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The Ski Podcast
by The Ski Podcast
Want to know more about the world of skiing? The Ski Podcast is an award-winning podcast with over 320 episodes, hosted by Iain Martin. We explore the people, places and issues shaping the world of skiing, featuring interviews with pro skiers and snowboarders, resort leaders, industry experts and personalities from across the snowsports community. Listen to our back catalog at www.theskipodcast.com The Ski Podcast was voted 'Best Wintersports Podcast' in the 2021 Sports Podcast Awards and nominated for 'Best Broadcast Programme' in the 2023 Travel Media Awards. Iain is a freelance journalist specialising in snowsports. He is also the founder of Ski Flight Free - a campaign to encourage skiers to take the train or drive to their ski holiday. Email: [email protected] Music: www.purple-planet.com
Episodes
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331: The Jandri 3S & the Future of Ski Lifts in Les 2 Alpes plus the new ‘Ski & Art’ Book
We find out about the new Jandri 3S lift in Les 2 Alpes, why it's so important, why Telemixte lifts are the future and how the resort decides which lifts to upgrade, plus we look at the new book ‘Ski & Art’, featuring artists from around the world whose creative focus is on skiing. We also have...
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330: Kirsty Muir, Chemmy Alcott on LifePass and How to become a Snowboard Judge
We hear from Kirsty Muir in an exclusive interview, Chemmy Alcott introduces us to LifePass and we find out how to become a snowboard judge. We also have updates from the Northern and London Snow Shows and some big news about our podcasts in November. Host Iain Martin was joined in the studio by...
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329: The Best Ski Boots of 2027 | Alpine - Freeride
We review the Best Ski Boots for the 2027 winter season, covering the alpine ski boots and best freeride and touring hybrid ski boots. Host Iain Martin was joined by The Ski Podcast’s equipment expert Al Morgan and Frazer Shand from Profeet in London. Les 2 Alpes sponsors The Ski Podcast – this...
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328: The New Swiss/Italian Night Train, Clothing Repair & SIGB’s Grassroots Grant
We find out about a new overnight train service to Switzerland and Italy, as well as a new campaign to promote the repair of snowsports clothing, rather than replacement. We also hear about a new initiative to bring newcomers into the sport, plus we have the latest updates from Australia and NZ…
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327: The Best Skis of 2027 | Piste - All Mountain - Freeride
We review the Best Skis for the new 2027 winter season, covering the best piste skis, best all mountain skis and freeride skis. Host Iain Martin was joined by The Ski Podcast’s equipment expert Al Morgan and Frazer Shand from Profeet Ski Boot Lab. Les 2 Alpes sponsors The Ski Podcast, which means...
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326: The end of Ski Sunday, Europe’s Indoor Snow Centres & Ski Club of Great Britain
Today we discuss the BBC’s cancellation of ‘Ski Sunday’, find out SnowWorld’s network of European indoor snow centres and discover more about one of the important institutions of UK skiing: the Ski Club of Great Britain. Host Iain Martin was joined in the studio by Katy Ellis, General Manager at...
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325: Andrzej Bargiel, First Person to Ski Everest Without Oxygen
In today’s special episode we meet Andrzej Bargiel, the first person to ski Everest without oxygen. In September 2025, Andrzej went viral, after Red Bull released footage of him summitting and then skiing down Everest – the world’s highest peak – without any extra oxygen. To put his achievement...
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324: Snowcamp’s Impact Retreat, Northern Snow Show & Australia/NZ Snow Updates
We learn how a new retreat in Chamonix is creating opportunities for inner city young people, find out what’s going on at this year’s Northern Snow Show and we have the latest snow news from Australia and New Zealand. Host Iain Martin was joined in the studio by Laura Marriot-Clarke, founder of…
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323: Disability Snowsport, Team Carrick-Smith Update & Tartiflette v. Fondue
We find out about the increasing options available for disabled skiers and snowboarders, plus we look at the results of a new survey full of revelations, including the increasing role of AI in choosing holidays and some controversial views on fondue! We also have a special update from New Zealand...
