak Valle Nevado links to El Colorado and La Parva (23:30) Mountain Capital Partners have bought La Parva (24:00) Valle Nevado is on the Ikon Pass (25:00) Listen to our feature on Perisher and Thredbo in Episode (27:00) Lou went on the Ski Club of Great Britain reps course (27:45) The Ski Club of Great Britain celebrated their 120th birthday in 2023 (35:00) Find out more about the Les 2 Alpes-Alpe d'Huez gondola link in Episode 93 (39:43) Feedback (38:00) I enjoy all feedback about the show, I like to know what you think, especially about our features so please contact on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com Robert Stone: "I recently discovered your podcast and found it very enjoyable. I skimmed previous episodes and was surprised to see you've never covered the Brit favourite of Sauze d'Oulx. It suffered an unfair reputation as a Benidorm-on-snow resort in the 90s, particularly after a very sneering Wish You Were Here episode. It's actually a charming old town and has a fabulous ski area linking to the huge Vialattea" Paul Bond: "Episode 210 was as ever great listening. I've skied all over Europe and finally skied in Baqueira in March. Plenty of challenge with a unique vibe but also easy for a mixed ability family to ski the same mountains and meet up. My top tip: Hire a car from Toulouse and stay in Vielha in valley: a great old town with lots of accommodation and good value eateries." Hayder Fekaiki from www.myskibuddy.app: "I hope it's been a successful season and thank you for a very enjoyable podcast." If you like the podcast, I'd really appreciate it if you could give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ‘Every Nickname is taken' recently gave us a review on Apple Podcasts: “I like listening to the Ski Podcast when I'm driving up and down the country: there's a great variety of guests and tons of useful information. It also reminds me of all the places we've skied and boarded over the years, while also giving me new ideas where to target next. Keep going and maybe one day we'll meet on the slopes!” There is so much to listen to in our back catalog, just go to theskipodcast.com and search around the tags and categories: you're bound to find something of interest to you. You can follow me @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast
Become a Premium Subscriber and Support the Ski Moms for $3/monthIn this episode we meet Maria Baker, the founder of Nobody's Princess, a size and shape inclusive brand of ski and snowboard pants for women. Maria started snowboarding with friends about 9 years ago (at age 30) and instantly fell in love with being on the snow. Right away, Maria struggled to find snow pants that fit her properly. She kept ripping them, squeezing into pants that did not fit well and felt uncomfortable. When covid impacted Maria's job in travel, she saw it was the right time to launch Nobody's Princess. After some researching and networking Maria used indigogo and kickstarter to launch her snow pants. Nobody's Princess snow pants have sizing that includes different lengths (short, regular, tall) in sizes 2-20. The snow pants come in a variety of fun colors like aqua, violet and raspberry.We loved learning about how Maria sourced real life women from her local Facebook group to model her pants.Maria also tells us about the ski resorts in Australia, including Buller and Thredbo and her favorite apres ski snacks.Keep up with the Latest from Nobody's Princess:Website: https://nobodysprincess.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobodysprincessapparelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobodysprincessapparelResources:Buller Ski Resort (Australia) Thredbo Ski Resort Perisher Ski ResortColorful Skida accessories are there to make ski mom life more fun. Save 20% off your order with CODE SKIMOMS20 at checkout at Skida.com Crafted from 100% premium merino wool, Iksplor isn't just for winter; they're perfect for protecting your little ones with UPF 50 coverage during summer hikes and camping trips. Ski Moms members enjoy an exclusive 10% off with code: SKIMOM. Head to Iksplor.com Hearty, yummy and perfect for wintery nights in. This digital cookbook brings the very best easy and delicious recipes for you and your family. All recipes were developed by ski moms. 36 tried and true ski mom recipes. Shop the Ski Moms Cookbook here.Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you'd like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com
Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode we meet Maria Baker, the founder of Nobody's Princess, a size and shape inclusive brand of ski and snowboard pants for women. Maria started snowboarding with friends about 9 years ago (at age 30) and instantly fell in love with being on the snow. Right away, Maria struggled to find snow pants that fit her properly. She kept ripping them, squeezing into pants that did not fit well and felt uncomfortable. When covid impacted Maria's job in travel, she saw it was the right time to launch Nobody's Princess. After some researching and networking Maria used indigogo and kickstarter to launch her snow pants. Nobody's Princess snow pants have sizing that includes different lengths (short, regular, tall) in sizes 2-20. The snow pants come in a variety of fun colors like aqua, violet and raspberry.We loved learning about how Maria sourced real life women from her local Facebook group to model her pants.Maria also tells us about the ski resorts in Australia, including Buller and Thredbo and her favorite apres ski snacks.Keep up with the Latest from Nobody's Princess:Website: https://nobodysprincess.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobodysprincessapparelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobodysprincessapparelResources:Buller Ski Resort (Australia) Thredbo Ski Resort Perisher Ski ResortKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you'd like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com
Kia ora e te whānau. *We acknowledge the Monero Ngarigo people, the traditional custodians of the land that this podcast was recorded on, and pay respect to their elders past, present, and emerging*. STONE THE FLAMING CROWS! No, literally. They are terrifying. Join Eugene and Matt on this very special episode of DCR when our heroes travel to Thredbo in the Snowy Mountains for the second edition of Ultra-Trail Kosciusko by UTMB. This sophomore edition of the event threw everything at the 2750 brave souls who toe'd the line across the 27, 50, 100km, and 100 mile distances - hail, lightening storms, burning heat, driving rain. The works! Joined by special guest presenter Ali Pottinger from SQUADRUN, hear the triumphs and challenges of the weeked from the KCC (Kiwi Commentary Collective) as we run down the four days. Also listen in for bonus interviews with IRONMAN Marketing Manager Devon Beckman about what goes into making a trail event truly special, and 50km men's winner Tuomas Kari of Finland. Dirt Church Radio. Best Enjoyed Running.Episode Links Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB SCOTT Running Julbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarDirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand
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. SHOW NOTES Killington opened on 03 November (1:30) Andy Butterworth from Kaluma Ski is in St Anton (5:00) Robin Shah has already been skiing in Verbier (8:45) Jen Tsang is from That's La Plagne (9:30) Save money this winter when you book your ski hire at intersportrent.com and use the code ‘SKIPODCAST' (11:30) The first ever cross-border Alpine World Cup races take place this weekend in Zermatt and Cervinia (13:00) You can read more about the debate about use of diggers on the course (13:15) Sir Peter Lindsay is recognised as the founder of Méribel (14:30) Jean-Marie Choffel is author of the book ‘Méribel since 1938' (15:45)~ Lindsay's business partner was the French Count, Jean Gaillard de la Valdenne (17:45) In 1936 Lindsay and two guides climbed La Saulire on skins and skied down to Brides-les-Bains (21:00) ESF Méribel are launching their ‘Master Classes' for January 2024 (26:00) Iain tested the Carv in Episode 171 (29:45) Kendra has her own podcast: 'For The Love of Winter' (30:00) Ski Big 3 is a joint venture between Banff Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Mt Norquay (34:00) Find out about Banff Sunshine Village (35:00) Kendra skied with Robin Williams at Sunshine Village (39:00) Killington is the largest resort in Eastern North America (41:00) Killington's partner is Pico Mountain (42:00) Listen to Iain's report on skiing in Australia in Episode 182 Over Thanksgiving Weekend (Nov 25/26) Killington is hosting the Women's World Cup (47:30) Discover Cow Power in Killington (48:30) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQlsLiDjc_4 Feedback Amy Stewart: "I've been a long time listener and got to listen to Episode 182 about Perisher and Thredbo. I love it, as a long time instructor over here it's awesome to finally hear about this unique ski area on an international level. This podcast was great through the pandemic when I was over here to keep me in touch with the winter season back in Europe!" Oli: "It was great to meet you at London Snow Show. Great talk. Looking forward to listening to more episodes this winter!" James: "I really enjoy the podcast, with the wide range of topics. Keep up the good work." Hans Weeren: "I just started listening to your podcast. Nice work!" Miranda Slater: "Very big congrats on being honoured with a finalist position. Keep up the good work as you are a great channel." Matt Hayes: "Congratulations on a great achievement for the pod. Hopefully it serves as some compensation and recognition of the time, dedication and quality that you put in." If you like the podcast, there are three things you can do to help: 1) Review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 2) Subscribe, so you don't miss another episode 3) Book your ski hire with Intersport Rent using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' or by taking this link You can follow Iain @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast
This week we get to share in the laughs with Di and Nicola as they catch up on Nicola's latest European adventure and Di's spring skiing trip to Thredbo - from jet skiing and super yachts to grounding and icy dips in the river, it's always fun to hear what they've been up to. After that, Di and Nicola chat with the passionate and inspiring Mandy Spooner about simple changes you can make to contribute to an eco-friendly planet. Mandy is known as the Eco Warrior, who loves educating and helping others with ways they can reduce the amount of toxins and plastic in their lives. She shares so many practical tips in this episode, that are all really doable, so we can't wait for you to listen in. In this chat, we hear how Mandy got started on this journey after reading an article in 2017 about how takeaway coffee cups aren't recyclable. Mandy couldn't believe what she was reading and went down the rabbit hole of finding out everything you need to know about single use plastic and researching different alternatives and ways that we can all live a more eco-friendly existence. Since that day, more than 5 years ago, she hasn't looked back and thankfully, she's now educating so many others about this important issue. Far from being doom and gloom, Mandy shares about the great companies and initiatives that are out there and the progress that we're making in recycling and sustainability. She's confident that if we all take small steps and inspire those around us, we can really achieve great things together. We're so grateful that Mandy flew down from the Sunshine Coast to be with us in our Sydney studio and we hope you feel as motivated as we did after speaking to her. Follow Mandy Spooner on IG here Get Mandy's Living Green eBook here Get more of Mandy's tips and find out about her work here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Podcast has been shortlisted as one of the finalists in the ‘Broadcast Programme of the Year' category in the 2023 Travel Media Awards (5:00) ‘Ski Launch' took place in early September (6:00) Sandra Picard is Brand and Communications Director for Compagnie des Alpes (6:30) You can view Sandra's slidedeck here and CdA's commitments here (8:45) You can look at Iain's slides about AI here (9:00) A new survey by Le Ski shows the snowsports market is expected to grow by 14% (9:15) Nick Morgan is MD at Le Ski Chalets You can find out more about ski jobs in ski resorts in our special episode (11:30) National Snow Week will see ski shows at the Birmingham NEC and London Excel (13:30) Listeners can get free entry using the discount code ‘SKIPODCAST' before 01 October (13:45) In winter 2008/09, over 30,000 people travelled by Eurostar on their ski holiday (20:45) Find out about the new Eurostar Snow Train service to France at Ski Flight Free (22:00) Listen to Iain's review of the inaugural ‘old' Eurostar ski train service from 2021 (23:00) The Inghams train product is now on sale on their website (25:00) Their packages are the same price in most cases as travelling by plane (29:30) Listen to Prue Stone from Hotelplan discussing their commitment to sustainability in our special episode (31:30) You can listen to Sue's TED Talk here (33:30) Sue is the first woman from the UK to ski to the Magnetic North Pole in 1996 (34:00) Listen to our special about ski touring on the Haute Route (44:30) Panache Cruises offer cruises including ski touring (46:00) Feedback I enjoy all feedback about the show, I like to know what you think, ideas for features so please contact on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com BobinCH (snowheads): “I enjoyed Episode 182 that as it brought back fond memories of those gum trees in the Thredbo backcountry!” Max Martin (Apple podcasts): “A year round fortnightly roundup of interviews and reports on all aspects of skiing and snowboarding. Always interesting and informative, The Ski Podcast keeps me in touch with the sport and lifestyle.” Nick D (BuyMeACoffee): “Well deserved getting to the award finals. Keep up the great work. I was in Roccarasso the same week you visited and enjoyed the podcast on your trip.” You can follow Iain @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast
James and honorary guest Mitch filling in for Alex while she is on annual leave (shock). Boys discuss house prices, rental data, artificial intelligence changing the world of property valuations, the housing crisis, cinemas making money and the fact it's snowing money in Thredbo. Get in touch alexf@jlf.com.au | jamesf@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.
If you're considering taking your kid/kids by yourself to the snow, this is the episode for you. You may be rusty with the logistics or the whole thing seems daunting but you'd love to give your kids a 'snow experience'. We're here to help. In this episode we chat with Jo and she troubleshoots her most recent trip to Thredbo, with one of her kids. We breakdown best options for transport when there's just one of you (parking, driving, snow chains, public transport), best way to buy lift tickets, ski school do's and dont's and is it worth the money if money is tight, do's and don't of borrowing other people's snow gear, food and snack options and much more.
