9: Snow Storms, Iglu Ski and Skiing in the French Pyrenees
In this episode of our ski and snowboard podcast, Iain and Jim are joined by Krystelle Kubicki the Marketing Manager at Iglu Ski. Krystelle joins the team to talk about her role at one of the UK’s biggest travel agents as well as sharing some important Les Arcs news. During the show, the team talk about the epic storms that are sweeping Europe and covering the mountains in snow. Then Jim tries to come up with a better word than Snowmaggedon. We look at the latest stats that have been released claiming that Brits are planning to take to their skis and boards while quite drunk. Iain attempts to start a campaign against a celebrity who disses skiing in the national news. We have a special report on skiing in French Pyrenees and ask is it better than the mainstream? And we have our regular features Korean Korner where we round up Team GB news ahead of the 2018 Winter Games.
21 Tammi 201839min
8: Brexit and the Ski Industry, Helmets and Snowstorms
In the first episode of the 2018 Jim and Iain make New Year resolutions that they won't keep. In this edition of the podcast, they are joined by Charlie Owen from Seasonal Businesses in Travel to talk about the impact Brexit might have on your ski holiday. They also marvel at the immense snowfall in the Alps at the moment. Chat about helmets and speed restrictions on slopes. Plus, ski deals, snow reports and Korean Korner looks at Dave Ryding's latest success.
6 Tammi 201837min
7: Skiing, Funiculars and Snowmageddon
DISCLAIMER - The sound on this podcast for our guest is not the best. But if you can get past that it is a really great podcast, except the bit where Jim can't read but didn't edit out as he was too busy skiing. Normal Service will be resumed in the New Year. In this podcast we are joined by Vanessa Fisher a PR working in the ski industry. She talks to us about promoting ski resorts and competitive skiing. Jim and Iain give each other Christmas presents and we about talk wolfs, funiculars and rabbits. There is also our regular snow round up and Korean Korner. C
26 Joulu 201736min
6: Olympic bans, minor royalty and Val d'Isere car parks
For this episode, Iain and Jim are joined by Steve Angus a ski instructor in Val d'Isere. Steve describes the snow he can see from his window, shares a few tips on where to ski and gives the team a lowdown on the developments in Val d'Isere including the new car park! The trio also talk about the Russian ban from the winter Olympics, Pippa Middletons endurance skiing and the return of Ski Sunday. Naturally there are the regular features of Korean Korner, The Snow Report (there is loads of it) and we review of another way to carry your skis!
10 Joulu 201736min
5: Powdair, Courchevel and Human Curling
In this episode we chat to longterm seasonnaire Alex Irwin about his 20 years in Courchevel, making Genepi and human curling. We also talk about how Powdair the dedicated airline for skiers won't be hitting the slopes this winter. On top of that, we look at how our athletes are getting on in the build-up to the Winter Olympics, the new Aldi ski range and a portable broom. To subscribe to Alex's youtube channel got to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYz48gTOY_l542GySjWVcA.
30 Marras 201735min
4: Jamie Barrow talks about his snowboard trip to North Korea
In this episode the Uk's fastest snowboarder, Jamie Barrow drops in for a chat about his recent adventure to ride the new ski resort in North Korea. We also discuss the launch of ski airline Powdair, chat about Ed Sheeran's new music video and look at ski poles that you can fill up with booze.
15 Marras 201734min
3: London Ski Show 2017 Special, with Graham Bell and Ed Leigh
The ski show special. In this episode, we look at The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard show 2017 and get opinion from Ed Leigh, Emily Sarsfield, Chris Moran, Simon Shaw, Rosie Barcroft, Alan Morgan, Cat Weakley & snowboarder Jamie Barrow. We find out what Graham Bells favourite ski run would be and we also allow the inventor of Tip Tap Touch to pitch his Ideas to us in our Wasp den.
1 Marras 201735min
2: Planes, trains and no mention of Snowmobiles
In this edition, Iain and Jim look at the collapse of Monarch and how it could affect your ski holiday. We also ask the question are all ski resort basically the same? Bust some myths about eating cake after skiing, finding out if your boot needs a glove and chatting to our guest Dave from Ifyouski about selling ski holiday.
17 Loka 201731min
