Grands Montets article on Snowbrains.com
In March 2026, Iain interviewed Benoit Borrell, Head of Projects at Compagnie du Mont Blanc, about the new Grands Montets gondola that is currently under construction. This interview has now been published on Snowbrains The new lift will open in two stages, with the lower section from Argentiere to Lognon opening in December 2026 and...
“Without her surgeon, Lindsey Vonn would have lost her leg”: Chemmy Alcott relives a harrowing moment in Cortina
Former Olympic skier and BBC presenter Chemmy Alcott recently shared about the moment she broke down live on air after Lindsey Vonn’s devastating crash at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Speaking to Iain Martin on The Ski Podcast, Alcott reflected on the accident that ended Vonn’s remarkable comeback story just 13 seconds into the Olympic downhill...
Discover Chamonix with ‘The Ski Podcast’: An Audio Guide to the Alps’ Most Famous Resort
Chamonix is one of the world’s best-known mountain destinations, but it’s also one of the most complex. Iain Martin, host of The Ski Podcast, spent two months living in Chamonix earlier this year, to try and make sense of what makes the resort so special, from history to high mountain, from glaciers to guides. The...
Article on Les Arcs in Summer in ‘Adventure’ magazine
Iain travelled to Les Arcs in the summer of 2025 to take part in the Trail des Arcs and to explore the Vanoise National Park. His article on this trip has now been published in ‘Fall Line Adventure’ magazine. Find out more about Iain’s experience on this trip in Episode 254 of The Ski Podcast...
Political Graffiti in Chamonix
Political graffiti is alive and well in the Chamonix valley… Free Savoie The Savoie has only been part of France since 1860. There are plenty who would be happy for it to leave and become independent… The UTMB is NOT universally popular Once upon a time, the UTMB was a core trail runners event, representing...
SASTEX 2026 reveals UK summer mountain market larger than previously forecast
Earlier this month, more than 120 industry professionals gathered in London for the third edition of SASTEX — the Summer Alpine Sports Trade Exchange. Hosted at Red Bull’s striking Covent Garden headquarters, the event brought together tour operators, destinations, buyers and media for a day focused on the fast-evolving summer alpine market. Mountain Trade Network...