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88: Chemmy Alcott on 'Ski Sunday' & Beijing 2022 plus Grindelwald & Yad Moss
Published 3 years, 11 months ago
Description
In Episode 88, special guest Chemmy Alcott takes us behind the scenes of ‘Ski Sunday’ and the BBC’s Beijing Olympics coverage. We also discuss Grindelwald, Yad Moss, how to choose a ski helmet and there’s our usual round up of snow reports from across Europe.
Iain was joined by 4-time Olympian & BBC Ski Sunday presenter, Chemmy Alcott and industry expert Rob Stewart, as well as regulars, Katie Crowe from Battleface Travel Insurance and equipment guru Al Morgan from SkiKitInfo.com.
Thanks to Switzerland Tourism for sponsoring the podcast. Switzerland remains the simplest country to go to if you have kids in tow, with no extra rules in place for the u16s and no tests required (for fully vaccinated passengers) on arrival.
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SHOW NOTES
Iain was joined by 4-time Olympian & BBC Ski Sunday presenter, Chemmy Alcott and industry expert Rob Stewart, as well as regulars, Katie Crowe from Battleface Travel Insurance and equipment guru Al Morgan from SkiKitInfo.com.
Thanks to Switzerland Tourism for sponsoring the podcast. Switzerland remains the simplest country to go to if you have kids in tow, with no extra rules in place for the u16s and no tests required (for fully vaccinated passengers) on arrival.
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
- Chemmy last joined us in a year ago in Episode 67
- Rob joined us last in Episode 51
- Did you know that the Dutch call drag lifts 'pancake lifts'?
- The Day 2 return test on its way out for double-vaccinated skiers from February 11,
- although children are still required to take it
- The NHS pass is now available for 12-15 year olds
- Check the Battleface Travel website for current restrictions and for your ski insurance
- Vanessa Fisher reported from the Dolomites in Italy
- Stephen Spiers was in Verbier Switzerland
- Elena tells us about fresh snow in the Tirol in Austria
- You can order Caroline Eliot’s book ‘Fjord’s Mission’ here and listen to our
- interview with Caroline in Episode 82
- Iain was in Les Arcs. You can watch his video snow report here.
- Iain travelled by train on the inaugural Travelski Express Ski Train
- Listen to our Bonus Episode all about the Ski Train
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oScG28dQkQ
- Iain spoke with Peter Stockton about Yad Moss Ski Club
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