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 The zero isotherme went as high as 5300m in the Alps (01:00) There has been new snow down to 2300m (2:00) Ollie ski toured to La Grande Casse in May (3:00) Iain skied in Zermatt last week (4:00) https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1695071076483477691 In recent episodes, we've heard about mountain biking, road cycling and family activities in Les 3 Vallées (5:00) The Lac de Rosière is spectacular (5:45) Florent Hazucka works for the Courchevel Tourist Office (6:15) There are the remains of a plane, which crashed at Breche Portetta in 1969 (9:00) Iain stayed at the Refuge du Grand Plan (11:00) There's also a refuge at Lac Merlet, both are in the Vanoise National Park (12:00) Listen to Iain's report on staying the night at the Refuge du Saut last winter (14:00) Iain stayed on his second night at Refuge du Lac du Lou (15:45) Listen to Iain's experience of ski touring to the Refuge at night (19:30) You can try ice diving in Les Menuires in winter (19:45) Katya reported on ice swimming in Samoens in Episode 166 (23:00) It's an easy walk from Chez Pepe Nicolas to Lac du Lou (23:30) You can book the refuge via their website (24:30) The Matterhorn Ultraks trail running weekend includes 5 different races (26:00) Marc Lagger is Communications Manager for Zermatt Bergbahnen (27:00) Read Iain's article for Fall Line Magazine This year's races will take place on the weekends of 18/19 and 25/26 November (30:00) Listen to Iain's interview with the organiser of the Speed Opening Downhill races, recorded in September 2022 (35:00) Ollie Scott is a co-founder of Rhythm to Ride ski school in Méribel (35:45) Any hours booked with Rhythm to Ride lead to seeds being planted in Africa (39:00) Rhythm to Ride set up the the CarPool Tool (40:30) They donate 3% of their income to Protect Our Winters (46:00) Find out more about the new train services to the Alps at Ski Flight Free (47:00) We discussed Thredbo's lift pass cap in Episode 183 (48:00) Feedback I enjoy all feedback about the show, I like to know what you think, ideas for features so please contact on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com Joe Childs: “New Ski Podcast day is always a great day!” Hocenski Hoc Dalibor: “Nice podcast” Peter: “I've started listening to your podcast two days ago and am slowly listening to most of your old episodes. I am currently at Episode 24.” If you like the podcast, there are couple of things you can do to help: 1) Review us on Apple Podcasts 2) Buy me a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcast There are 184 episodes to catch up with and 134 were listened to in the last week. You can follow me @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast
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, talking about taking the train to Val d'Isere (1:00) Lindsey skied at Skieasy in Chiswick (3:00) Moving Mountains offers the same option in Sussex (4:30) Listen to Iain's report on skiing in Australia in Episode 182 (6:00) Jen and her family took part in the VT Summit Games (8:45) It snowed while Jen was in Les 3 Vallees (9:30) https://twitter.com/3Vallees_france/status/1688461637164929024 Find out more about the new sports centre Le Board (11:00) The soft play at Le Board sounds great fun (14:45) Chez Pepe Nicholas is a wonderful mountain restaurant in Les Menuires (17:00) Jen was in Les Gets for the Tour de France (21:00) It's going to be WARM in the Alps this week (26:45) https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1692068589220626849 The 'Send It For Climate' campaign from Protect Our Winters is due to launch very soon (28:00) Postcards and postboxes will be available from partners such as Ellis Brigham and Patagonia (31:00) It was the ninth warmest July in Australia (33:15) Perisher has had some tough getting criticism on social, especially TikTok (33:45) Thredbo have brought in a cap on lift pass sales (35:00) Australia has ‘Lodges' that work very much like our chalets (39:00) Listen to Iain's interview with Helen Coffey, the non-flying travel editor of The Independent (42:00) Many offsetting projects have been discredited (42:30) Iain donated to an organisation called ‘Cool Earth' (43:00) William MacAskill is the author of a book called ‘Doing Good Better' and one of the founders of ‘Effective Altruism' (43:30) Feedback I enjoy all feedback about the show, I like to know what you think, ideas for features so please contact on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com Doug: "Listened to #182 on a run and loved it." Simon Burgess: “I really enjoyed the Thredbo/Perisher episode. It brought back some really nice memories.” Bo Spanding: “Truly enjoying the podcast, but I'm wondering why you're never talking about Scandinavian ski resorts. There are a lot of good areas in those countries (except for Denmark of course).” We featured Svalbard in Episode 94 and Norway in Episode 58, plus our special interview with cross country skiers Andrew Musgrave and Andrew Young, who are based in Norway (47:00) If you like the podcast, there are couple of things you can do to help: 1) Review us on Apple Podcasts 2) Buy me a coffee at BuymeaCoffee.com/theskipodcast You can follow me @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast
The Matildas have gone down two-nil to Sweden in the bronze medal play-off at the Fifa Women's World Cup. They made history despite the loss, as the first men's or women's team to come fourth at a World Cup tournament. Three people are in hospital after a freak accident in the Thredbo ski fields in NSW, a seat detaching from the chairlift in a freak gust of wind. The Treasurer is warning Australia needs to find an extra 140 billion dollars a year over 40 years to afford an increased spending forecast in the areas of health, aged care and defense. And the classic Beatles song 'Let It Be' has been re-released by Dolly Parton, along with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Matildas have gone down two-nil to Sweden in the bronze medal play-off at the Fifa Women's World Cup. They made history despite the loss, as the first men's or women's team to come fourth at a World Cup tournament. Three people are in hospital after a freak accident in the Thredbo ski fields in NSW, a seat detaching from the chairlift in a freak gust of wind. The Treasurer is warning Australia needs to find an extra 140 billion dollars a year over 40 years to afford an increased spending forecast in the areas of health, aged care and defense. And the classic Beatles song 'Let It Be' has been re-released by Dolly Parton, along with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Matildas have gone down two-nil to Sweden in the bronze medal play-off at the Fifa Women's World Cup. They made history despite the loss, as the first men's or women's team to come fourth at a World Cup tournament. Three people are in hospital after a freak accident in the Thredbo ski fields in NSW, a seat detaching from the chairlift in a freak gust of wind. The Treasurer is warning Australia needs to find an extra 140 billion dollars a year over 40 years to afford an increased spending forecast in the areas of health, aged care and defense. And the classic Beatles song 'Let It Be' has been re-released by Dolly Parton, along with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If it wasn't for Australian architect Bill Lucas… we might not have had the Opera House as we see it today.It was Bill who was a founding member of the group that lobbied for the international competition and jury that would go on to select Uzton's design.He was a man who fought architectural conventions and eschewed publicity, and in recent years, his life and legacy is being re-appraised by critics and curators alike.Bill's friends and peers Peter Longeran and Julie Cracknell join Blueprint to discuss his eccentric life… one that involved renouncing all pay for his architectural services.