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322: Alcohol-Free Ski Holidays, Villards de Lans in Vercors & OZ/NZ Snow Reports
We find out about Villards de Lans in the Vercors area of France and discuss alcohol-free ski holidays in Méribel. We also have ski show news and snow reports from Australia, New Zealand and Chile. Host Iain Martin was joined by freelance journalist Katja Gaskell and Soberski founder Ben Coombes....
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321: Chamonix Stories #6 | Sam Haddad: “I looked down and there was just the abyss"
In the sixth of our ‘Chamonix Stories’, we find out what it’s like to fall into a crevasse on the Vallée Blanche (don’t worry, this story has a happy ending!) Host Iain Martin speaks with freelance journalist Sam Haddad, about her first descent of the famous off-piste route – the Vallée Blanche....
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320: Méribel Elections, Les 2 Alpes summer skiing and the Travelski Night Train
We find out how a Brit got elected onto the Méribel town council, what summer skiing in Les 2 Alpes is like, and look at the Travelski night train to the Alps. We also have snow reports from Australia and New Zealand and the latest news. Host Iain Martin was joined in the studio by Alex Armand…
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319: Chamonix Stories #5 | Ronin Skis
In the fifth in our series of ‘Chamonix Stories’, we Jonno Jacobs, founder of Ronin Skis – ‘exceptional lightweight touring and freeride skis for those who chart their own path’. Ronin is a passion project for Jonno: every ski is handmade and custom built for its owner, with a lot of thought put...
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318: Chemmy Alcott on Lindsey Vonn & Dave Ryding, Pila in Italy & Oz/NZ Snow Reports
Today we go behind the scenes of the BBC’s Olympics coverage with Chemmy Alcott, hearing what it was like to be on location for Lindsey Vonn's awful accident, as well as Dave Ryding's final race, plus we find out about the ski resort of Pila in Italy. We also have the latest from the start of the...
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Introducing: The Ski Podcast
Love snowsports? Then The Ski Podcast is just for you... In almost ten years and over 300 episodes, we have covered skiing on all seven continents, thanks to guests joining host, Iain Martin, to discuss everything from easily accessible family resorts to one-off bucket list treats. So, if you’d...
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317: Chamonix Stories #4 | David Webster (aka 'ChamonixSkiBum')
In the third in our series of ‘Chamonix Stories’, we meet David Webster, better known on YouTube as “ChamonixSkiBum”. David has almost 10,000 subscribers and 1.7 million views on his channel, where he publishes snow reports, reports on his high mountain skiing and more Chamonix valley adventures....
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316: Chamonix Stories #3 | Oak (“Tinder for the Mountains”)
In the third in our series of ‘Chamonix Stories’, we meet Emil Wittrup Præstbrogaard, founder of the Oak App. Oak was launched in 2024 to bring together the mountain community, including skiers, climbers, trail runners, mountaineers and more. SHOW NOTES What is Oak? (2:00) Like ‘Tinder for the...
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315: Chamonix Stories #2 | Silent Sessions
In the second in our series of ‘Chamonix Stories’, we meet Katy McInnes from the ‘Silent Sessions’ project in Chamonix. ‘Silent Sessions’ is a unique experience that blends stunning natural locations in Chamonix with mindfulness and dancing. SHOW NOTES Katy is a ‘musician, dancer, restaurant…
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314: Chamonix Stories #1 | Zag Skis
Episode 314 is the first in our series of Chamonix Stories, today featuring Zag Skis. Iain spoke with head of marketing Alan Lemasson and head of R&D Bastien Saillard from the Chamonix-based freeride ski brand at their Argentiere 'Zag Lab' - where they make and test prototypes. We discuss the...
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313: Chamonix Mont-Blanc | More Than a Ski Resort
Today we focus on one of the most famous resorts in the world – Chamonix Mont-Blanc. Host Iain Martin talks with Chamonix locals to get behind what makes this resort so special, from history to high mountain, glaciers to guides. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this episode, including...
