Podcast appearances and mentions of Val Thorens

This is the Full Season RECAP and Mark and Derek are putting a bow on it by revisiting the key events, news and highlights from the 2025 Freeride World Tour Season that was. Recorded @ Surefoot Whistler 0:00 - Intro 4:18 - Backslap Inbox 13:58 - New Announcers 1 9:45 - Baqueira Beret 27:08 - Val Thorens 32:48 - Kicking Horse 38:35 - Georgia 36:23 - Fieberbrunn 54:33 - Verbier & Final Results 1:23:00 - Wrap Up Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dKnKBcfetMg ---- * The Freeride Guide is Supported By*    Surefoot Custom Ski Boots - Ski the Surefoot Difference ---- WE HAVE MERCH!! Support the show with a shirt - https://lowpressurepodcast.com/shop/ --- Insta360 4X Action Cam - Get a FREE Accessory w/ Code "lowpressure"   Skull Candy Headphones - 15% OFF w/ Code "WELCOME15"  --- Send us an email to the Backslap Inbox - Tell us your hot take and we might read it on the show. backslap@freerideguidepodcast.com --- About the Hosts:  Mark Warner is the Host of Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers.  Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans. Follow on Instagram @thefreerideguide @red_mark @dfoose

In this episode we speak with two British athletes having a breakthrough season in their different disciplines, plus we celebrate a new British world champion. As well as that we also have our regular snow reports, an update from European Gay Ski Week, competition news and your feedback. Host Iain Martin was joined in the studio by Team GB slalom ski racer Molly Butler and Skimo athlete Iain Innes and down the line by freestyle skier Zoe Atkin. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Use the code ‘SKIPODCAST' at intersportrent.com or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied.  SHOW NOTES Molly was in Bormio for the British Championships (0:45) Iain is based in Chamonix (2:45) Alex Armand from Tip Top Ski Coaching is in Les 2 Alpes (3:15) Catherine Murphy reported from Courchevel (4:00) Robin (Big_Mauntain_Bob) is ski touring in the Lyngen Alps in Norway (5:15) Win Vallon Watchtower sunglasses by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or write a comment on Spotify or Instagram (7:30) Our next episode - E245 - will go live on 18 April (7:45) Matt Ware reported from European Gay Ski Week in Val Thorens (8:00) Zoe Atkin won gold in Ski Halfpipe at the Freestyle World Champ in St Moritz last week (9:45) Zoe discusses her second run strategy (10:00) Listen to Iain's interview with Zoe in Episode 238 (11:45) The Carrick-Smith brothers are supported by The Ski Podcast (12:45) Molly Butler is currently ranked around 150 in the world (13:00) Molly was selected for the World Championships in Saalbach (14:30) Listen to Iain's interview with Martin Bell (17:15) Molly's coach is Emma Carrick-Anderson (17:45) She was brought up in Megeve in France (18:30) Intervals on the bike is a big part of Molly's training (21:30) The challenge of funding (24:00) Iain Innes previously raced slalom and GS for Team GB (30:00) Iain took Chemmy Alcott for a Skimo lesson Ski Sunday earlier this winter (29:00) What is Skimo? (29:15) Why Skimo? (31:30) Iain took part in the Courchevel X3 triathlon (cycling/running/ski touring) in 2022 (33:00) Qualifying for the Olympics (36:30) Iain races with Claudia Chmielowska in the Mixed Team events (38:00) Listen to Iain being interviewed on the Storm Skiing podcast (40:00) Feedback (39:30) I enjoy all feedback about the show, I'm always interested to hear what you think, so please do contact me on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com   Billy Mohan: “Loved Episode 243: great work!” Shon Douglas: "Hugely appreciate your work to keep across all the sustainability improvements taking place across Europe" Andrew Routledge: "Love that the show is so much more than "This is a nice place to ski". Keep on keeping is informed, inspired as well as entertained." James Rice: "Just wanted to shoot you a quick note and say that I also enjoyed your episode with Stuart on his Storm Skiing podcast" There are now 256 episodes of The Ski Podcast to catch up with and 130 of those were listened to in the last week. If you've enjoyed this episode, why not to go theskipodcast.com, look around the tags and categories – there is so much in there you're bound to find something of interest.  If you like the podcast, there are three things you can do to help:    1) Follow us. Just take a look for that button and press it now  2) Give us a review or just leave a comment on Apple Podcasts or Spotify  3) Book your ski hire with Intersport Rent using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' or take this link You can follow me @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast. You can also follow us on WhatsApp for exclusive material released ahead of the podcast.

Fresh back from the Alps where we played on the deck at Fahreheit 7 in Val Thorens, with live sax and the best crowd ever.  Inspired and ready to disco, the FunkySX show tonight was immense and, as ever, I loved it.   Get involved, get dancing and get funky......

Drop us a message with any questions you may have :)Welcome back to The Whiteout Podcast with Dom and Rob, our special edition Skiing 101 in partnership with Crystal Ski Holidays!In this episode, we're diving deep into choosing the perfect ski resort and accommodation for your upcoming trip, especially if it's your first time hitting the slopes. Here's a rundown of what we cover:Skiing with Babies or Toddlers:Tips for families traveling with young children.Childcare options: From Crystal's Pepi Penguin Nursery for kids aged 6 months to 3/4 years, to hotel kids' clubs and family-friendly resorts.Recommended family-friendly resorts: Sälen (Sweden), Flaine (France), and Zell am See (Austria) – all offering excellent childcare services and family amenities.Mixed Ability Groups:Advice on selecting the right resort when your group has a mix of beginners, intermediates, and advanced skiers.Resort recommendations: Saalbach (Austria), Tignes (France), Pas de la Casa (Andorra), and Alpe d'Huez (France) – all perfect for groups with varying skill levels.Family-Friendly Resorts with Childcare Services & Beginner Slopes:Resorts with beginner slopes and childcare services for those traveling with young kids.Top resorts: La Plagne (France), Flaine (France), and Passo Tonale (Italy) provide everything from wide beginner runs to exceptional childcare.Après-Ski & Lively Resorts:For après-ski, Austria offers lively spots like St Anton and Ischgl, France's Val Thorens and Val d'Isère are known for their vibrant après-ski while Italy provides a more relaxed après experience.  Resorts like Sauze d'Oulx and Selva Val Gardena. Andorra offers budget-friendly après-ski in Pas de la Casa, with an Ibiza-like vibe, while Soldeu is more laid-back.Short Transfer Times:If you want to avoid long transfer times, consider resorts with short travel durations like St Johann in Tyrol, Bardonecchia, and Levi (Finland).Budget-Friendly Resorts:Rob and Dom share their top picks for affordable ski holidays: Bulgaria (Bansko), Andorra (Grandvalira), La Tania (France), Leogang (Austria), and Zell am See (Austria) – offering great skiing and fantastic value.Accommodation Options:Guide to the wide range of accommodation options, from budget-friendly guesthouses to luxurious Summit Collection apartments, Self-catering apartments, half-board hotels, and all-inclusive packages to fit your needs and budget.Next Time:In Episode 3, learn the importance of booking ski lessons, how to choose between group and private lessons, and essentiSupport the showIn the meantime Enjoy the mountains :) And Please do leave a review as it's the only way other like minded travellers get to find us! And don't forget to check us out on the following channels inthesnow.cominstagram.com/inthesnowTikTok@inthesnowmag youtube.com/inthesnowmagfacebook.com/inthesnowTo contact us with your suggestions for further episodes at dom@InTheSnow.com / robert@ski-press.com

Join us while we share our experiences of European skiing in the Alps compared to the US. We'll talk about the big differences (including lower costs!) and share what you need to know when booking a trip. We'll also give you our recommendations and advice. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.podOUR RECOMMENDATIONS:FRANCE- Book ESF ski school for kids. Would recommend private lessons before the ski school if they are new to skiing. Lower Alps:- Serre Chavalier- Montgenevre- Oz-en-Oisans- Club Med: La RosiereUpper Alps- Trois Vallees (Val d'Isere, Val Thorens, Meribel, Les Menuires)- ChamonixITALY:- Dolomites (Ortisei - Val Gardena) OTHER:- Burgundy: Hotel Bellevigne- Marseille: Les Bords de Mer

Épisode exceptionnellement disponible sur YouTube ! Si tu veux le voir en vidéo.Dans cet épisode filmé à Val Thorens pendant le Freeride World Tour, je t'explique une erreur courante que je vois chez les athlètes de haut niveau (et les autres) qui les amène non seulement à se sentir mal mais aussi à contre-performer.Mon but, c'est que tu prennes de l'inspiration chaque semaine pour faire progresser ton mental et celui de tes compétiteurs.J'ai envie qu'on entraîne plus l'Humain derrière la machine dans le monde du sport et mon intention avec cet épisode, c'est d'y contribuer.Si tu veux me contacter tu peux le faire à nathan@readytorock.frHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Hoy os traemos mucha nieve, como el paquetón que ha caído por toda la península. Repasaremos las noticias más importantes y hablaremos de las medallas que ya anunciamos que podían caer en las pruebas de Copa del Mundo de Skimo por parte de Oriol Cardona y Ana Alonso. Y también repasaremos las actuaciones del Freeride World Tour en su segunda parada, con el podio de Nuria Castán en Val Thorens tras su difícil comienzo en Baqueira. Y además noticias locas de la nieve, los influencers que petan pueblos, las piedras que provocan atascos y las estaciones acusando de avalanchas a los esquaidores.

