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1. Vail Resorts Expands in the Alps
2. Les Deux Alpes Unveils the Jandri 3S Lift
3. Breckenridge Sets Shot Ski World Record
4. Hokkaido’s Kamui Ski Links Transformation
5. "Norfolk Alps" Mistake in Netflix Series
7. Jeep Driver Gets Stuck on Northstar Slopes
Where’s Best to Ski Now?
1. Europe: Exceptional Early Season Conditions
Alps: 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 States
California: 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 Summary
1. Salomon Brigade Index Helmet
Best For: Budget-friendly, eco-conscious skiers prioritizing safety.
Price: £100-£130.2. Oakley MOD BC Helmet
Price: £200-£250.Best For: High-performance skiers seeking premium features and sleek design.3. Bolle X-Fusion Pure Visor Helmet
Price: £260+ (up to £400 with add-ons).Best For: Skiers preferring a visor helmet with sustainability in mind.4. Head Cinema Pro W Visor Helmet
Price: £120.Best For: Women seeking stylish, versatile visor helmets at a great price.5. Smith Nexus MIPS Helmet
Price: £240.Best For: Tech-savvy skiers who value safety, comfort, and music compatibility.6. Sweet Protection Trooper 2Vi® Mips Helmet
Price: £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!
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In this episode, Dom and Rob dive into the legendary Arlberg region in Austria, famous for its world-class skiing and rich history. The Arlberg is home to iconic resorts like St. Anton, Lech, Zürs, St. Christoph, and Stuben, offering something for every skier.
Location & Access:
Situated in Western Austria, where Tyrol and Vorarlberg meet, the Arlberg is easily accessible from airports in Innsbruck, Zurich, and Munich. The Arlberg Express shuttle connects directly to the region.Snow & Skiing History:
The Arlberg gets an impressive 9 meters of snow annually, thanks to its high altitude and northern-facing slopes.The region is legendary for ski history, with Hannes Schneider founding Austria’s first ski school in St. Anton in 1921 and introducing the first ski lift in Zürs in 1937.Ski Area & Terrain:
Ski Arlberg is Austria’s largest ski area, with over 300 km of groomed slopes and 200 km of freeride terrain across all five resorts. Whether you're a beginner or advanced skier, there's terrain for all levels.Resort Highlights:
St. Anton: Known for its après-ski, lively nightlife, and extreme terrain. Must-visit après spots include MooserWirt. The resort is a freeride mecca, with challenging runs and deep powder.St. Christoph: A quieter, more exclusive option, ideal for those seeking a luxurious, private experience. The Hospiz hotel is a historic gem in the area.Lech & Zürs: Lech is renowned for its high-end, refined atmosphere, offering wide, sunny slopes, gourmet dining, and top-tier shopping. Zürs is quieter and more upscale, with luxury chalets and fine dining. Both are perfect for those looking for a more laid-back and luxurious experience.Dining & Après-Ski:
The Arlberg is famous for its dining, with Michelin-starred restaurants like Restaurant Schwärzler and Rote Wand. For a rustic mountain experience, try Trittalm or Zürserhof. Après-ski varies, with St. Anton being the wildest, while Lech and Zürs offer more relaxed, sophisticated après spots like Schneggarei and Hotel Arlberg’s Lounge.Best Time to Visit:
Prime season is from January to March, but early December and April offer quieter options. The region’s snow retention ensures good conditions late into the season.Other Activities:
The Arlberg is also great for non-skiing activities like snowshoeing, winter hiking, cross-country skiing, and ice skating.Whether you're hitting the famous slopes of St. Anton, enjoying the refined charm of Lech, or exploring the freeride paradise of Zürs, the Arlberg offers an unforgettable ski holiday experience.
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In this weeks episode Dom and Rob talk to Eddie the Eagle on how to get into ski jumping.
