E83 From Spain to Colorado: Baqueira Beret, Spring Skiing & Gear Deals

Drop us a message with any questions you may have :)Welcome back to The Whiteout Podcast, brought to in association with Crystal Ski Holidays.NewsFrench resorts invest €555m French ski areas invested €555 million in infrastructure in 2025, around 50% above the ten-year average https://www.domaines-skiables.fr/Winter Paralympics - Neil Simpson and guide Rob Poth won Team GB’s first medal of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics, taking silver in the alpine combinedAudi FIS Alpine World Cup - Upcoming races include: Courchevel – men’s downhill & super-G, Åre - Hafjell & Kvitfjell (March 21–25)Charlotte Bankes wins in Türkiye British snowboard cross star Charlotte Bankes secured her 27th World Cup victory in ErzurumCrystal Ski adds new Oslo flights A new Birmingham–Oslo route launches for winter 2026/27, improving access to resorts like Geilo,Norefjell,Gausta and Beitostølen  Epic Pass discounts for Gen Z Vail Resorts is offering 20% discounts for skiers aged 13–30, with passes starting around $869 https://www.epicpass.com/Snow & Weather OutlookAlps - 20–50cm possible in western sectors before sunnier spring conditions return.Norway - Colder and stable with light snow and temperatures down to -17°C overnight.North America - Storm cycles hitting Cascades,Sierra Nevada and BC’s Powder Highway with strong snowfall potential in Revelstoke,Fernie and Kicking Horse.Gear of the Week With Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports https://www.ellis-brigham.com/Spyder Dare Ski Trousers  - £329 → £164Stretch EXO-Shield waterproof fabric and PrimaLoft insulation.Arc’teryx Therme Down GORE-TEX Parka - £800 → £560Waterproof GORE-TEX shell with 750 fill down insulation Patagonia Down Sweater Hoodie - £260 → £182800 fill RDS down with recycled NetPlus nylon shell La Sportiva TX5 GTX Boots - £210 → £168 GORE-TEX protection with Vibram Megagrip sole.Destination Guide - Baqueira Beret – Spanish Pyrenees - https://www.baqueira.es/One of Spain’s premier ski areas, known for reliable snow, varied terrain and traditional mountain villages.How to get there, Terrain for beginners,intermediates and off-piste, Accommodation options, Food and local culture, Costs vs Alpine resorts, Family appeal and après skiEnjoying the podcast? Leave a review + WIN!Apple Podcasts – scroll to Ratings & Reviews and tap Write a Review. Spotify – rate the show using the star rating.Then email us and we’ll send you a free ski magazine. One lucky listener will also win a pair of Oakley goggles.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]