Comment passe-t-on d'une enfant passionnée de glisse à Val Thorens à double médaillée olympique en snowboard cross ? Dans cet épisode, Chloé Trespeuch partage les clés qui font la différence entre un athlète talentueux et un véritable champion : un travail mental exceptionnel.

This is the full RECAP of the FWT25 Val Thorens Pro with special guest, Reine Barkered! The second event of the season saw the FWT make its return to France where the riders attacked the Lac Noir Face, in powder conditions, on a spectacular bluebird day. For some, the deep snow proved to be more than they could handle. Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W7hGb8rCwEE The Freeride Guide is Supported By:   Surefoot Skiing Insta360 4X Action Cam - Get a FREE Accessory w/ Code "lowpressure" - https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_term=lowpressure Skull Candy Headphones - 15% OFF w/ Code "WELCOME15" - https://classic.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=ml&merchant_link_id=530eb70e-b72b-410f-986f-68f3c40d0a46&website_id=25a8fb5f-68b0-403f-9dd6-c57cdec92cfb&custom_tracking_code=YouTube%20-%20Freeride%20Guide --- Send us an email! Tell us your hot take and we might read it on the show. backslap@freerideguide.com - Join our Freeride Guide Podcast FUN BET League: https://peakperformance.pronosticgames.fr/tribe/fac0332d-6096-469c-8859-08dd35506ec2 -Go to link above  -Click Leagues -Find the The Freeride Guide League -Join in and play along! --- About the Hosts:  Mark Warner is the Host of the Skiing's First Podcast, Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers.  Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans.   Follow on Instagram @thefreerideguide @red_mark @dfoose  

This is the latest news leading up to the FWT25 Val Thorens Pro event. A new comp face has been announced, a familiar name returns as an event wildcard, we have an injury notice and Mark interviews, Men's Snowboard athlete, Cody Bramwell. 1:28 - Weather Update 4:41 - Face Change 6:48 - Wildcard 9:36 - Natural Selection Manon / Hedvig 11:28 - Injury updates 16:36 - Cody Bramwell - Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ATJz24aeubY - The Freeride Guide is Supported By:   Surefoot Skiing Insta360 4X Action Cam - Get a FREE Accessory w/ Code "lowpressure" - https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_term=lowpressure Skull Candy Headphones - 15% OFF w/ Code "WELCOME15" - https://classic.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=ml&merchant_link_id=530eb70e-b72b-410f-986f-68f3c40d0a46&website_id=25a8fb5f-68b0-403f-9dd6-c57cdec92cfb&custom_tracking_code=YouTube%20-%20Freeride%20Guide --- Send us an email! Tell us your hot take and we might read it on the show. backslap@freerideguide.com - Join our Freeride Guide Podcast FUN BET League: https://peakperformance.pronosticgames.fr/tribe/fac0332d-6096-469c-8859-08dd35506ec2 -Go to link above  -Click Leagues -Find the The Freeride Guide League -Join in and play along! --- About the Hosts:  Mark Warner is the Host of the Skiing's First Podcast, Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers.  Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans. Follow on Instagram @thefreerideguide @red_mark @dfoose

Épisode 1246 : Dans un marché ultra-concurrentiel comme celui des stations de ski, la différenciation est cruciale. Les réseaux sociaux ne sont pas seulement des vitrines, mais des terrains d'expression où chaque station cherche à imposer son style et à séduire son audience. (Megeve, Chamonix, Clusaz, Val Thorens...)Retrouvez toutes les notes de l'épisode sur www.lesuperdaily.com ! . . . Le Super Daily est le podcast quotidien sur les réseaux sociaux. Il est fabriqué avec une pluie d'amour par les équipes de Supernatifs. Nous sommes une agence social media basée à Lyon : https://supernatifs.com. Ensemble, nous aidons les entreprises à créer des relations durables et rentables avec leurs audiences. Ensemble, nous inventons, produisons et diffusons des contenus qui engagent vos collaborateurs, vos prospects et vos consommateurs. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

We find out about skiing in Montenegro and Tignes, what it's like at European Gay Ski Week and we look at the new Jandri 3S lift in Les 2 Alpes. We also have our regular snow reports, your feedback and news on World Cup wins for Team GB. Host Iain Martin is joined by freelance journalist Mary Novakovich, Matt Ware from European Gay Ski Week and regular guest, Catherine Murphy.  Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code If you're heading to the Alps this winter, then you can 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 Catherine on the show in Episode 230 telling us about the WhamWalk in Saas Fee (2:00) Find out about slope safety in Episode 229 (3:45) Matt will be at Swiss Gay Ski Week in Arosa (4:45) Mike Greenland reported from Jahorina, Bosnia (6:00) Jen Tsang, That's La Plagne, La Plagne, France (7:20) Andy Butterworth, Kaluma Ski, St Anton, Austria (10:00) There has been skiing in England at Weardale and the Lake District (13:00) https://x.com/skipedia/status/1877261678758318563 Mia Brookes took her 2nd win of the season at Klagenfurt (13:30) Txema Mazet-Brown came 9th at Klagenfurt and is one to watch out for (14:00) Dave Ryding was 10th in Madonna di Campiglio (14:45) The Team GB bobsleigh team won the Winterberg World Cup race (15:00) The Carrick Smith boys update us on training and recovery from injury (15:20) Iain used his Carv 2 for the first time in Tignes (19:45) Iain travelled to Tignes in a luxury splitter van from Vans for Bands (21:45) There was a lot of snow on the roof! (22:00) Iain ran across ‘le lac' in Tignes (23:00) Catherine tried ice floating in Tignes (23:30) The ESF ‘Fleche' race was great fun (24:45) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okczVRVdwtk Iain spoke with Olivier Duch, deputy mayor of Tignes (26:00) Find out more about sustainability in Tignes (27:00) The snow groomers in Tignes all run on HVO rather than diesel (27:30) The Mountain Shaker takes place from 08-14 March in Tignes (29:15) Tignes will host the Paralpine World Championships in 2027 (31:30) Read Mary's article about skiing in Montenegro (34:00) Fly into Podgorica and stay in Kolasin (36:00) European Gay Ski Week takes place in Val Thorens from 22-29 March (42:00) Find out more about ‘Le Board' in VT in Episode 165 (44:00) Packages start from €159 for event pass and accom sharing (46:30) Sharing options make it very affordable for solo travellers The Jandri 3S lift opened in December (48:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0hrmQgVGg Find out about the ‘Last Ride Project' in Episode 230 (55:30) We are the lookout for Ski Valentines...did you meet your partner on a ski holiday or doing a ski season, and do you fancy sharing your story? Drop me an email to theskipodcast@gmail.com Feedback I enjoy all feedback about the show, I'm always interested to hear what you think, so please do contact me on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com  Joseph Childs: "Thank you for the podcast, I always look forward to the episodes!" plus book suggestion (Higher Love, Kit Deslauriers) Katie Waddington: “Enjoyed listening to the John Yates-Smith episode (233)” Ed Clapham: "I'm really enjoying the ski podcast. It's got a great mix of guests and for someone who's been skiing for nearly 40 years, I still find myself learning something new when listening to it." There are now 244 episodes of The Ski Podcast to catch up with. 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.  If you like the podcast, there are three things you can do to help:    1) Follow us. Just take a look for that button and press it now  2) Give us a review or just leave a comment on Apple Podcasts or Spotify  3) Book your ski hire with Intersport Rent using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' or take this link You can follow Iain @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast

Send us a textNews1. Vail Resorts Expands in the Alps2. Les Deux Alpes Unveils the Jandri 3S Lift3. Breckenridge Sets Shot Ski World Record4. Hokkaido's Kamui Ski Links Transformation5. "Norfolk Alps" Mistake in Netflix Series7. Jeep Driver Gets Stuck on Northstar SlopesWhere's Best to Ski Now?1. Europe: Exceptional Early Season ConditionsAlps: Incredible snowfall in France, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy.Major resorts are open, with more terrain becoming accessible weekly.Key spots:France: Tignes, Val Thorens (115cm at the summit), Alpe d'Huez.Austria: Mayrhofen (80% terrain open, 120km of slopes).Switzerland: Zermatt (100km of runs).Italy: Val Gardena (150km open).Upcoming storms to bring 40-120cm of snow across the northern Alps by the weekend, benefiting resorts like Avoriaz, Verbier, and St. Anton.Pyrenees: Significant improvement after slow start.La Mongie (France): Over 1m of snow at resort level.Baqueira Beret (Spain): Excellent conditions after heavy snowfall.2. North America: Heavy Snowfalls Across Key StatesCalifornia: Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain report bases of 50-85 inches.Wyoming: Jackson Hole received 3 feet of snow in 3 days.Colorado, Utah, Montana: Exceptional snow depth and coverage across major resorts.Avalanche Warnings: Elevated risk in Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana; exercise caution off-piste.Helmet Round-Up Summary1. Salomon Brigade Index HelmetPrice: £100-£130.Best For: Budget-friendly, eco-conscious skiers prioritizing safety.2. Oakley MOD BC HelmetPrice: £200-£250.Best For: High-performance skiers seeking premium features and sleek design.3. Bolle X-Fusion Pure Visor HelmetPrice: £260+ (up to £400 with add-ons).Best For: Skiers preferring a visor helmet with sustainability in mind.4. Head Cinema Pro W Visor HelmetPrice: £120.Best For: Women seeking stylish, versatile visor helmets at a great price.5. Smith Nexus MIPS HelmetPrice: £240.Best For: Tech-savvy skiers who value safety, comfort, and music compatibility.6. Sweet Protection Trooper 2Vi® Mips HelmetPrice: £250-£300.Best For: Freeriders needing top-tier protection and performance.Key Takeaways: Whether you're after eco-conscious gear, visor helmets, or high-tech features like MIPS, there's a helmet for every skier. Prioritize your needs—be it safety, style, or sustainability—and hit the slopes with confidence!And finally we explored to resort of Cape Smokey - Nova Scotia with Martin In the meantime Enjoy the mountains :) And Please do leave a review as it's the only way other like minded travellers get to find us! And don't forget to check us out on the following channels inthesnow.cominstagram.com/inthesnowTikTok@inthesnowmag youtube.com/inthesnowmagfacebook.com/inthesnowTo contact us with your suggestions for further episodes at dom@InTheSnow.com / robert@ski-press.com

