Zermatt considering construction of 260m skyscraper
A bold proposal to build a 260-metre-high accommodation block at the foot of the Matterhorn has stirred debate in the traditional resort of Zermatt in Switzerland. Local hotelier Heinz Julen, known for his avant-garde architecture in the resort, has unveiled plans for a skyscraper named ‘Lina Peak’ at a cost of around 500 million Swiss...
M&S launches first ski collection
Marks & Spencer has broken new ground and launched its first ski collection. The looks are pretty clean, with a hint of vintage and the prices are definitely good.
Swedish cross-country skiers secure controversial Ozempic sponsorship deal
The Swedish national cross-country skiing team has confirmed it has agreed a controversial sponsorship deal with pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, known for its weight-loss drug Ozempic. The move has sparked debate among some athletes and observers, principally because the sport of cross-country has had a history of weight-related issues and eating disorders among competitors. The...
Intersport Discount Code 2026/27
Use the Intersport discount code ‘SKIPODCAST’ to save on ski hire in France, Austria and Switzerland.
Selva article in ‘Ski’ Magazine
Iain travelled to Selva Val Gardena in the Italian Dolomites in March 2025. His article on that trip – celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Dolomiti Superski – has now been published in The Ski Club of Great Britain’s ‘Ski’ magazine. You can listen to Iain’s view on the trip, Selva Val Gardena and the...
UTMB Sustainability interview for The Green Runners
In August 2025, Iain interviewed Fabrice Perren, Sustainability Director for UTMB, in Chamonix to discuss the various initiatives that the company is bringing in to reduce their carbon footprint. Iain’s interview is now live on ‘The Green Runners’ website – the fantastic UK lobbying group that is bringing together environmentally-conscious runners and helping make running...