News:
Carv 2 LaunchesCarv 2, the advanced ski tech, has launched with major upgrades. The new system clips onto your ski boot strap, replacing the old inserts, and features a more accurate algorithm for tailored feedback based on snow conditions and terrain. Rob tested it in Austria and praised its flexibility, real-time coaching, and data tracking. For more, visit getcarv.com.
Lenzerheide's New Campaign
Lenzerheide, a Swiss ski resort, launched its World of Wonders (W.O.W.) campaign with a video featuring skiers Nico Vuignier and Didier Cuche. The resort is known for its versatile offerings and major events like the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. It will host the 2025 Biathlon World Championships. Watch the DREAMLINE video.
The Great British Ski Test 2024
The Great British Ski Test takes place from March 9th-15th, 2024, offering skiing, ski tests, lessons, and social events. Packages start at £1,550. For more info or bookings, contact Carole at [email protected].
Mia Brookes Wins Big Air
Mia Brookes, 17, won the FIS Snowboard World Cup Big Air contest in China with a cab 1440 stalefish, scoring 179.75 points. Japan’s Mari Fukada and Anna Gasser placed second and third.
They talk avalanche safety and also introduce GoMiloby - a travel company specializing in the French Pyrenees, offering affordable, hassle-free holiday packages. They focus on providing great value by cutting out the middleman, with options for solo travelers, couples, or families. Miloby offers two main accommodations: scenic, south-west facing cabins with stunning views and sunsets, located 650 meters above sea level, and a newly renovated hotel set to open in February 2025 with luxurious studios and apartments. The cabins are secluded yet easily accessible, only 20 minutes from the Saint Lary ski resort and 25 minutes from Loudenvielle. Miloby also runs a ski school, creating complete packages for guests. The resort is known for its modern ski infrastructure, low crowds, and affordable dining options. Transfers from Lourdes and Toulouse airports are quick and convenient, making it an ideal spot for a winter getaway. For more, visit gomiloby.com..
SCOTT Flow Pro MIPS Helmet (£180)
Gear:
A high-performance freeride helmet with MIPS® for added safety, RECCO® for avalanche rescue, and eco-friendly features like 98% recycled PC. It includes adjustable ventilation for temperature regulation. Weight: 500g. Watch on YouTube.SCOTT Vest Airflow W's Back Protector (£140)
Highly ventilated for comfort during rigorous runs, with a simple adjustable waist-belt for ease. A stylish alternative to traditional black.Fischer RC4 Pro MV BOA DYN Boots (£700)
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We explore the magnificent region of Baqueira Beret located in the heart of the Pyrenees, in the Val d'Aran
171 km of slopes and 123 runs and the resort sits at an altitude of 1,500 meters, with the highest peak reaching 2,610 metersFor the 2024-2025 ski season they plan to open this week on November 30, 2024, and the season is expected to run through April 21, 2025, (depending on weather conditions)
NEWS
Three brand-new slopes
The Bosc de Peülla 2 a black run in the Bonaigua area - 514 meters long, with a 200-meter altitude drop and a steep average slope of 40%. It starts at 2,239 meters.Barqueta 2 - a whole new extension, so you can ski all the way from Baqueira to Argulls. It’s a red run that’s about 430 meters long with a 35% average slope, perfect for intermediate skiers
And, the final new addition is the 2200 slope, which is a shorter, but super sweet run, located right at the 2,200-meter level of Baqueira. This one’s 220 meters long and has a 27% average slope—it ends right at the 2200 RestaurantAlso improving a bunch of existing runs, like the expansion of Ta Cabanes in the Dossau area and Pla de Beret 2, to make things smoother and easier to link different areas of the resort.
And in Baciver, they’ve revamped the access to slopes like Orqueta 1 and 2, which is perfect for freeride enthusiasts.Baqueira’s added 31 new snow makers, which means more consistent coverage across the mountain, especially in busy areas like Bonaigua and Beret.
The addition of some new snow groomers with the SnowSAT system that will make sure the slopes are in the best condition possible.SKIING
Runs like Ticolet and Pasarell offer smooth gradients and scenic views through the forest, making them ideal for first-timers.
