159: Skiing in Austria in October, Piste Maps & whether to rent or buy your Snowboard

We discover what it’s like skiing to the South Pole, Iain takes the train to Les 2 Alpes to run a marathon on snow and Al updates us from the SIGB Ski Test in La Clusaz. Iain was joined by Preet Chan...

25 Jan 202448min

Iain and Al pick the best ski gloves and socks for winter 2024, plus we explain what a ‘Lobster Claw’ glove is and why the two biggest ‘ski sock sins’ are wearing tube socks or wearing two pairs of so...

18 Jan 202433min

We look at tips for taking a ski holiday with your kids, find out the true cost of ski carriage and get an updated on the latest equipment trends. Host Iain Martin was joined by journalist Katja Gask...

12 Jan 202441min

Iain and Al cover the best new ski helmets and goggles for winter 2024, plus we explain all the jargon, including MIPS This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has been made possible by Ellis Brigham ...

5 Jan 202433min

Our final episode of 2023 is a Snow Report Special, covering 10 resorts in 5 countries. Thanks to all of our listeners who joined us this year and here’s to a wonderful 2024 packed full of snow. Int...

31 Dec 202317min

Iain and Al pick the best new ski jackets for winter 2024, plus we explain the difference between waterproofing, breathability and taping. We also look at the increased use of recycled materials in ja...

29 Dec 202332min

There’s a sustainability focus this week as we look at the new Eurostar Snow Train, find out what Les Arcs is doing that sets them apart, plus Chemmy Alcott tells us about her experience of driving an...

22 Dec 202351min

Iain and Al pick the best new ski boots for winter 2024, plus we explain the difference between the cuff, shell and liner, demystify ‘Flex’, powerstraps and GripWalk, and cover why you shouldn’t buy s...

15 Dec 202337min