98: Freefalling above the Eiger & the AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally
The Ski Podcast25 Jul 2022

98: Freefalling above the Eiger & the AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally

In Episode 98, we find out what it's like to jump out of a helicopter above the Eiger and learn about a new event in Val Thorens raising funds to turn young lives around.

Presenter Iain Martin was joined by Olympic Skier Cross athlere Emily Sarsfield-Power, Dan Keeley from Snowcamp and journalist Felix Milns.

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 & TIME CODES

  • A new record for the longest women-only rope chain was set on Breithorn in Zermatt in June 2022
  • Listen to more conversation about gender representation in Episode 97
  • Episode 97 was a Down Under special, featuring Australia and New Zealand
  • The snow down under is still very good
  • Jasmin Taylor is a Team GB telemarker and is currently working in Hotham, Australia (7:00)
  • At the time of recording only Zermatt, Hintertux and Passo Stelvio were open to the public for summer skiing (9:30)
  • Read Felix’s article about freefalling above the Eiger in The Telegraph (10:45)
  • Watch Shane McConkey’s double front flip into base jump straight off the Eiger

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w18wl-HQuH8
  • The AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally will take place in Val Thorens in April 2023 (21:00)
  • Find out more about Snowcamp charity and their Switch 180 campaign (25:00)
https://youtu.be/Z15pIQSfeJk

Feedback

BobinCH: "Enjoyed Neil English's stories about Villars [in Episode 96]. Slightly depressing to hear about the Mer de Glace situation but reminder to go back and enjoy it while we can!"

We enjoy all feedback about the show, so please do get in contact. Reviews and comments wherever you leave them are always welcome, whether on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, social media or via email to theskipodcast@gmail.com

You can follow Iain at @skipedia and The Ski Podcast @theskipodcast

If you enjoy the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee

Episoder(310)

310:  Risoul & Vars, X3 Triathlon in Courchevel & Ski Mindset Coaching

310: Risoul & Vars, X3 Triathlon in Courchevel & Ski Mindset Coaching

Today we find out about the ski resorts of Risoul and Vars in France, report from the Dynastar X3 Triathlon in Courchevel and look at how you can improve your ski mindset. Host Iain Martin was joined ...

24 Apr 43min

309: La Clusaz, Candide Thovex's Skis & Verbier’s Ski Patrol

309: La Clusaz, Candide Thovex's Skis & Verbier’s Ski Patrol

We visit La Clusaz and find out about local freeride skier Candide Thovex’s new range of skis. We also go to Verbier to learn what it was like to become the first woman to work on their ski patrol.We ...

10 Apr 46min

308: Ski Mountaineering 101 in Chamonix, Sundance and the Best Refuges in the World

308: Ski Mountaineering 101 in Chamonix, Sundance and the Best Refuges in the World

We go on a ski touring adventure in Chamonix, staying an unmanned refuge at 3000m, and also take a closer look at some of the most spectacular Alpine refuges in the world. Plus we find out about the s...

27 Mar 52min

307: Sainte-Foy, Dolomiti Ski Safari & Ski Touring in Carinthia

307: Sainte-Foy, Dolomiti Ski Safari & Ski Touring in Carinthia

Today we cover three countries: in France, we find out about Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise; we hear about a ski safari across the Dolomites in Italy; and about a ‘ski touring for softies’ adventure in Austria...

13 Mar 48min

306: Kitzbühel, Cat Skiing in Georgia, Brides-Les-Bains & Chemmy Alcott’s Olympics

306: Kitzbühel, Cat Skiing in Georgia, Brides-Les-Bains & Chemmy Alcott’s Olympics

We find out about one of Austria’s most famous ski resorts, Kitzbühel, plus go cat skiing in Georgia and consider if Brides-Les-Bains is the way to ski in Les 3 Vallées without breaking the bank.We al...

27 Feb 49min

305: Winter Olympics Special #10 | Bronze for Zoe Atkin

305: Winter Olympics Special #10 | Bronze for Zoe Atkin

In our 10th and final Winter Olympics Special, Emily and Iain celebrate a bronze medal for Zoe Atkin in the Ski Halfpipe, discuss a photo-finish in the Men’s Skier Cross and look at the potential lega...

22 Feb 29min

304: Winter Olympics Special #9 | Cross Country best for Team GB plus Halfpipe preview

304: Winter Olympics Special #9 | Cross Country best for Team GB plus Halfpipe preview

Iain and Emily discuss the Women’s Ski Cross, Michaela Shiffrin’s dominating performance in the Slalom and a best ever Team GB performance in cross country, plus we look ahead to Zoe Atkin’s chances o...

20 Feb 16min

303: Isola 2000 & Nice, Stöten in Sweden & ‘un/para/ld’

303: Isola 2000 & Nice, Stöten in Sweden & ‘un/para/ld’

We find out about the ski resorts of Isola 2000 in France - combined with a city break in Nice - and Stöten in Sweden.We also learn about ‘un/para/ld’ - a new project to improve outdoor clothing for d...

19 Feb 46min

Populært innen Samfunn

rss-spartsklubben
giver-og-gjengen-vg
aftenpodden
aftenpodden-usa
konspirasjonspodden
popradet
rss-henlagt-andy-larsgaard
rss-nesten-hele-uka-med-lepperod
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
wolfgang-wee-uncut
grenselos
min-barneoppdragelse
rss-espen-lee-usensurert
rss-dette-ma-aldri-skje-igjen
synnve-og-vanessa
rss-dannet-uten-piano
frokostshowet-pa-p5
fladseth
198-land-med-einar-trnquist
relasjonspodden-med-dora-thorhallsdottir-kjersti-idem