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82: Avalanche Safety, Rockers & British Olympic Medal Winners

Podcast |: The Ski Podcast
Publisher |: The Ski Podcast
Media Type |: audio
Podknife tags |: Interview,; Outdoor Sports,; Skiing,; Snowboarding,; Sports & Recreation
Categories Via RSS |: Hobbies,; Leisure,; Places & Travel,; Society & Culture,; Sports,; Wilderness
Publication Date |: Nov 08, 2021
Episode Duration |: 00:58:47

In Episode 82, we discuss avalanche safety, what a ‘rocker’ is and have interviews with Olympic medal winners Billy Morgan and Izzy Atkin.

There are snow reports from Italy, Switzerland and…the Netherlands, plus you can find out how to win a copy of Billy Morgan’s new book, ‘Drop in!’

Iain was joined by Henry Schniewind from the eponymous Henry's Avalanche Talk, plus Megan Hughes, Deputy Editor at InTheSnow Magazine, as well as regular equipment expert Al Morgan from SkiKitInfo.com 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

Find out about swissalps.ch/en/activities/summer/e-quad-and-utv">e-quad biking in Andermatt
Iain reported on his ski touring in Andermatt in Episode 52
Battleface offer travel insurance for skiing regardless of FCO rules on travel
The PCR Day 2 test for fully vaccinated travellers was replaced with an antigen lateral flow test on 24 October
The NHS Covid Pass is now accepted across Europe
For children this winter, it looks like regular tests in resort will be required in Italy & Austria, although it’s less likely in France and Switzerland
Covid boosters may be required for travel

https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1457233120965521408

Dave Burrows from The Ski Instructor Podcast reported from Cervinia
Simon Burgess was in Landgraaf in the Netherlands
Listen to Simon’s report from the Lake District in Episode 73
Rob Rees was reporting from Switzerland
The early November snow has been very good so far

https://twitter.com/FrenchMountains/status/1455941744210624519

Listen to our 'How to become a Pisteur' Special with Tom Greenall
Caroline Elliot talked about avalanche rescue dogs in Episode 47
You can catch up with Avalanche Safety Special Episode with Jim and Dave Burrows
Find out about Henry’s UK ‘Off Piste Awareness’ Tour on his website
Iain regularly contributes video snow reports to InTheSnow

https://www.facebook.com/inthesnow/videos/134822691302566

This is a useful graphic from Wagner Skis on rockers
Listen to our Ski Podcast Special with Tony McWilliam, founder of Faction Skis
Billy Morgan won Bronze in the Snowboard Big Air at PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics
Graystone Action Sports is a superb training facility in Manchester
GB Snowsport have a huge airbag in Livigno, Italy for practising on

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cJoU0kV3rg To win a copy of his book all you have to do to go in the draw is tell us why you listen to The Ski Podcast You can enter on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (just make sure you tag us) or by dropping us an email to theskipodcast@gmail.com and I'll pick a winner at the end of November https://twitter.com/theskipodcast/status/1457259032218116097

Izzy Atkin won Olympic Bronze in the Ski Slopestyle at PyeongChang
Younger sister Zoe competes in Ski Big Air
Listen to the full interview in our Special Episode coming soon

Reviews Leon Butler: “It was cool to watch 'The Ski Podcast Live' Al Morgan (LinkedIn): "Superb episode of The Ski Podcast" sofatoslopes (Instagram): "Fab morning endurance training while listening to The Ski Podcast" Don't forget you can always buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcast and all cuppas are much appreciated. This episode I'd like to thank Kimberley Kay and Mike Greenland, who also said: "Love the podcast. I have skied at least twice a year ever since 1970. Started on wooden skis and lace up leather boots. Things have changed...missed my first season this year due to covid but hope to keep the calendar annual record going as I am off in Dec” I really do appreciate reading all feedback about the show, so please do email me theskipodcast@gmail.com & if you can give us a review on Apple Podcasts We also have a few stickers left, so if you'd like some for your skis, board, helmet or phone, pls drop us an email or contact us via social with your address.

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