WARNING - The audio on this one isn't fab - SO SORRY IN ADVANCE. We recorded in the car but we guarantee you'll have some laughs at our expense as we head to Miss Double Bays HENS extravaganza in Thredbo. This episode of Kolide Goss is proudly sponsored by DOCTOR V GLOW and ISLAND CURRIES.Got a flight to catch? Need to stay hydrated? Well, guess what? Our favourite botanical GLOW is now available at WHS Smith selected stores in domestic and international airports, so you can maintain that glow inside and out on those flights we all dread. We're offering our GOSS QUEENS 20% off all Doctor V cartons and packs when you use the code KOLIDE at checkout, including free shipping nationwide.Looking for the perfect, fuss-free, and delicious curry paste to enrich and enhance the flavours of your curry? May we introduce you to Island Curries? Unlike imported pastes that use nasty fillers, Island Curries was founded in Tasmania and incorporate at least 55% Australian, wholefood ingredients to produce pastes that are both flavourful and vegan-friendly, nut-free & gluten-free using 100% non-GM canola oil. We love using the diverse range of pastes for a quick mid-week dinner or to wow guests over a long Sunday lunch. Trust us, they're easy to cook, using Australian produce, no nasties, bulking agents, or preservatives. We're giving our GOSS QUEENS a cheeky 20% discount on the entire Island Curries range. Just head to http://islandcurries.com.au/ and use "KOLIDE" at checkout.KOLIDE ADVICESteph // Goldbergh Ski Apparel Ella // Yuka Mobile App For more from us follow @kolidegoss.podcast. and @kolidegosspodcast on Tik Tok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Perisher for 34 years (1:30) Perisher Valley, Smiggins Hole, Blue Cow joined in 1995 to form ‘Perisher' (2:30) Vail Resorts bought Perisher in 2015 (3:15) The Epic Pass covers Perisher as well as Victoria's Fall Creek and Hotham ski resorts (4:30) Proposals to expand the resort have been under discussion for many years (7:00) The ‘Ski Tube' links the valley floor with Perisher (8:45) Perisher has 165 snow cannons for 65km of pistes (10:30) The season in Australia typically runs from June to October (12:00) Kirsty Muir and Mia Brookes are both training in Perisher in 2023 (13:00) Jen Mooney is the general manager of ‘The Man from Snowy River Hotel' (15:30) The hotel opened in 1960 (17:00) ‘The Man from Snowy River' is a poem by Banjo Patterson (19:30) Sunrise viewed from ‘The Man' is pretty special (23:00) https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1681429482366959616 Ritchie Carroll is Brand and Marketing Manager at Thredbo (23:30) Sophie Leicester is PR and Content Manager at Thredbo Thredbo offers a special backcountry ski pass (25:15) It's the only resort in Australia to have a gold ‘Earth Check' accreditation in Australia (27:00) The Thredbo Alpine Coaster is scheduled to open in 2024 (29:15) You can see Reggae Ellis' snowreports at Snowatch (32:00) The Tour de France came to Les 3 Vallées on July 19 (38:45) Thanks to Alex from 150 Days of Winter and Rich from Lodge du Village for their reports FEEDBACK Finally, I enjoy all feedback about the show, I always like to know what you think, ideas for features so please contact on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com I'd like to thank everyone who's given us a review on Apple Podcasts. It does help people find the podcast, so it's much appreciated. We are up to 102 reviews now – 84 of them are 5-star. ‘The Kribs' (Apple Podcasts): "A very interesting and fun podcast to listen to, which is always the highlight of my day when I see a new episode land. A great selection of guests from all different ski and snowboard backgrounds. It always makes me feel like I'm in the mountains when I listen." ‘PipBigDogSeymour' (Apple Podcasts): "Awesome podcast. Very varied topics and guests. Absolutely loved the last one with the lift fanatic. An absolute must listen if you love all things snowsports." Eric Wilson (Facebook): “I just listened to your episode with Peter: it was a fantastic show” Andrew Dollery (email): “I just wanted to say great job on the podcast, I've listened religiously for the past couple of years. It's very well put together and keeps me going through these barren summer months!” Don't forget you can always buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcast. All cuppas are much appreciated. You can follow Iain @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast
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Probably the longest chapter. A bit slow in places. My history as a ski racer. Racing downhill, skiing slalom on ice over grass in Semmering. History of Thredbo, Thredbo World Cup. Chinese downhill, Kokanee cup win, Skiing with Prince Hubertus, Nancy Greene, Stefan Eberharter, Ingemar Stenmark, Finn Christain Jagge, Dan Warbrick, Michael Milton, Kurt Lance, Malcolm Milne, Ken Read, Steve Lee, Felix BelcDavid Price, Don McInnes, Charles Anton, David Studley, Harold Stufer, Pete Forras, Al Gus. Bob Arnott, Richie Biggins, Chris Biggins, and Katy Gaul.
This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on May 26. It dropped for free subscribers on May 29. To receive future pods as soon as they're live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe for free below:WhoPete Woods, President of SkiBig3, the umbrella organization for Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Mt. Norquay, AlbertaRecorded onMay 4, 2023About SkiBig3SkiBig3 “works in conjunction with all three ski resorts within Banff National Park to allow you access to everything this winter destination has to offer,” according to the organization's LinkedIn page. Each ski area – Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Mt. Norquay – is independently owned and operated.Banff SunshineClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Ralph, Sergei, and John ScurfieldLocated in: Sunshine Village, AlbertaYear founded: Sometime in the 1930sPass affiliations: Ikon Pass: 5 or 7 combined days with Lake Louise and Mt. Norquay; Mountain Collective: 2 daysClosest neighboring ski areas: Norquay (23 minutes), Sunshine (41 minutes), Nakiska (1 hour) - travel times vary considerably depending upon weather and time of day.Base elevation: 5,440 feetSummit elevation: 8,954 feetVertical drop: 3,514 feetSkiable Acres: 3,358Average annual snowfall: 360 inchesTrail count: 137 (25% advanced/expert, 55% intermediate, 20% beginner)Lift count: 12 (1 gondola, 7 high-speed quads, 2 fixed-grip quads, 2 carpets - view Lift Blog's inventory of Sunshine's lift fleet)Sunshine chops its trailmap into three pieces on its website. This is slightly confusing for anyone who isn't familiar with the ski area and doesn't understand how the puzzle pieces fit together. I've included those three maps below, but they'll make more sense in the context of this 2010 trailmap:Sunshine's current maps:Lake LouiseClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Charlie Locke (he first owned the ski area from 1981 to 2003, then sold it to Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, and re-bought it from them in 2008)Located in: Lake Louise, AlbertaYear founded: 1954Pass affiliations: Ikon Pass: 5 or 7 combined days with Banff Sunshine and Mt. Norquay; Mountain Collective: 2 daysClosest neighboring ski areas: Sunshine (41 minutes), Norquay (44 minutes), Nakiska (1 hour, 22 minutes) - travel times vary considerably depending upon weather and time of day.Base elevation: 5,400 feetSummit elevation: 8,650 feetVertical drop: 3,250 feetSkiable Acres: 4,200Average annual snowfall: 179 inchesTrail count: 164 (30% advanced/expert, 45% intermediate, 25% beginner)Lift count: 11 (1 gondola, 1 six-pack, 3 high-speed quads, 2 fixed-grip quads, 1 triple, 3 carpets - view Lift Blog's inventory of Lake Louise's lift fleet)Mt. NorquayClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Adam and Janet WaterousLocated in: Improvement District No. 9, AlbertaYear founded: 1926Pass affiliations: Ikon Pass: 5 or 7 combined days with Banff Sunshine and Lake LouiseClosest neighboring ski areas: Sunshine (23 minutes), Lake Louise (43 minutes), Nakiska (54 minutes) - travel times vary considerably depending upon weather and time of day.Base elevation: 5,350 feetSummit elevation: 6,998 feetVertical drop: 1,650 feetSkiable Acres: 190Average annual snowfall: 120 inchesTrail count: 60 (44% advanced/expert, 25% intermediate, 31% beginner)Lift count: 6 (1 high-speed quad, 2 fixed-grip quads, 1 double, 2 carpets - view Lift Blog's inventory of Mt. Norquay's lift fleet)Why I interviewed himThere are places that make sense, and places that just don't. Lakes and grocery stores and movie theaters and sand dunes and pizza places and interstate highways. As a U.S. American, these things always squared with my worldview. Then I stepped out of the car in New York