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The Ultimate Ski Podcast hosted by Ski + Mountain  Gurus - Dom Killinger Publisher at InTheSnow Magazine, and Rob Stewart, Ski Journalist and PR Expert at Ski Press.  

Every episode includes: Where is best to Ski Now, Ski News from around the world, Gear Buyers Guide,  Awesome Destinations, as well as bucket list itineraries.  Chuck in regular interviews with total ski legends - it's the ultimate ski podcast and powder fix!


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Send us a textIn this weeks episode brought to you in association with SkiWeekends.com Dom and Rob discuss:SKI NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLDPolar Exploration: Preet Chandi attempts a solo ski to the North Pole, aiming to inspire resilience and set records.Alpine Snow Conditions:Exceptional snowfall in the Alps creates perfect skiing conditions, but avalanche risks remain high.Avalanche incidents highlight the importance of safety gear and cautious off-piste skiing.Colorado Gondola Incident: 174 ...
Send us a textNews1. Vail Resorts Expands in the Alps2. Les Deux Alpes Unveils the Jandri 3S Lift3. Breckenridge Sets Shot Ski World Record4. Hokkaido’s Kamui Ski Links Transformation5. "Norfolk Alps" Mistake in Netflix Series7. Jeep Driver Gets Stuck on Northstar SlopesWhere’s Best to Ski Now?1. Europe: Exceptional Early Season ConditionsAlps: Incredible snowfall in France, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy.Major resorts are open, with more terrain becoming accessible weekly.Key spots:France: ...
Send us a textIn this episode, Dom and Rob dive into the legendary Arlberg region in Austria, famous for its world-class skiing and rich history. The Arlberg is home to iconic resorts like St. Anton, Lech, Zürs, St. Christoph, and Stuben, offering something for every skier.Location & Access:Situated in Western Austria, where Tyrol and Vorarlberg meet, the Arlberg is easily accessible from airports in Innsbruck, Zurich, and Munich. The Arlberg Express shuttle connects directly to the...
Send us a textIn this weeks episode Dom and Rob talk to Eddie the Eagle on how to get into ski jumping.News:Carv 2 LaunchesCarv 2, the advanced ski tech, has launched with major upgrades. The new system clips onto your ski boot strap, replacing the old inserts, and features a more accurate algorithm for tailored feedback based on snow conditions and terrain. Rob tested it in Austria and praised its flexibility, real-time coaching, and data tracking. For more, visit getcarv.com.Lenzerheide's N...
Send us a textWe explore the magnificent region of Baqueira Beret located in the heart of the Pyrenees, in the Val d'Aran171 km of slopes and 123 runs and the resort sits at an altitude of 1,500 meters, with the highest peak reaching 2,610 metersFor the 2024-2025 ski season they plan to open this week on November 30, 2024, and the season is expected to run through April 21, 2025, (depending on weather conditions)NEWSThree brand-new slopesThe Bosc de Peülla 2 a black run in the Bonaigua ...
Send us a textThis weeks episode is brought to you in association with Ski WeekendsNEWSBlack Friday deals from Saas Fee, Ski Weekends and Balkan Holidays Val Thorens Named 'World’s Best Ski Resort', W Verbier Wins 'Best Ski Hotel'Sunweb Named 'Best Ski Tour Operator' Mammut Recalls Barryvox 2 and S2 Avalanche BeaconsTour de France Returns to the MountainsNew lift announced for ArgentiereAND FINALLY:We explore resorts with a bunch of skiing over 2000mWORLD CUP RACING:With guest presenter Ed Dr...
Send us a textIn this special episode we are joined by Isère expert Katja Gaskell to dive into everything this region of the French Alps has to offer. From iconic resorts like Alpe d'Huez and Les 2 Alpes to hidden gems like Les 7 Laux and Auris en Oisans, they cover it all. Katja shares her extensive experience in the region, offering insights into the best ski resorts for families, ski enthusiasts, and those looking for something off the beaten path.Introduction to Isère:Located i...
Send us a text*****Welcome to our Headline Sponsors - SkiweekendsHome of short break and flexible ski holidays, and you can stay a bit longer too. Catered chalets in France, plus hotels in over 30 resorts across Europe and Scandinavia. The ski experts for over 30 years. Visit skiweekends.com*****NEWSSki in Jeans Day is BACK in jackson hole, on Saturday Dec. 7Dan Charlish, founder of the incredible youth charity Snow Camp, has been awarded the Ski Club of Great Britain’s highest accolade...
Send us a textWe welcome our season sponsor SkiweekendsSpecialising in Great Value Short Break Ski Holidays 3, 4 or 7 night catered chalet holidays, as well as excellent 2* - 4* ski hotels. Choose when and how long you would like to go skiing in Europe, and maximise your time on the slopes.We explore the tremendous resort of Park City Utah and all it has to offervisitparkcity.comIn our news we look at Gender imbalance in snowsportsA New Dragons Den ski slope in WiltshireAnd the Arc’teryx...
