The Whiteout Ski Podcast

E85 - Ski Revelstoke, Spring Ski Gear Guide, Make Transfer the Start of your Holiday & Where's best to Ski Now

Rob Ski Journalist and Dom Publisher InTheSnow Magazine Season 5 Episode 85

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Thanks to Crystal Ski Holidays for sponsoring this episode of The Whiteout Ski Podcast and for the great advice int he Ski Transfers Feature!

News Round Up

UK Leads European Ski Travel

UK confirmed as largest source market for European ski travel

Nearly one third of total winter ski season capacity

1.5 million seats scheduled Dec 2025 to March 2026demic?

Kazakhstan’s Mega Ski Expansion

Plan to link multiple ski areas in Ile Alatau mountains

26 new cable cars planned

Over 200 km of slopes by 2029

YogiSki Festival Returns

Les Menuires & St Martin de Belleville - 10 to 16 April 2026

Snow & Weather

Alps - Strong mid season snowpack, Austria and Switzerland seeing powder refreshes, Freeze thaw cycles in parts of France, Avalanche risk elevated across many regions.  Two week outlook shows continued top ups at altitude

North America - Healthy snowpack across Rockies and Canada, Revelstoke, Fernie, Jackson Hole seeing strong snowfall potential, Blizzard conditions in US Northeast,

Gear Focus – Spring Skiing with Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports

Spring skiing means slush, sunshine and variable snow — so adaptability is key.

Jackets Featured\

Arc'teryx Rush Jacket

The North Face Descendit Jacket

Salomon Brilliant 2.0 Jacket

Picture Seen Jacket

Key themes:

  • Breathable waterproof shells
  • Pit zips and ventilation
  • Minimal insulation
  • DWR coatings

Pants

Salomon Brilliant Pant

Salomon Edge Pant

Focus on:

  • Ventilation zips
  • Articulated fit
  • Lightweight insulation

Accessories

Smartwool Snowpocalypse Socks

Atomic Four Amid Pro Helmet

Destination Guide – Revelstoke

This week’s destination focus is Revelstoke, British Columbia.

Known for: Huge vertical, Deep snow, Advanced and expert terrain, Big mountain feel

Discussion around:

  • Who it suits
  • What makes it different from other Canadian resorts
  • Snow reliability
  • Travel logistics


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