09.23.2020 - By The Ski Podcast
[Some listeners may have downloaded an unedited version of Episode 59 - please listen to this version instead]
Iain was joined in Episode 59 by Megan Hughes, Digital Content Manager at InTheSnow.com and Olympian Emily Sarsfield.
We discuss the current quarantine situation, the impact on ski holidays for this winter, and Crystal’s decision to stop offering chalet holidays.
Emily tells us about her experiences at PyeongChang 2018, while Benjamin Alexander suggests a title for movie as he aims to represent Jamaica at Beijing 2022.
Plus we have interviews with new skiwear brand Cahaya Straits and Snowcarbon founder Daniel Elkan on the campaign to ‘Save The Ski Train’.
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Show Notes
You can find out more about the new Eiger Express in Grindelwald here
We covered Emily’s Meribel Ski Yoga weeks in Episode 41
Does skiing on the Zermatt glacier from Cervinia require a quarantine? Let us know what you think on Facebook or Twitter
Is this the season to try skiing in Poland?
Megan skied in Garmisch in Germany
Les 3 Vallees have confirmed that masks will not have to be worn while skiing this winter
There will be no chalets at Crystal Ski this season
Mt Buller is letting season pass holders choose their refund amount
You can listen to our interview with Miss SnowItAll (Rachael Oakes-Ash) in Episode 56
Listen out our Ski Podcast special interview with Benjamin Alexander, who is hoping to be the first Jamaican Olympic Skier (or you can watch it on Facebook)
Emily Sarsfield competed in Skier Cross at PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics
You can listen to our PyeongChang specials here
Cahaya Straits are a new company producing sustainable skiwear
We interviewed Rachael Westbrook from Eco Ski in Episode 57
We love Patagonia!
You can find out more about the Save The Ski Train campaign here
Don’t forget to sign the petition
Watch our Train Travel as a Facebook Live, broadcast by Ski Flight Free
It will be released in an edited version as a Ski Podcast Special on 29 September
Find out more about Protect Our Winters
Thanks to ‘Whacker London’ for their 5-star review
Also to Chris Howie: "Great episode! Keep up the good work."
We will be reviewing ‘A Whole Life’ by Robert Seethaler for Ski Book Group in Episode 60
Coming up in Episode 60
Iain will be joined by Dave Burrows, who’ll be looking at the impact of Brexit
Lucy Aspden, ski correspondent for The Telegraph, will be joining us
Interview with Team GB telemarker Jasmin Taylor
New and old ski tech discussion with David Goldsmith
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