We had so many snow reports for this week’s podcast, rather than edit them down, we thought we’d release them as a one-off special. 

We cover six resorts in four countries – so it’s time to get excited and hear about the great conditions out in the Alps right now.

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Steve Angus is a ski instructor in Val d'Isère in France 

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In this episode, we take a look at women’s skis and women’s skiing, plus Graham Bell tells us about his new ski training app. We look at the latest travel news and have snow reports from around the Alps.

Iain was joined by ‘Ski Goddess’ Katie Dobson, Graham Bell and Sam Lynch, co-founders of the Perfect Turns app, as well as regular contributors Katie Crowe from Battleface Travel Insurance and equipment expert Al Morgan from SkiKitInfo

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·       Alex Hermann spoke about the Swisstainable project in Episode 72

·       The Swiss flags were out in Chatel last winter

·       Graham interviewed the Gerken Schofield mogul skiers siblings for Ski Sunday

·       The good news is that no Covid pass will be required to ski in France

·       Usefully the NHS pass is now accepted throughout the EU

·       To be considered 'fully vaccinated' you will soon need a booster

·       Quarantine if you don’t have a booster on return to UK looks possible

·       Over 65s will require a booster for the Pass Sanitaire in France 

·       Austria has gone into lockdown until at least 12 December

·       You can buy travel insurance for this winter from Battleface Travel 

·       Val Thorens opened last weekend

 

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·       Dave Burrows, Ski Instructor Podcast and SnoPros Ski School reported from Glacier 3000

·       Alex Armand, Tip Top Ski Coaching reported from Les 2 Alpes

·       Keith Webb reported from Kaprun. Find out more about apartments there on Instagram

·       Graham talked about his appearance on Dancing on Ice this time last year

·       You can listen to his thoughts on the Olympic experience in our special episode

·       Graham and Sam’s new app is called ‘Perfect Turns’

Katie Dobson from Ski Goddess made an impression at the National Snow Show in Birmingham

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·       Ski Goddess is based in Chatel in the Portes du Soleil

·       Find out more about sophrology

·       And yes, you can practice sophrology with tree therapy too

·       Al Morgan from skikitinfo.com joined us to discuss women’s skis

·       Mia Brookes won the first snowboard slopestyle of the season at Landgraaf 

·       You can listen to Simon Burgess’ report from Landgraaft in Episode 82

·       Dave Ryding won in his season’s racing debut this weekend in Sweden

·       Kirsty Muir recorded a 4th in the World Cup Slopestyle in Stubai 

·       Greg Rutherford is racing in Bobsleigh for Team GB this winter

·       If you’d like to win a copy of Billy Morgan’s auto/biography, please tag us on social saying you'd like to win the book, or drop me an email

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 sofatoslopes: "Want to get excited for the winter ahead: listen to The Ski Podcast. Gets me through some long bike rides"

 Paul Findlay:"Thanks for the kids ski holiday travel advice and of course the continuing podcasts!”

 Jonny Goldsborough: “Really enjoyed hearing Henry on the podcast. Getting excited for the season! (fingers crossed)”

Nigel Winters: "Do love the show, only started listening just prior to lockdown, has been great to keep up with what is going on in the ski world, out in resorts, the travel restrictions, the interviews, and what’s new in equipment etc"

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In this Ski Podcast Special, Iain speaks to GB snowsports athletes Izzy and Zoe Atkin as they prepare for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

Izzy was Britain's first skier to win a medal at the Olympics, when she won the Bronze in Slopestyle at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics.  Zoe is Izzy's younger sister and competes in Ski Half Pipe.

In this interview we talk about their background in the sport; why they chose to join Team GB and how their preparations are going for Beijing 2022.

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

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Graystone Action Sports is a superb training facility in Manchester

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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

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Al Morgan (LinkedIn): "Superb episode of The Ski Podcast"

sofatoslopes (Instagram): "Fab morning endurance training while listening to The Ski Podcast"

 

Don't forget you can always buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcast and all cuppas are much appreciated. This episode I'd like to thank Kimberley Kay and Mike Greenland, who also said:

"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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In Episode 81, we find out about Disability Snowsport UK is changing lives, plus we have the story of how one company in the Alps has survived both Brexit and Covid. 

We find out how the National Snow Show in Birmingham went and answer the question “How long should my skis be?" plus much more.

Iain was joined by Rachel Davies, Head of Snowsport from Disability Snowsport UK, and Noel Miles who tells us his DSUK story. From Bourg St Maurice in the French Alps, Tania Casey from Huski joined us, as well as regular equipment expert Al Morgan.

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·    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

·    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

·    We recommend you create your 'Travel Folder of Dreams' by printing out all documents, in case this happens

·    Jenny Nicholls from Inghams Ski reported from Hintertux, Austria

·    Tania Casey from Huski was on the glacier in Tignes

·    Alex Armand from Tip Top Ski Coaching skied in Les 2 Alpes this weekend

·    The National Snow Show took place at the Birmingham NEC last weekend. The dates for 2022 are 15-16 October

·    Iain was joined by Mike Richards and Simon Burgess for ‘The Ski Podcast Live’

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·    Rachel Davies is Head of Snowsport from Disability Snowsport UK

·    You can help raise funds for DSUK by joining in with the Alpine Lunch

and find out about other ways to give here 

·    Huski is a food & drink delivery company operating in the French Alps

Tania’s favourite meal on offer is the ‘Lapin a la moutarde’

·    Our equipment expert Al Morgan is from SkiKitInfo where you can read reviews of all the latest skis and boots

·    Neil McQuoid is editor of Racer Ready Magazine You can read his interview with Alex Tilley here.