City at age 19 and I'm like what the actual f**k is happening here? A vertical human swarm in a sprawling sideways nation. Or to take another example: cornfields and baitshops and gas stations and forests. As a Midwesterner I could understand those things. But then Lord of the Rings dropped and I was like what planet did they shoot this on and then I was like OK I guess that's New Zealand.Arriving in Banff is like that. Most visitors travel there via Calgary. Nothing against Calgary, but I'm not sure it's a place that most of us go to on purpose. Skiers drop into the airport, leave the city, drive west. Flat forever. Then, suddenly, you are among mountains. Not just mountains, but the most amazing mountains you've ever seen, striated goliaths heaving skyward like something animate and immensely powerful, spokes of a great subterranean machine primed to punch through the earth like invaders from Cybertron.Here, so surrounded, you arrive in Banff National Park. Within its boundaries: two towns, three ski areas. The towns are tight, walkable, lively, attractive. None of the hill-climbing megamansion claptrap that clutters the fringes of so many U.S. ski towns. Just a pair of glorious grand hotels airlifted, it seems, from the Alps. Two of the ski areas are Summit County scale, with lift plants and trail footprints to match Breck or Keystone or Copper. The third is a quirky locals' bump with mogul fields studded like cash crops up the incline. All framed by those wild mountains.It feels sort of European and sort of fantasyland Rockies and sort of like nothing else on Earth. It is, at the very least, like nothing else in North America. The texture here is rich. Banff's most commonly cited attribute is its beauty. The most consistent point against is relatively low snowfalls compared to, say, SkiBig3's Powder Highway neighbors or Whistler. But there is so much in between those gorgeous views and that modest snowfall that makes these three mountains one of the continent's great ski destinations.Like the towns themselves. In many ways, this is Canadian Aspen, with its multiple mountains knitted via shuttlebus, rich cuisine, walkable mountain villages. In other ways, it is what Aspen could have been. You have to work in Banff National Park to live there – that's the law. The richness that adds to the community is incalculable. Imagine a Colorado so built? No second homes, no runaway short-term rental market. The ripple effects on traffic, on cost, on mood and energy are tangible and obvious. This is a place that works.It's not the only place that works, of course. And many of Banff's bedrock operating principles would not be culturally transferable to the south. Including, perhaps, the spirit of bonhomie that unites three independently owned, competing ski areas under a single promotional umbrella called SkiBig3. Remember when Vail yanked its Colorado resorts out of Colorado Ski Country USA because the company didn't want its dues to support competitors' marketing? What's happening in Banff is the opposite of that. It's unique and it's cool and it's instructive, and it was worth a deep look to see exactly what's going on up there.What we talked aboutThe surprising international markets that Banff draws from; a welcome back to skiing's melting pot; the tradition of the long season at Lake Louise and Sunshine; putting the ski areas' relatively low average snowfall totals (compared to, say, Revelstoke), in context; which of the three mountains to visit based upon conditions; Banff's immature uphill scene and massive potential; growing up in Boulder and ratpack skiing Summit County; the angst of the front-desk hotel clerk; the strange dynamic between ski resorts and their local airports; selling Purgatory to out-of-state tourists; the quirks of living and working in Telluride; the vastly different ski cultures in the two Colorados; the existential challenge of Copper Mountain; the power of Woodward; first reaction to Banff: “how can this even exist?”; defining SkiBig3 and who owns each of its three partner ski areas; how mass transit fills in for ski-in-ski-out lodging; Banff's unique “need to reside” clause that enables workers of all levels to live right in town; the park's incredible bus system; the proposed Norquay gondola up from town; a potential train from Calgary airport to Banff; Norquay's wild North American pulse double chair; the history of Banff's spectacular Fairmont hotels; the history of SkiBig3 and why the coalition has worked; competing with the Powder Highway; how Sunshine gets by with a single snowgun; why Sunshine gets double the snowfall of Lake Louise; why none of the three ski areas has ever hosted Olympic events, even when Calgary was the host city; decoding Parks Canada's lease requirements that ski areas gift their assets to the agency or remove them at the end of their contracts; masterplans; why SkiBig3 was an early adopter of the Ikon Pass and why it's stuck around; why the three ski areas offer combined days on Ikon; why Norquay isn't part of Mountain Collective; why the Mountain Collective has been so resilient after the debut of Ikon; whether the Mountain Collective could add more Northeast ski areas; and why the ski areas have yet to transition to RFID cards.Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewIt has always been inevitable that The Storm would enter Canada. Just as it was always inevitable, back in 2019 and '20, that it would outgrow New England. This template, I've realized, is adaptable to almost any ski market. Everywhere there is a ski area, there are skiers talking about it. And there is someone running it. And these two groups do not always understand each other. The mission of The Storm is to unite these them on a common platform.There is a difference, of course, between scaling in a sustainable way and scaling for the sake of doing so. I've been very deliberate about The Storm's growth so far. I started in the Northeast – New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania – because it was my local market and I understood it well. I stayed there – mostly – for two years before aggressively moving West in 2021. I learned to ski as a teenager in the Midwest, and I'd been skiing the West annually for decades, so none of this was new turf for me. Still, I had a lot to learn, and over the past two years, I have secured contacts and hosted a series of podcast interviews that gave me a far more nuanced understanding of every ski corner of the country.Canada was the obvious next move. Culturally, the nations' ski areas are very similar, with a western focus on off-piste powder-bombing and an eastern affinity for grooming. The trail markings, lift systems, and primacy of the automobile-as-access-point are consistent across the continent. And every U.S.-based megapass has integrated a substantial Canadian footprint as a selling point. International border aside, major U.S. and Canadian ski areas are as knotted together as those in Utah and Montana and Colorado.So, where to begin? I wanted to start big. The Storm launched in 2019 with a podcast featuring Killington, the largest ski area in the East. Western podcast coverage began with Taos and Aspen. So Canada starts here, in one of its most glorious locales. Next stop: Sun Peaks, the second-largest ski area in the country. I recorded that one a few days ago. I'd had a Whistler podcast booked too, but their top executive moved to Aspen, so we called it off.So, here we are, in Canada. Now what? Again, I'm going to move slowly. While America and Canada are culturally similar in many ways, they are enormously different in others. The ski regions here are many, vast, and nuanced. It's going to take me a while to get to Quebec, which is home to something like 90 ski areas and a sizeable (for me), language barrier. The country is huge, and while I've traveled to and across Canada dozens of times, I'm not taking for granted that presence equals understanding.I'll probably stop at Canada. That's not to say that I won't occasionally dip into other ski regions, both as a visitor and as a journalist. I've scheduled an interview with the general manager of Valle Nevado, Chile for July. But I don't think I'm capable of expanding this enterprise into other continents without diluting my coverage at home. Canada is purely additive. The region complements everything I already cover in the United States, especially multi-mountain passes. The world's other ski regions are so vastly different and complex that it wouldn't be like just adding more ski areas – it would be like adding coverage of sailing or surfing, completely different things that would only confuse the main plotline.Questions I wish I'd askedYou may wonder why we don't explore specifics of the ski areas as deeply as I normally do, particularly with all three being in possession of significant and well-articulated masterplans. It's important, here, to understand what SkiBig3 is: an umbrella organization that promotes the mountains as a whole. I can pursue more meaningful conversations on granular plans with each operator at a later time.What I got wrong* I intimated that Vail, Aspen, and Telluride were “10 times bigger” than Purgatory. This is grossly incorrect. Purgatory checks in at 1,635 acres, while Vail Mountain measures 5,317 acres, Telluride is 2,000, and Aspen Mountain is just 673 (though it will grow substantially with the Pandora's expansion this coming winter). If you combine Aspen Mountain with Aspen Highlands (1,010 acres), Buttermilk (435 acres), and Snowmass (3,342 acres), they add up to 5,460 – nowhere near 10 times the size of Purgatory. What I meant was that those three ski entities – Aspen, Vail, and Telluride – had far greater name recognition than Purgatory, which is tucked off the I-70 mainline in Southwest Colorado (as is Telluride).