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
225: How to get more families skiing, plus our World Cup ski racing preview
In this episode we discuss how to get more families skiing and how resorts can help parents, plus we look at what’s coming up on the World Cup ski racing circuit this winter. We have our first snow...
15 Nov 202442min
The Best Ski Helmets & Goggles for 2025 (inc how to clean & defog your lenses)
In the fourth of this winter’s equipment specials, Iain is joined by Al Morgan to look at two really important areas of your winter wardrobe – helmets and goggles. Previous episodes in this series h...
8 Nov 202453min
The Best Ski Jackets for 2025 (inc advice on how to look after your jacket)
In this special episode Iain and Al look at the best ski jackets for 2025. It’s the third in our series of looking at the best snowsports equipment available for winter 2025. In our first two episod...
1 Nov 202445min
