82: Avalanche Safety, Rockers & British Olympic Medal Winners

In Episode 82, we discuss avalanche safety, what a ‘rocker’ is and have interviews with Olympic medal winners Billy Morgan and Izzy Atkin. 

There are snow reports from Italy, Switzerland and…the Netherlands, plus you can find out how to win a copy of Billy Morgan’s new book, ‘Drop in!’

Iain was joined by Henry Schniewind from the eponymous Henry's Avalanche Talk, plus Megan Hughes, Deputy Editor at InTheSnow Magazine, as well as regular equipment expert Al Morgan from SkiKitInfo.com

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SHOW NOTES

Find out about e-quad biking in Andermatt

Iain reported on his ski touring in Andermatt in Episode 52

Battleface offer travel insurance for skiing regardless of FCO rules on travel

The PCR Day 2 test for fully vaccinated travellers was replaced with an antigen lateral flow test on 24 October

The NHS Covid Pass is now accepted across Europe

For children this winter, it looks like regular tests in resort will be required in Italy & Austria, although it’s less likely in France and Switzerland

Covid boosters may be required for travel

https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1457233120965521408

Dave Burrows from The Ski Instructor Podcast reported from Cervinia

 Simon Burgess was in Landgraaf in the Netherlands

 Listen to Simon’s report from the Lake District in Episode 73

 Rob Rees was reporting from Switzerland

 The early November snow has been very good so far

 https://twitter.com/FrenchMountains/status/1455941744210624519

Listen to our 'How to become a Pisteur' Special with Tom Greenall

Caroline Elliot talked about avalanche rescue dogs in Episode 47

You can catch up with Avalanche Safety Special Episode with Jim and Dave Burrows

Find out about Henry’s UK ‘Off Piste Awareness’ Tour on his website

Iain regularly contributes video snow reports to InTheSnow

https://www.facebook.com/inthesnow/videos/134822691302566

This is a useful graphic from Wagner Skis on rockers

Listen to our Ski Podcast Special with Tony McWilliam, founder of Faction Skis

Billy Morgan won Bronze in the Snowboard Big Air at PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics

Graystone Action Sports is a superb training facility in Manchester

GB Snowsport have a huge airbag in Livigno, Italy for practising on

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cJoU0kV3rg

To win a copy of his book all you have to do to go in the draw is tell us why you listen to The Ski Podcast You can enter on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (just make sure you tag us) or by dropping us an email to [email protected] and I'll pick a winner at the end of November

https://twitter.com/theskipodcast/status/1457259032218116097

Izzy Atkin won Olympic Bronze in the Ski Slopestyle at PyeongChang 

Younger sister Zoe competes in Ski Big Air

Listen to the full interview in our Special Episode coming soon

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"Love the podcast. I have skied at least twice a year ever since 1970. Started on wooden skis and lace up leather boots. Things have changed...missed my first season this year due to covid but hope to keep the calendar annual record going as I am off in Dec”

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