In this episode we discuss how to ski safely on the slopes, and why that's important. Plus we find out about the opening weekend of the season in Les 3 Vallées and take a look at the new venue for the London Snow Show. Host Iain Martin was joined by Kimberley Kay and Dr Carol Porter, authors of the ‘Project Fear' study and Louise Paley and Amie Henderson, co-founders of the ‘Piste X Code'. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code All podcast listeners can 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 Betony Garner reported from Verbier (4:00) Floss from FreeFloSki is based in Tignes and Val d'Isere in the Espace Killy (5:00) Tim Hudson from Inspired Italy is based in the Dolomites (6:15) Mia Brookes won the snowboard Big Air in China (8:15) Lyndsey Vonn returns to World Cup action at Beaver Creek (8:30) Marcel Hirscher's return is over due to injury (8:45) Follow the latest racing news with Matt Garcka on the Skiing is Believing podcast The 2025 London Ski Show is returning back to its old home of Olympia James Gambrill is founder of Mountain Trade Network, organisers of the show (9:30) Iain was in Les 3 Vallées for the opening of the season (16:30) Read Iain's review of the weekend on Welove2Ski.com The new Saulire cable car opened on 12 December (17:00) Landry Tirard is head of ski for the lift company S3V Listen to Iain's interview with Peter Landsman from liftblog.com in Episode 181 (19:45) The Cime de Caron cable car in Val Thorens is currently out of action (20:00) Read the main findings of ‘Project Fear' (20:45) 62% of UK female respondents said fear or anxiety impact on their enjoyment of snowsports (21:15) The main fears are of injury and other skiers/snowboarders going too fast (22:15) Find out about the ‘Piste X Code' project (25:00) A British five-year-old died in an accident in Flaine in 2022 (25:15) Watch the ‘Piste X Code' video (27:45) Take the ‘Piste X Code' quiz (31:30) Find out about the Snow Angel Foundation (39:00) Take a look at Kimberley's illustration of the FIS code of conduct for skiers Feedback I enjoy all feedback about the show, I like to know what you think, so please contact on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com  Alexander Summers: “The best ski podcast I have heard” JustPat: "Episode 226 was fantastic. I could listen to Mike for hours: he has total knowledge about skiing in Japan." Lee Thompson "It's a really interesting podcast: there's something informative in every episode." There are now 238 episodes of The Ski Podcast to catch up with. 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.  If you like the podcast, there are three things you can do to help:    1) Follow us. Just take a look for that button and press it now  2) Give us a review or just leave a comment on Apple Podcasts or Spotify  3) Book your ski hire with Intersport Rent using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' or take this link You can follow Iain @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast

Today we find out what it's like skiing down Mont Blanc, learn about skiing in Hokkaido in Japan, plus we cover a drugs bust in Verbier, a cable car crash in Val Thorens and get an update on the Alpine World Cup. Host Iain Martin was joined by Floss Cockle, from FreeFlo Ski Coaching in Tignes and ski journalist and photographer, Mike Richards. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code All podcast listeners can 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 Mike last appeared reporting from the Northern Ski Show in Episode 224 Mike skied in Wales this month (3:30) Listen to Mike talking about skiing in the Brecon Beacons in Episode 65 (4:30) Alex Irwin from ‘150 Days of Winter' reported from Tignes and Val Thorens (6:00) We discussed drug dealers in ski resorts back in Episode 33 (8:00) Police have arrested 15 dealers in Verbier (8:30) The Cime de Caron cable car in VT was damaged in an accident (8:45) Lyndsey Vonn has announced that she plans to return to the racing circuit (9:30) Matt Garcka is host of the ‘Skiing is Believing' podcast (10:00) Mikaela Shiffrin is chasing down her 100th World Cup win (11:45) Listen out for Iain's interview with British half-pipe skier Zoe Atkin later this winter (13:00) All of our equipment episodes are available on the Skipedia YouTube channel (13:45) The winners of our listener survey competition are Oliver Rutman & Faye Morton (14:00) Follow ‘The Ski Podcast' on our WhatsApp channel (14:30) Floss has 5000 followers on her YouTube channel (15:00) In 2021, Floss climbed and skied down the North face of Mont Blanc (21:00) Watch Floss' playlist about the climb (31:45) Mike told us about Rusutsu in Japan in Episode 170 (32:15) Find out more about the JR Train Pass in Japan (35:00) Mike suggests Hakodate as possible first base in Hokkaido (36:00) Mike's favourite base in Japan is Otaru  (41:00) Asahikawa in the centre of Hokkaido is another option (44:15) Excellent article from Fall Line magazine about train travel in Japan More info about Omo Hotels Asahikawa (45:00) Feedback 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  Rob Smith: “Episode 225 was a great listen, really enjoyed it. I'm aiming for Austria with the kids, so that advice on skiing for families was great.” Judy Matthews: “Thank you for continuing your fantastic podcast. Not a day goes by that I don't think about the mountains or skiing. Think I live in the wrong country.” Ella Purvis: "I've been loving the podcast - it's getting me hyped for the season ahead! I was just listening to the interview with Chemmy Alcott — it was such an inspiring, uplifting episode for women in snowsports, she is just incredible!” RichB: “There's been some great content recently. The interview with Chemmy Alcott was really interesting, I didn't know her backstory. Wow what a woman!” There are 236 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.  If you like the podcast, there are three things you can do to help:    1) Follow us. Just take a look for that button and press it now  2) Give us a review or just leave a comment on Apple Podcasts or Spotify  3) Book your ski hire with Intersport Rent using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' or take this link

Biathlon: Am kommenden Wochenende geht es los mit dem Biathlon-Weltcup. Einer fehlt diesmal, der im März 2024 sein letztes Weltcup-Rennen unter deutscher Flagge bestritt: Benedikt Doll. Er hat leider seine Karriere beendet und überrascht damit, dass er jetzt eine handwerkliche Ausbildung angefangen hat. Zwischen Klassenarbeiten und Prüfungen hat sich der Weltmeister von 2017 für die „Sportstunde“ Zeit genommen. Ein Ausflug in das neue Leben von Azubi und Klassensprecher Benedikt Doll! Rodeln: Im Rodeln gibt es noch eine Variante: das Naturbahnrodeln, also die ursprünglichste Art des Rodelns. Vor allem in unseren südlichen Nachbarländer ist diese Wintersportart noch sehr beliebt. Und so sind wir von der "Sportstunde" auf den Österreicher Thomas Kammerlander gestoßen. Er ist nicht irgendein Naturbahnrodler, sondern ehemaliger Weltmeister, Europameister und fünffacher Gesamtweltcupsieger. Einer, der es definitiv kann… Skicross: Im Dezember geht es dann auch für die Skicrosser los. Skicross ist eine der Trend-Sportarten des Winters. Am 10.12. geht es in Val Thorens in Frankreich los. Die Deutschen haben da ein heisses Eisen im Feuer: Florian Wilmsmann wird dabei sein. Im Februar 2023 wurde er Vize-Weltmeister, in der letzten Saison wurde er starker Vierter im Gesamtweltcup. Und bevor seine Weltcup-Saison losgeht, nahm er sich für ein Interview in der „Sportstunde“ Zeit. Handball: Die EM der Handball-Frauen steht vor der Tür. Neu dabei rundum das DHB-Team ist Anja Althaus! Sie ist die neue Managerin bei den Handball-Frauen. Selbst war sie unheimlich erfolgreich in der Nationalmannschaft mit sagenhaften 243 Länderspielen und 527 Toren. Eine Handball-Legende! Nach dem Testspiel gegen Österreich und dem knappen 28:26-Sieg, nahm sich Anja Althaus Zeit für die „Sportstunde“. Basketball: Seid ihr vielleicht Sportler und besonders groß? Die meisten haben das Problem, dass sie im ganz normalen Alltag keine vernünftigen Klamotten finden. Jetzt gibt es Hilfe für die Menschen über 1,95 m. Dank Dennis Klüsenkamp! Der ehemalige 2.Liga-Basketballer hat ein Modelabel gegründet mit dem Namen "195" (Oneninefive). Endlich gibt es Fashion für große Menschen. Wir es dazu kam und was alles dahinter steckt, erzählt Dennis Klüsekamp im Interview. (www.oneninetyfive.shop) Hier gibt es die Interviews in voller Länge: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/sportstunde-interviews-in-voller-l%C3%A4nge/id1705390264?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00va1TW4YzTYDCGMpkNMOU Website. https://sportstunde-podcast.de/

