14: Skiing April Fools, Snow Centres and LISTEX
In this episode, we look at some of the best and worst April Fools to come out of the ski industry. Jim talks about how a cancelled Airbnb booking nearly ruined his ski trip. Iain goes to the Snow Centre in Hemmel Hempstead and chats to the staff about the behind the scenes action from Channel 4's Paralympic coverage. And we chat with James Gambrill the founder of the London International Snowsports Trade Exchange (LISTEX).
15 Apr 201835min
13: Indoor ski training, Snowcamp and a Day Trip on the Eurostar to Les Arcs
In this episode, we chat about our best ski presents and discover how romantic Iain is. Jim goes on the Eurostar for a days skiing in Les Arcs. Iain is out and about and visits an indoor ski training facility. And we chat to the ski charity Snowcamp about how snowsport can help change someone's life.
26 Mars 201842min
12: Olympic claims, How to be a better skier and a Guide to the 3 Valleys
This is episode 12 of the Knowledge is Powder Podcast - And we are getting serious. Iain takes an indepth look at how the British Olympic Association are sending misleading messages about Team GB’s performance at the winter games. We talk to Dave Burrows a ski instructor based in Switzerland. Dave helps us to understand what different levels of skier are potentially doing wrong and how we can make sure we are skiing to the best of our ability. Jim reports from the 3 Valleys where he has been skiing alot and has been using social media and other peoples local knowledge to hunt out the best runs the area has to offer.
11 Mars 201834min
11: Drugs, Speed Snowboarding and Ski Boots
The regular show is back. This one was recorded shortly after the Winter Olympics finished. During the show we try to avoid mentioning the games, we look at a potential new product that will help you walk in ski boots and disscuss Jamie Barrows recent world record.
4 Mars 201819min
Daily Winter Olympic Special - Day 16
Every day of the Winter Olympics we will bring you a speedy round-up of the previous day's action, the most interesting stories and what to watch. This is the final episode. In it, Jim and Iain talk about if the Olympics have encouraged new skiers and Snowboarders, congratulate team GB and wonder if we have got a good return on our investment.
26 Feb 201812min
Daily Winter Olympic Special - Day 14
Every day of the Winter Olympics we will bring you a speedy round-up of the previous day's action, the most interesting stories and what to watch. In this episode, we talk about Ski Cross, Curling, Ice skating movies and how much the Norwegians spend on their olympic team!
23 Feb 20188min
Daily Winter Olympic Special - Day 13
Every day of the Winter Olympics we will bring you a speedy round-up of the previous day's action, the most interesting stories and what to watch. Today we have Dave Ryding news, talk more about Curling, look at the social stats of the games and hear from Eddie the Eagle.
22 Feb 201810min
Daily Winter Olympic Special - Day 12
Every day of the Winter Olympics we will bring you a speedy round-up of the previous day's action, the most interesting stories and what to watch. Today we are joined by Vanessa Fisher and we look to see if the Winter Games is having the Wimbledon effect. Plus all the news and results.
21 Feb 20189min
