E85 - Ski Revelstoke, Spring Ski Gear Guide & Where's best to Ski Now

Drop us a message with any questions you may have :) Thanks to Crystal Ski Holidays for sponsoring this episode of The Whiteout Ski Podcast and for the great advice int he Ski Transfers Feature! News Round Up UK Leads European Ski Travel UK confirmed as largest source market for European ski travel Nearly one third of total winter ski season capacity 1.5 million seats scheduled Dec 2025 to March 2026demic? Kazakhstan’s Mega Ski Expansion Plan to link multiple ski areas in Ile Alatau mountains 26 new cable cars planned Over 200 km of slopes by 2029 YogiSki Festival Returns Les Menuires & St Martin de Belleville - 10 to 16 April 2026 Snow & Weather Alps - Strong mid season snowpack, Austria and Switzerland seeing powder refreshes, Freeze thaw cycles in parts of France, Avalanche risk elevated across many regions. Two week outlook shows continued top ups at altitude North America - Healthy snowpack across Rockies and Canada, Revelstoke, Fernie, Jackson Hole seeing strong snowfall potential, Blizzard conditions in US Northeast, Gear Focus – Spring Skiing with Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports Spring skiing means slush, sunshine and variable snow — so adaptability is key. Jackets Featured\ Arc'teryx Rush Jacket The North Face Descendit Jacket Salomon Brilliant 2.0 Jacket Picture Seen Jacket Key themes: Breathable waterproof shells Pit zips and ventilation Minimal insulation DWR coatings Pants Salomon Brilliant Pant Salomon Edge Pant Focus on: Ventilation zips Articulated fit Lightweight insulation Accessories Smartwool Snowpocalypse Socks Atomic Four Amid Pro Helmet Destination Guide – Revelstoke This week’s destination focus is Revelstoke, British Columbia. Known for: Huge vertical, Deep snow, Advanced and expert terrain, Big mountain feel Discussion around: Who it suits What makes it different from other Canadian resorts Snow reliability Travel logistics Fundraiser link: https://www.justgiving.com/page/rob-stewart-ski-press Support the show In 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.com instagram.com/inthesnow TikTok@inthesnowmag youtube.com/inthesnowmag facebook.com/inthesnow To contact us with your suggestions for further episodes at [email protected] / [email protected]