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...
Article on Isola 2000 & Nice in The Telegraph
Iain combined a visit to Isola 2000 with a winter break in Nice in February 2026. His article on this trip has now been published by The Telegraph, online and in print in the Saturday newspaper. You can read the article in full here. Find out more about Iain’s experience on this trip in Episode...
Courchevel article for welove2ski
Iain recently travelled to Courchevel in Les 3 Vallées to report on the new Chenus gondola, which started operation in December 2025. His article is now live on welove2ski.com Iain will be reporting further on his trip in Episode 273 of The Ski Podcast.
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...
7 Takeaways from the 2025 International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism
The 17th edition of the International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism by Swiss industry expert Laurent Vanat revealed some interesting data. Highlights that stood out were: According to Vanat there are 68 countries that offer outdoor snow ski areas and around 6,000 resorts exist globally. Copies of the report can be purchased online at www.vanat.ch