82: Avalanche Safety, Rockers & British Olympic Medal Winners
The Ski Podcast8 Marras 2021

82: Avalanche Safety, Rockers & British Olympic Medal Winners

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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SHOW NOTES

  • Find out about e-quad biking in Andermatt
  • Iain reported on his ski touring in Andermatt in Episode 52
  • 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
  • The NHS Covid Pass is now accepted across Europe
  • 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
  • Covid boosters may be required for travel

https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1457233120965521408

  • Dave Burrows from The Ski Instructor Podcast reported from Cervinia
  • Simon Burgess was in Landgraaf in the Netherlands
  • Listen to Simon’s report from the Lake District in Episode 73
  • Rob Rees was reporting from Switzerland
  • The early November snow has been very good so far

https://twitter.com/FrenchMountains/status/1455941744210624519


https://www.facebook.com/inthesnow/videos/134822691302566

  • This is a useful graphic from Wagner Skis on rockers
  • Listen to our Ski Podcast Special with Tony McWilliam, founder of Faction Skis
  • Billy Morgan won Bronze in the Snowboard Big Air at PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics
  • Graystone Action Sports is a superb training facility in Manchester
  • GB Snowsport have a huge airbag in Livigno, Italy for practising on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cJoU0kV3rg

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 theskipodcast@gmail.com and I'll pick a winner at the end of November

https://twitter.com/theskipodcast/status/1457259032218116097
  • Izzy Atkin won Olympic Bronze in the Ski Slopestyle at PyeongChang
  • Younger sister Zoe competes in Ski Big Air
  • Listen to the full interview in our Special Episode coming soon

Reviews

Leon Butler: “It was cool to watch 'The Ski Podcast Live'
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”

I really do appreciate reading all feedback about the show, so please do email me theskipodcast@gmail.com & if you can give us a review on Apple Podcasts

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

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