49: Towed by a Tesla, French Pyrénées & the Rise of Bansko
The Ski Podcast26 Feb 2020

49: Towed by a Tesla, French Pyrénées & the Rise of Bansko

In this episode Jim has been busy and reports from Anzère in Switzerland as well as part two of his trip to Bulgaria.

Iain is out in Cauterets in the French Pyrénées, we hear about Jamie Barrow's new world record and friend of the pod Dave Burrows joins us live to talk about an exciting new trip for next winter.

The Ski Podcast would like to thank Switzerland Tourism for their support.


  • Snow Aid Australia was a superb idea, originated by Rachael Oakes-Ash and which raised over AUD200,000 for bushfire relief/recovery and wildlife rescue/rehabilitation
  • President Macron was in Chamonix viewing the melting Mer de Glace and launching new climate change policies
  • It was also announced that there would be limits on the number of climbers on Mont Blanc (which would stop the rowing machine incident we discussed in Episode 40)
  • Jim visited Anzère in the Swiss Valais region with Dave from Snowpros
  • Iain was recording live from Cauterets in the French Pyrénées, where he also skied in Grand Tourmalet and visited the Pic du Midi
  • It’s not great snow cover, but unlike in Luchon no helicopters were used to ship in snow
  • Why do most skiers turn one direction more easily than another? Dave shared his thoughts
  • Jim gave an insight into the rise of Bansko, where he was a guest of Balkan Holidays
  • Thanks to all our listeners for helping us reach record audience numbers
  • Thanks to Matt Hayes for his kind comments: “One of my favourite episodes yet! Great banter, insight and potential for legal action.”
  • Also to Carolyn as she works on her 'big ski wear project'
  • Thanks also to Craig for his 5-star review and we recommend Craig heads to Baqueira Beret in the Spanish Pyrénées on his short break from Barcelona
  • Jamie Barrow set a new speed record for a snowboarder, towed behind a Tesla 3 EV at 183 kph
  • We previous interviewed Jamie about his trip to North Korea back in Episode 4.
  • Also generating zero emissions are the lifts in Les Arcs, which are all powered by renewable electricity
  • Dave revealed details of The Ski Podcast’s first hosted trip. Join us in Morgins in March 2021. Details coming soon…
  • Don't forget we are reading 'Aiming High' in Ski Book Group. Feel free to read as well and we'll discuss it in Episode 51 or 51


If you enjoy The Ski Podcast, you always can buy us a coffee…

Episoder(291)

179: The Aosta Valley in Italy & climate change's impact on boardsports

179: The Aosta Valley in Italy & climate change's impact on boardsports

We discuss skiing in the Aosta Valley in Italy and the effect of the climate crisis on board sports. Iain was joined by guests Sam Haddad and Rob Rees. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on...

16 Jun 202340min

178: Après-ski, skiing in Bosnia & mountain biking in the Alps

178: Après-ski, skiing in Bosnia & mountain biking in the Alps

We find out about trends in après-ski, skiing in Bosnia and mountain biking in the French Alps.   Iain was joined by Ella Robinson from Apres Ski Bands, plus regular guests Mike Richards (last on sho...

5 Jun 202353min

177: Tim Warwood, BBC snowboarding commentator

177: Tim Warwood, BBC snowboarding commentator

Iain is joined by Tim Warwood: BBC snowboarding, skateboarding, BMX reporter, and generally ‘very loud voice’ (his words). We discuss how snowboarding took him from Tamworth to Colorado to commentati...

19 Mai 20231h 10min

176: National Snow Week, Trains to Austria & EVs to France

176: National Snow Week, Trains to Austria & EVs to France

We find out about National Snow Week, train travel to Austria and driving in an EV to Val d'Isère. Iain was joined live by Babsi Lapwood from the Mountain Trade Network and Stephen Morgan from Raccoo...

5 Mai 202351min

175: Behind the Scenes at 'Ski Sunday' with Chemmy Alcott

175: Behind the Scenes at 'Ski Sunday' with Chemmy Alcott

We go behind the scenes at BBC’s ‘Ski Sunday’ with presenter Chemmy Alcott. We discuss unscrewing 100-year-old skis from a wall so she could try them out on snow, wanting to go grass skiing with Dave ...

21 Apr 202341min

174: Kirsty Muir, Freestyle Skier

174: Kirsty Muir, Freestyle Skier

Iain chats with Team GB freestyle skier Kirsty Muir. Kirsty has enjoyed an impressive first two senior seasons, including being Britain's youngest competitor at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, multi...

14 Apr 202327min

173: British Backcountry, Pays de Gex & Freeride World Tour Finals

173: British Backcountry, Pays de Gex & Freeride World Tour Finals

We discuss backcountry skiing in Scotland, Pays de Gex in France and the Freeride World Tour final in Verbier. Iain was joined by ski journalist Catherine Murphy, instructor and film-maker George Tr...

6 Apr 202347min

172: The Haute Route, Off-Piste in Verbier & Les 3 Vallées Enduro

172: The Haute Route, Off-Piste in Verbier & Les 3 Vallées Enduro

We discuss the famous Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt, plus we look in detail at Verbier in Switzerland. Iain was joined by ski journalists Katie Bamber and Tristan Kennedy. Intersport Ski Hire ...

27 Mar 202359min

Populært innen Samfunn

rss-spartsklubben
alt-fortalt
giver-og-gjengen-vg
aftenpodden
aftenpodden-usa
konspirasjonspodden
rss-nesten-hele-uka-med-lepperod
popradet
rss-henlagt-andy-larsgaard
wolfgang-wee-uncut
grenselos
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
fladseth
frokostshowet-pa-p5
min-barneoppdragelse
rss-dannet-uten-piano
rss-dette-ma-aldri-skje-igjen
synnve-og-vanessa
den-politiske-situasjonen
rss-herrepanelet