For more advanced skiers, head over to Beret or Bonaigua (said BONAYGWA).Some great tree skiing around Beret, and Bonaigua has a few MORE TECHNICAL RUNS TOO and steeper terrain for the more expert skiers
Baciver also has several marked freeride areas
EVENTS
4th edition of the Freeride World Tour in Baciver from January 18th to 23rd.
Men’s FIS Alpine Ski Europa Cup on February 6th and 7th
EATING OUT
5 Jotas for the best Iberian ham and grilled meats in Spain
2,200 Restaurant. This place is known for its fondue and chuleton, which is basically a steak lover’s dream
The Moët Winter Lounge FOR perfect après-ski vibe
HOTELS
Luxury - Hotel Val de Neu
Family or group - Hotel Montarto
Rustic charm - Hotel Tuc Blanc
MORE INFO
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This weeks episode is brought to you in association with Ski Weekends
NEWS
Black 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'
Mammut Recalls Barryvox 2 and S2 Avalanche Beacons
Tour de France Returns to the Mountains
New lift announced for Argentiere
AND FINALLY:
We explore resorts with a bunch of skiing over 2000m
WORLD CUP RACING:
With guest presenter Ed Drake from The Ski Racing Podcast
WHERE 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 week
GEAR:
SCOTT React Light Sensitive Goggle
PRO-SKI SIMULATOR BASIC PREMIUM
LEKI HOT SHOT
SKI MOJO
SPORTUBE HARD CASE
SALOMON ORKA CHILDRENS SKI HELMENT
DUVILLARD 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.
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In this special episode we are joined by Isère expert Katja Gaskell to dive into everything this region of the French Alps has to offer. From iconic resorts like Alpe d'Huez and Les 2 Alpes to hidden gems like Les 7 Laux and Auris en Oisans, they cover it all.
Introduction to Isère:Located in the French Alps, Isère is home to 21 ski resorts across 4 mountain ranges the Belledonne, Chartreuse, Vercors and Oisan.It includes big-name resorts like Alpe d’Huez and Les 2 Alpes, as well as lesser-known gems like Les 7 Laux and Auris en Oisans. Misconception about Val d'Isère:Katja clears up the confusion between Isère and Val d’Isère, emphasising that while both are part of the Alps, they are in different regions.The Ski Resorts of Isère:Alpe d'Huez & Les 2 Alpes: Popular resorts with major international appeal, new lifts, and exciting developments for the 2024 season (including World Cup events).Hidden Gems: Resorts like Les 7 Laux (featured in S2, Ep. 13) and Auris en Oisans, which offer unique experiences for those looking for quieter, more authentic ski holidays.Other resorts include Vaujany, Oz 3300, Chamrousse, Corrençon en Vercors and Villard de LansWho the Resorts are Best Suited For:Families and Beginners: The region offers fantastic beginner-friendly resorts, especially for younger families or those new to skiing.Advanced Skiers & Freeriders: Isère also caters to experienced skiers with options for freeride skiing and ski touring.What Sets Isère Apart:Katja discusses how Isère stands out for its value, authenticity, and local charm. It’s a less commercialized alternative to the Tarentaise region (home to resorts like Courchevel and Val d'Isère).Ski Touring & Cross-Country:Isère is known for its excellent opportunities for cross-country skiing and ski touring, with many areas offering less crowded, backcountry terrain.Villard de Lans and Correncon en Vercros are particularly good for nordic skiing with 155km of trails for all levels.Season Updates:Key updates on Alpe d’Huez and Les 2 Alpes for the 2024 season, including new lift developments and major sporting events like World Cup races.
Katja shares her extensive experience in the region, offering insights into the best ski resorts for families, ski enthusiasts, and those looking for something off the beaten path.How to Book:
Peak Retreats: A great resource for booking ski holidays in Isère. Check out their website and social media for more information on the region.peakretreats.co.ukInstagram: @peak_retreatsFacebook: @PeakRetreatsFeatured: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!
