In this episode we discuss skiing in Wales, the 'Great Escape' from Verbier, the challenges of cross-country skiing, ski touring in Crans Montana and plenty more.
Iain was joined by guests Betony Garner in the Chamonix valley and regular 'friend of the pod' Mike Richards in Wales, as well as down the line by Alex Moore in Wengen and Dom Turner in Morzine.
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SHOW NOTES
Dave Ryding finished 10th in Alta BadiaAndrew Young took 2nd in the Cross Country at DresdenMia Brookes took a podium on her debut in Snowboard Slopestyle in the Europa Cup
Reece Bell is the daughter of Martin Bell and niece of Graham Bell
The Brexit ‘deal’ has been done Passports must be at least six months in dateSBIT will let us know the impact on British workers soon
Did Brits really escape from Verbier? This article by Abi Butcher looks at the factsAlex Moore has been reporting on quarantine in Switzerland for The Telegraph The French have been stopped from skiing at borderIain visited the ‘Rando Parc’ in Crans MontanaIain travelled to Crans Montana by trainAdam Bonvin is the owner and founder of the Alaia ChaletFind out more about the Hotel Pass in Crans MontanaIain tried cross country with his guide Christian on the Plaine Morte glacier in Crans MontanaYou have two options for cross country: Classic or SkatingBetony bought the Haute Savoie Nordic PassMike skis in the Brecon Beacons area of WalesCheck out some of his recent great pics You can follow Mike on Instagram at @mikethesnow Evidently word has got out already…Iain interviewed Dom Turner from SkiologyWe noticed his Christmas story in an email from Montagne VerteLes Arcs have been awarded the Flocon Vert label
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