May 31, 2021

73: New Zealand, Chamonix & Skiing in the Lake District...in May

53 minutes

Episode 73 covers three time zones with Paul Anderson (NZski.com) in New Zealand and Claire Burnet (Chamonix) in France joining Iain in the UK.

We discuss the coming season and the expected boom for NZ resorts from the Trans-Tasman bubble; the lifts turning again in Chamonix and the prospects for a ‘normal’ summer season in France.

We have a special feature on skiing in the UK in May – it’s very rare, but we have reports from Wales, Scotland and the Lake District in England.

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SHOW NOTES

Mike Richards reported from Wales and previously appeared on the show discussing skiing in Wales in more depth in Episode 65

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Greg Hilton was ski touring in Cairngorm with British Backcountry

David Johnson visited Glencoe and the Nevis Range earlier in May

You can check the Nevis Range webcam here

We previously covered skiing options in Scotland in Episode 62

Simon Burgess visited Raise, organised by the Lake District Ski Club

Check the live feed on Twitter here

You can follow Simon’s adventures on his website

Katie Crowe is from Battleface Travel Insurance

You can check current travel restrictions on the 'Sherpa' app on their website

NZ.com includes Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt and welcome 700,000 guests each winter, of which 30-40% are from Australia

The resorts near Queenstown offer ‘remarkable’ views with a season lasting from June to October

A recent survey suggests pent-up demand for NZ skiing in Australia

The lifts starting turning again in Chamonix on May 19 at 50% capacity as 'deconfinement' gets underway

Last winter’s 'saison blanche' saw peak season occupancy reduced to 30-50% of normal levels

Mark Seaton talked to us about the ski touring options in Chamonix in Episode 62

Betony Garner reported on the rise of cross country skiing in France in Episode 65

The ‘Village Vacances Grandeur Nature’ deal in Chamonix this summer means visitors can enjoy free activities on week days in July and August

Iain is taking part in the UTMB trail running race

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