Episodes

Today we give retiring GB ski champion Dave Ryding a mention, applaud our firemen for their many and varied tasks and suggest booking a First Aid course with Jo Pollard. A Ferrari Rally were finishing with a 2 star Michelin l...

Lots to cover today. Uber helicopters, heliskiing in Canada, flights from Stanstead to Geneva and Grenoble. Surrey School Ski Championships in November. Precise Ski Academy - Surrey Schools Championships Some Russian athletes...

This episode discusses upcoming events and courses both in France and the UK. The St. Bernard Pass is closing for maintenance until spring. Snow Sport England offers various courses, including roller ski lessons and instructo...

Exciting paragliding news – French school teacher, Constance Mettetal, from Annecy is now the World Champion. The episode also covers recent chairlift accidents in Russia, highlighting the importance of safety in mountainous ...

A terrible chair lift accident in Russia. This episode tentatively airs the problem of building more buildings faced by the ski resorts. Tourism vs eco considerations. Tourist accommodation Vs sufficient good quality workers ...

Laura explores a range of topics starting with a tribute to Robert Redford. Renowned for his contributions to film and his love for skiing, Redford leaves a legacy at the Sundance resort. She also applauded people staying act...

Laura will be navigating road closures en route to cooking mushrooms with Benoit Vidal this morning. She reminds you of the untamed challenges of La Grave, the world's largest lift-assisted off-piste area. Meanwhile, unevenly...

In this episode, you are taken on a journey through the world of roller and vintage skiing. Laura starts with a roller ski race in Austria, then invites you to join Sweden's longest 90 km classic event. She looks back in time...

This episode begins with a somber news from Chamonix where a mountain guide tragically fell to his death in front of his companions, and in a separate incident, a paraglider died when his wing caught fire. Moving to more posi...

In this episode, Laura reminds us of the trials of travelling with skis. She also talks about Jannik Sinner – his early life as a ski racer and why he changed to tennis. His friend Lindsey Vonn was there to watch him win $5 ...

In this episode, we cover a range of fascinating topics, including British ultrarunner Tom Evans' remarkable win at the Mont Blanc Ultra Trail. His adventure in challenging weather conditions demonstrates the spirit of sport ...

In this episode from Val d'Isère, we hear more about life in the quiet interseason. France has appointed a new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu - known for his loyalty to President Macron. As ski teams continue their trainin...

Strike day ! Both France and London. French shop owners prepare by boarding up shops and 7,000 police on standby. Better news, Marcel Hirscher is back on skis. Tongue-in-cheek Darwin Awards for the survival of the fittest. Q...

This episode of the podcast delves into the world of winter sports as the racing season approaches. With the American ski team training in Chile and Team GB prepping in Austria, excitement is in the air. However, not all athl...

So... who has lost a green digger ? The new bus station is pretty good ! At the moment there is a small display giving information about our bearded vultures. The daily newspaper, Le Dauphiné is celebrating 80 years since it...

In this episode, the Laura shares an eventful day in Val d’Isère filled with unexpected setbacks. As she prepares to head to the Col, the highest mountain pass, for an Italian-French celebration with her doodle dogs, technica...

There was a rumble and crash of rocks behind Les Richardes yesterday. Laura continues to enjoy the peace of the interseason, comparing to the chaos of the tube strike next week in London. She tells a funny but true (except fo...

Laura has solved most of yesterdays technical problems & all the episodes are now on both Apple and Spotify. She reminds you that the bike tracks are staying open until the end of September, but as the lifts are closed you wi...

Laura encourages you to keep sending your ideas and gives a brief outline for her ideas for future episodes, while dealing with the podcast-associated -tech, which is all a new experience for her but luckily has support from ...

In this episode, the Laura reminisces about pre-COVID interseason times spent in bustling London, contrasting them with Val d’Isère's quiet interseason. She recounts a tense journey during the early days of COVID-19, racing a...

In this podcast episode, Laura reflects on her experience early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially planning to attend a friend's 60th birthday in North Wales, she cancelled the trip due to fears of quarantine. Instead, she e...

Join Laura M. in 'Doodles in the Snow,' a podcast exploring the natural beauty and vibrant community of Val d'Isère. As an artist inspired by the alpine landscape, Laura shares her insights and discoveries through art, storyt...