232: Montenegro, Tignes & European Gay Ski Week

232: Montenegro, Tignes & European Gay Ski Week

We find out about skiing in Montenegro and Tignes, what it’s like at European Gay Ski Week and we look at the new Jandri 3S lift in Les 2 Alpes.

We also have our regular snow reports, your feedback and news on World Cup wins for Team GB.

Host Iain Martin is joined by freelance journalist Mary Novakovich, Matt Ware from European Gay Ski Week and regular guest, Catherine Murphy.

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SHOW NOTES

Catherine on the show in Episode 230 telling us about the WhamWalk in Saas Fee (2:00)
Find out about slope safety in Episode 229 (3:45)
Matt will be at Swiss Gay Ski Week in Arosa (4:45)
Mike Greenland reported from Jahorina, Bosnia (6:00)
Jen Tsang, That’s La Plagne, La Plagne, France (7:20)
Andy Butterworth, Kaluma Ski, St Anton, Austria (10:00)
There has been skiing in England at Weardale and the Lake District (13:00)
https://x.com/skipedia/status/1877261678758318563
Mia Brookes took her 2nd win of the season at Klagenfurt (13:30)
Txema Mazet-Brown came 9th at Klagenfurt and is one to watch out for (14:00)
Dave Ryding was 10th in Madonna di Campiglio (14:45)
The Team GB bobsleigh team won the Winterberg World Cup race (15:00)
The Carrick Smith boys update us on training and recovery from injury (15:20)
Iain used his Carv 2 for the first time in Tignes (19:45)
Iain travelled to Tignes in a luxury splitter van from Vans for Bands (21:45)
There was a lot of snow on the roof! (22:00)
Iain ran across ‘le lac’ in Tignes (23:00)
Catherine tried ice floating in Tignes (23:30)
The ESF ‘Fleche’ race was great fun (24:45)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okczVRVdwtk
Iain spoke with Olivier Duch, deputy mayor of Tignes (26:00)
Find out more about sustainability in Tignes (27:00)
The snow groomers in Tignes all run on HVO rather than diesel (27:30)
The Mountain Shaker takes place from 08-14 March in Tignes (29:15)
Tignes will host the Paralpine World Championships in 2027 (31:30)
Read Mary’s article about skiing in Montenegro (34:00)
Fly into Podgorica and stay in Kolasin (36:00)
European Gay Ski Week takes place in Val Thorens from 22-29 March (42:00)
Find out more about ‘Le Board’ in VT in Episode 165 (44:00)
Packages start from €159 for event pass and accom sharing (46:30)
Sharing options make it very affordable for solo travellers
The Jandri 3S lift opened in December (48:00)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0hrmQgVGg
Find out about the ‘Last Ride Project’ in Episode 230 (55:30)
We are the lookout for Ski Valentines...did you meet your partner on a ski holiday or doing a ski season, and do you fancy sharing your story? Drop me an email to theskipodcast@gmail.com

Feedback
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Daily Winter Olympic Special - Day 3

Daily Winter Olympic Special - Day 3

Every day of the Winter Olympics we will bring you a speedy round-up of the previous day's action, the most interesting stories and what to watch. In this episode, Iain talks about the high winds in the Women's Slopestyle, takes a peek behind the scenes at the Olympic Village and looks at what is coming up in the Next 24 Hours!

12 Helmi 201810min

Daily Winter Olympic Special - Day 2

Daily Winter Olympic Special - Day 2

Every day of the Winter Olympics we will bring you a speedy round-up of the previous day's action, the most interesting stories and what to watch. In this episode, Jim talks about the Andrew Musgrave, Elise Christy and the Men's snowboard slopestyle final.

11 Helmi 20188min

Daily Winter Olympic Special - Day 1

Daily Winter Olympic Special - Day 1

Every day of the Winter Olympics we will bring you a speedy round-up of the previous day's action, the most interesting stories and what to watch. In this episode, we talk about the opening ceremony, Katie Ormerod and the mens snowboard slopestyle competition.

10 Helmi 201810min

10: Skiing with Sting, meet our man at the Winter Olympics and more snow

10: Skiing with Sting, meet our man at the Winter Olympics and more snow

In episode 10 of the Ski Podcast Iain and Jim are joined by former luxury chalet owner Jerry Blease and we chat to Will who is going to the Winter Olympics. In Korean Korner Will, who is currently living in South Korea, talks about the build-up to the Pyeongchang Winter Games and reveals which events he has tickets for. Jerry who ran and owned a chalet in La Clusaz tells us about hosting the British Ski Team back in the 90’s. He also shares what it is like having Sting and Seal to stay in his chalet as well as giving a quick rundown on staying in the resort. We look back at the legacy of Warren Miller and the news about the family who had carbon monoxide poisoning on their holiday. Snow report also included.

5 Helmi 201833min

9: Snow Storms, Iglu Ski and Skiing in the French Pyrenees

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

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

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

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

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