Sam returns from a week of skiing in Austria in an episode packed with stories from his trip!

We explore the differences between skiing and snowboarding, the importance of confidence on the slopes, and the impact of weather conditions on skiing experiences. And, we discuss chalets versus hotels while skiing. Finally, we answer a listener's question about who is trying to decide on owning versus renting skis, weighing the costs and benefits of each option.

Each week, join our hosts Joel and Sam on the Lift Pass Skiing and Snowboarding podcast as they share their mountain stories, travel tips, trends, or the latest snow conditions.

Email in with your stories, questions, or topics for us to cover: [email protected]

In this Christmas episode of the Lift Pass Podcast, Joel and Sam discuss the differences between skiing at big resorts versus small resorts. We including injury updates and the excitement of skiing during the Christmas season. We discuss the pros and cons of big and small ski resorts, including aspects like snow parks, culture, and dining experiences.

We also discuss our personal preferences for skiing in trees versus high altitudes. Finally, we answer a viewer question around the pros and cons of staying in mountain accommodation versus valley accommodation.

Each week, join our hosts Joel and Sam on the Lift Pass Skiing and Snowboarding podcast as they share their mountain stories, travel tips, trends, or the latest snow conditions.

Email in with your stories, questions, or topics for us to cover: [email protected]

Joel and Sam discuss the current state of skiing in Europe as resorts open for the season. We explore dynamic ski lift pricing, its implications for families, and the overall accessibility of skiing touching on the balance between profitability for ski resorts and maintaining affordable access for families, especially during peak times.

We talk the nuances of refreshing ski gear, addressing listener questions about how often to upgrade ski attire and the pressure to keep up with trends. We talk the rise of skiing music festivals, exploring how these events celebrate winter sports culture while providing entertainment during quieter times on the slopes.

Each week, join our hosts Joel and Sam on the Lift Pass Skiing and Snowboarding podcast as they share their mountain stories, travel tips, trends, or the latest snow conditions.

Email in with your stories, questions, or topics for us to cover: [email protected]

Today we open up and share stories about our worst skiing injuries, including a helicopter rescue, and hospital experiences. Joel and Sam provide tips for a listener who wants to build confidence on the ski slopes.

Joel advises Sam on the treachery of toboggans.

Hosts Joel and Sam discuss our first listener question, and it's a good one; how to navigate skiing in large groups. The conversation highlights the dynamics of skiing with different skill levels.

We also discuss the new DJI Osmo Action 5 camera and compare it to the newly announced GoPro Hero 13.

Each week, join our hosts Joel and Sam on the Lift Pass Skiing and Snowboarding podcast as they share their mountain stories, travel tips, trends, or the latest snow conditions, Lift Pass covers it all.

Email in with your stories, questions, or topics for us to cover: [email protected]

Do you need to take a backpack out with you for a day on the slopes? Today we discuss what's in our skiing backpacks. The gear, snacks, and gadgets we take out with us, and whether it's all necessary.

We cover the best strategies for finding food and restaurants on the mountain. And we launch Slope Notes, our interactive game using the sounds of skiing & snowboarding.

The Lift Pass podcast is a dedicated skiing, snowboarding and winter sports podcast covering the 24/25 winter sports season.

We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your stories, moments, questions and topics! We will feature as many as we can on the podcast.

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Lift Pass, a brand new ski, snowboard and winter sports podcast. In this first episode, Joel & Sam discuss the first snowfall of the 24/25 season arriving, their favourite skiing stories, start the skiing vs snowboard debate, and discuss the new GoPro action camera.

The Lift Pass podcast is a dedicated skiing, snowboarding and winter sports podcast that is launching in time to cover the 24/25 winter sports season.

We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your stories, moments, questions and topics! We will feature as many as we can on the podcast.