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312: Rachael Oakes-Ash, Founder Snowsbest.com
Today’s special episode is an interview with Rachael Oakes-Ash – founder of the Southern Hemisphere’s leading snowsports website, Snowsbest.com. Rachael – aka Miss Snow It All – is also a best-selling author, publicist, documentary producer, social media guru and podcaster. In this interview, we...
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311: Heliskiing in Albania, Champoluc & Chamonix’s Closing Day
We find out what it’s like heliskiing in Albania, learn about the ski resort of Champoluc in Italy, and hear about the last ski day of the season in Chamonix. We also have snow reports from Cervinia in Italy and Les 2 Alpes and Tignes in France. Host Iain Martin was joined by freelance journalist...
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310: Risoul & Vars, X3 Triathlon in Courchevel & Ski Mindset Coaching
Today we find out about the ski resorts of Risoul and Vars in France, report from the Dynastar X3 Triathlon in Courchevel and look at how you can improve your ski mindset. Host Iain Martin was joined by ski mindset coach, Lou Pode, and COO of The Ski Club of Great Britain and organiser of the...
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309: La Clusaz, Candide Thovex's Skis & Verbier’s Ski Patrol
We visit La Clusaz and find out about local freeride skier Candide Thovex’s new range of skis. We also go to Verbier to learn what it was like to become the first woman to work on their ski patrol. We have snow reports from Flaine in France, Via Lattea in Italy and St Anton in Austria, news on…
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308: Ski Mountaineering 101 in Chamonix, Sundance & the Best Refuges in the World
We go on a ski touring adventure in Chamonix, staying an unmanned refuge at 3000m, and also take a closer look at some of the most spectacular Alpine refuges in the world. Plus we find out about the ski resort synonymous with Robert Redford – Sundance in Utah. We also learn of a post-Olympic…
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307: Sainte-Foy, Dolomiti Ski Safari & Ski Touring in Carinthia
Today we cover three countries: in France, we find out about Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise; we hear about a ski safari across the Dolomites in Italy; and about a ‘ski touring for softies’ adventure in Austria. Iain was joined in the studio by Ireland’s leading ski specialist, Catherine Murphy and…
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306: Kitzbühel, Cat Skiing in Georgia, Brides-Les-Bains & Chemmy Alcott’s Olympics
We find out about one of Austria’s most famous ski resorts, Kitzbühel, plus go cat skiing in Georgia and consider if Brides-Les-Bains is the way to ski in Les 3 Vallées without breaking the bank. We also have snow reports from Courchevel, Les 2 Alpes and the Via Lattea and an Olympic catch up…
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305: Winter Olympics Special #10 | Bronze for Zoe Atkin
In our 10th and final Winter Olympics Special, Emily and Iain celebrate a bronze medal for Zoe Atkin in the Ski Halfpipe, discuss a photo-finish in the Men’s Skier Cross and look at the potential legacy from the Games for British snowsports. We also pick our highlights from the Games, with...
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304: Winter Olympics Special #9 | Cross Country best for Team GB plus Halfpipe preview
Iain and Emily discuss the Women’s Ski Cross, Michaela Shiffrin’s dominating performance in the Slalom and a best ever Team GB performance in cross country, plus we look ahead to Zoe Atkin’s chances of a medal in the Ski Half Pipe and reflect just how tough Skimo looks! Iain Martin was joined by...
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303: Isola 2000 & Nice, Stöten in Sweden & ‘un/para/ld’
We find out about the ski resorts of Isola 2000 in France - combined with a city break in Nice - and Stöten in Sweden. We also learn about ‘un/para/ld’ - a new project to improve outdoor clothing for disabled people and we hear how the recent SIGB ski test went with our equipment expert, Al…
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302: Winter Olympics Special #8 | Kirsty Muir misses out, plus Chemmy Alcott on Shiffrin
In our latest Winter Olympics Special, we discuss Kirsty Muir just missing out on a medal in the Ski Big Air, plus Chemmy Alcott shares her predictions for the Women’s Slalom. We also find out what life is like in an Olympic Village, plus we look at the new sport of SkiMo. Host, Iain Martin, was...
