The Whiteout Ski Podcast

E81 - Ski news, Snow Updates, Spring Skiing with Crystal, Ellis Brigham Epic Baselayers and Skiing Andorra with Andorra Travel Service

Season 5 Episode 81

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Brought you you in association with Crystal Ski Holidays

Freeride World Tour: Val Thorens Pro - Watch live at https://www.freerideworldtour.com

Glisse en Cœur returns to Le Grand-Bornand from 20–22 March 2026 - https://glisseencoeur.com

Les Arcs is highlighting its architectural heritage this winter with guided tours
https://www.lesarcs.com

Zoe Atkin narrowly missed out on gold at the Toyota US Grand Prix in Aspen

Charlotte Bankes finished third at the FIS Snowboard Cross World Cup

Spring Skiing With Crystal: 

Longer days, later lift closing times, and a more relaxed pace on the mountain. 

Cervinia, Italy - offers skiing up to 3,883 metres and links with Zermatt in Switzerland. Long, wide pistes dominate the area

Obergurgl, Austria - One of Austria’s highest resorts at 1,930 metres, Obergurgl has one of the country’s longest seasons. 

Tignes, France - is one of the most dependable spring skiing resorts in France, with high altitude terrain, glacier skiing, and a 300 kilometre ski area shared with Val d’Isère. 

Ischgl, Austria - offers 238 kilometres of skiing, most of it above 2,000 metres, making it a strong spring option. 

Val Thorens, France - Europe’s highest ski resort sits at 2,300 metres, with lifts reaching above 3,000 metres. As part of the Three Valleys, it offers huge terrain and a strong spring après scene.

St Anton, Austria - combines altitude, north-facing slopes, and a strong spring snow record. 

Snow and Weather Update

Gear Byers Guide: Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports

Kids Ski Gear
Standout brands include Roarsome and Reima.
More info at https://www.ellis-brigham.com

Baselayers - 30 percent off Patagonia Capilene and Artilect Merino baselayers.
View the range at https://www.ellis-brigham.com/base-layers

Destination Guide: Andorra

Andorra continues to enjoy a strong winter season, offering modern lifts, excellent snowmaking, great food, and strong value. The Grandvalira ski area is the largest in the Pyrenees and links multiple resorts on one lift pass.  Pas de la Casa offers high altitude skiing and a lively atmosphere, while Soldeu and El Tarter are ideal for mixed ability groups, with excellent ski schools and modern infrastructure.

Travel and Access
Flights into Barcelona or Toulouse are followed by direct shuttle transfers every two hours, making travel straightforward and comfortable.

Andorra Travel Service live and work in Andorra
More info at https://www.andorratravelservice.com
Andorra Snow Report Facebook

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