231: John Yates-Smith, YSE Ski - 50 years in Val d'Isère
This special episode of The Ski Podcast featuring Val d'Isère legend John Yates-Smith. John is just starting his 50th winter in the resort. He started in the 70s in the early years of the British sk...
27 Dec 202450min
230.5: The Christmas Snow Report Special
Our special Christmas Episode is the present of snow reports for you from across the Alps, including Tignes, Les 2 Alpes, La Plagne, Courchevel, Combloux, Val Gardena, St Anton, Grimentz…and the Breco...
24 Dec 202415min
230: Jackson Hole, 'Last Christmas' in Saas Fee & 'The Last Ride' Project
Today we look at the iconic resort of Jackson Hole, find out how Saas Fee are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ and learn about ‘The Last Ride’ film project. We also have s...
20 Dec 202447min
229: The ‘Piste X Code’, Slope Safety and Skiing Without Fear
In this episode we discuss how to ski safely on the slopes, and why that’s important. Plus we find out about the opening weekend of the season in Les 3 Vallées and take a look at the new venue for the...
13 Dec 202442min
228: Xavier, Victor & Mila De Le Rue: An adventure ‘Of A Lifetime’ in Antarctica
Today’s episode celebrates the release of the new film from The North Face, ‘Of A Lifetime’, featuring Xavier De Le Rue, his brother Victor and his daughter Mila. The film covers an expedition the t...
11 Dec 202442min
227: Lucy Aspden-Kean, Ski Journalist
In this special episode, Iain speaks with Lucy Aspden-Kean, Ski & Snowboard Editor at The Telegraph. We discuss Lucy’s journey from the Blackpool Gazette to an MA in Journalism and how she beat 300 ...
6 Dec 202450min
226: Skiing down Mt Blanc, Hokkaido in Japan & Verbier Drug Dealers
Today we find out what it’s like skiing down Mont Blanc, learn about skiing in Hokkaido in Japan, plus we cover a drugs bust in Verbier, a cable car crash in Val Thorens and get an update on the Alpin...
29 Nov 202453min
The Best Ski Gloves & Socks for 2025 (plus why thick socks don't keep your feet warmer)
In our fifth of this winter’s equipment specials, Iain is joined by equipment expert Al Morgan to look at two vital areas of your winter wardrobe – ski gloves and socks. Previous episodes in this ser...
22 Nov 202448min
