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91: Aletsch Arena, Snow Forecasting, Boot Fitting & the SIGB Ski Test
About this episode
In Episode 91 we discuss the Aletsch Arena in Switzerland, the Altitude Comedy Festival, the art of boot fitting and of snow forecasting, as well as going behind the scenes at the UK's 2023 ski test.
Iain was joined by Janine Winter from Winter World Connect and Nick Russill, founder of snow-forecast.com as well as down the line by Andrew Maxwell & Marcus Brigstocke from the Altitude Comedy Festival, as well as regulars Katie Crowe from Battleface Travel Insurance, Al Morgan from SkiKitInfo.
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SHOW NOTES
Iain was joined by Janine Winter from Winter World Connect and Nick Russill, founder of snow-forecast.com as well as down the line by Andrew Maxwell & Marcus Brigstocke from the Altitude Comedy Festival, as well as regulars Katie Crowe from Battleface Travel Insurance, Al Morgan from SkiKitInfo.
Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code
Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST’ at intersportrent.com, or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout.
SHOW NOTES
- Read Iain’s report of his train journey from London to Andermatt
- https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1504865863245172750
- All of Europe has been coated in Saharan sand this week
- Nick visited Davos
- Janine is based in Kaprun
- For your ski insurance, make sure you go along to Battleface Travel
- Al reported from Stubai and Kuhtai in Austria
- Stephen Spiers reported from Glencoe in Scotland
- Find out more about The Mighty Coe event in Episode 89
- Iain visited the Aletsch Arena in Switzerland
- The connection from train to resort is so well designed
- Iain stayed at the Hotel Eggishorn in Fiescheralp at 2212m
- Try the dish cholera when you come to Aletsch
- Kids u20 can ski for free on Saturdays in Aletsch Arena
- Nick Russill is one of the co-founders of Snow-Forecast.com
- Membership of Snow Forecast is available from £3.99 per month
- Janine’s website is called Winter World Connect
- Al was at the SIGB Snow Test in Kuhtai
- SIGB also organise the Slide industry trade show
- Iain rents his skis from Intersport Ski Hire
- The Altitude Comedy Festival takes place in Mayrhofen later this month
- Listen to our special episode with Andrew Maxwell and Marcus Brigstocke
- Listen to our interview with medal-winner Millie Knight in Episode 90
- We were delighted to see Ukraine so well in the medal table
- Jasmine Taylor has had a superb finish to the season
- Charlotte Bankes won the overall World Cup Snowboard Cross
- Mia Brookes also finished the season on a high
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Thanks to Peter S: "Iain is a great ambassador for our sport. Really enthusiastic."
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You can follow Iain @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast
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