S4. E69 - Aspen on a Budget, 2025 Gear Trends, Where is The Great Snow Right Now, and Skiing News from around the world

Drop us a message with any questions you may have :)📰 SKI NEWS ROUND-UP🌵 Saudi Arabia’s Trojena Ski Resort:🏆 Molly Butler Wins 2025 Evie Pinching Award: Follow: @mollyyybutler🏃‍♂️ Iglu Team Running London Marathon for DSUK: Joe Bowler & Francesco Fuca raising funds. Support them at justgiving.com🎟️ Milan-Cortina 2026 Tickets On Sale: Olympics: Feb 6–22 | Paralympics: Mar 6–15. Info: tickets.milanocortina2026.org🏔️ Where’s Best to Ski Now? Late-April & May Resorts Still Open: France: Val Thorens, Tignes, Val d'Isère (till May 4) Switzerland: Zermatt (Apr 30), Verbier (Apr 27) Italy: Cervinia (May 4), Champoluc (Apr 21) Andorra & Spain: Last weekend! USA: Snowbird, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Killington Canada: Banff Sunshine (May 18) Southern Hemisphere: Opens late May (Chile), June–August (NZ, Aus)🛠️ Gear Guide – Ski Trends for 2024/25🏔️ Destination Focus: Aspen Aspen Mountain (Ajax):For confident intermediates and up.No beginner terrain, but steep, fast, and classic runs.Right in Aspen town—high-end shops, legendary après (e.g., Ajax Tavern), and luxe hotels.Snowmass:Huge, varied terrain—great for all abilities.Family-friendly, ski-in/ski-out base with everything from condos to the Viceroy.Features terrain parks, glades, and wide cruisers.Aspen Highlands:Locals’ favorite, hardcore vibe.Famous for Highland Bowl—hike-to expert terrain.Smaller base but known for après at Cloud Nine.Budget Aspen? Yes, really!Dom proves Aspen can be done affordably with smart travel, lodging, and pass planning.Pro tip: package deals, Ikon Pass, and self-catering go a long way.Craft beer is solid and surprisingly well-priced!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]