S4 E62 - Ski Les Menuires, Morzine's Top Après Ski Bar, Ski Outerwear Buyers Guide + Where's the best ski conditions now?

Drop us a message with any questions you may have :)Sponsor HighlightSki Weekends offers flexible, catered chalets and hotel stays, with options for solo travelers and groups in top ski areas.Special note: a 4-part mini-series on first-time ski holidays, "Skiing 101," is available for listeners.Topics of the EpisodeGuest Introductions: Vanessa Fisher talks about Les Menuires in the 3 Valleys.Roisin Timpson of the Timpson family shares exciting news about a development in Morzine.Ski News & UpdatesEurosport Subscription ChangesYouth Olympic Gold for Freddie Carrick SmithFreddie Carrick Smith wins gold in Giant Slalom at the 2025 Winter Olympic Youth Festival.Notable mention of his siblings’ success and GB skiers’ progress, including Molly Butler’s top 40 finish at the World Championships.World Record Ski Lift AchievementOliver Kern rides 101 ski lifts in one day to set a world record.International Ski Patrollers DayCelebrating the essential work of ski patrollers on February 10.Taking Kids Out of School for Ski HolidaysWhere’s Best to Ski Now?France: Val d’Isère and Tignes have excellent conditions.Switzerland: Zermatt is seeing substantial snowfalls.Austria: St. Anton am Arlberg reports improved conditions.Italy: Cervinia offers reliable snow with solid bases.Scandinavia: Norway's Hemsedal maintains excellent snow quality.Pyrenees: Fresh snow in Baqueira-Beret, Spain.North America: Whistler in Canada, and Utah and Montana in the US are looking great.Japan: Niseko continues to deliver stellar powder conditions.Gear Guide: Ski Outerwear & Technical FeaturesKey Features: Waterproof membranes (e.g., Gore-Tex, Dermizax).Softshell vs. hardshell jackets for flexibility and weather protection.Insulated vs. shell jackets for different climates and layering needs.Waterproof ratings (10,000mm, 20,000mm, 30,000mm) and breathability ratings.Tested Gear: Dom and Rob share their experiences with Helly Hansen’s outerwear.Discussion on key features like powder skirts, wrist gaiters, and RECCO reflectors.Ski Racing with Ed DrakeEd joins for an update on the world of ski racing.Competition:Win a pair of POC Vitrea Goggles worth £220!Easy entry through InTheSnow's Instagram Next Episode Teaser:More ski updates, gear reviews, and interviews to come in future episodes.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]