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301: Winter Olympics Special #7 | Gold for Team GB
In our latest Winter Olympics Special, we discuss the first ever gold medal for Team GB on snow, after the win in the Team Snowboard Cross, plus we review Dave ‘The Rocket’ Ryding’s final slalom race. Host Iain Martin was joined by Olympian and former Team GB Skier X athlete Emily Sarsfield. SHOW...
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300: Winter Olympics Special #6 | Dave Ryding’s swansong, plus Laurie Taylor interview
We preview Dave Ryding’s last Olympics in the Men’s Slalom, including an interview with Laurie Taylor, plus look ahead to the Mixed Snowboard Cross with Huw Nightingale and Charlotte Bankes. Host Iain Martin was joined by ex-Olympian and Team GB Skier X athlete Emily Sarsfield for our latest…
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299: Tim Wall, Pub Le Ski Lodge La Tania
Today’s episode is a special interview with Tim Wall, owner of Pub Le Ski Lodge in La Tania in France’s Les 3 Vallées ski area. During our conversation Tim shares his experience of running one the most famous bars in Les 3 Vallées for over 30 years. He reveals his favourite apres-ski bands; the...
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298: Winter Olympics Special #5 | Mia Brookes goes for it & Snowboard Cross with Charlotte Bankes
We discuss Mia Brookes ballsy attempt at winning a medal in the Snowboard Big Air, whether Lindsey Vonn is in denial and look at Charlotte Bankes’ chances of winning a medal in the Snowboard Cross. Host Iain Martin was joined by ex-Olympian and Team GB Skier X athlete Emily Sarsfield for our…
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297: Winter Olympics Special #4 | Downhill & Ski Slopestyle Review
Today Iain and Emily review Men & Women’s Downhill, plus Kirsty Muir’s 4th place in the Ski Slopestyle. We have contributions from Chemmy Alcott and Ed Leigh. SHOW NOTES Lindsey Vonn broke her leg in the Women’s Downhill (1:00) Graham Bell’s predictions in Episode 293 were spot on (4:00) BBC’s...
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296: Winter Olympics Special #3 | Ed Leigh on Freestyle Tricks
BBC’s Ed Leigh explains the terms used to describe freestyle tricks, as well as how the judges come up with their scores, in the third of our Winter Olympics special episodes. With Kirsty Muir competing in the final of the Women’s Ski Slopestyle tomorrow (Mon 09 Feb) and Mia Brookes taking part…
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295: Winter Olympics Special #2 | Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards
Host Iain Martin is joined by Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards – who at the 1988 Calgary Games became famous across the world for having the courage and determination to take on the challenge of Olympic ski jumping. His story was made into a movie in 2015, starring Hugh Jackman and Taron Edgerton. Eddie...
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294: Sauze d’Oulx & Via Lattea, Pra Loup and Aussie Olympic hopes
We find out about Sauze d’Oulx and the Via Lattea ski area in Italy, as well as the resort of Pra Loup in the southern French Alps. We also get excited about the Olympics, hearing Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards’ thoughts on Lindsey Vonn – and go ‘Down Under’ to look at Australia chances of bringing…
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293: Winter Olympics Special #1 | Graham Bell & Ed Leigh
In the first of our special Winter Olympics episodes covering Milan-Cortina 2026, we preview this weekend’s big events - the men and women’s downhill - and look ahead to the Women's Ski Slopestyle. Host Iain Martin was joined in the studio by special guest Emily Sarsfield and down the line by BBC...
