Loving the Snow Life: Recent Episodes
Tennille Southcombe & Emma Wilson
Have you always wondered how people live a 'snowlife'? How they even know which resort to ski at? Which resorts are the best ones for your ski ability or budget. What to do there as a non-skier, how to eat healthily, how to stay warm, dry, safe and how many layers to wear? Tennille and Emma shed light on all these logistics and interview experts on shopping for snow jackets, snow skis and snow gear. They’ll uncover which snow resorts and brands are eco-friendly and sustainable, which resorts promote activities for disabilities, degenerative conditions, which ones are LGBT friendly and help you live a ‘snow life’.
Emma and Tennille chat with Katie Burrell about the hit ski comedy movie, Weak Layers touring NZ and Australia this southern hemisphere snow season.
The chat is all about the movie, the themes and how it relates to all our lives, the actors, stunt people and the location (Tahoe) and movie production. Emma and Tennille both enjoyed this feature length film for different reasons and enjoyed sharing their perspectives on why this film its important for people to watch as well as just being a fun night out.
For more info on the film head here: weaklayers.com
For touring film info , including dates and times for Australia and NZ head here: https://www.snowsbest.com/weaklayers/
For info on Emma , Managing Editor of Snow Action digital magazine
head here: https://snowaction.com.au
For info on Tennille, Director of Snow Life Tours head here:
https://snowlifetours.com
Emma and Tennille chat to Jen Milton, aka Adrenajen about her recent set back that took her away from her passion of snow kiting, running snow kiting camps around the world and forced her onto a hospital bed for an extended period of time with mystery symptoms then 'touch-and-go' results with a horrendous prognosis.
Jen, well-known in the snow community for her positivity, energy and enthusiasm found herself digging deep into mental resources to overcome this and walk the walk. Jen's recovery is a heartwarming story for anyone suffering from something that is holding them back from living their best life.
A quick 7 minute wrap up of the 74th film of Warren Miller, touring Australia and New Zealand in 2024 by Emma and Tennille, discussing the themes, highlights, vibe of the night and more.
https://www.warrenmiller.com.au
Emma and Tennille chat to para-athlete, Georgia Gunew and Amelia Hodgson , assistant guide and coach about ski life.
We talk about how Georgia got into the sport, Amelia's role as guide on snow, Georgia's vision-impairment and travel, her competition and goals for Paris 2026 and much more.
Emma and Tennille chat all about the snow resort of Val d'Iseere . How to get to Val d'sere why ski there , who it would suit (groups, couples, families, kids, non-skiers?), highlights, food and more. Warning: These two have the WORST French pronunciation ever, so listener beware!!
Emma and Tennille have a quick chat about the two Aussie films, Maven and Convergence after the April 11th Sydney sold out premiere event as it travels around the country this winter.
It's a little snapshot into some thoughts about the two films, the vibe of the event, audiences, key takeaways, inspo-moments and more. These are our independent thoughts and ideas not endorsed by any brands.
Emma and Tennille chat about Honshu (the main island) of Japan 2024 season.
It's a general chat to help manage expectations.
What to expect about food, snow conditions, the wow-factor, travel between snow resorts, scenery, transfers, lift pricing and queues.
We share feedback from travellers just back from Japan, with tips on where to go and when and tips on day trips and side trips. A light conversation about how to get to and navigate between resorts in Nagano and Niigata, Fukushima, Aomori, Yamagata etc. Resorts mentioned include Madarao, Myoko, Hakuba, Shiga Kogen Appi, Hachimantai, Ammihari, Bandai and Urabandai resorts to name a few.
There 's some helpful info here regarding which resorts suits what style of skier, young kids, babies, toddlers, snow-frother, night-life lover. powder hound, family or large group to help you make decisions. An update on the extension of the bullet train service to Kutchan (Hokkaido) , new developments around Honshu and much more.
Join us at the Warren Willer , touring Australia and New Zealand from May 2024. tickets available https://snowaction.com.au/ . For all your snow news, gear reviews and info head to https://snowaction.com.au/ or to book a tour with Tennille head to https://snowlifetours.com/
Emma and Tennille go over basic but often overlooked techniques for carrying skis including multiple sets of skis at once for individuals and families. How to store skis in the off season, how to care for skis before using them including use of wax and other basic tips. A good episode for skiers who have purchased their own equipment after years of renting skis and would like to extend the life of the equipment.
Emma and Tennille chat all things Powder Highway, Canada. All the where to go, what to do, caveats re booking accom or driving, who it's best for, what you can do if you can't ski or snowboard and everything in between. A must-listen if considering a trip top Canada.
Emma and Tennille chat to professional skier and tour manager for legendary Warren Miller ski films, Coen Bennie-Faull. We chat about Coen's credentials that got him to where he is, his local ski mountain Hotham in Victoria, resort life, best access parking, transport, kids, recommendations for accommodation, best runs, places to eat and more.
We also chat about Coen's freeride camp, who the camps are suited to, what they will learn and more.
