Lift Pass - Skiing and Snowboarding Podcast

It's a special episode of the Lift Pass Podcast this week as we are joined by our close friend Oli, TheOrionSound to share stories from his years on the slopes. We tasked Oli with describing his perfect day of skiing, sharing his favourite ski areas, and describing the moment he saved one of our hosts from a traumatic toboggan incident. We discuss our upcoming trip to Courchevel and Oli's skiing a...

Joel & Sam are back from their summer adventures to kick off the ski season. We share plans for our upcoming trips and answer listener questions about overcoming fears of ski lifts and budgets. Each week, join our hosts Joel and Sam on the Lift Pass Skiing and Snowboarding podcast as they share their mountain stories, travel tips, trends, or the latest snow conditions. And we want to hear from...

Sam returns from a week of skiing in Austria in an episode packed with stories from his trip! We discuss Sam's recent trip to Zell am See in Austria. Sam shares his transition from snowboarding to skiing due to an ankle injury, and the challenges faced while adjusting to skiing after many years. We explore the differences between skiing and snowboarding, the importance of confidence on the slo...

In this Christmas episode of the Lift Pass Podcast, Joel and Sam discuss the differences between skiing at big resorts versus small resorts. We including injury updates and the excitement of skiing during the Christmas season. We discuss the pros and cons of big and small ski resorts, including aspects like snow parks, culture, and dining experiences. We also discuss our personal preferences for s...

Joel and Sam discuss the current state of skiing in Europe as resorts open for the season. We explore dynamic ski lift pricing, its implications for families, and the overall accessibility of skiing touching on the balance between profitability for ski resorts and maintaining affordable access for families, especially during peak times. We talk the nuances of refreshing ski gear, addressing listen...

Today we open up and share stories about our worst skiing injuries, including a helicopter rescue, and hospital experiences. Joel and Sam provide tips for a listener who wants to build confidence on the ski slopes. Joel advises Sam on the treachery of toboggans. Hosts Joel and Sam discuss our first listener question, and it's a good one; how to navigate skiing in large groups. The conversation hig...

Hosts Joel and Sam discuss our first listener question, and it's a good one; how to navigate skiing in large groups. The conversation highlights the dynamics of skiing with different skill levels. We also discuss the new DJI Osmo Action 5 camera and compare it to the newly announced GoPro Hero 13. Each week, join our hosts Joel and Sam on the Lift Pass Skiing and Snowboarding podcast as they share...

Do you need to take a backpack out with you for a day on the slopes? Today we discuss what's in our skiing backpacks. The gear, snacks, and gadgets we take out with us, and whether it's all necessary. We cover the best strategies for finding food and restaurants on the mountain. And we launch Slope Notes, our interactive game using the sounds of skiing & snowboarding. The Lift Pass pod...

Lift Pass, a brand new ski, snowboard and winter sports podcast. In this first episode, Joel & Sam discuss the first snowfall of the 24/25 season arriving, their favourite skiing stories, start the skiing vs snowboard debate, and discuss the new GoPro action camera. The Lift Pass podcast is a dedicated skiing, snowboarding and winter sports podcast that is launching in time to cover the 24/25...