E84 Spring Skiing Guide: When Resorts Close & The Best Touring Gear Deals

Drop us a message with any questions you may have :)The Whiteout Podcast – Season 5, Episode 89 (March 27)This week on The Whiteout Podcast, Dom and Rob return with a late season special as the European ski season heads into its final stretch.Brought to you in partnership with our headline sponsor Crystal Ski Holidayshttps://www.crystalski.co.uk/We look at what’s happening across the Alps, from excellent spring skiing conditions in places like Kitzbühel and Lech, to why late March and April can be one of the best times to ski. Think quieter slopes, longer days, more sun and a more relaxed atmosphere.Rob is heading to the Jungfrau region to explore Wengen and Grindelwald and attend the opening of the new Schilthorn cable car, while Dom shares updates from recent and upcoming North America trips.We also break down current snow conditions across Europe, with a strong base still holding at altitude heading into Easter.NEWS & EVENTSOur weekly round up of what’s happening in the mountains, including major spring festivals and events.We also hear from our charity partner Snowcamphttps://www.snowcamp.org.uk/Events featured:Snowbombing, Mayrhofen (6–11 April)https://snowbombing.com/Zermatt Unplugged (7–11 April)https://zermatt.swiss/enIschgl Spring Festivalhttps://www.ischgl.com/Norway spring eventshttps://www.skistar.com/Skarverennet race (18 April)https://skarverennet.no/en/GEAR – WITH ELLIS BRIGHAMhttps://www.ellis-brigham.com/This week we focus on spring ski touring, why late season is a great time to get into it, and what kit matters most.From breathable shells to layering and temperature control, we cover how to stay comfortable, plus highlight end of season deals of up to 40% off.DESTINATION GUIDE – SPRING SKIINGWhere to ski now and how to make the most of late season conditions:France leading for high altitude reliabilitySwitzerland best higher upItaly strong in CerviniaAustria more variable but still goodNorway offering colder, late season optionsKey takeaway: go high, ski early and follow the spring snow cycle.Thanks for listening. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and watch the full video on YouTube by searching The Whiteout Podcast.See you on the mountain.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]