Send us a textA fantastic season launch episode, loads of ski news and new lifts opening for this seasonVerbier’s new Savoleyres combined chair and gondolaA new replacement lift in Engelberg taking people up to TitlisLes 2 Alpes the new Jandri Express, a 32 person tricable carIn Les Gets, a new enclosed beginner’s lift on the Mappy’s areaBig Sky Resort in Montana continues to invest and is opening the fastest 6 person lift in North America, the Swift Current.We also cover some ski racing news...
Send us a textIn this episode Dom and Rob chat about what's coming in this winters episodes of The White Out podcast whilst also taking a delve into booking your next dream ski holiday to Whistler with leading UK tour operator Ski independence.They have some cracking deals on this winter if you book before the end of September including a £250 voucher to spend on food & drink (for a limited time only!) £100 per person discount and up to 40% off stays. The best offers are only a...
Send us a textIn this weeks episode we discussed all things canyoning and white water rafting. And recommended 2 sites to get some great info that include Manawa.com and awe365.com. We talked about where you can do this and what gear you're gonna need!!We also explored the Portes Du Soleil area, that includes the towns of Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz and Chatel on the French side and Champéry, Morgins and Les Crosets on the Swiss side and everything that this superb area ha to offer.And finally...
Send us a textThis week we explored news from around the world of summer and winter mountain resorts including:Swiss Glacier Monitoring Network, Glamos that the countries glaciers have 31% more snow on them now than on average over the years between 2010 and 20209% of skiers in French resort were from the UK, that’s the largest group after the FrenchFrance’s ski season has just come out with some good news about the snow because above 1800 metres, snow accumulation was 20-30 cm’s above the av...
Send us a textIn this Summer episode we explore all things hiking...News Pass Portes du Soleil, a 3 day festival of mountain bikingJuly 6 and 7, the Savoie Mont Blanc Freestyle Tour by FISE in AvoriazMorzine hosts the Spartan Ultra World Championship,Les Gets, the UCI mountain biking world cup event Hiking GearWalking boots - waterproof and breathable. Salomon X Ultra 360 is a good choice at £140Socks – UYN Merino trekking socks £30 Waterproofs - shell jackets and trousers He...
Send us a textIn this launch Summer episode of The White Out We take a quick look at summer ski news as well as summer mountain news.We explore some of the fantastic things you can do in resorts over the Summer with a a particular focus on mountain biking, and what you need to know to get cracking, what to wear, where to go, and where in the UK is great to visit to try out mountain biking from Warren smith Bike Academy, based in Verbier, Glen Tress in Scotland, in Wales, Afan Forest Park, Bik...
Send us a textThis weeks episode looks back on the winter of 2023/24, and all the greatest things that happened From the top news stories Vail resorts taking over Crans-Montana and Whams 40 years since filming in Saas Fee and The Dolomites Dirndl Ski Day We also looked back at our daftest story of the season The Skypark engagement story as well as our favourite kit this season and our best introduction of the season :)And we looked at a number of our ‘Legends of the winter’ as well ...
Send us a textJasmine Taylor, 12 world cup wins, 4 world champ medals and 56 world cup podiums now ranked the world number 1 telemark skier, we had the chance to sit down with Jasmin to uncover:what is telemark skiing?can anyone do it?what's next?what drives her on?now ranked number 1, what will that mean to her?and how did she get to this point?In 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 forge...
Send us a textThis week we were lucky enough to catch up with Warren Miller Ski Movie star and legend Dan Egan to talk about his most recent trip - Heliskiing in Alaska.It was fantastic to see the passion and enthusiasm from somebody that has skied pretty much everywhere, in the very best conditions, and yet still he talks like it's his first turns in powder...it's definitely not! Enjoy the ride :)In the meantime Enjoy the mountains :) And Please do leave a review as it's the only...
Send us a textIn this weeks episode Dom and Rob delve into what's been happening around the world's ski scene, from new lifts in Chamonix to the World Cup Finals in Saalbach.They also share where is best to ski now as we head into the real meat of the spring skiing season.Then they feature the best sunglasses for spring skiing as well as a new visor from Valon!Not to be outdone, they also have a resort spotlight on the fabulous destination of Carinthia before introducing next weeks episode, w...
Send us a textIn this special episode we are joined by Ben and Clau who have skied 24 resorts between January and March 2024 and, while doing so, have output some fantastic content across all social channels, resulting in some of the best and most useful content in the world of ski today.Here are some of the highlights that Ben and Clau talked about but you canalso check out the chapter markers to skip to each section :The Ischgl Silvretta ThermeCrans MontanaHighlights of the 7 weeks:Logis St...
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