* On the other end of that spectrum, I vastly over-estimated the size of Norquay, saying it was 1/10th the size of Sunshine and Lake Louise. At 190 acres, Norquay is 5.7 percent the size of Sunshine (3,358 acres), and just 4.5 percent the size of Lake Louise (4,200 acres).* I said that Mountain Collective “keeps losing partners.” This is true, but it is a fact that must be considered within the context of this complementary note: Mountain Collective currently has one of the largest rosters in its 12-season history (the coalition is down one partner after Thredbo left this year). The pass has continued to grow in spite of the losses of Telluride, Mammoth, Palisades Tahoe, Sugarbush, Stowe, Whistler, and others over the years.Why you should ski Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Mt. NorquayEarlier I compared the three Banff ski areas to Summit County. That's not really fair. Because Summit County has one thing that Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Norquay don't really have to deal with: gigantic, relentless crowds.For two years, U.S. Americans were shut out of Canada. Now we're not. If you've been filling your winters with Ikon Pass trips around Salt Lake, I-70, and Tahoe, you might be wondering what the hell happened to skiing. Man it's so busy now, all the freaking time. I hear you Bro. Go north. It's this weird kind of hack. Like discount America (that exchange rate, Brah). Like time-machine America. Back to that late-‘90s/early-2000s interregnum, when the lifts were all built out and the reigns had been loosened on skiing off-piste, but the big passes hadn't shown up with the entire state of Texas just yet.I exaggerate a little. You can find liftlines in Canada if you do all the predictable things at all the predictable times. And the Ikon Pass and its destination checklist has blown the cover for lots of formerly clandestine places. But these are big mountains with long seasons. Woods tells me on the podcast that the locals' favorite time at the SkiBig3 areas is April. The terrain is mostly all still live but the outsiders stop showing up. If you want to crowd-dodge your way north, you have a six-month season to figure it out.As for the skiing itself, it's as big and varied as anything on the continent. Lake Louise is sprawling and many-sided, with fast lifts flying all over the place and plenty more inbound. Sunshine is big and exposed, and the gondola is the only way up to the ski area, lending the place a patina of wild adventure. Both will give you as much off-piste as you can handle. Norquay is kind of like Pico or June Mountain of Snow King – a very good ski area that's overlooked by its proximity to a far larger and more famous ski area. Don't skip it: the place is a riot, with some of the longest sustained bump runs you'll find anywhere.Together, the three ski areas add up to 7,748 acres. Whistler is 8,171. So, samesies, basically. If you're looking for a place to spend a week of skiing and you're tired of the stampede, here you go.Podcast NotesOn Banff's UNESCO World Heritage sites designationI note in the introduction that Banff National Park is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The designation actually applies more broadly, to a group of parks dubbed “Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks.” This includes, according to UNESCO's website, “the contiguous national parks of Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, and Yoho, as well as the Mount Robson, Mount Assiniboine and Hamber provincial parks…” You can view an interactive map of all UNESCO World Heritage sites here.On Intrawest owning Copper MountainIt can be tempting to consider our current multi-mountain pass allegiances to be inevitable and permanent. So much so that I often stir each mountain's ownership histories up in the flow of conversation. This is what happened when I gave Powder Corp., the current owner of Copper Mountain, credit for installing the Woodward concept on that mountain. Woods pointed out that it was Intrawest, precursor to Alterra, that actually owned Copper at the time of Woodward's debut, and that they had also considered planting the concept at another of their properties: Whistler. Here's a list of all of Intrawest's ski areas, and where they ended up. It's fun to imagine a world in which they'd stayed together:On SkiBig3 Resort masterplansEach of the three resorts has master development plans on file with Parks Canada:Lake LouiseHere is a link to the full 2019 masterplan, and a summary image of proposed upgrades - note that the Lower Juniper and Summit chairlifts have already been installed, and Upper Juniper and Sunny Side are scheduled for a 2024 installation. The Summit Platter is no longer in service:SunshineSunshine's latest full masterplan dates to 2018. The resort proposed amendments last year, and those are still under review by Parks Canada. Here's an overview of proposed major lift upgrades:Mt. NorquaySometimes tracking down these masterplan documents can be like trying to locate Amelia Earhart's plane. I know it's out there somewhere, but good luck finding it. The best I can do on Norquay is this link to their Vision 100 site, which lays out plans to replace the North American chair with a gondola, as shown below:On Marilyn Monroe on the North American chairSo apparently this happened:On the North American chairI wrote about this chairlift a couple weeks back:I've ridden a lot of chairlifts. I don't know how many, but it's hundreds. By far the strangest of these is the North American chair at Mt. Norquay. Once a regular fixed-grip double, the ski area converted it into a pulse lift with chairs running in groups of four. The operators manually slow the entire line as the chairs enter the top and bottom stations (I'm assuming the line is set so that chairs reach the base and summit at the same time). This chair serves some bomber terrain, a vast mogul field with dipsy-do double fall-lines and the greatest views in the world.It's a strange one, for sure:The Storm Skiing explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 46/100 in 2023, and number 432 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. Want to send feedback? Reply to this email and I will answer (unless you sound insane, or, more likely, I just get busy). You can also email skiing@substack.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stormskiing.com/subscribe
The Wisdom of Older Women. As a special Mother's Day episode we chat to our mums! "No See, no ski" On the table for discussion was; skiing in the good 'ol days, European ski instructors and single days for the ol' gals. We compare 'then to now' Charlotte's Pass, Perisher and the grooming of Thredbo's ski slopes, mothers of today vs back in 'their day' (hint: we're waaay messier and our cooking needs work, but you may put your feet up on our couch), their aspirations to become snowboarders (or not?), accidents and funny moments on ski holidays around the world, joys and benefits of family holidays, tips from daughters to mothers and vice versa. This is a fun, lighthearted episode, inspired by Julia Louis- Dreyfus and her mission to learn from the wisdom of older women, something our society has neglected of late.
بدأ فصل الشتاء في القارة الأسترالية وبدأت معه الأنشطة الشتوية المتنوعة الممتدة على كافة الأراضي الأسترالية. فكما تتميز أستراليا بشطآنها المتعددة والساحرة، تمتلك أستراليا العديد من الجبال الشاهقة التي تكتسي اللون الأبيض في الموسم البارد.
This episode is a compilation of a bunch of the interviews and chats I had with the Pro's and otherwise at Thredbo during the Cannonball Festival/National Champs! Expect to hear from Jackson Goldstone, Sam Hill, Troy Brosnan, Sian A'hern and more! There's some rubbish talk with Jack Moir, Cannonball chat with Timmy Windshuttle, all things Maydena with Rys Ellis and a few more nuggets from the weekend! Hope you enjoy!
In this episode, we talk about the main causes of landslides and provide examples - California and Thredbo, NSW, Australia. What is the role of water? What about trees and deforestation? How can earthquakes be involved etc?This is a great introduction to landslides as a natural disaster.Support the show
Jackson Connelly is a young pinner hailing straight out of Thredbo. There was no better opportunity to drop this episode than just before Cannonball festival takes off in his home town. We chat about growing up in a small tourist town, his riding journey and taking on the world cups with pink bike racing. Thanks to our sponsors: Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harriet Burbridge, Mike Ross and caroline buchanan ride them, they bloody rip. I am stoked to have them on board this year as we begin to grow at a huge rate. Shred Bike wash- https://www.shredbike.com.au/ Shred are Australia's newest bike wash brand!! They bring years of chemical engineering experience to the bike industry and have created some of the best bike wash you will ever use. Tailored Trails- Tassie's specialist for state-wide transfers, private group shuttles, and all-inclusive packages. Operating on all the major mountain bike networks in Tasmania - including Derby, Maydena, St Helens, and the West Coast. Dedicated private group operator that caters for groups of up to 18 people with custom-built shuttle trailers and racks. Take the hassle out of your next Tassie trip, and let Tailored Trails take care of the logistics and planning. Rider owned and operated. Frank'd MTB Apparel- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE10 Frankd is a premium MTB apparel company based in WA. They are at the cutting edge when it comes to lightweight racing jerseys, durable shorts and their designs are super eye-catching. If you would like to support their use, BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout for 10% off Dirt Surfer- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE Dirt Surfer mudguards are made of 100% Recycled materials and are one hundred per cent recyclable. Get one of there unique designs or one of your own designs on your bike now to make it your own. Fist- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE Fist make the best gloves ever. That's all I need to say.
Happy Monday morning! Today I talk about a ski trip I went on down in Thredbo. My experience I had was great and it was supported well by the Thredbo team for a visually impaired skier to go down the mountain. The song at the end is Under the Bridge by The Red Hot Chili Peppers and I play it because I had another song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers on my mind called Can't Stop. Hope you enjoy the episode and have a great week. Cheers Jack ❤️☃️⛷
Emma and Tennille chat with industry icon, Reggae Ellis during 2021. We learn about weather forecasting, how accurate the forecasting is and the forecasting technology. Reggae talks about raising a family in Thredbo village, the snow sports retail industry, mountain watch , the surf industry, Chillfactor magazine and more.
Kabba on the pod this week. We talk comedy for a bit then get into Kabbas cold exposure therapy down at Thredbo. Sounds pretty wild! Ennnnnjoy!
Alex Parsons, Head Backcountry Guide for Thredbo Resort talks to Emma and Tennille about a typical day at work when the great outdoors is your office. Alex shares why she's passionate about the backcountry, what got her initially intrigued about the work and her professional pathway to becoming Head Guide. We discuss the Thredbo backcountry team, Thredbo's programs on offer for guests and in particular women and different backcountry gear you can use before you buy everything brand new. We discuss what you can get excited about seeing and experiencing away from the snow resort environments, Nozawa Onsen in Japan and much more. A great episode for outdoors lovers who are also curious about pathways to employment that keeps them far away from the rat race.
An 18-year-old from Sydney has died after a horror skiing accident at Thredbo in the state's south. Lawyers for the man charged with sexually assaulting former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins have applied to push back his trial due. One of the companies contacted by the NSW government over plans to add another flagpole to the Sydney Harbour Bridge provided a quote for $600,000, raising questions over why the project was given a $25m taxpayer-funded budget. And in sport, transgender athlete Hannah Mouncey has joined Olympic medallist Madeline Groves in condemning FINA's decision to ban transgender athletes For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Energy companies face a consumer watchdog probe into any price gouging and anti-competitive conduct, An 18-year-old teen from Sydney has died after a horror skiing accident at Thredbo in the state's south, Disability advocates are calling for an overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, England's Matt Fitzpatrick captured his first major yesterday by winning the US Open See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sam and Tom chat with Ski Racer Jack Adams about his life growing up skiing at Thredbo and now competing in Europe aiming to make it into the top 250 in the world. This is a very challenging task so we hope you find it interesting to learn what a skier at this level is focused on in terms of technique and tactics. It ties in really well with the previous podcast with Paul Epstein for some context. In this episode:Tuning skis by hand or machine?Being coached by Paul Lorenz at an early age.The breakthrough of going deeper with his racing line.Jack's top technical focuses. Favourite drills.What he would coach young races about knowing what he knows now. Enjoy and thanks for listening.
Australia's top ski resorts have seen their first big snow dump of the season as a Polar blast hits southern and eastern Australia. And as the struggling ski industry tries to recoup what was lost during the COVID-19 lockdowns, business owners hope the snow will bring a much overdue tourism boost.
We chat about what qualifications he has for this role and how he loves the mountains and helping keep everyone safe on them. His time as lead forecaster at Lake Louise reads: Risk assessment. Risk management. Managing a team of six avalanche technicians. Responsible for the safety of +300,000 skiers each winter. This is off the back of heli-ski guiding, and 14 years as a course instructor for the CAA. We are super psyched to have him with us for a chat.
It's mid-winter in the Snowy Mountains and in the Thredbo river, where the water is 3.3 degrees, a woman swims laps. She's wearing just a regular swimsuit, cap and goggles. The swimmer is 40-year-old Joy Symons, attempting an ‘ice mile', a feat considered by some the most dangerous swim in the world. To achieve this official ice mile, she must give proof that she is alive 45 minutes after the event. A former Australian representative swimmer, she and her family live at the public pool they manage in sunny Rockhampton, Queensland. So what's brought her to swim in this murky pond with snow falling around her? And how will the grit that made Joy competitive as a young swimmer help her today?
Sonya grew up in Brisbane. But at 26 she decides to move her life to London. Within days of arriving, she meets a beautiful woman at a bar in Soho. They click instantly. They fall in love, get married and build a life together in their adopted city. The only thing missing is… a baby. But after 5 years of trying, it doesn't happen for them and they decide to call it a day. Not long after Tess and Sonya find themselves on holidays on the Greek island of Crete. And that's when their life changes forever. Because that's when they meet HER. She has black hair and her socks are white despite playing in the dust. Apparently she's been living in the ruins of an old palace by herself. They can't just leave her there… can they?
