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 UpUK Leads European Ski TravelUK confirmed as largest source market for European ski travelNearly one third of total winter ski season capacity1.5 million seats scheduled Dec 2025 to March 2026demic?Kazakhstan’s Mega Ski ExpansionPlan to link multiple ski areas in Ile Alatau mountains26 new cable cars plannedOver 200 km of slopes by 2029YogiSki Festival ReturnsLes Menuires & St Martin de Belleville - 10 to 16 April 2026Snow & WeatherAlps - 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 altitudeNorth 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 SportsSpring skiing means slush, sunshine and variable snow — so adaptability is key.Jackets Featured\Arc'teryx Rush JacketThe North Face Descendit JacketSalomon Brilliant 2.0 JacketPicture Seen JacketKey themes:Breathable waterproof shellsPit zips and ventilationMinimal insulationDWR coatingsPantsSalomon Brilliant PantSalomon Edge PantFocus on:Ventilation zipsArticulated fitLightweight insulationAccessoriesSmartwool Snowpocalypse SocksAtomic Four Amid Pro HelmetDestination Guide – RevelstokeThis week’s destination focus is Revelstoke, British Columbia.Known for: Huge vertical, Deep snow, Advanced and expert terrain, Big mountain feelDiscussion around:Who it suitsWhat makes it different from other Canadian resortsSnow reliabilityTravel logisticsFundraiser link: https://www.justgiving.com/page/rob-stewart-ski-pressSupport 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]