Send us a textThis weeks episode is brought to you in association with Ski WeekendsNEWSBlack Friday deals from Saas Fee, Ski Weekends and Balkan Holidays Val Thorens Named 'World's Best Ski Resort', W Verbier Wins 'Best Ski Hotel'Sunweb Named 'Best Ski Tour Operator' Cable car accident also in Val ThorensPolice Uncover Suspected Drug Ring Operating in VerbierMammut Recalls Barryvox 2 and S2 Avalanche BeaconsTour de France Returns to the MountainsXmas Panto Returns to VerbierNew lift announced for ArgentiereAND FINALLY:We explore resorts with a bunch of skiing over 2000mWORLD CUP RACING:With guest presenter Ed Drake from The Ski Racing PodcastWHERE IS BEST TO SKI NOW:Verbier is open, Chamonix, Val Thorens, and Tignes join the action.Other resorts currently open include:Austria: Hintertux, Stubai, Kitzbühel, and Obergurgl.Italy: Passo Stelvio and Val Senales.Switzerland: Zermatt, Saas-Fee, and Engelberg.Whistler is opening early after receiving 1m of snow in the past weekGEAR:SCOTT React Light Sensitive GogglePRO-SKI SIMULATOR BASIC PREMIUMLEKI HOT SHOTSKI MOJOSPORTUBE HARD CASESALOMON ORKA CHILDRENS SKI HELMENTDUVILLARD ESTELLE FAUX-FUR TRIM IN DRAGONFLYDESTINATION SPOTLIGHT Aosta Valley - Whether you're a gourmet enthusiast, a freeride fanatic, or a family-friendly skier, there's something for everyone in the Aosta Valley's five iconic resorts: Courmayeur, Cervinia, Pila, Monterosa Ski, and La Thuile.DESSERT ISLAND SKI RESORT WITH AIMEE FULLERHow to become a pro athleteIn the meantime Enjoy the mountains :) And Please do leave a review as it's the only way other like minded travellers get to find us! And don't forget to check us out on the following channels inthesnow.cominstagram.com/inthesnowTikTok@inthesnowmag youtube.com/inthesnowmagfacebook.com/inthesnowTo contact us with your suggestions for further episodes at dom@InTheSnow.com / robert@ski-press.com

Accident de télécabine à Val Thorens. Quelles en sont les causes ? Au moment où la station se prépare avant le début de la saison, Benjamin Blanc, directeur général du domaine skiable de Val Thorens, répond aux questions de RTL Petit matin. Ecoutez Les trois questions de RTL Petit Matin avec Jérôme Florin et Marina Giraudeau du 20 novembre 2024.

Accident de télécabine à Val Thorens. Quelles en sont les causes ? Au moment où la station se prépare avant le début de la saison, Benjamin Blanc, directeur général du domaine skiable de Val Thorens, répond aux questions de RTL Petit matin. Ecoutez Les trois questions de RTL Petit Matin avec Jérôme Florin et Marina Giraudeau du 20 novembre 2024.

Marceau refait l'info, c'est du lundi au vendredi à 7h30, 8h30 et 9h30 dans le Morning du rire avec Bruno Roblès

Marceau refait l'info, c'est du lundi au vendredi à 7h30, 8h30 et 9h30 dans le Morning du rire avec Bruno Roblès

Une télécabine s'est encastrée dans la gare d'arrivée à la Cime Caron, située dans la station de Val Thorens. Huit ouvriers qui se trouvaient à l'intérieur ont été blessés.

In this episode we focus on Courchevel, including an update on the Saulire cable car and how the resort is surviving without Russians, plus we discuss summer in Les 2 Alpes and find out about the new Northern Snow Show. Iain was joined live by Alex Armand, from Tip Top Ski Coaching in Les 2 Alpes and YouTuber Alex Irwin from 150 Days of Winter as well as down the line by Ian Brown from Chill Factore, Manchester. SHOW NOTES Find out more about the new Jandri 3S lift in Les 2 Alpes in Episode 209 (3:45) The Les 2 Alpes glacier has an excellent snow park (4:30) Saharan sand has been regularly seen in France in recent years (8:00) The snow is looking much better in Australia and New Zealand (9:00) Ian Brown is MD at Chill Factore in Manchester (10:00) Find out about the Northern Snow Snow here (12:45) The village of La Berarde was severely damaged by floods (13:30) The Mountain of Hell is a mountain biking event unlike any other! (20:00) https://youtu.be/b8D8wrF8d0Q Sam Haddad spoke about the new lift in La Grave in Episode 214 (21:30) Alex Irwin runs the YouTube channel, 150 Days of Winter (22:00) The Saulire cable car in Courchevel will reopen in December 2024 (24:00) The cabins were damaged in testing in 2021 (25:00) https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1446031205976186886 Watch Candide Thovex ski the Courchevel couloirs (27:30) The 2023 Winter Olympics are coming to France (28:30) Opposition to the Games is coming from the 'NoJo' campaign Watch Alex's video of the Val Thorens ice cave (30:30) Is Courchevel collapsing now the Russians have left? (32:00) Discover the gondola graveyard (33:45) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a884-2JgdsY Listen to Iain's interview with Peter Landsman from LiftBlog (34:45) Alex volunteered to be a test subject for avalanche dogs (35:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyqgShN1z1I You can buy Alex's tshirts on his website Feedback   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  I'd like to thank Sasha Ryazantsev for buying me a coffee: "Thanks for the podcasts. I always listen to them as they remind me of all the places we've skied and boarded over the years." 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 never miss an episode 3) Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com You can follow me @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast

This is a special interview with Stu Brass - co-founder of ‘The Brits', snowboard advisor to film & TV (including ‘Chalet Girl' and ‘The Jump') and ex-pro snowboarder.  If you have followed skiing or snowboarding in the UK in the last two decades you will have seen Stu's work. He co-founded ‘The Brits' – the British freestyle championships – and his expertise in running events has meant that he worked on the movie ‘Chalet Girl', the Channel 4 series ‘The Jump' and has built pretty much every kicker you've seen at a UK ski show. SHOW NOTES Watch Alex's video on the ice tunnel in Val Thorens (2:00) Listen to Iain's interview with Chris Moran (2:30) The 2024 Brits took place at Tamworth Snowdome (3:00) View images from the event on the Brits Facebook page (4:15) Listen to Iain's interview with Tim Warwood (5:00) The Brits will take place in Mayrhofen, Austria in 2025 (7:40) Stu learned to snowboard at Rossendale Dry Slope (11:15) Stu's first season was in Les Arcs with his brother Russ, @chrismoran_hbt, Steve Bailey and @markkent35 Stu's cliff drop pic was featured in Transworld, Onboard, Snow Surf (16:00) In 1998 Stu won the British Halfpipe Championships in Saas Fee (17:30) Snowboarding first featured in the Winter Olympics at Nagano in 1998 (18:00) Stu met Jenny Jones in Tignes and encouraged her to come to the British Champs (20:00) On a career direction change to becoming an agent (22:00) ‘Show me the money' (22:40) Damian Norman encouraged more snowboarding and features at the Ski Show (26:00) Listen to Iain's interview with Jim Adlington (27:30) Stu created the AIM Series (29:00) Creating slopes with real snow at the ski shows (33:00) Shipping snow from Holland to Austria for ‘The Greatest Snowman' (35:00) Working on the movie ‘Chalet Girl' (36:00) The TV programme ‘The Jump' ran on Channel 4 for four seasons (39:00) Competitors included Sir Steve Redgrave, Sir Bradley Wiggins, Rebecca Adlington and Louis Smith Find out about The Brits on their website (50:00)  Feedback 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   If you like the podcast, there are three things you can do to help:   1) Subscribe, so you never miss an episode 2) You can review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or leave us a comment on Facebook, Insta, Twitter or YouTube. 3) You are very welcome to buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcast There are now 218 episodes of The Ski Podcast to catch up with. 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

Réécoutez le FG Voyage à la Folie Douce de Val Thorens avec Jü-One du mercredi 17 avril 2024

Tous les week-ends sur Europe 1, Lénaïg Monier reçoit un invité pour éclairer les consommateurs sur les sujets du moment.

Réécoutez le FG Voyage à la Folie Douce de Val Thorens avec Jü-one  du mercredi 10 janvier 2024

Émission en direct de la première manche du trophée Andros à Val-Thorens !

Émission en direct de la première manche du trophée Andros à Val-Thorens !

Welcome back to Alpine Property Podcast with me, Steve Thomas. For the first episode of the winter series, I dive into the excitement of early season skiing in the French Alps. With exceptional snowfall, some resorts have enjoyed pre-opening weekends, offering enthusiasts the chance to make early season turns on the slopes. From exciting events to diverse ski terrain, I'll take you through the highlights of each resort's early season offerings. Enjoy tuning in!Key TakeawaysEarly season skiing is best enjoyed at high altitudes and on glaciers, with resorts like Val Thorens and Tignes regularly vying to be the first to open their slopes.Resorts like Les Deux Alpes and Alpe d'Huez provide exceptional pre-opening weekends, offering a range of activities and the chance to experience stunning panoramic views.Charming resorts such as Chamrousse and La Clusaz also offer early December openings, providing opportunities for skiing enthusiasts before the festive rush.Subscribe to our newsletter www.alpinepropertyinvestments.co.uk/newsletter-signup/ to learn more! For more information, visit www.alpinepropertyinvestments.co.uk and contact us at:

