Charlotte Bankes: Olympic Glory, Travel Wax, and Breaking Bankes

What a week! The chalet is officially crowded as we finally welcome a proper guest into the mix. And not just any guest—we’ve got actual Olympic royalty in the building. Fresh from her historic gold in Milano-Cortina 2026, Charlotte Bankes joins Tim, Jenny, and Ollie to talk wax, wins, and why the British team might just have the edge over the French when it comes to athlete support. Paralympic Heroes: We recap an emotional week on the boardercross course. We talk about the legend that is Davie Gieve, who defied a motor neurone disease diagnosis to compete seven years later, and Ollie Hill, who unfortunately sat out after a brutal crash during course testing. Natural Selection Tour: As the tour goes live, we break down the "Sessions" format across Japan, Utah, and Revelstoke. Plus, a massive shout-out to Yuka Fujimori for taking the win in the all-women’s R&D back-country contest. The Science of Speed: Charlotte lets us in on the world of high-stakes waxing. What exactly is "storage wax"? Does "travel wax" actually exist? And how much does a wizard like JP (her wax tech) really help when you're hunting for those fractions of a second? Beyond the Snow: It turns out Charlotte isn't just fast on a board; she’s a demon on the water too. We dive into her love for sailing Musto Skiffs and single-handed 29ers. Tim’s "Snip" Story: We wrap things up with a classic Tim Warwood tale involving a vasectomy, the Commonwealth Games, and a nurse who definitely recognized him from the telly. Links and other bits Natural Selection Tour: Catch the live action and replays on their YouTube Channel or official website. Spring Battle Flachau: Tim is heading out to Flachau next week for Spring Battle. Check out the event details at absolute-park.com. Musto Skiff Class: For those interested in Charlotte’s other passion, visit the Musto Skiff Class Association. Workshop by Jenny Jones: Want to improve your riding? Check out Jenny’s technical workshops at workshopbyjennyjones.com. Get in Touch: We want to hear your mountain stories (especially the ones where Ollie looks silly). Email: [email protected] Instagram: @theaprespod YouTube: The Apres Enjoying the show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps other snow-heads find us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices