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72: Pat Sharples, Swisstainable, Chill Factore & Touring in the Binntal

In Episode 72, there's an exclusive interview with Pat Sharples from GB Snowsport; we learn about the new 'Swisstainable' programme; find out about the acquisition of the Chill Factore indoor snow slope; and talk ski touring and all things Switzerland; plus there's our usual round up of resort reports from around the Alps.

In this episode Iain speaks with Alex Herrman from Switzerland Tourism, freelance journalist Katy Dartford, Ian Brown from The Snow Centre and Pat Sharples, Head Coach for GB Snowsports.

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SHOW NOTES

The new traffic light system should be confirmed later this week, before it starts on May 17

We discussed the cost of testing in Episode 71 with Katie from Battleface
Steve Angus from Fresh Chalets reported from Val d'Isère
Jim Duncombe reported from La Clusaz
Ed Mannix from Matterhorn Chalets reported from Zermatt
Katy Dartford visited Binntal in Switzerland on a ski touring adventure

Katy ski touring in the Binn Valley, Switzerland

Iain tested skiing in the ‘new normal’ in Saas Fee in July 2020, reporting for InTheSnow Magazine
Larger resorts in Switzerland were more affected than smaller resorts

https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1381547175763718144

Iain reported on cross country skiing in Crans Montana in Episode 65
We discussed the number of different activities this winter’s visitors to French ski resorts have tried in Episode 69

https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1364518040247951360

Charlie Rees reported on snow shoeing in Engelberg in Episode 71
There is no quarantine on arrival into Switzerland for British citizens. You can check the latest travel and lockdown status here.
Crans Montana has extended its ski season into June
Check the latest resort and snow info at the MySwitzerland website
You can find out more about the 'Swisstainable' programme here

Switzerland is currently 3rd in the World Economic Forum sustainability rankings, and the goal is to make CH 'the world’s most sustainable destination'
Train travel to Switzerland is very easy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw38LXhMJL0&list=PLnWt0xPp4oTqPp0n4Ke3ULgU8IAVy8kSv

Iain visited the Valsana Hotel in Arosa in March 2020. The hotel prides itself for its sustainability credentials, which Iain tested out for Skier and Snowboarder Magazine.
Potato is a new restaurant in Zermatt
Ian Brown, MD of The Snow Centre, was on the show in Episode 67
The Chill Factore indoor snow slope is in Manchester

Pat Sharples is head coach of GB Snowsports
His Salomon ‘Grom Camps’ started in 2005
His first sponsored athlete was James ‘Woodsy’ Woods
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