Head to higherfreeride.com for more info.
A fun episode to start 2024, Emma and Tennille gently poke fun at each other's podcasting / networking styles as they navigate the world of podcast interviews and events. A light hearted episode if you're thinking of levelling up your networking or podcasting this year as they share their tips on what works and what doesn't.
Emma and Tennille chat with Nina about skiing Chamonix, France in the winter. We get all the highlights and discover why to choose Chamonix over other French resorts, how to get there, resort logistics, ski ticket pricing, ski school, ski town vibe, food and more.
Risk is all around us, including in snow resorts and accidents do occasionally happen. How do we manage risk as skiers/ snowboarders? And what about the snow resorts themselves? Where is their responsibility and how do we check they're compliant? We chat with Director of ZeroRisk International, Tony Loughran about all these issues. He suggests some helpful tips for both skiers/snowboarders and the snow resort industry industry.
www.zeroriskinternational.com
Kieren Gaul, owner for Big Red Cats, Canada for many years and employer of many ski guides - delves deep into the world of ski guiding from both angles (client and potential ski guide trainee/wannabe). We discuss; how you get into ski guiding, the pay , caveats and opportunities. We look at the best and worst countries in terms of ski guide standards, why it's good to hire a ski guide on a snow holiday, what questions to ask, what standard of skier / snowboarder derives a benefit and so much more.
Emma and Tennille chat to Pamela Holt, creator of docu-series on Amazon Prime, 'Me, Myself & The World: The Art of Solo Travel'. We chat about Norway's Stryn resort and the Arctic circle and Antarctica and experiencing ancient icebergs and unique temperatures. We also venture into the art of solo travel and Pamela has some great tips and scripts for maximising your solo travel time, including what to say to other people when you're happy to be left alone, what to do when you're solo, benefits of solo travel and much more.
Emma and Tennille chat with Karen Sander and take a deep dive into Karen's fundraising trip to Mongolia, its environment, local people, road conditions, food and tourism. Hearing about Mongolia's snow and what kind of traveller would suit a fundraising trip like this, why is it not for everyone.
Tennille and Emma discuss various topics related to the travel industry, including the reasons why people are choosing to travel to Japan instead of North America for skiing, the allegations against Qantas for their financial gains during the pandemic, and the skiing and travel preferences of Australians. They also talked about ways to save money on ski holidays and the importance of cultural experiences and sustainability. They invited listeners to share their feedback and ideas for improving the ski holiday experience.
If you're considering taking your kid/kids by yourself to the snow, this is the episode for you.
You may be rusty with the logistics or the whole thing seems daunting but you'd love to give your kids a 'snow experience'. We're here to help. In this episode we chat with Jo and she troubleshoots her most recent trip to Thredbo, with one of her kids.
We breakdown best options for transport when there's just one of you (parking, driving, snow chains, public transport), best way to buy lift tickets, ski school do's and dont's and is it worth the money if money is tight, do's and don't of borrowing other people's snow gear, food and snack options and much more.
Emma and Tennille chat to Sammie Gaul from Sammie's training base in New Zealand. They chat about the state of ski racing, the alpine ski racing team and competition itself, infrastructure, team spirit and what aspects of ski racing needs improvement. Kieran gives lots of great advice for families considering the ski racing route, including the financial aspects and makes interesting comparisons of present day ski racing to 'back in the day'.
Emma and Tennille chat to Snowy Hydro engineer, Khush about his experience with working on this Australian hydro electricity project as well as pick his brain about all things hydro electricity. And ask the questions you wanted to ask but may consider them 'silly questions'. We chat construction, history, how everything works, vision, cloud seeding and everything in between. It's your 'non-boring science and history lesson' rolled into one.
Keiran Gaul is a pioneer in the cat skiing business, setting up Big Red Cats in British Columbia, Canada, a massive accomplishment. He talks with Emma and Tennille about investing in your dream idea, starting from scratch in a business when you have no former knowledge or experience, cat skiing (what is it and why do it?), tree skiing, raising a family alongside a growing business and his bowel cancer diagnosis.
Emma and Tennille chat to Teen Intrapreneur award winner, Seb and his mate and co-creator Luke about their Execute Skiing brand and the social media scene. We talk about the phenomenal growth of their account in such a short time, how and why they started it, TikTok, instagram and other platforms. Getting over the fear of posting original content, reusing content and/or very simple scenes. Developing a formula for your target audience, use of well-known audio movie scenes and trending one-liners. Editing tips, best editing apps, which apps or software is easy to learn, ideal lengths of clips, attention spans of audience, account audits, harnessing non-following accounts, value-driven content and so much more.
Are you an absolute beginner skier or snowboarder and have no idea where to start? Thinking of booking a snow holiday? Don't know where to go and what to buy, rent or borrow? Emma and Tennille go back to ABSOLUTE BASICS 101 and put in order of importance ticket buying, destination, clothing, lift pass, ski school and everything you will need. They will help you get organised and will streamline your systems so your snow holiday is as cost-effective, enjoyable, value-added and amazing as only a great snow holiday can be!