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) Betony Garner was in Verbier (4:30) Dave Burrows from SnowPros Ski School reported from Glacier 3000 (5:30) Dan will be skiing in Verbier this weekend (7:30) Listen to our interview with Warren Smith (8:00) Dave Ryding finished 4th in Obergurgl by just 0.01s (9:00) The Speed Opening races in Zermatt & Cervinia were cancelled again (9:30) For a  20% discount on the best available rate at Banff Sunshine Village listeners should email hotelmanager@skibanff.com (10:15) The Dolomites are in the north-east of Italy (11:30) Fly to Innsbruck, Verona, Munich, Venice or Milan (12:00) The Dolomiti Superski claims 1200km of skiing on one ski pass (14:00) The Sella Ronda is the ‘Circle Line' of the Dolomites (15:30) The next Winter Olympics will be in Milan-Cortina in 2026 (18:00) Inspired Italy offer ‘ski safaris' across the region (21:30) The Ikon Pass now includes Dolomiti Superski (25:00) Harris Holidays were the original coach holidays specialists (26:00) Dan took over Ski Weekends in 2007 (27:30) Ski Weekends stopped offering the coach in 2016 (29:45) Dan is based in St Gervais for the winter (37:00) Ski Weekend's chalet in Les Gets sleeps up to 38 people Listen to Iain's full episode interview with Eddie The Eagle (40:30) Eddie will be on ‘Dancing On Ice' on ITV this winter (41:00) 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  Thanks to everyone who contacted me about why Canadian airports start with a 'Y BobinCH: "The Bode Miller interview was great! Super interesting guy & unbelievable skier." Liv: "I've been listening to your amazing podcast and especially loved the episode with the ski companies talking about sustainability" Ruth: "Thank you for all the great content which has been keeping me sane on many long drives recently. I really appreciate the work that goes into all the episodes." Michael Oxley: "I've been absolutely loving your podcast, your guests, reviews and stories are fantastic and make for a really informative listen." Joe Childs: "Thanks again for all the info you share on The Ski Podcast. I am still working my way through the earlier recordings and finding great stuff." 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 never miss an episode 3) Book your ski hire with Intersport Rent using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' or taking this link You can follow me @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast

La station de Val Thorens, en Savoie, est la première à ouvrir ses pistes ce week-end. 25 000 skieurs sont attendus dans la plus haute station d'Europe !

Episode #13 (Français/French). Enregistré à Anglet le 26 juin 2023. (English version below) Invitée : Emmanuel Debrueres, Le surf-business à la Française Emmanuel Debruères est à l'origine d'une des plus belles histoires de ces dernières années dans la surf-industry européenne : la reprise - pour ne pas dire la "renaissance" - d'Oxbow. Un pari ambitieux porté par plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans les sports de glisse, et nourri par une passion sans faille pour cet univers, et les marques de manière générale. Originaire des Alpes, Emmanuel a débuté sa carrière à la communication de Val-Thorens, avant de rapidement enchaîner avec Salomon, puis Rossignol. Deux emblématiques marques françaises de glisse. Tiens donc. L'envie de s'ouvrir au textile - et de se rapprocher des vagues - l'amènera à Soorts, chez Billabong. Une expérience qui lui ouvrira par la suite les portes de DaKine, alors fraîchement arrivé dans le portefeuille de marques du groupe GSM. Il y prendra la tête de la branche Europe, avant de rajouter une casquette supplémentaire et non des moindres : celle de VP marketing monde. Après deux années passées à un rythme effréné́ entre la France et les US, il décide de quitter le groupe pour se lancer dans un projet qu'il mûrit depuis longtemps : racheter une marque. Ce sera finalement Oxbow. Un nom chargé d'histoire, doté d'un solide héritage, mais en perte d'image et de vitesse et “à dépoussiérer”. Au micro, Emmanuel nous raconte chaque étape de cette aventure entrepreneuriale hors-normes : la recherche de partenaires financiers, le repositionnement de la marque, la volonté de concevoir des produits techniques fiables mais aussi Made In France, leur marketing basé notamment sur le contenu, le recrutement d'ambassadeurs inspirants etc. Un entretien passionnant dans lequel Emmanuel partage également sa vision pointue du marché de la glisse, de ses enjeux à venir mais aussi des opportunités à saisir. De quoi intéresser dirigeants de marque comme aspirants créateurs... ou repreneurs. Bonne écoute. Production éditoriale : EUROSIMA Animation : Romain Ferrand / Rémi Chaussemiche Réalisation technique : Fred de Bailliencourt Photo : Stéphane Robin Retrouvez nos podcasts sur Insideurosima.com et sur Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Google Podcasts et Deezer. /// English Emmanuel Debrueres, Surf-business with French flair Emmanuel Debrueres is behind one of the most uplifting stories of the European surf industry in the past few years: the take-over, or rather « rebirth » of Oxbow. It was an ambitious bet, fed by over 25 years of experience in Action Sports and an unwavering passion for the industry and its brands in general. Originally from the Alps, Emmanuel began his career in the communications department at Val-Thorens before moving on to Salomon and later Rossignol, two iconic French Action Sports brands. A desire to go into apparel, and to get closer to the waves, brought him to Soorts and Billabong, which would later lead him to join DaKine, recently purchased by GSM. Starting as head of the European branch, he soon added on another role, and not the least: Global marketing VP. After two very intense years spent between France and the US, Emmanuel decided to leave the group to pursue a project he'd had in mind for a while: to take over a brand himself. It turned out to be Oxbow. The name came with history and solid heritage but the brand had lost its image, momentum and was in dire need of « dusting off ». At our mic, Emmanuel tells us step by step about his incredible entrepreneurial adventure, from finding investors to repositioning the brand and so on. This episode is an enthralling interview in which Emmanuel shares his insightful vision of the Action sports market and discusses its challenges as well as the opportunities still up for grabs. Enjoy the ride.

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

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). SHOW NOTES Mike last skied in the Brecon Beacons National Park in April (2:00) Find out more about skiing in Wales in Episode 65 (2:30) Iain caught up with Chemmy Alcott, Graham Bell, Babsi Lapwood, Steve Morgan and Jasmin Taylor at The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead (5:00) Dan Keeley has completed his 1100 mile run from London to Rome (5:30) The Ski Podcast is sponsored by Les 3 Vallees - the largest ski area in the world (6:30) Chris spends a lot of time on his MTB in Méribel (8:00) Find out about BikeParkWales (11:45) Méribel has several Enduro trails (14:30) The new Bozel lift is getting close to being greenlit (15:00) Après Ski Bands booked at over 80 venues last winter (19:30) Top après venues in Les 3 Vallées include the Rond Point and Jacks in Méribel, Lodge du Village in Méribel Village and The Ski Lodge in La Tania (28:30) The Feeling played at Lodge du Village in April 2023 (31:00) Back in the early 2000s they were a popular Alpine covers band known as ‘Superfly' and regularly played at Natives parties (31:30) Mike travelled to Bosnia with Crystal Holidays (38:30) Mike was based in Jahorina (41:45) Check out Mike's Instagram photos Mike will be joining Iain for ‘The Ski Podcast Live' at the National Snow Show at the Birmingham NEC in October (47:00) You can get a free ticket for the show by using the code 'SKIPODCAST' (47:45) We will publish the full interview with Peter Landsman from liftblog.com in July (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 Padster: "Great interview with Chemmy” Wiigman: "Loved Episode 176 about National Snow Week” Richard Sideways: "Great interview with Tim Warwood in Episode 177" Dave of the Marmottes: "[Episode 177] was a good insight into the accidental career of professional snowballers!" Our three most listened to episodes of all time (50:45) 161: The Ski Boot Special (How to choose ski boots, custom insoles (Nov 2022) 86: Travel Bans, Olympic Tips & Stöckli skis (Jan 2022) 44: Gstaad, Val Thorens, Verbier, and your dream ski job! (Dec 2019)   You can follow Iain @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast 

Only a handful of  ski resorts in the Alps will in future offer reliable snow cover throughout the season. These include Val d'Isere, Tignes and Val Thorens in France, Cervinia in Italy, and Zermatt in Switzerland – not forgetting the Austrian glaciers.

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.  SHOW NOTES Babsi skied in Banff, Sunshine Village and Panorama in Canada (1:30) The Ski Podcast is sponsored by Les 3 Vallées - the largest ski area in the world Skiing continues in Val Thorens until La Grand Derniere on 08 May (05:00) Alex Irwin from 150 Days of Winter reported from Val Thorens (5:30) The Tour de France comes to Les 3 Vallées in July Dan Keeley from Snowcamp is running from the UK to Rome to raise funds for CALM (7:00) Find out about Dan's run at hometorome.com (7:30) The Ski Podcast was shortlisted in the 'Wilderness' category at the Sports Podcast Awards (8:00) Doug Newman from Ski Weekend interviewed Eddie ‘The Eagle' Edwards (8:30) LISTEX Luxury is a B2B event in London in July National Snow Week is a consumer event taking place this October (11:15) Steve was last on the show when Iain spoke to him at the NEC in Episode 158 (13:00) The last London Ski Show was held at Battersea Evolution in 2019. We reported from there in Episode 42 (14:30) The Ski Podcast did offer to become the new sponsors of the O2-Excel cable car (16:45) The London Snow Show will take place at the Excel centre on 21/22 October (18:00) Listen to Iain's interview with Mia Brookes in Episode 158 (19:30) The 13th edition of annual trade event LISTEX will also take place at Excel (24:45) You can get free tickets to National Snow Week by using the code 'SKIPODCAST' at https://nationalsnowweek.com (26:30) Iain will be at both the London and Bham Shows presenting ‘The Ski Podcast Live' Hannah Zajic is from the Austrian National Tourist Office in London (27:00) Yvonne Rosentstatter from Salzburgerland joined us in Episode 90 (27:45) OBB's Nightjet service connects 25 European cities (28:00) Accessible resorts from the Innsbruck train include Kuhtai & Solden, as well as St Johann and Mayrhofen with an earlier exit at Worgl (31:00) Fares start at €49 with a couchette in 6-berth, €59 with a couchette in 4-berth, €89 with a bed in a 2-bed sleeper or €129 with a single-bed sleeper all to yourself (34:00) Iain has driven to the Alps in an EV several times (39:00) Simon McIntyre from Iglu Ski travelled to Val d'Isère in a Mercedes with a ‘real range' of 220-230 miles Find out more about low-carbon travel options at Ski Flight Free (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 Allen Foster: "Very much enjoy your podcast"  Lynsey: "Episode 173 was a great podcast once again" Joe: "Thanks very much for the interesting feature on action cameras" There are over 170 episodes to catch up with and 117 were listened to in the last week. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. And if you enjoy the pod, you can Buy Me A Coffee. You can follow me @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast