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292: La Tzoumaz, Jasna in Slovakia and Team GB Olympic predictions
Today we find out about La Tzoumaz in Switzerland and Jasna in Slovakia, plus we preview the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics including interviews with Vicky Gosling, CEO of GB Snowsports and Zak, Luca and Freddy Carrick Smith. We also have our regular snow reports and share our downloadable…
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291: Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Peak Performance design & new lifts in Courchevel
In this episode, we learn more about the resorts of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis in the Tirol region of Austria, how Swedish clothing brand, Peak Performance, design their garments and check in on the new Chenus lift in Courchevel. Host Iain Martin was joined by freelance journalist, Simon Miller and Ski...
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272: Zillertal in Tirol, Deer Valley & Safe Skiing in Val d’Isere
We find all about the Zillertal region in the Austrian Tirol, as well as the new expansion in Deer Valley, Utah. We also hear how Val d’Isere are helping skiers to feel safer, and have snow reports from Japan, La Plagne and…Wales! Host Iain Martin was joined in the studio by Katie Seiringer…
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271: Kirsty Muir, Team GB Freestyle Skier
Today is a special interview with Kirsty Muir – the World Cup winning British slopestyle and Big Air freestyle skier. Host Iain Martin spoke with Kirsty about her comeback from ACL and shoulder surgery to her first World Cup win last winter. We also discuss her journey from a dry ski slope in...
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270: St Anton & Lech and the rise of the ‘Slow Skiing’ movement
Today we find out more about the Arlberg ski area in Tirol, Austria – focussing on St Anton and Lech – plus we look at the rise of the ‘Slow Skiing’ movement. Austria for sponsoring The Ski Podcast and making this winter’s episodes possible. If this is your first time listening, you’ve already...
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269: Christmas Snow Report Special (La Plagne, Morzine, Meribel, Dolomites, St Anton & more)
Today is a special episode covering the latest snow conditions in Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland and in Canada, plus we reveal the results and the lucky winner from our 2025 Listener Survey. --------- Tirol in Austria sponsors The Ski Podcast, which means this winter we’re are finding out…
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268: Kit DesLauriers, First person to Ski the ‘Seven Summits’
This is a special interview with Kit DesLauriers – the person to ski the Seven Summits – the highest mountains on each of the planet’s seven continents. I read Kit’s book ‘Higher Love’ in the summer of 2025 and was blown away by her bravery, courage, determination and, quite frankly, by her...
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267: Livigno in Italy & the Best Gloves & Ski Socks for 2026
In this episode, we find out more about Livigno, the host resort for the freestyle events for the 2026 Winter Olympics, plus we make our recommendations for the best ski gloves and ski socks for this winter. We also have snow reports from across the Alps plus the early results from our 2025...
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266: Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau & skiing in Gulmarg, India
Today we learn about the Ski Juwel region of the Austrian Tirol, plus we find out about skiing in Gulmarg in the Indian Himalayas. We also have snow reports from Verbier, Zermatt, Megeve and Ischgl, plus we reveal news of a new competition, exclusively for listeners to The Ski Podcast, in which…
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265: Carv ‘The Wearable Ski Coach’, Whistler-Blackcomb & the latest Snow Reports
Today we find out about Carv - ‘the wearable ski coach’ - and learn about one of the world’s great ski resorts: Whistler Blackcomb in Canada. We also have snow reports from Tignes, Val Thorens and Cervinia. Iain was joined in the studio by Alex Jackson from Carv and Lauren Everest from Tourism...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Want to know more about the world of skiing? The Ski Podcast is an award-winning podcast with over 320 episodes, hosted by Iain Martin.
We explore the people, places and issues shaping the world of skiing, featuring interviews with pro skiers and snowboarders, resort leaders, industry experts and personalities from across the snowsports community.
Listen to our back catalog at www.theskipodcast.com
The Ski Podcast was voted 'Best Wintersports Podcast' in the 2021 Sports Podcast Awards and nominated for 'Best Broadcast Programme' in the 2023 Travel Media Awards.
Iain is a freelance journalist specialising in snowsports. He is also the founder of Ski Flight Free - a campaign to encourage skiers to take the train or drive to their ski holiday.
Email: [email protected] Music: www.purple-planet.com
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