I had the chance to catch up with Rachael Westbrook from EcoSki and find out how her past year has been now that the world is getting back to "normal"

The success of the brand continues to grow from strength to strength as more consumers look to reduce their environmental impact when heading to the slopes.  Rachael walks us through various options open to customers who really want to make change, from Rental, Pre-Owned, Repair and New - as well as the impact she is having now speaking at various industry events.

If you want to learn more visit www.ecoski.co.uk

In Part two of our conversation - Rob shares with us, part of his back story on his journey to the world of travel writing for some of the best known publications. He also shares his vision as to what he wants his legacy to be as well as his response to who is a Legend.

I've had the pleasure of knowing Rob for a number of years; be it on the slopes, at various events,  and industry meetings - Rob distils the passion and excitement of the event and brings it to life on the page.

Rob has worked in the winter sports industry for over 25 years, including as a ski instructor, in ski retail, with tour operators and for the past 10 years, running the PR for Ski and Mountain Press. His knowledge and passion for the industry, as well as contacts across media and destinations is second to none.

You can follow Ski Press here @Skipress or reach out email: [email protected]

In this two part episode we speak with Rob Stewart from Ski Press.  With a wealth of experience from writing blogs, speaking on podcasts and doing product reviews - Rob shares with us his journey and involvement in the snow sport industry. 

I've had the pleasure of knowing Rob for a number of years; be it on the slopes, at various events,  and industry meetings - Rob distils the passion and excitement of the event and brings it to life on the page. 

Rob has worked in the winter sports industry for over 25 years, including as a ski instructor, in ski retail, with tour operators and for the past 10 years, running the PR for Ski and Mountain Press. His knowledge and passion for the industry, as well as contacts across media and destinations is second to none.

You can follow Ski Press here @Skipress or reach out email: [email protected] 

In this episode we catch up with Floss Cockle from FreeFlo Coaching where we  and talk about her past season, her adventures in Norway and looking to the season ahead.

For those who had ski boots on the ground, Floss shares with us what it was like as skiers and travellers started to make plans to come back to the alps.

Not only that - If you want to catch up Floss's Trip to Norway - here is the link for the Top 7 Travel Tips which she learnt from Norway.

https://youtu.be/lqNl3UqLXbU

You can find out more about FreeFlo Coaching by visiting www.freefloski.com and look to get ready for your ski adventure!

In this weeks Episode I chat with Ollie Denton - Digital Marketing Manager for Salomon - and he tells us not only about his own personal journey, but we have a great talk about the Salomon Festival which will be happening Sept 10th and 11th 2022.

With Camping, Live Music, Trail Running Races, Prize Money, Workshops and more the Salomon Festival is set to be one of the top events in the trail running calendar - and the great thing is Ollie walks us through the festival and the vision of what he wants to share with others - because he is one of the key organisers.

Make sure you tune in, like and share this episode to in with a chance to win a Pair of Tickets to the Festival!

You can find out more about the festival here: www.salomonfestival.co.uk 

Freddy Hoare caught my attention earlier this year with his slick promotional posts talking about his new brand SQI ( pronounced SKI). With enthusiasm and vision he and his team have drawn some very well deserved attention to a jacket design that easily transitions from Slopes - Streets to Sports. 

Arrow Town Drinks - @arrowtowndrinks arrowtowndrinks.co.uk 

My Boonies - @myboonies www.myboonies.com 

We Are SQI, a UK based start-up here to blur the lines between skiwear, streetwear and sportswear. We’re on a mission to reimagine the boundaries of a ski brand, and our debut collection of limited edition multi-functional winter sports jackets suitable for everything from piste-to-pavement launched in 2021. SQI jackets are unisex, made from recycled plastic bottles and can be purchased with wireless phone charging technology. Our jackets have been designed to protect you from the worst weather around, and optimised to make a stylish fashion statement whether you’re on the slopes, in the city, or playing/watching winter sports. We are so much more than just a ski brand… We Are SQI.

In this Episode - We have Ross Woodhall back for PART 3. We had a laugh because Ross shares with us some of the super fun stories and adventures from his past.  From taking a photolab to court, to adventures in Scotland with a Piste Basher - Ross has some stories to make you smile an gasp in equal measures!! 

When you are finished listening to this episode check out Ross and his portfolio on 

www.Rosswoodhall.com

In this episode, Tim Bradshaw shares with us his journey from time working in the military to his adventures around the globe. We discuss the world of skiing and that of business, retail & brand building and the power of communication with stories.

Tim Bradshaw has never won an Olympic medal or sold a multimillion-pound business. He went to a reasonable school followed by Sandhurst. Since then, he has served as a helicopter pilot, a covert Intelligence Officer, has climbed Mount Everest, summited the Matterhorn, completed an Ironman, cycled a mountain stage of the Tour Du France and ridden the Cresta Run - all #BecauseICan

https://www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

THE HUB: https://www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk/the-hub/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-bradshaw/ 

#becauseIcan Podcast: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective/id1552427022 

[email protected] 

Erin Keam brings a playful enthusiasm to all he does. With a big smile and tonnes of energy he shares his passion for educating skiers both recreational and professional in the world of ski boots & performance. Blending his years of ski teaching and fitting boots - Erin brings his experience together offer customers performance and comfort in the ski boots they wear. 

Having the chance to know Erin for a number of years, it was such a pleasure to speak with him on the podcast as has a different take on the way on running his boot fitting service. For a number of years in, I had the honour of Erin fitting my boots, which I've always been grateful for!

Based in Whistler BC with his family - I'm sure you'll enjoy catching up and learning something too on this weeks podcast.

You can check out the site here to learn more about the products and services.

https://www.controlroombootfitting.com