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We welcome our season sponsor Skiweekends
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We explore the tremendous resort of Park City Utah and all it has to offer
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In our news we look at
'The Piste Collection' from new British brand Be ViridisThe **Diablo Goggles** from Panda Optics VEGER Magnetic Hand Warmers
In our gear buyers guide we take a look at
We look at where the best snow is right now and we also talk to James Gambrill GM and COO at Ski Club GB and owner of the London Snow Show, to answer the question "how to get the job in Ski Industry" whilst also finding out, if he could only ski one resort for the rest of his life, where would that be?
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A fantastic season launch episode, loads of ski news and new lifts opening for this season
Verbier’s new Savoleyres combined chair and gondola
A new replacement lift in Engelberg taking people up to Titlis
Les 2 Alpes the new Jandri Express, a 32 person tricable car
In Les Gets, a new enclosed beginner’s lift on the Mappy’s area
Big Sky Resort in Montana continues to invest and is opening the fastest 6 person lift in North America, the Swift Current.We also cover some ski racing news, a new ski school and dry slope has opened near Perth, Scotland, as well as the InTheSnow readers trip to Les gets
Also Val Cenis and it's bid to reduce wastage by using old lift material to build new lifts
We also look at new gear for the season
ADN that is a technology that is specifically designed to improve the eco credentials of skis
Panda Optics has launched its new dual vision goggle - pandaoptics.co.uk at £160
Chemmy Alcott has just become an ambassador for Salomon
Salomon Brigade Index with Custom Dial 360 fit
Stance socks
We also looked at where is best to ski right now
And finally our destination showcase focussed around some incredible resorts that we both visited last season including:
Whistler, Sun Peaks, Revelstoke, Pila, Crans Montana, La Clusaz, Les Gets and the PDS and many more besides.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!
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In this episode Dom and Rob chat about what's coming in this winters episodes of The White Out podcast whilst also taking a delve into booking your next dream ski holiday to Whistler with leading UK tour operator Ski independence.
They have some cracking deals on this winter if you book before the end of September including a £250 voucher to spend on food & drink (for a limited time only!) £100 per person discount and up to 40% off stays.
The best offers are only available until the 30th of September – you could save up to 65%, no kidding!Check out their website at ski-i.com/whistler or give them a call on 0131 243 8097 and chat to one of their expert team.
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In this weeks episode we discussed all things canyoning and white water rafting. And recommended 2 sites to get some great info that include Manawa.com and awe365.com. We talked about where you can do this and what gear you're gonna need!!
We also explored the Portes Du Soleil area, that includes the towns of Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz and Chatel on the French side and Champéry, Morgins and Les Crosets on the Swiss side and everything that this superb area ha to offer.
And finally we took you on our bucket list trip to Route to Everest Base Camp itself.We looked at that trek itself, what you need to do it, what gear you need, and how fit you need to be and exactly what the route looks like...
The journey to Everest Base Camp typically begins with a flight into Lukla Airport also known as Tenzing-Hillary Airport.
From Lukla, trekkers follow the legendary trail known as the Everest Base Camp Trek, which winds through picturesque Sherpa villages to Namche Bazaar (2,860 meters) to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters), the busy hub of the Khumbu region. This stretch involves crossing suspension bridges over rivers, ascending stone staircases, and passing through dense forests of rhododendron and pine.Then Acclimatization stops are planned at strategic points such as Namche itself
The next stage is Tengboche (3860) to Dingboche (4,410 meters) and then Lobuche (4,910 meters)
Then Lobuche onwards the final leg to Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters) and involves navigating glacial moraines and rocky terrain.
The Intro and Outro music today was supplied by Rob himself on the guitar singing a Rod Stewart classic.
Our next winter episode will be out on the 4th of October as we now take a break for the summer.
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This week we explored news from around the world of summer and winter mountain resorts including:
Swiss Glacier Monitoring Network, Glamos that the countries glaciers have 31% more snow on them now than on average over the years between 2010 and 20209% of skiers in French resort were from the UK, that’s the largest group after the FrenchFrance’s ski season has just come out with some good news about the snow because above 1800 metres, snow accumulation was 20-30 cm’s above the averagePeak Retreats have just launched what they say are affordable family summer holidays in the mountains and I took a look at some of the deals they have on offer – they go to the likes of Les Contamines, Samoens, Le Grand Bornand and Val Cenis. For around £1100 you can get a nice two bedroom apartment for a week that also includes a return ferry crossing, so pretty decent. Check those out at peakretreats.co.ukSkiline are offering chalets in Les Gets, Morzine and some of the Austrian resorts too. Chalets and apartments significantly lower than during the winter months, even during the school holidays.We also talked all things climbing and we discussed Via Ferrata another great way of getting up the mountains.
Chamonix including Mont Blanc at 4,805 metres, plus classic routes the grand Jorasses, the aiguille du dru and aiguille VerteGlenmore Lodge near Aviemore in Scotland
We looked at some of the best places to go including:
We discussed the Swiss Valais including the likes of Zermatt, Verbier, Nendaz, Crans-Montana, Anzère, Veysonnaz, Saas Fee, Leukerbad, Grimentz and Zinal as great places to experinece Via Ferrata.
The Dolomites are still probably the most famous destination to experience Via Ferrata – publishers Cicerone have a guide book with 75 routes included cicerone.co.uk
Crans-Montana - super luxury hotels, spas, golf, wakeboarding, e-mountain biking, hiking and incredible local wineVerbier – ride a huge network of mountain bike trails, listen to classical music, hang out in cool bars and pubs, great hiking of course and explore the area on a road bike.
We also looked at:Nendaz and Veysonnaz, relax with the family, take long hikes, try paragliding, have a go at via ferrata and of course try mountain biking too
saas fee, well we mentioned the via ferrata, again great hiking but spectacular glacier scenery too and ride the funicular to the top
For more info head to Valais.ch/enAmnd finally we explored Whistler and all it has to offer in summer including:
Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Peak to Peak Gondola, The High Note Trail, The Audain Art Museum, The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Fairmont Chateau Whistler or the Four Seasons Resort, ZipTrek Eco Tours, Whistler Farmers’ Market, The Whistler Golf Club, designed by Arnold Palmer and the Nicklaus North Golf Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus.
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In this Summer episode we explore all things hiking...
Walking boots - waterproof and breathable. Salomon X Ultra 360 is a good choice at £140Socks – UYN Merino trekking socks £30 Waterproofs - shell jackets and trousers Helly Hansen Verglas Infinity Shell jacket (RRP £400 but currently at £280 on Hellyhansen.com) and the Verglas Micro shell pants £120 also at hellyhansen.com A backpack - The Osprey Talon 44 is a good multiday pack £185 from osprey.com Poles reduces stress on the knees and hips Leki Micro Vario Carbon is super light at 240g - £170 per pair, from leki.comA few things for the kit bag includes a water bottle, suncream, hat or cap, sunglasses, and perhaps a smart watch like a Garmin or Suunto can be very useful. And maybe a map and a compass is good too!!
News
Pass Portes du Soleil, a 3 day festival of mountain biking
July 6 and 7, the Savoie Mont Blanc Freestyle Tour by FISE in AvoriazMorzine hosts the Spartan Ultra World Championship,
Les Gets, the UCI mountain biking world cup event
Hiking GearHiking Destinations
A new trail in Portugal 3000 kilometres called the PalmilharThe classic Pennine way - over 260 miles of walking
The Tour of Mont Blanc - a classic trek around Mont Blanc just over 100 miles
The Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine and over 2000 miles
West Coast trail on Vancouver Island which is a mere 47 miles but covers some spectacular terrain.
