The Whiteout Ski Podcast

S4. E22. Aspen on a Budget, 2025 Gear Trends, Where is The Great Snow Right Now, and Skiing News from around the world

Rob Ski Journalist and Dom Publisher InTheSnow Magazine Season 4 Episode 22

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📰 SKI NEWS ROUND-UP

🌵 Saudi Arabia’s Trojena Ski Resort:

🏆 Molly Butler Wins 2025 Evie Pinching Award: Follow: @mollyyybutler

🏃‍♂️ Iglu Team Running London Marathon for DSUK: Joe Bowler & Francesco Fuca raising funds. Support them at justgiving.com

🎟️ Milan-Cortina 2026 Tickets On Sale: Olympics: Feb 6–22 | Paralympics: Mar 6–15. Info: tickets.milanocortina2026.org

🏔️ Where’s Best to Ski Now? 

Late-April & May Resorts Still Open: France: Val Thorens, Tignes, Val d'Isère (till May 4) Switzerland: Zermatt (Apr 30), Verbier (Apr 27) Italy: Cervinia (May 4), Champoluc (Apr 21) Andorra & Spain: Last weekend! USA: Snowbird, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Killington Canada: Banff Sunshine (May 18) Southern Hemisphere: Opens late May (Chile), June–August (NZ, Aus)

🛠️ Gear Guide – Ski Trends for 2024/25

🏔️ Destination Focus: Aspen 

Aspen Mountain (Ajax):

For confident intermediates and up.

No beginner terrain, but steep, fast, and classic runs.

Right in Aspen town—high-end shops, legendary après (e.g., Ajax Tavern), and luxe hotels.

Snowmass:

Huge, varied terrain—great for all abilities.

Family-friendly, ski-in/ski-out base with everything from condos to the Viceroy.

Features terrain parks, glades, and wide cruisers.

Aspen Highlands:

Locals’ favorite, hardcore vibe.

Famous for Highland Bowl—hike-to expert terrain.

Smaller base but known for après at Cloud Nine.

Budget Aspen? Yes, really!

Dom proves Aspen can be done affordably with smart travel, lodging, and pass planning.

Pro tip: package deals, Ikon Pass, and self-catering go a long way.

Craft beer is solid and surprisingly well-priced!


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