Tatting Heaters, The £680 Train & Do Step-Ins Destroy Knees?

Support us! buymeacoffee.com/theaprespov Winter has saved us (mostly), but Ollie is busy throwing away gas heaters and cashing in on scrap metal. This week on The Après, we settle into the podcast cabin to discuss the festive season, massive wins in the freestyle world, and the shocking price of a romantic train ride to the Scottish Highlands. Plus, we dive into the mailbag to answer the ultimate middle-aged shredder’s question: Is buying new gear actually worth it, or is it just marketing hype? (Spoiler: Treat yourself). In This Episode: DIY Disasters & Scrap Metal: Ollie’s house extension continues, and he’s "tatting" copper pipes for cash. Christmas Tree Shopping: Tim gets profiled by a Christmas tree salesman in Sutton Coldfield who turns out to be a Morzine legend. The Snowman Trivia: Did David Bowie introduce The Snowman? We settle the debate. Big Air News: Massive shoutout to Kirsty Muir for her Big Air win in China. We break down the confusing world of Olympic qualification points and quota spots. Travel Goals vs. Reality: Tim dreams of the Caledonian Sleeper train to Aviemore, but the price tag for a family of five brings everyone back down to earth. Listener Mailbag: Rumors that Changa Bang in Avoriaz has closed down? (Say it isn't so!). Gear Talk: Mike Bond asks if new kit benefits a "stiff, middle-aged bloke." The Step-In Binding Debate: Are they the future for dodgy knees, or a terrifying risk? Gear Rec: Why the Salomon Sickstick is the ultimate do-it-all board. Links & Mentions: Caledonian Sleeper: Check out the sleeper train to the Cairngorms (Use code Stag25 if you're quick!). Gear Mentioned: 30Two Boots, Salomon Sickstick. Jenny Jones Workshops: Check availability (if you can find a spot!). Get In Touch: We want your stories! Have you met a secret shredder in the wild? Did you survive an avalanche or just have a great mountain meal? Email us: [email protected] Instagram: @theaprespod Support the Show: Ollie accidentally deleted the podcast feed (classic), so we lost our reviews! Please head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a 5-star review to help us get back on track. These shownotes were written by Ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices