Cauterets ‘spring skiing’ article on ‘Skier and Snowboarder’
In January 2018, Iain from Skipedia went to Cauterets in the French Pyrenees as part of his work for ‘Go to the French Pyrenees‘. His article on ‘spring skiing’ was recently published on the ‘Skier and Snowboarder Magazine‘ website: 360 degree images During his trip Iain was also taking new 360 degree images for...
Knowledge Is Powder Ski Podcast – Episode 13
In Episode 13 Jim and Iain discuss the merits of training indoors at Chelski v. grass skiing, see what Clanchief had to stay about us on Snowheads. There’s an interview with Dan and Lara from the snowsports charity Snowcamp about their new #switch180 campaign, plus Jim travels to Les Arcs for the day on the snowtrain....
How a family of four can enjoy a ski holiday for just £246…
According to Erna Low, a family of four can enjoy a ski holiday for as little as £246. Admittedly, there are restrictions, the main being that you need to be able to travel in 1974. So, unless you have one of those clever Victorian police boxes, or another way of travelling through time, then sadly you’re...
Lies, Damn Lies, and Team GB Statistics (aka the Funding Propaganda War)
Pyeongchang 2018 was Great Britain’s most successful Winter Olympic Games ever, with a record five medals won. It’s a real pleasure to write that statement and we’re delighted for all five medal winners (especially Billy Morgan, for whom the phrase ‘it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy’ has never been more apt). However, this record...
Why you should be skiing in the French Pyrenees…
Iain from Skipedia went out to the French Pyrenees last month for the first time (since 1988…) and came back a complete convert. He was so impressed, he put together this video to explain a little more clearly what the different resorts have to offer, who they’re suitable for and the various options for travelling...
The Winter Olympics Ski Podcast – (sometimes) live from PyeongChang 2018
Jim and Iain have decided to up the ante for the Winter Olympics and produce a daily podcast for the duration of the Games. We’re aiming to give a quick summary to start your day, with some insight beyond what you’ll see in mainstream coverage and hopefully with a dash of humour. Make sure you...