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82: Avalanche Safety, Rockers & British Olympic Medal Winners

82: Avalanche Safety, Rockers & British Olympic Medal Winners

Published 4 years, 2 months ago
Description
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

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SHOW NOTES

  • Find out about 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

  • 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

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