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The Whiteout
The Whiteout – Ski · Travel · Adventure
The Whiteout is the UK’s most listened to ski & adventure travel podcast, bringing together destination inspiration, gear, racing, mountain adventure and entertaining conversation from across the world of skiing.
Hosted by Dom Killinger, Publisher of InTheSnow, and Rob Stewart of Ski Press, The Whiteout is made by mad passionate skiers that have managed to scrape a living by skiing.
The show combines expert knowledge with the sort of conversations skiers actually have: Where's the snow? Which resorts are worth visiting? What gear is worth buying? Where should you go next? And what are the big stories everyone is talking about?
Behind The Whiteout is InTheSnow, the UK's biggest ski media platform, with 20 years of experience and an audience of more than one million skiers each week across print, online, social, email, video and podcast.
The Whiteout was also a finalist for Best Broadcast Audio Programme at the 2025 Travel Media Awards.
What You'll Hear on The Whiteout
⛷ Snow Reports & Where to Ski Now
Regular snow updates from the Alps, North America and beyond, including where conditions are best, where the snow is falling and where we'd choose to ski right now.
🌍 Ski Resorts, Travel & Adventure
From the world's famous ski destinations to places you might never have considered, we talk resorts, road trips, mountain experiences and adventures worth travelling for.
🎿 Ski Gear & Technology
New skis, boots, clothing, equipment and mountain technology, with straightforward opinions about what's interesting, what's changing and what skiers actually need.
📰 Ski News & The Big Stories
The stories shaping skiing, from new lifts and resort developments to travel trends, prices, sustainability and the issues skiers are talking about.
🎤 Skiers, Athletes & Mountain Personalities
The Whiteout has featured some of the biggest names in skiing and winter sport, including Lindsey Vonn, Bode Miller and Eddie the Eagle, alongside athletes, adventurers and people with extraordinary stories from the mountains.
🏁 Ski Racing
World Cup skiing, British racing and the stories behind the racing, with expert contributors and people who have competed at the highest level.
More Than Just a Ski Podcast
Skiing is at the heart of The Whiteout, but increasingly the conversation goes further.
Expect Ski · Travel · Adventure: extraordinary destinations, mountain culture, road trips, personalities, influencers, experiences and stories that make you want to get out there and do something.
New episodes are released throughout the ski season, with additional episodes and content across the year.
Listen to The Whiteout
Whether you're looking for the best ski podcast to listen to, researching your next ski holiday, checking the latest snow conditions or simply want entertaining conversation about skiing and mountain travel, The Whiteout keeps you connected to the mountains.
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The Whiteout
Beyond The Basics with Crystal Ski Holidays - Pt 1 - Why Short Ski Breaks Really Work
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Beyond The Basics, in association with Crystal Ski Holidays — your one-stop shop for brilliantly planned ski holidays.
Across this four-episode series, we’re digging a little deeper into smarter ways to ski, new destinations to consider, and how to get more out of your time in the mountains — whether it’s a long weekend or a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
❄️ This episode: Short Ski Breaks — do they really work?
⏱️ Why short breaks make sense
- Perfect for long weekends, bank holidays and last-minute snow fixes
- Ideal for experienced skiers wanting a “top-up trip” or to ski more often through the season
- Easier to fit around work, family and real life
- Still delivers great skiing, lively après, and a proper feeling of escape
Short doesn’t mean less. With the right planning, you still get:
Plenty of slope time, Great food and après, A new destination ticked off, Time away with friends or family
And with Crystal handling flights, transfers and accommodation in one simple booking, decision fatigue disappears — you just focus on skiing.
🏔️ Destinations that work brilliantly for short stays
We explore why some resorts are perfectly suited to 3–4 day trips, including:
- France – Big terrain, high altitude, iconic après and Thursday–Sunday long-weekend formats
- Austria – Charming villages, warm hospitality and classic Alpine vibes, ideal for couples and groups
- Switzerland – Flexible arrival days, scenic train transfers and smooth logistics
- Norway – Immaculate pistes, compact resorts and excellent tuition for skill-building weekends
- Slovenia – Easy access, smaller ski areas and a very different, scenic Alpine experience
- Canada (Tremblant) – A taste of North America as a long-haul short break, with big-trip energy in just a few days
Short breaks also open the door to destinations you might not choose for a full week — especially smaller resorts where value, ease and atmosphere really shine.
✨ What makes Crystal short breaks stand out
- The same full Crystal service you’d expect from a week-long holiday
- Options to add lift passes, equipment hire and more
- Self-drive and ski-train options available
- Clear pre-departure information, step-by-step travel guidance and 24/7 phone support
🔜 Coming up next we’ll ask a big question: Are the Nordic countries the future of skiing?
Make sure you’re subscribed — and we’ll see you in the next episode of The Whiteout Ski Podcast 🎧❄️
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In the meantime Enjoy the mountains :) And Please do leave a review as it's the only way other like minded travellers get to find us!
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To contact us with your suggestions for further episodes at dom@InTheSnow.com / robert@ski-press.com
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