·    Alex Tilley finished in an equal best 13th place in the GS in Solden

Keith Webb:

I really do appreciate reading all feedback about the show, so please do email me [email protected] and if you can give us a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes it

helps other people find us.

Don't forget you can always buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcast and all cuppas are much appreciated.

We also have a few stickers left, so if you'd like some for your skis, board, helmet or phone, please drop us an email or contact us via social with your postal address.

The Ski Podcast is sponsored by Switzerland Tourism

For full Show Notes, please go to www.theskipodcast.com 

This episode was recorded in September 2021 at the 'Ski Launch' event in London. Iain hosted this special panel with Olympians Graham Bell and Emily Sarsfield.

Please note that the sound quality on this broadcast is not ideal. This is not typical of The Ski Podcast (have a listen to our other 100+ episodes), but having played a clip in Episode 80, listeners asked to hear more - hence this special episode.

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- What snow conditions can athletes expect at Beijing 2022?

- What will the Covid regulations be?

- How does that compare to Tokyo 2020 and what was the experience of working there a a broadcaster like?

- What impact will all the changes have on the athlete experience?

- How do athletes deal with adversity, such as when they are injured?

- How are Team GB persuading athletes from other countries (such as Charlotte Bankes and Gus Kenworthy) to join the team?

- What other athletes are crossing over from other sports to join?

We have lots of ski-related chat in this episode, including a St Anton update, how to find the right ski boot for you, Graham Bell on Beijing 2022, the latest update on Covid rules and whether it's possible to take all your holidays flight free.

Iain was joined by Andy Butterworth from Kaluma Travel, first time guest Helen Coffey, travel editor at The Independent, as well as regulars Katie Crowe from Battleface Travel Insurance and equipment expert Al Morgan.

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 Google are now including carbon emissions totals for flights:

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Ruka ski resort is in Finland

Kaluma Ski are facing some challenges of recruiting post-Brexit 

Non-vaccinated athletes will have to quarantine for 21 days to compete at Beijing

Beth Tweddle is sueing the show. 

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Joe McHugh: "Thanks Ian for keeping the skiing vibe on life-support during Covid times"

Inside Morzine: "Well worth a listen.. Iain’s #podcast are ALWAYS essential listening"

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Thanks also to Mike Greenland, who pointed out Lauterbrunnen is part of Jungfrau (I was confusing it with Adelboden)

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helps other people find us.

Don't forget you can listen to The Ski Podcast on Spotify as well, and if you know someone else who's getting excited about the ski season then please do share it. Don't forget you can always buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcast and all cuppas are much appreciated. 

 

We also have a few stickers left, so if you'd like some for your skis, board, helmet or phone, please drop us an email or contact us via social @theskipodcast with your postal address.

 

Thanks again to Switzerland Tourism for sponsoring The Ski Podcast. 

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In this Ski Podcast Special, Iain speaks with Paralympian Jon-allan Butterworth.

A four-time Paralympic medallist, Jon-allan recently joined GB Snowsport’s Para Snowsport World Class Programme following his retirement from Britain’s professional cycling programme in December 2020.

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In Episode 79, we discuss the latest testing & travel rules, reveal how the new direct snow train will operate and listen to industry experts’ predictions for season.

We also find out about Dynastar's new 21/22 skis, meet the latest member of GB Snowsports squad and find out if you can still work overseas in a post-Brexit world.

 

 Iain was joined by Alyn Morgan from SkiKitInfo.com and Christa Jackson, LDA

resident and Area Manager for Eurocamp.

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Thanks to Andy (aka ‘sailormissingsnow’) for his 5* review on Apple Podcasts

We really do appreciate reading all feedback about the show, so please do email me [email protected] and if you can give us a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or

whatever platform you listen on, then that would be great, as it helps other people find us.

Don't forget you can always buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcast and all cuppas are much appreciated. 

In Episode 78, we discuss the new National Snow Show coming up next month, summer activities in the mountains like e-biking, mountaineering and trail running, plus we talk to Tony McWilliam, founder of Faction Skis.

Iain was joined by Stephen Morgan, MD at Raccoon Events, and mountaineer Olivia Jane, with contributions from Alyn Morgan at SkiKitInfo and Katie Crowe from Battleface Travel Insurance.

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The National Snow Show is on at the NEC on 23-24 October

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REVIEWS

I'd like to thank everyone who bought me a coffee since our last podcast, it's very kind of you. Also thanks to these guys for their feedback and reviews:

Tom Brownlee: “Keeping me going during this ski-less time!"

 

Matt Hayes: "fantastic pods as ever"

 

Andrew Brannan: “Two episodes to keep me going during August - Cheers for that!”

 

Peter S: "An excellent discussion about the prospects for ski holidays this winter and a good report from Switzerland. Must listen to more of your podcasts now. Keep up the excellent work"

 

Roddy MacDonald: "Enjoy the podcast, keeping the faith for the upcoming season both abroad and here in Scotland"

Jon White: "I am enjoying your chats with everyone from ‘back in the day’ when I was in the industry"

 

I really do appreciate reading all feedback about the show, so please do email me [email protected] and if you can give us a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on, then that would be great, as it helps other people find us.

And if you do enjoy listening to The Ski Podcast, you can buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcast and all cuppas are much appreciated.

We also have a few stickers left, so if you'd like some for your skis, board, helmet or phone, please drop us an email or contact us via social with your postal address.

COMING UP

As we get nearer the season, we are going to be finding out more about equipment and all the changes and developments for the coming season. We'll keep our eye on the travel rules and the snow forecast.

Please do email [email protected] if you've got any questions or suggestions for items you'd like to listen to on the show.