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The Ski Podcast

The Ski Podcast
Skiing
Winter Olympics
Chamonix
Team GB
Sustainability
Freestyle Skiing
Ski Equipment
Climate Change
Verbier
Olympics
Tirol
Ski Touring
Alps
Vail Resorts
Lindsey Vonn
Arcteryx
GB Snowsport
Alpine Skiing
Zoe Atkin
Kirsty Muir

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The Ski Podcast is an award-winning podcast with over 300 episodes covering all aspects of the world of skiing and snowboarding, from resorts to racing, Ski Sunday to slush.

Host Iain Martin is joined by guests from the world of snow in episode to chat about wintery stuff and probe around the avalanche of ski news.

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Latest Episodes

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!... more

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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... more

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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 t... more

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.

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Recent Guests

Virginia Anderson
CEO at Disability Snowsport UK
Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK)
Episode: 323: Disability Snowsport, Team Carrick-Smith Update & Tartiflette v. Fondue
Freddy Carrick-Smith
Racer
Carrick Smith family
Episode: 323: Disability Snowsport, Team Carrick-Smith Update & Tartiflette v. Fondue
Jen Sang
Snow reporter for That's La Plagne
That's La Plagne
Episode: 323: Disability Snowsport, Team Carrick-Smith Update & Tartiflette v. Fondue
Ben Coombes
Founder of Soberski; alcohol-free ski holiday entrepreneur
Soberski
Episode: 322: Alcohol-Free Ski Holidays, Villards de Lans in Vercors & OZ/NZ Snow Reports
Bartek Tyrpa
Carvpro team member reporting from Valle Nevado, Chile
Carvpro
Episode: 322: Alcohol-Free Ski Holidays, Villards de Lans in Vercors & OZ/NZ Snow Reports
Richard Lett
First Briton elected to Méribel Council; former Apres Ski/events veteran
Episode: 320: Méribel Elections, Les 2 Alpes summer skiing and the Travelski Night Train
Daniel Elkan
Founder of snowcarbon.co.uk, train travel advocate
Snowcarbon
Episode: 320: Méribel Elections, Les 2 Alpes summer skiing and the Travelski Night Train
Jonno Jacobs
Founder of Ronin Skis
Ronin Skis
Episode: 319: Chamonix Stories #5 | Ronin Skis
Emil Wittrup Præstbrogaard
Founder of Oak App
Oak
Episode: 316: Chamonix Stories #3 | Oak (“Tinder for the Mountains”)

Host

Iain Martin
Host of The Ski Podcast; freelance snowsports journalist and founder of Ski Flight Free.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 265 ratings
  • The top ski pod

    Iain has a great mix for all snow heads.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaulBond1
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • High quality and high interest podcast on all things skiing.

    High quality and high interest on all things skiing. Just listened to the Chamonix special. The episodes keep on coming, even in the off season. Well worth a subscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    max-martin
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great snow sports news

    Just the best ski and snow sports podcast going. Always listen to these and learn something new. Interviews and reports from all over the world. Great back catalogue.

    Just listened to the podcast on glove & socks for 25/26. Dare2b are a great range designed for ski & Snow a AAS nd at great prices in my opinion a good brand to look at if you are on a budget.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lj@99
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Top Ski Podcast

    Top ski podcast that gives you a smell of the mountains. I’ve been enjoying listening to it this summer and looking forward to the winter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yousif-----
    Saudi Arabiaa year ago
  • The perfect balance of information and entertainment!

    I have listened to the ski podcast the past year or so and enjoy seeing when a new episode has ‘dropped’. The topics covered are well balanced, covering info for those starting out their skiing journey and for those seeking more advanced adventures. I particularly enjoy the different resort snow reports and weather updates ❄️ Looking forward to future episodes - It’s five stars from me! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NorskSarah
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners praise the show's breadth of topics, from gear to regional updates, with consistent high-quality interviews.
Guests and host are repeatedly described as knowledgeable and engaging, delivering reliable industry context.
Audience insights cite practical travel tips and informative snow reports as standout features.
The show is appreciated for its year-round coverage and long-form storytelling that builds a sense of place in the Alps and beyond.

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320: Méribel Elections, Les 2 Alpes summer skiing and the Travelski Night Train
Q: What role will tourism play in your council responsibilities, and how will you approach cross-commune collaboration?
Tourism is central and will be managed through promotions, communications, events, and regional dialogue with locals; there is an emphasis on sustainability and working with neighboring communes and the Three Valleys association to align policies and transport initiatives.
320: Méribel Elections, Les 2 Alpes summer skiing and the Travelski Night Train
Q: How did you end up on the ticket for the Méribel Council, and what does the process look like in practice?
Candidate placement is determined by rank on the ticket, and even if you're on the list, your seat on the council depends on the vote split; Rich explains that the list system means incumbents and new members are chosen by the electoral share, with strategic positioning on the list important.
319: Chamonix Stories #5 | Ronin Skis
Q: Tell us about the range of skis Ronin offers and the pricing.
Jonno outlines a lineup of about seven skis, with a base price of 1400 euros per pair, customized after talking to customers about their needs and intended use.
319: Chamonix Stories #5 | Ronin Skis
Q: It would be interesting perhaps to know how long you've been in Chamonix and what prompted you to set up the brand.
Jonno explains he has been in Chamonix around 20 years, started with a personal interest in skiing and building skis for friends, and gradually turned that passion into a business as he saw there was demand and opportunity.
318: Chemmy Alcott on Lindsey Vonn & Dave Ryding, Pila in Italy & Oz/NZ Snow Reports
Q: How did you react emotionally to Lindsey Vonn's finish, and what did you learn from that moment?
Chemmy describes crying on air as a genuine reflection of the crowd's gravity and the athlete's story, emphasizing that emotion can humanize sports broadcasting and deepen audience connection; she explains her choice to share her feelings publicly.

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What is The Ski Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A broad-minded winter-sports show with a strong emphasis on resorts, gear, and travel, plus insightful interviews with athletes, industry founders, reporters, and local experts. Episodes blend resort profiles, high-mlow-altitude terrain discussions, travel logistics (including train and car journeys to the Alps), and human-interest stories from the mountains, with a recurring focus on sustainability, safety, and personal journeys in snowsports. Noteworthy are long-form storytelling episodes, first-hand industry insights from brand founders, and timely updates from multiple southern and northern hemisphere ski regions, making it a go-to for listeners planning trips or seeking deeper context on alpine culture and innovation.

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1. Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
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The Ski Podcast launched 9 years ago and published 324 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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What guests have appeared on The Ski Podcast?

Recent guests on The Ski Podcast include:

1. Virginia Anderson
2. Freddy Carrick-Smith
3. Jen Sang
4. Ben Coombes
5. Bartek Tyrpa
6. Richard Lett
7. Daniel Elkan
8. Jonno Jacobs

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