72: Pat Sharples, Swisstainable, Chill Factore & Touring in the Binntal
The Ski Podcast4 Mai 2021

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

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 https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1364518040247951360 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw38LXhMJL0&list=PLnWt0xPp4oTqPp0n4Ke3ULgU8IAVy8kSv
  • Pat Sharples is head coach of GB Snowsports
  • His Salomon ‘Grom Camps’ started in 2005
  • His first sponsored athlete was James ‘Woodsy’ Woods
  • Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss the full interview coming soon as a Ski Podcast Special

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