Australia is not just known for its beauty
Dr David Mutton is the former chief psychologist for the NSW police and began his career as a prison psychologist at the notorious Parramatta jail. It was his job to support police in their undercover work and keep them on the straight and narrow – not always an easy task. Dr Mutton was also the chief psychologist during the Thredbo landslide and the first male psychologist to work inside the notorious women's prison, Mulawa. To hear all of Twisted Minds first, ad-free, read Amelia's journalism, watch videos of the interviews and more. Go to twistedminds.com.au to see our range of subscription offers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He comes from the land down under... The Blade Dive Podcast, Episode 4, we are joined by Reuben “Reubs” Cameron, an iconic Aussie operator that is passionate to the core and does not let anything stand in his way of building and managing large scale Terrain Parks and projects, within the industry.Growing up in Brisbane, Australia....Reuben Cameron was hooked on Action Sports at a very young age. While investing his time BMX & Surfing, Cameron had his first on snow experience and was immediately obsessed! Learning that his brother purchased a Snowboard, Cameron took the leap and dove into Snowboarding, capitalizing on resorts only a few hours down the road at Falls Creek and Mt. Hotham, New South Wales, Australia. Spending his first season employed as a Lift Operator at Mt. Hotham, Cameron realized that Falls Creek had the Terrain Parks he wanted to ride and utilized the Helicopter link to access them, until he landed a job on the Park Crew. Once onboard Falls Creek's Terrain Park program, Reuben Cameron built relationships with highly credited and influential operators such as Jeremy Cooper, Mike Gerstner & Sam Poffley and saw a future in the industry, operating equipment. With inspiration from Poffley, Cameron approached the Mountain Manager and was told to pretty much, walk the talk! Cameron began riding along with operators at Falls Creek and logged a few solo hours behind the sticks. Cameron also realized that many operators had misconceptions regarding the landscape and weather that the Southern Hemisphere had and continues to offer. This presented priceless learning experiences for those committed to investing time operating in Australia. Cameron's first full season operating a Snowcat was spent in Vail, Colorado, and this experience quickly showed him that in order to gain good experience it required him to start with the basis of a solid foundation. It was his time at Vail that humbled Cameron's ego and set things in motion for a profound return to Falls Creek, re-joining Poffley, only to dive deeper into his skills as an operator and expanded his knowledge. Cameron has since held Terrain Operating positions at resorts such as June Mountain, CA , Perisher, AUS, Thredbo, AUS and has been a part of build projects like Women's Superpark, The One Hit Wonder Downunder, Grenade Games, Matchstick Productions photo/video shoots. Cameron has been fortunate enough to have travelled the world building Terrain Parks, including countries like Norway & China. Because of his appreciation for properly building a solid understanding of Snowcat operations, Cameron is a firm believer in sharing the knowledge and takes great pride in helping others. Currently residing in the coastal surfing mecca that is home to the legendary Bells Beach, Torquay, Victoria, AUS and enjoying the beautiful Australian Summers, Cameron values his time with his 2 children but is always looking forward to Winter and being back on snow.Enjoy... and if you're in the machine, go ahead and TURN THE VOLUME UP! Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/thebladedive/https://www.facebook.com/thebladedive
Stuart Diver was emotionally shattered, physically weak, and vulnerable to demands from a media pack when he was pulled from the rubble of the Thredbo landslide in 1997. The ski instructor relied on professional help to protect his personal interests.Music credits:MUSICTheme: Epic Adventure by BlueBirdSoundBreaking News 3 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5952-breaking-news-3License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Final Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Assassins by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5289-assassins-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBreaking News 4 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5953-breaking-news-4License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Warm Emotions by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5475-warm-emotions-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Beginning Of Conflict by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5288-beginning-of-conflict-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Winter Night by Frank SchröterLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6910-winter-nightLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Traveler's Notebook by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5316-traveler-s-notebook-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Breaking News 1 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5950-breaking-news-1License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SFXLandslide by bikesnbassboi - Freesound.orghttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Media credits:Content supplied and/or licensed for use courtesy of Seven Network, Nine Entertainment Co (incl. The Footage Company Australia / Nine Network Australia), Australian Broadcasting Corporation Library Sales, News Corp Australia, The Canberra Times and Are Media Pty Limited. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/accidental-celebrity. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/accidental-celebrity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Thredbo conference is an international forum on passenger transport competition and ownership issues. It is held every two years. Professor David Hensher co-founded the conference with the first held in 1989, in Thredbo. But since then it has been held in locations around the world. It has some very rigorous papers, reporting on recent research and experience but ultimately it pushes towards real, practical solutions. The next conference will be held in Singapore in August this year 2019. The chairperson of one of the workshops titled "Beyond the fare box: sustainable funding of public transport by better understanding service values" is Professor Roger Vickerman. He's the emeritus professor of European economics at the University of Kent. I interviewed him recently from his Home in the UK. DB: Privatising services, does that cover most of your desired outcomes?. RV: I think we've seen very clearly over the years in many different countries that simply handing over the provision of important public services, which is what local public transport is, simply to private provider with the profit motive doesn't actually work. And it doesn't work particularly for those who are more disadvantaged in society, who are the ones who typically need to rely on public services. DB: How have other policy decisions worked against the transport disadvantaged? RV: At the same time as we've seen a removal of that backbone of public services from outer areas: closure of rural post offices; closure of local banks; so that people actually need to get into a town and then find that they don't have access to public transport to enable them to get there and back easily. Even though we might have us as a system that subsidizes public transport, for example for elderly people, through free bus passes not much point having a free bus pass if there isn't a bus to use it. DB: One strategy for raising funds other than through the fare box is based on land value. If businesses benefit from an improved transport network, then should they contribute to its construction? In Australia we call that value capture. Can this work? RV: We've seen an example with the development of the Crossrail project within Greater London which is not going terribly well at the at the end game. But we saw there the fact that they were using an additional charge on business rates for those areas that would benefit from this in order to be able to fund the scheme and indeed identify certain locations where there was a demand for a station on the line, which the overall project did not think was viable, to enable the private sector to do the development. DB: That is a case of getting money to build it in the first place or to operate it. If you go back to the late eighteen hundreds in England and the development of railway lines, there was a boom in railway construction based on land speculation and then many railways went broke because of ongoing operating costs. Are we talking about here ongoing funding or just getting over the first construction hurdle? RV: Well I think the first bit is actually making that that initial provision. Moving on from there to an ongoing support is of course much more difficult stage to get through with that. And that's where you might or might feel that some form of land value taxation that enables the local public authority to be able to provide that ongoing funding might be a good idea. But you are indeed right that most of those early speculators in the railways went bankrupt, which is probably true of most private transport investments. Good idea to enthuse the private sector to build things which then can't be taken away. And if they go bankrupt as a result of that, that seems to be hard luck and you can certainly see examples of that in terms of the private building of highways across Europe where private sector developers have essentially gone bankrupt as a result of having developed it and the state has had to step in.
Ben Fordham is an Australian journalist, sports reporter, radio presenter and regular on Today. Ben started his career as a work experience kid at 2UE. He worked his way up to a reporter and won a Walkley Award for his coverage of the 1997 Thredbo landslide. He wasn't even 21. In 1998 Ben moved to Sky News as a reporter and presenter and less than a year later was poached by the Nine Network to work on 60 Minutes, A Current Affair, Nine News and Today. Ben worked as a fill-in host on radio and eventually took over the drive spot on 2GB where he hosts Sydney Live. He's also the host of Australian Ninja Warrior with Rebecca Madden. In this episode, Ben Fordham talks about how his desire to be a 60 Minutes reporter saw him chasing cannibals in West Papua, why he decided to leave Today despite Karl Stefanovic's protests and the time he corrected Alan Jones live on air as a 15-year-old work experience kid. Episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/ygss/ben-fordham About the host... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've spent almost two decades working in media professionally, creating and hosting radio shows and podcasts for Australia's largest media organisations. I'm also a regular on Channel 10's The Project and have worked as a TV host and panelist on shows including Q&A, The Roast, The Today Show, Studio 10, Hughesy We Have A Problem and Have You Been Paying Attention. I'm currently Head of Podcasts at Mamamia and I host a number of other shows including Lady Startup, Before The Bump, Paul & Rach, PodSchool and Sealed Section. I also founded the online podcasting course, Podschool.com.au, to help budding podcasters create a kick-arse show. Contact... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com
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