E76 - Skiing in Isère, Where is good to ski now, Gear Guide with Ellis Brigham & a huge week for British Ski Racing

Drop us a message with any questions you may have :)INTROThanks to Ski Independence – tailor-made ski holidays, expert advice, flexible options, world-class service.Vox pops from WTM - Why people love ski holidays.LISTENER FEEDBACKFan writes in: “10 minutes in and it’s driving me crazy… stop saying each other’s names.”  Rob used ChatGPT to check the claim — AI agreed the fan had a point.ROB’S RANT: VALUE SKI RESORT SURVEYNEWS ROUND-UPSki RacingGurgl World Cup on now; ITS has Ben on-site covering it.  Historic result at Levi: 4 British men in the World Cup slalom start list for the first time ever — Ryding, Major, Taylor, Carrick-Smith.  Laurie Taylor 4th, Dave Ryding 7th, Billy Major in top 30. Huge step for GB snowsport.  Limited national media coverage despite the significance.AOSTA VALLEY HOLISTIC – New RetreatsGrowing programme of yoga + mountain retreats in Pila.  New gondola to open, 30-minute valley–summit access. Expanding to 6–7 retreats in 2026. Mix of ski, yoga, hiking and wellness weeks.VEGAN DEMAND RISINGWORLD RACLETTE CHAMPIONSHIPSCLÉMENT NOËL EXTENDS DYNASTAR DEALSKI CLUB GB – NEW WOMEN’S HUBSNOW & WEATHERWinter has kicked in across Europe.  Alps: cold pattern holding; 30cm+ coming for Tarentaise, more systems lining up.  Italy: Dolomites could see up to 70cm. Austria: Looking strongest — around 50cm widely forecast.  Switzerland: Northern regions pushing towards 1 metre.  North America: Mixed; good snow in Western Canada & California; Colorado & Utah awaiting bigger storms.  Japan: Niseko picking up early snow (15cm) with colder temps incoming.  Scandinavia: Turning white; -10°C and snowmaking in Hafjell.  UK: Weardale Ski Club has already opened a lift — “combative conditions” but great early start.  More updates at InTheSnow.com.GEAR – in association with Ellis BrighamAtomic Four AMID Pro Helmet – £102 (40% off)AMID impact protection, Holo Core liner, adjustable 360° fit, Aircon vents, removable liner.Salomon Men’s Alpenflow Jacket – £269.40 (40% off)650-fill down, windproof shell, PFC-free DWR, helmet hood, powder skirt, loads of pockets.Quiksilver Mission Jacket – £119.40 (40% off)10K waterproofing, WarmFlight insulation, vents, recycled fabric, good all-round value.Picture Women’s Exa Jacket – £179.40 (40% off)20k/15k membrane, recycled outer, body-mapped insulation, vents, powder skirt, strong eco creds.ACCESSORIES100% Norg Essential Goggles — £147GoggleSoc Pro — £14Smith Rally Goggles — £90Bloc Hard-Shell… (continues)Support the showIn the meantime Enjoy the mountains :)  And Please do leave a review as it's the only way other like minded travellers get to find us! And don't forget to check us out on the following channels inthesnow.cominstagram.com/inthesnowTikTok@inthesnowmag youtube.com/inthesnowmagfacebook.com/inthesnowTo contact us with your suggestions for further episodes at [email protected] / [email protected]