Podcastbamsen Fætter DR er sikkert tilbage fra druk-skiferie i Val Thorens i Frankrig. Lytteren Rasmus har sendt dagbog ind, og indholdet bekymrer os ekstremt meget. Rasmus har tydeligvis stadig hjernerystelse, og Fætter DR har været udsat for overgreb. Der er også (for meget) nyt i Curlingklubbens eksklusive afsløringer om Lily Collins, og noget tyder på, at vi står ved en moralsk skillevej, som udfordrer vores journalispiske integritet. Så har vi en STOR nyhed, som vi desværre ikke må fortælle jer noget om - og så giver vi DR ret i, at der ikke er noget hold i en klage, hvor en kilde i et radioprogram var kommet til at antyde, at Jesus var vanvittig. Husk, at I altid kan kontakte os på Curlingklubben@dr.dk - og så må I ellers have en wonderful weekend!

Épisode 923 : Nous sommes le 9 février et la météo des neiges est plutôt favorable, Par ici une poudreuse bien fraîche et par ici une neige damnée plutôt douce. Si la neige se fait toujours plus attendre chaque année, les stations de ski, elles communiquent pour espérer remplir les télésièges. Et elles le font même sur Tiktok !La guerre des stations a changer de ligne de front. Ca se passe sur TikTok et c'est passionnant.—Quand on parle de sports d'hiver : La France fait partie des leaders mondiauxEn France, le nombre moyen de touristes dans les stations de sports d'hiver s'élève à plus de 40 millions par saison sur les six dernières années (2016-2022, incluant l'impact de la pandémie). Selon les données de l'étude "International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism" de Laurent Vanat. Les visiteurs étrangers comptent pour environ un quart des visites dans l'Hexagone. La France est la 3ème destination au monde en matière de sport d'hiver. Derrière les Etats Unis et l'autriche.——Le domaine skiable français l'un des plus vastes au mondeLa France présente un très large domaine skiable : 272 domaines skiables qui couvrent 300 000 hectares. Autre pub fact la France est le pays au Monde avec le plus de remontée mécaniques : 3391 très exactement ! ——La génération Z a vieillit et a du pouvoir d'achatSelon une étude Ipsos datant de 2022, 22% des 16-24 ans déclarent se rendre en vacances à l'occasion des vacances hiver. Et ce n'est pas forcément pour skier. TikTok apparait donc comme un canal privilégié pour s'adresser à la génération Z et la génération Alpha.—Le tourisme une priorité pour les équipes de TikTokselon une étude menée en 2021 par Walnut Unlimited, 77% des utilisateurs de la plateforme déclarent qu'elle leur a inspiré une destination ou l'achat d'un produit lié au voyage et 49% d'entre eux ont réservé un voyage ou acheté un produit après avoir été inspiré par un contenu vu sur le réseau social. C'est une grande priorité pour TikTok, nous confirme Arnaud Cabanis, directeur de la monétisation chez TikTok France. La plateforme compte plus de 40 milliards de vidéos de voyage.—TikTok a lancé la localisation des posts tardivement mais le succès est au RDVTikTok a longtemps fait figure d'exception en matière de géolocalisation des posts. Ce n'est que depuis el mois de Décembre 2022 que l'on peut localiser sa vidéo. Cette nouvelle information s'affiche directement sur la vidéo, juste au-dessus du nom du compte. Ca ressemble a un petit rectangle vert. Idem depuis Décembre 2022, TikTok a lancé son sticker de localisation. Ca marche comme sur Instagram.—Avoriaz dré dans l'pentu sur TikTok33k followers sur TikTokLe compte propose un joli tour d'horizon de toutes les activités possible sur la station été comme hiver. C'est un vrai petit catalogue : ski, tour de créneau, snow parc, hébergement insolites… Le gros sujet depuis le mois de Décembre c'est la qualité de l'enneigement. On sent que chaque année pour les stations de skis c'est un facteur exogène déterminant pour la saison.L'extra sportif est aussi un gros morceau.Avoriaz peut capitaliser sur la force de l'UGCLa présence de la marque Avoriaz sur TikTok passe aussi par les milliers de vidéos publiées par les vacanciers. Le hashtag #avoriaz rassemble 112,5M de vues sur TikTok.—La Clusaz joue la carte du multi activité et offre un état des lieux des possibilités de la station31K abonnés sur TikTokIl est essentiel pour les stations de proposer de la multi activités. Une partie de la population qui part en vacances à la montagne l'hiver fait autre chose que le ski : 64% pratiquent la marche, 59% le ski et 47% la luge. Sur le compte TikTok de la Clusaz tu as justement un joli panorama de ce que tu peux faire si tu ne ski pas. —Courchevel prend ses marques sur TikTok et s'appuye sur le meilleur KOL pour exploserLe compte TikTok de Courchevel a été lancé en Aout 2022. C'est tout neuf et pourtant c'est déjà un carton.25,5 k abonnés au comte et 630k like générés les vidéos.Il faut dire que Courchevel a des alliés de poids : ses KOL.Déjà Courchevel c'est la station de ski du Champion du Monde : Alexis Pinturault.Cette année les championnats du monde de ski alpin se sont déroulés à Courchevel-Méribel et c'est le local e l'étape qui a gagné. Evidemment les images de la liesse sont disponibles su rue compte Tiktok de la station.Val Thorens sur TikTokC'est 157k abonnés et des vidéos qui frôlent les 15 Millions de vuesÇa publie tous les 2jours et à chaque fois on suit une trend, une musique qui cartonne.On voit qu'il y a du monde pour tourner et créer le contenu mais ça n'empêche pas de republier aussi de l'UGC.Un truc habile que j'ai remarqué , la station tag très souvent ses marques partenaire dans les posts (Mini, Salomon, Go Pro…#valthorens 277,4 Millions de vuesLes Arcs Sur TiktokLa station a bien un compte Tiktok @lesarcs qui débute avec quelques vidéos et 6000 followers. On y reprend de la tendance son et quelques belles images d'inspi.Mais il y a bien plus que ça quand on gratte un peu :#lesarcs1800 3.7 millions de vues de vidéo #lesarcs 42,6MIls ont leur KOL, il s'appelle [Anthony Cot](https://www.tiktok.com/@cothony] ana Cothony.Il est moniteur ESF et aussi Freerider. Bien sûr il publie énormément de vidéos très cool et sensationnelles mais il est surtout connu pour sa vidéo de « Louis la Flèche » l'un de ses élèves de cours d'ourson qui a du mal à suivre les consignes et qui part dans tous les sens.La vidéo fait plus de 10M de vues sur Tiktok et devient rapidement virale.La Folie douce s'est créé des comptes un peu partoutOn ne présente plus le concept De bar + DJ + Après Ski qui a cartonné à Valto et qui s'est développé partout.Aujourd'hui #La folie douce, possède de petits comptes tiktok pour Val d'isere, Avoriaz ou encore Les Arcs, mais c'est surtout des milliers de vidéos#lafoliedouce > 58 Millions de vueshttps://vm.tiktok.com/ZMY6D8Fcu/Savoie Tourisme un compte UGCJe voulais te parler de ce petit compte qui ne paye pas de Mine, c'est Savoie tourismeAvec ses 1300 abonnés, ils ont commencé à prendre la parole cette année et publient tous les 2 jours.Leur crémerie : reposter des UGC d'autres stations en utilisant les stickers réponses aux questions .Est-ce Qu'il y a de la neige à Tignes ?. . . Le Super Daily est le podcast quotidien sur les réseaux sociaux. Il est fabriqué avec une pluie d'amour par les équipes de Supernatifs.Nous sommes une agence social media basée à Lyon : https://supernatifs.com/. Ensemble, nous aidons les entreprises à créer des relations durables et rentables avec leurs audiences. Ensemble, nous inventons, produisons et diffusons des contenus qui engagent vos collaborateurs, vos prospects et vos consommateurs.

We discuss next year's kit, travelling to the mountains by train & EV and solar panels in Méribel. Plus we have new snow reports, a Team GB update and a snippet from our forthcoming interview with Ed Leigh.   Iain was joined by Lauren MacCallum and Lindsey Dixon from Protect Our Winters and equipment expert, Al Morgan from SkiKitInfo.com SHOW NOTES Al was in La Clusaz (2:00) Here's a look at Candide Thovex doing what he does best in his home resort https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKP7jQknGjs Lindsey reports on her skiing in Val d'Isere Lauren was splitboarding in Cairngorm, Scotland and prior to that in Les 7 Laux, France (see our main photo for a shot of the inversion!) (3:00) Betony Garner reported from Flaine, France (5:15) Dave Burrows from Snowpros Ski School reported from Morgins, Switzerland (plus Avoriaz & Villars) (6:30) Ed Leigh has been splitboarding in Courchevel (9:15) The SIGB Ski Test took place in La Clusaz (11:15)  The industry trade show, Slide, takes place in early January (17:00) https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1621049951538003969 Al writes up his equipment tests for his own website SkiKitInfo.com, as well as for The Telegraph and Fall Line Skiing magazine   Trends to look out for include ‘cinch' bindings on ski boots (20:00)  Look out for the Salomon Addict Pro piste ski (21:00)  Lauren uses a Nidecker Thruster unisex snowboard (23:00)  Al tested the Carv device (24:00)  Protect Our Winters was founded by snowboarder Jeremy Jones (28:00)  Lindsey travelled on a Ouigo service from Paris to Bourg-St-Maurice (30:30) The final bus transfer was booked with Altibus (37:00)  Lauren drove to Val Thorens in a Tesla Y electric car (38:00)  Iain drove to Zermatt in a Tesla in August (39:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8fgtVU3bhI  Regenerative braking adds to the battery range when going downhill (42:30) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xthOeIsk3Mc Clement Martinod works for the Meribel Alpine lift company Solar panels have been added to the Saulire Express lift mid-station (44:00) All Compagnie des Alpes snow groomers have been converted from diesel to HVO (48:00) Dave Ryding came second in Kitzbuhel (50:00) Mia Brookes took second in the Laax Open Freestyle Snowboard Slopestyle World Cup Iain interviewed Mia in Episode 158 Zoe Atkin won gold in the Ski Superpipe at the XGames in Aspen Kirsty Muir won two bronzes at the XGames Makayla Gerken Schofield took bronze in her first Moguls World Cup podium  The Alpine Ski World Championships take place in Courchevel and Meribel in Les 3 Vallees from 06-13 Feb (51:00) The full interview with Ski Sunday's Ed Leigh will be released as Episode 169 on 10 February    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 Rachel Flynn: "Absolutely loving the podcast" BobinCH: "James was a great listen in Episode 166" Kat Ryb: "How have I not come across this before? Just listened to the two recent episodes and they are great!" Joe Childs: "I am completely addicted to your podcast. I really like the mix of content, alongside the frequent sustainability features, equipment reviews & snow reports. Having watched the first episode of Ski Sunday of the season (probably my favourite TV programme) on 8th January, I searched Spotify for something similar and found The Ski Podcast. Since then, I have listened to 41 of the episodes and I have no plan to slow down.”   You can follow iain @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast

How is your ski season going? Did you recently return from an all-inclusive Club Med ski trip in Val Thorens, France? No? Well, at least you can live vicariously through him as he recaps his trip.

In Episode 165 we discuss skiing in destinations as diverse as Orelle, Madesimo and Uzbekistan, find out about the new sports centre in Val Thorens, plus we have snow reports from across Europe and some words from a World Champion.   Iain was joined by Sophie Ibbotson and regular guest, Mike Richards.  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Episode 165 4:30 Snow Reports 10:00 Les Gets smoking ban 12:15 Orelle 17:00 Val Thorens 24:00 Uzbekistan  35:00 Madesimo  41:30 Team GB 42:50 Alexis Pinterault 46:00 Ski Touring 49:30 Skiing in Wales   SHOW NOTES Both Mike and Sophie were on ‘The Ski Podcast Live' panel at the National Snow Show in Birmingham In Episode 90 Mike told us about skiing in Turkey (2:00) The Ski Podcast is sponsored by L3V - the largest ski area in the world Charles Leocha in the book 'Ski Europe describes it: 'On paper, the area is overwhelming, in person it's mind expanding' (3:00) Andy Butterworth of Kaluma Ski reported from St Anton (4:30) Robin Shah is in Verbier (7:14) Alex Armand from Tip Top Ski Coaching is in Les 2 Alpes (9:20) Les Gets smoking ban: A territory without butts (10:00) Iain visited Orelle, travelling by train (12:15) The new Orelle-Cime gondola opened in December 2021 (15:00) Iain travelled as a pedestrian from Orelle to Val Thorens (17:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImfJK9dPG0o Iain visited the new sports centre in Val Thorens, ‘Le Board' (18:00) Eric Blancot is the commercial director at the Val Thorens Tourist Office https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1604430159637106688 Amirsoy is the new ski resort in Uzbekistan (24:00) Ubekistan has five UNESCO world heritage sites (31:15) Laurent Vanat produces the International Report on Snow and Mountain Tourism (33:15) This excellent article on Uzbekistan by Tristan Kennedy appeared in Snow Magazine Felix Milns told us about parachuting above the Eiger in Episode 98 (34:15) You can find out more about Madesimo in this article from Fall Line (35:00) This is the official Madesimo website (39:00) Double podium for Charlotte Bankes in back-to-back Cervinia World Cups (41:30) Andrew Musgrave took his second World Cup podium  Andrews Musgrave and Young appeared in this special episode of the podcast) (42:00) Makayla Gerken Schofield's 6th in Idre Fjall, Sweden was her best ever result Kirsty Muir took 5th in the Copper Mountain Ski Big Air World Cup Alexis Pinterault is the most successful French ski racer of all time (42:50) Listen to the full interview with Alexis here  The Alpine Ski World Championships take place in Courchevel and Meribel from 06-19 February (46:00) You can listen to how Al and Iain decided on Atomic Prime Hawx ski boots in Episode 163 (46:45) Iain's skis from Intersport Ski Hire were Atomic Backland 86s – great skis! (47:00) Listen to Mike talking about skiing in Wales (49:30)  Feedback Dom Winter (POW): “Thanks for making this great episode [about sustainability]“ Miranda Walsh (YT): “Thanks for posting this interview [with Alexis Pinterault]. It's a great listen” Paul Bond (YT): “Great chat” Christian (email): “Thanks for being such a great source of ski info!” Rob (email): “I'm enjoying all your new podcasts”   If you enjoy the show, there's two things you can do to help: 1) Give us a review. You might hear this on other podcasts, but it genuinely does helps others find us  2) you're always welcome to BMAC at buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcast. The podcast is a passion project for me, every episode takes 5-6 hours of my time, but I love it, so if you fancy buying me a coffee that would be lovely.   You can follow me @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast

In Episode 163 Iain has his ski boots fitted at Profeet, we discuss how to protect your skin when skiing and look at La Plagne glacier lift changes. Iain was joined by Jen Tsang from La Plagne and regular guest and equipment expert Al Morgan from SkiKitInfo.com and down the line by Michelle Baker from Melanoma Fund and Tim Fawke from Snowsport England.   SHOW NOTES Jen last appeared on the snow in Episode 99 Al skied in Obertauern in Austria The Ski Podcast is sponsored by Les 3 Vallées - the largest ski area in the world Patrick Thorne is author of 'Around the World in 50 Pistes' and appeared on the show in Episode 162  Les 3 Vallées once had 220 lifts, but now it's only 160 – as they are bigger and faster, with an uplift capacity of 300,000 skiers/snowboarders per hour Chris Moran from Intersport Ski Hire reported from the opening weekend in Courchevel (3:40) Dave Burrows from SnowPros Ski School was in Cervinia, Italy (5:30) Keith Webb reported from Kaprun, Austria (7:10) Betony Garner was skiing in Courmayeur, Italy (9:20) Michelle Baker is the CEO of the Melanoma Fund about their new snowsports campaign (10:15) Tim Fawke is the CEO of Snowsport England La Plagne are making changes to the Bellecote glacier (18:20) Find out about the Flocon Vert accreditation from Mountain Riders (22:40) Six more resorts were awarded the Flocon Vert last month (23:15) After a lot of discussion with Al, Iain chose the Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130 CT GW for his new boots (24:45) Al explains about GripWalk soles in ski boots (26:50) Iain went to Profeet in Fulham to have his new boots fitted and custom insoles made (28:00) Master bootfitter Sam Jones looked after Iain (29:30) Sam also fitted the Carv device, which Iain will be testing in Val Thorens later this month (36:30) The choice of sock material (merino, silk, manmade) depends on individual physiology and budget (38:30)    Feedback Please send your feedback about the show to us on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com Thanks to all our following at Snowheads and your comments about our Ski Boot Special (Episode 161) MikePow: "Great episode. Essential listening" boredsurfin: "Excellent episode" BobinCH: "Colin is hilarious and super knowledgeable" Layne: "Another great episode - keep up the good work" Miranda Slater contacted us via Facebook: "I'm a great fan of your Podcast and love to  listen when you drop new episodes. Thanks for all your insightful interviews."   Don't forget that there are over 160 episodes to catch up with. 153 of these were listened to in the last week (only the PyeongChang Winter Olympic specials missed out).    If you enjoy the show, there's two things you can do to help:    1) Give us a review on Apple Podcasts  2) Buy me a Coffee at buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcast    You can follow me@skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast

