E79 - Ski News, 2027 Gear Previews, Ski the Skicircus, Where is best to ski now and a full Ski Racing Update from Ed Drake

Drop us a message with any questions you may have :)🎙️ The Whiteout Podcast – In Partnership with Sponsor Crystal Ski HolidaysThis week on The Whiteout Podcast, Dom and Rob bring you a packed episode covering breaking ski news, culture, gear, destinations and snow conditions from across the mountains.📰 Snow & Ski NewsReflections on the tragic fire in Crans-Montana, with thoughts for the local community.The return of The Skiresort Report, the world’s most comprehensive ski area ranking, now relaunched via crowdfunding and introducing the new Skimeilen metric for comparing ski experiences.Salomon Winter Movie Night, hosted by Ellis Brigham, comes to London on 22 January, showcasing freeride films from Japan, Norway, Alaska and beyond.Support needed for Britain’s rising ski racers — the Carrick-Smith brothers — as they compete on the World and Europa Cup circuits.💪 Performance & PreparationWinter Olympian Chemmy Alcott on why preparation and recovery matter as much as technique.A look inside the Ski Performance Kit from Swiss Mountain Rescue, designed to support energy, hydration, recovery, sleep and mindset on ski trips.🎿 Beginners & First-Time SkiersSpotlight on Crystal Slope Starters, Crystal Ski Holidays’ all-in beginner ski package.Why Beitostølen in Norway is an ideal first ski destination: calm slopes, village-based learning areas and confidence-building terrain.❄️ Snow & Weather UpdateMajor snowfall underway across the northern and western Alps, with over 1m forecast in parts.Strong recent snowfalls in Austria.Heavy snow continuing across California, with Utah finally seeing widespread powder.Scottish ski centres opening more terrain as natural snow builds.🎒 GearThis week’s gear focus, in association with Ellis Brigham, highlights standout skis, boots, helmets, jackets and goggles designed to improve comfort, safety and performance on snow.🏔️ Destination GuideSkicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang FieberbrunnKnown as the “Home of Lässig” — relaxed, playful and stylish Alpine skiing.Around 270km of pistes, 70 modern lifts, and access to over 400km with the Ski ALPIN CARD.Ideal for everyone: families, beginners, freeriders, freestyle skiers and mileage hunters.Freeride terrain in Fieberbrunn, snowparks in Leogang and Hinterglemm, and over 60 mountain huts.Signature circuits like THE CHALLENGE (65km in a day), plus major events including the Freeride World Tour and White Pearl Mountain Days.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]