The Ski Podcast2 Juni 2020

55: The Perfect Ski Run, Laurie Taylor & Andermatt

In Episode 55 Jim and Iain chat to UK slalom skier Laurie Taylor and ski journalist Megan Hughes about how to get into the industry.

There’s an update from Andermatt, news on the end of lockdown in Zermatt and we find out more about this autumn’s possible London ski show.

We finish off with Dave (Burrows) and Jim debating what makes the perfect ski run – have a listen and let us know if you agree.

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Show Notes

Jim has been mountain biking and hiking in La Clusaz
Lars updates us from Andermatt, where he works at the Radisson Blu hotel
Iain interviewed Lars about the history of Andermatt in Episode 52
This photo shows how Zermatt looks almost ‘normal
The Portes du Soleil offered a limited number of season passes at half-price
The website for this autumn’s London Ski Show is now live and is scheduled for The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead in late-Sep
Megan Hughes is Social & Digital Content Manager at InTheSnow.com
Laurie Taylor scored his first World Cup points at Kitzbuhel
You can view Laurie’s YouTube channel here.
‘What makes the perfect ski run?’ – let us know what you think
Jim and Dave recorded this in Anzere, previously featured in Episode 49 and also the location for our Avalanche Special
Thanks to Ster, Mike Pow and Primrose&Blue for your reviews on Snowheads

Coming Up

Keep tuned to our Facebook page for details of our oncoming Live Q&A with Graham Bell.

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