In Episode 162 of The Ski Podcast, we find out about skiing in Ukraine, trains to the Pyrénées and travel ‘Around the World in 50 Slopes'.   Iain is joined by UK ski journalist, Patrick Thorne, Sian Grigg from Pyrenean Odysseys and Jem Rose from PowderMad. SHOW NOTES Patrick was in Val Thorens for ‘La Grand Derniere' Sian skied in Grand Tourmalet We featured skiing in Georgia in Episode 37 of The Ski Podcast The Ski Podcast is sponsored by Les 3 Vallees - the largest ski area in the world Val Thorens is celebrating its 50th anniversary this winter Alex Irwin from ‘150 Days of Winter' reported from VT on their opening weekend Snow Factor in Glasgow has closed 'Around the World in 50 Slopes' is the new book from Patrick Thorne Svalbard featured in Episode 94 of The Ski Podcast Jem's group were in Dragobrat in Ukraine Find out about the charity War Child here You can buy Powermad's ski socks here Pyrenean Odysseys is based in Luz St Sauveur The Paris-Lourdes night train is one of only two serving ski resorts in France Episode 160 was a sustainability special Iain travelled with his family to Cauterets to prove a half-term ski trip on a budget is possible Read Iain's article for ‘The Independent' about train travel to ski resorts Find out more about Intersport Ski Hire here James Gambrill is General Manager of The Ski Club of Great Britain We spoke to James in Episode 75 just after he'd taken over as GM FEEDBACK   Sean Lally: "Love the pod" Richard Salden: "Enjoying the podcast & the wide range of topics and opinions" Andy Thain: "Keep up the good work" There are over 160 episodes to catch up with and amazingly 127 of them were listened to in the last week.  I'd love to hear where you listen to the podcast - commuting, in the gym, or at work. Andrea Dalton will be listening "on my dog walk in the morning". I enjoy all feedback about the show, so please contact on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com If you enjoy the show, why not review us as it helps other people find us. Apple Podcasts is best - if you leave a comment we'll read it out on the next episode. You can follow me @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast

Episode 161 is a Ski Boot Special: we look at types of ski boot; how to choose a ski boot; whether you should have them fitted or moulded; plus some of the gadgets that work with them.   Iain was joined by the ski boot experts Colin Martin from Solutions4Feet and regular equipment expert Al Morgan from SkiKitInfo.com.  SHOW NOTES Colin skied at Kuhtai on the SIGB Ski Test  Listen to Al talking about the Ski Test in Episode 91  TSP is sponsored by Les 3 Vallées - the largest ski area in the world  Val Thorens is celebrating its 50th anniversary this winter You can now book holidays to Les 3 Vallées directly via their their website  World Cup races in Solden and Zermatt were cancelled  Mia Brookes took 9th and Kirsty Muir 7th in the Big Air in Chur  Listen to our interview with Mia Brookes in Episode 158 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RMQJmpiBnhw Robin Shah reported on his first turns in Verbier, which as he predicted opened last weekend https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1590343660310495233 Dave Burrows from Snow Pros Ski School reported from Glacier 3000  The Warren Miller film tour ‘Daymaker' starts later this month  Iain is hosting the Brighton screening on Friday 02 December https://twitter.com/theskipodcast/status/1585952522459648001  Love this quote: “Like a wand in Harry Potter, the ski boot chooses your foot” Touring boots cost more because a patent has to be paid to Dynastar every time Iain had his custom insoles created for him at Profeet  Go for thin ski socks, recommended brands include Falke, Teko and Smartwool  Don't buy your ski boots on the basis of colour: “They're tools not jewels”  Iain spoke to Professor Henrik Bjursten about his new VPECS innovation The Carv device fits into your ski boot and gives feedback on your ski technique, visually via the app or in audio via Bluetooth Ted Ligety is their new ambassador (and can give you ski advice!) Feedback  Please send us your feedback on social @theskipodcast or email theskipodcast@gmail.com Chris Exall:  “Hope you don't mind a minor correction [re Episode 101]. Though they were often referred to as ‘parablocks', but in fact they were called ‘parablacks'. The reason was that the inventor was called Gunther Schwartz. They were partly to stop skiers crossing 'the sharp ends' but they were widely used in World Cup speed events because they had the effect of dampening the ski and filtering out vibration. Marker developed their own version which had a weight suspended by springs, it was intended as a more active 'suspension' for ski racers, though the thing weighed a ton. The earliest ones were simply plastic boxes but the last version was a spring loaded coat hanger wire affair which stopped your tips crossing but folded flat if you tried to uncross them”   BobinCH (snowheads): "Gethin on Solden in October [Episode 159] was an interesting listen" Richard_Sideways (snowheads): "Nice podcast as usual" Elements.biz: "Super interesting conversations [in Episode 160]. Thanks for the ongoing sustainability focus" Gareth Harvey: "Thanks for the snowboard episode" Judy Mathews: "Really enjoying your podcast. I have only just come across it recently & wish I did some time ago, but I have plenty to catch up on when driving or running." As Judy says there are over 160 episodes to catch up with. We'd love to hear how you listen to the podcast - commuting, in the gym, or at work. If you enjoy the show, why not review us as it helps other people find us. We have 88 reviews on Apple Podcasts, 74 are 5-star reviews - and if you leave a comment we'll read it out on the next episode. You can follow me @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast

Aujourd'hui, j'accueille pour ce nouvel épisode Angélina Favario, pilote de courses automobile. On parlera de sa carrière, de son mindset, de sa préparation mentale et, d'autres sujets. Je me présente, Angélina Favario, j'ai 19 ans et je suis pilote de courses automobile. C'est à l'âge de 13 ans que je débute en karting à Crolles en Isère (Rhône-Alpes). Très vite repérée, je fais des compétitions et au championnat du trophée de la ligue Rhône-Alpes je suis alors 3ème au podium et gagnante des féminines. Passionnée de vitesse avant tout, à l'âge de tout juste 16 ans, je pars en Finlande chez MS Drive pour un stage de conduite sur glace et là aussi, première fille si jeune, entourée d'adultes confirmés. J'ai été invitée par le gérant du e-trophée Andros 2019-2020-2021, Max Mamers, pour participer aux courses de Val Thorens, Lans-en-Vercors et Serre-Chevalier, je remporte la course de Val Thorens et termine 4ème de Lans-en-Vercors et Serre Chevalier, une expérience très enrichissante. Encore plus décidée que jamais je commence rapidement la monoplace en Formule 4 et rends visite à la FFSA (fédération française du sport automobile) au Mans où je fais le championnat de France Formule 4 l'an dernier tout en étant la seule femme du plateau, en 2021. J'ai 21 courses et cette saison s'est plutôt bien passée, au vu du haut niveau des autres pilotes je progresse très bien ! Aujourd'hui, je cherche des sponsors pour évoluer en GT4 France cette saison et préparer 2 023. Je monte mon association Angélina FSA (Favario Sport Automobile) en 2019 afin de valoriser les femmes dans les sports masculins, je mène des actions pour convaincre les gens que le sport automobile est un sport mixte et qu'une femme et autant capable qu'un homme de le pratiquer.  Pour contacter Angélina :  Linkedin Instagram  L'épisode vous a appris des choses ? Pour m'encourager et faire connaître ce Podcast, merci de me laisser un avis sur Apple Podcasts en y mettant un nombre d'⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ et surtout n'hésitez pas à partager c'est comme ça que je pourrai avoir des nouveaux invités. Pour aller plus loin : LinkedIn: Julien RIGAL-DUPONT Twitter: @jrigaldupont  Site Web : https://www.jrd-experiences.com   Pour écouter les anciens épisodes : https://www.jrd-experiences.com/podcast-experiences Votre cabinet unique JRD Experiences en Expérience Client depuis 2017. Crédits : Music Producer Compositeur : Ludovic Reig  Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/degnofficial/?hl=fr  

In Episode 98, we find out what it's like to jump out of a helicopter above the Eiger and learn about a new event in Val Thorens raising funds to turn young lives around.  Presenter Iain Martin was joined by Olympic Skier Cross athlere Emily Sarsfield-Power, Dan Keeley from Snowcamp and journalist Felix Milns.  Thanks to Switzerland Tourism for supporting the podcast SHOW NOTES & TIME CODES A new record for the longest women-only rope chain was set on Breithorn in Zermatt in June 2022  Listen to more conversation about gender representation in Episode 97 Episode 97 was a Down Under special, featuring Australia and New Zealand The snow down under is still very good Jasmin Taylor is a Team GB telemarker and is currently working in Hotham, Australia (7:00) At the time of recording only Zermatt, Hintertux and Passo Stelvio were open to the public for summer skiing (9:30) Read Felix's article about freefalling above the Eiger in The Telegraph (10:45) Watch Shane McConkey's double front flip into base jump straight off the Eiger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w18wl-HQuH8 The AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally will take place in Val Thorens in April 2023 (21:00) Find out more about Snowcamp charity and their Switch 180 campaign (25:00) https://youtu.be/Z15pIQSfeJk  Feedback BobinCH: "Enjoyed Neil English's stories about Villars [in Episode 96]. Slightly depressing to hear about the Mer de Glace situation but reminder to go back and enjoy it while we can!"   We enjoy all feedback about the show, so please do get in contact. Reviews and comments wherever you leave them are always welcome, whether on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, social media or via email to theskipodcast@gmail.com You can follow Iain at @skipedia and The Ski Podcast @theskipodcast If you enjoy the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee…

I den kulørte time talte vi  om Bodil Jørgensens syn på sex. Hun har talt med Alt for damerne og i en alder af 60 vil hun have lov til bare at holde i hånd og ikke skulle håndtere alt muligt sengelegetøj. Kanye Wests seneste musikvideo kan i nognes øjne opfattes som en mordtrussel mod Kim Kardashians nye kærestes Pete Davidson - hvad siger juristen? Og så har kongehusets pressechef været ude og kommentere på Prins Christians champagnesprøjtning i Val Thorens, mens Vincent og Josephine var ved den ukrainske ambassade og mindes de faldne i krigen. I panelet sad producent Thomas Heurlin, Royal Korrespondent Jacob Heinel Jensen og teaterredaktør på Berlingske, Jakob Steen Olsen. Alex Brøndbjerg producerede Ditte Okman var vært See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeudi 17 février 2022, SMART TECH reçoit Christophe Aulnette (Président, Dathena) , Chloé Sebagh (responsable de la communication et porte-parole, Diversidays) , Benjamin Blanc (directeur des pistes, Val Thorens) et Alain Staron (PDG, Amborella)