59.5: Emily Sarsfield, #SaveTheSkiTrain & Cahaya Straits (Full version)
The Ski Podcast23 Sep 2020

59.5: Emily Sarsfield, #SaveTheSkiTrain & Cahaya Straits (Full version)

[Some listeners may have downloaded an unedited version of Episode 59 - please listen to this version instead]

Iain was joined in Episode 59 by Megan Hughes, Digital Content Manager at InTheSnow.com and Olympian Emily Sarsfield.

We discuss the current quarantine situation, the impact on ski holidays for this winter, and Crystal’s decision to stop offering chalet holidays.

Emily tells us about her experiences at PyeongChang 2018, while Benjamin Alexander suggests a title for movie as he aims to represent Jamaica at Beijing 2022.

Plus we have interviews with new skiwear brand Cahaya Straits and Snowcarbon founder Daniel Elkan on the campaign to ‘Save The Ski Train’.

Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code
Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com, or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout.

Show Notes


Coming up in Episode 60
  • Iain will be joined by Dave Burrows, who’ll be looking at the impact of Brexit
  • Lucy Aspden, ski correspondent for The Telegraph, will be joining us
  • Interview with Team GB telemarker Jasmin Taylor
  • New and old ski tech discussion with David Goldsmith
If you enjoy The Ski Podcast, you always can buy us a coffee

Episoder(308)

292: La Tzoumaz, Jasna in Slovakia and Team GB Olympic predictions

292: La Tzoumaz, Jasna in Slovakia and Team GB Olympic predictions

Today we find out about La Tzoumaz in Switzerland and Jasna in Slovakia, plus we preview the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics including interviews with Vicky Gosling, CEO of GB Snowsports and Zak, Luca a...

30 Jan 43min

291: Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Peak Performance design & new lifts in Courchevel

291: Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Peak Performance design & new lifts in Courchevel

In this episode, we learn more about the resorts of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis in the Tirol region of Austria, how Swedish clothing brand, Peak Performance, design their garments and check in on the new Chenu...

23 Jan 47min

272: Zillertal in Tirol, Deer Valley & Safe Skiing in Val d’Isere

272: Zillertal in Tirol, Deer Valley & Safe Skiing in Val d’Isere

We find all about the Zillertal region in the Austrian Tirol, as well as the new expansion in Deer Valley, Utah. We also hear how Val d’Isere are helping skiers to feel safer, and have snow reports fr...

16 Jan 50min

271: Kirsty Muir, Team GB Freestyle Skier

271: Kirsty Muir, Team GB Freestyle Skier

Today is a special interview with Kirsty Muir – the World Cup winning British slopestyle and Big Air freestyle skier.Host Iain Martin spoke with Kirsty about her comeback from ACL and shoulder surgery...

9 Jan 30min

270: St Anton & Lech and the rise of the ‘Slow Skiing’ movement

270: St Anton & Lech and the rise of the ‘Slow Skiing’ movement

Today we find out more about the Arlberg ski area in Tirol, Austria – focussing on St Anton and Lech – plus we look at the rise of the ‘Slow Skiing’ movement.  Austria for sponsoring The Ski Podcast ...

2 Jan 53min

269: Christmas Snow Report Special (La Plagne, Morzine, Meribel, Dolomites, St Anton & more)

269: Christmas Snow Report Special (La Plagne, Morzine, Meribel, Dolomites, St Anton & more)

Today is a special episode covering the latest snow conditions in Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland and in Canada, plus we reveal the results and the lucky winner from our 2025 Listener Survey.-----...

24 Des 202528min

268: Kit DesLauriers, First person to Ski the ‘Seven Summits’

268: Kit DesLauriers, First person to Ski the ‘Seven Summits’

This is a special interview with Kit DesLauriers – the person to ski the Seven Summits – the highest mountains on each of the planet’s seven continents. I read Kit’s book ‘Higher Love’ in the summer ...

19 Des 20251h 6min

267: Livigno in Italy & the Best Gloves & Ski Socks for 2026

267: Livigno in Italy & the Best Gloves & Ski Socks for 2026

In this episode, we find out more about Livigno, the host resort for the freestyle events for the 2026 Winter Olympics, plus we make our recommendations for the best ski gloves and ski socks for this ...

12 Des 202539min

Populært innen Samfunn

rss-spartsklubben
giver-og-gjengen-vg
aftenpodden
konspirasjonspodden
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
aftenpodden-usa
popradet
rss-nesten-hele-uka-med-lepperod
rss-henlagt-andy-larsgaard
wolfgang-wee-uncut
grenselos
min-barneoppdragelse
rss-dette-ma-aldri-skje-igjen
synnve-og-vanessa
rss-dannet-uten-piano
alt-fortalt
frokostshowet-pa-p5
fladseth
relasjonspodden-med-dora-thorhallsdottir-kjersti-idem
opptur-med-annette-og-ingeborg