The Annapurna trail in Nepal which is well over 100 miles
Kimano Kodo in the Kii Peninsula of Japan 43 milesSalburgerland
The Salzburg Almenweg (the Alpine Pastures Trail), a 350km, 25-stage trail
The 1100th anniversary of St. Wolfgang of Regensburg
The Yunion Yoga festivals in Gastein
And the Adidas Terrex Infinite Trails running weekend
In Leogang “forest-bathing” hiking trail
The Jazz festival Saalfelden, now in its 44th year
The Salzburg Festival of drama and music
The Dom Quartier Museum’s exhibition, “The Colours of La Serenissima,”
SalzburgerLand’s 16 regions are easily reachable, all within two hours of the city of Salzburg
And finally our Bucket List destination is Georgia.
Here we cover what we can expect if we tackle The Transcaucasian 1500km Trail!
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In this launch Summer episode of The White Out
We take a quick look at summer ski news as well as summer mountain news.
We explore some of the fantastic things you can do in resorts over the Summer with a a particular focus on mountain biking, and what you need to know to get cracking, what to wear, where to go, and where in the UK is great to visit to try out mountain biking from Warren smith Bike Academy, based in Verbier, Glen Tress in Scotland, in Wales, Afan Forest Park, Bike Park Wales and Cym Carn and then in the north wales coed y Brenin, Marin Trail and Penmacno to name a few, then also Forest of Dean, Swinley Forest near Bracknell and we also talked about swinleybikehub.com and also Grizedale in the Lake District.Overseas we also mentioned Les Gets in France – arguably Europe’s home of mountain biking and where it all started.
Verbier in Switzerland which is the largest, but Bike Kingdom Lenzerheide follows closely behind. A huge area linking up with Arosa too.
The Dolomites in Italy and specifically Selva Val Gardena where you can do a day mountain bike tour around the sella ronda
In Austria the largest bike park which is Salbaach-Hinterglemm and LeogangAnd of course North America, among many others places such as Whistler are huge - more to come >
We look at what's going on with the Tour de France with full details available at www.letour.fr/en
And we explore 2 new bikes from Rossignol.com/gb-en and the great deals they are offering on the Trail Mandate XP - the top of the range Rossignol bike now it’s £2,265 instead of the full £3,775 as well as the Scott Sports Voltage eRIDE scott-sports.com/gb/en/voltage
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This weeks episode looks back on the winter of 2023/24, and all the greatest things that happened
From the top news stories Vail resorts taking over Crans-Montana and Whams 40 years since filming in Saas Fee and The Dolomites Dirndl Ski Day
We also looked back at our daftest story of the season The Skypark engagement story as well as our favourite kit this season and our best introduction of the season :)
And we looked at a number of our ‘Legends of the winter’ as well as announcing our winner for 2023/24.
And finally we looked at our Resorts of the Winter and a cast back to the great travels this Winter.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!
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Jasmine Taylor, 12 world cup wins, 4 world champ medals and 56 world cup podiums now ranked the world number 1 telemark skier, we had the chance to sit down with Jasmin to uncover:
what is telemark skiing?can anyone do it?what's next?what drives her on?now ranked number 1, what will that mean to her?and how did she get to this point?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!
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This week we were lucky enough to catch up with Warren Miller Ski Movie star and legend Dan Egan to talk about his most recent trip - Heliskiing in Alaska.
It was fantastic to see the passion and enthusiasm from somebody that has skied pretty much everywhere, in the very best conditions, and yet still he talks like it's his first turns in powder...it's definitely not!
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In this weeks episode Dom and Rob delve into what's been happening around the world's ski scene, from new lifts in Chamonix to the World Cup Finals in Saalbach.
They also share where is best to ski now as we head into the real meat of the spring skiing season.
Then they feature the best sunglasses for spring skiing as well as a new visor from Valon!
Not to be outdone, they also have a resort spotlight on the fabulous destination of Carinthia before introducing next weeks episode, where they will be talking to the legendary Dan Egan about helisiing in Alaska...what more could you want from a ski podcast!?
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Spotlight on Heiligenblut, CarinthiaHow do you get to Heiligenblut?
London Stanstead to Klagenfurt with Ryanair
2 hour drive through lovely scenery and then up a long valley where right at the end, you get to Heiligenblut.Whats the town actually like…
It’s not big it’s really a village so it’s pretty quiet there’s some lovely hotels there including the 4* Kärntnerhof which is where I stayed. The standard of the hotel accommodation is really high and the food was excellent too. It’s very much settle into the hotel territory and enjoy relaxing, it’s not party central.The skiing
It’s definitely for the more adventurous skier
It’s not a huge resort in terms of the mileage with around 50km’s of marked runs The longest is 10 kilometres
Really good snow record and the village is at 1300 metres and it goes up to 2600 metresIn 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!
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In this special episode we are joined by Ben and Clau who have skied 24 resorts between January and March 2024 and, while doing so, have output some fantastic content across all social channels, resulting in some of the best and most useful content in the world of ski today.
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Here are some of the highlights that Ben and Clau talked about but you canalso check out the chapter markers to skip to each section :
The Ischgl Silvretta Therme
Crans Montana
Highlights of the 7 weeks:
Logis St Martin
Ischgl
Les 2 Alpes
Serre Chevalier
Best Hotels
Hotel Crans-Montana Valaisia
Best Restaurants
Restaurant La Manouille Serre Chevalier
La Caleche Chamonix
With 3.8m video plays and well over 40k engagements in stories and 623k impressions on Instagram and over a 1/4 million views on TikTok over the last 7 weeks, it's safe to say that people have been captivated by their travels !
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Starting in the Italian Alps in mid-January, Ben and Clau travelled up towards the French Alps, where they took in their first ten resorts, ranging from Serre Chevalier, Les2Alpes, Alpe d’Huez and the huge Les 3 Valleés area, before ending their French leg in Chamonix, where the couple got engaged just a year ago.
With no time to waste, they went on to Switzerland to take in the luxurious resorts of Crans Montana and St Moritz, before embarking on a three-week Austrian fest, hitting its finest resorts of St Anton, Ischgl, Kitzbuhel, Saalbach, Mayrhofen and Soelden.
Finally, they headed back towards the Italian Dolomites to end their seven-week ski-marathon in Livigno, Bormio and Madonna di Campiglio.
Phew!
How would you like us to compare 24 resorts across four countries..? WE hope you enjoy the listen.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!
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In this weeks episode Dom and Rob share where is best to ski now as well as news from around the world of skiing. they also tell us about some great new gear finds including a brand new binding for skis plus a 360 degree camera from Insta. And finally they take us to explore Sierra Nevada and Turkey would you believe!!
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New dry ski slope in Kingussie at the Loch Insh outdoor centre that has now opened with the Proslope surface – also seen at 5 other slopes around the UK including Tallington and Snowtrax
La Clusaz has launched its circus festival called Radio Meuh from April 4-7 which includes a number of acts over several nights in the French ski resort. Tickets cost 37 euros and can be purchased online at https://circus.radiomeuh.com/en/
Ski racing - the slalom last weekend in Palisades Tahoe, won by Austria’s Manuel Feller. Both Dave Ryding and Billy Major qualified for the second run, unfortunately Billy failed to finish that run and made a mistake close to the top of the course and Dave ended up in 24th place. This weekend we have the women’s speed races in Kvitfjell, Norway and mens GS and slalom in Aspen, Colorado. The women then head to Are in Sweden, the men to Slovenia before everyone comes together in Saalbach, Austria for the World Cup finals from March 16-24.Les Arcs had 81% commercial apartment occupancy in January compared to an average of 75% in France overall. More interestingly is the press release then states that the resort at 2,000 metres has 485cm’s of snow compared to 130cm’s at the same time last year.
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Turkey with Luke Rees from awe365.com and Jamie Barrow worlds fastest snowboarder. https://www.powdermad.com/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!
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