Emma and Tennille chat to Tom Gellie, world renown ski instructor and pioneer of online coaching in the field of snow sports. We talk about the role technology can play in improving your skills, teaching methods, technology inside your boot, AI, pros and cons of in-person ski school vs solo online instruction, how much equipment can affect your technique and much more.
The Wisdom of Older Women. As a special Mother's Day episode we chat to our mums!
"No See, no ski"
On the table for discussion was; skiing in the good 'ol days, European ski instructors and single days for the ol' gals.
We compare 'then to now' Charlotte's Pass, Perisher and the grooming of Thredbo's ski slopes, mothers of today vs back in 'their day' (hint: we're waaay messier and our cooking needs work, but you may put your feet up on our couch), their aspirations to become snowboarders (or not?), accidents and funny moments on ski holidays around the world, joys and benefits of family holidays, tips from daughters to mothers and vice versa.
This is a fun, lighthearted episode, inspired by Julia Louis- Dreyfus and her mission to learn from the wisdom of older women, something our society has neglected of late.
Emma and Tennille talk to mum of three, Sharlene about her snow travel systems, making travel and ski holidays run smoothly and be fun for all. We talk about the best age for kids to learn to ski, ski school logistics, clothing, layers, laundry facilities, meal planning, snacks shuttle bus transfers, skin or food sensitivities, tantrums and much more.
Emma and Tennille chat to Justin Robinson about his ski trip to Greenland. They talk about ski touring vs ski mountaineering, the creatures 'out there', the locals, the trip logistics, how they selected the right gear, using sled dogs, physical and mental preparation and much more.
Emma and Tennille chat to Aussie filmmaker, Spencer Frost and professional surfer, Letty Mortensen about their documentary, filmed in Kamchatka, Russia. The scenery is incredible but the film's backdrop, the the heat of geo-political tensions between Ukraine and Russia add a tense yet intriguing element to their adventure as they were caught between years of planning and the possibility of being sent back to Australia any moment. For snow lovers, it's an incredible film, as two professional surfers and two film crew brave blizzards, boards buried in snow and great distances on snow mobiles to catch the perfect wave.
Emma and Tennille chat to Jess Hotter, New Zealand's 'Athlete of the Year' and first Kiwi to ever win a Freeride Championship. On the discussion table is the sport of Freestyle skiing, Jess's upbringing on NZ's north island, how the Free Ride World Tour works, her tips for getting yourself on the tour, her fave places in the world to ski and much more.
Emma and Tennille chat to Craig Heaydon, based in Colorado USA about Beaver Creek and Vail Snow Resorts. We discuss how to deal with high altitude resorts, the 7 bowls of Vail, access in and out of Vail from other resorts and areas, how to do Vail on the cheap and tips to get the most out of your visit to Colorado.
We discuss the progression of ski racers from young school-aged racers to nationals level. Craig shares tips to parents to support ski racer kids' dreams, differences between the US and Aussie ski racing culture and much more.
Emma and Tennille help you narrow down important factors to consider when buying a season pass (Epic pass, Mountain Collective and the Ikon pass). They prioritise each factor, pointing out features commonly overlooked. They clarify blackout dates, buddy passes and currency issues. Tennille recommends road trips to maximise a season pass if travelling through USA or Canada is something you'd like to do. Emma looks at Japan and Europe through the season pass lens. They add their commentary about the 'ski pass economy', what they like and don't like, where they think resorts are headed and much more.
Bree Walker is Australia's Olympic Bobsled athlete. She chats to Emma and Tennille from her base in Beijing's Olympic Village, earlier in 2022. She discusses the bobsled and monbob events, her training regime and her very infectious can-do attitude when giving up is not an option.
We chat to Jennie Milton, aka Adrenajen about her passion for adrenaline sports, including snow kiting. She talks us through how to learn, what gear you need, where to go, her love for Alaska, the snowkiting community and more.
Emma and Tennille chat to international airline pilot, Jason Robinson about visiting Whistler Blackcomb (Canada). The layout of the town, logistics for getting around and getting to Whistler, meals in and around the mountain, best spots for apres, best ski runs for families, the weather, chairlifts, kids activities, what to do if not skiing or snowboarding and much more.
Emma and Tennille chat with Snowy Mountains editor, Steve Cuff about the future of the Australian snow resorts, the government's plans for Jindabyne's Special Activation Precinct and how the resorts and the national park plan on ironing out some of the regions problems. Part of the discussion is the snow retail industry, tips of choosing the right snow gear, current and past snow publications, snow photography and more.
Emma and Tennille chat with industry icon, Reggae Ellis during 2021. We learn about weather forecasting, how accurate the forecasting is and we learn a bit about forecasting technology. Reggae talks about raising a family in Thredbo village, the snow sports retail industry and more.
Emma and Tennille chat to Huw Kingston as he sets off for an epic 600-700 Alpine Odyssey, ski touring across the Snowy Mountains from Victoria to NSW. The chat takes the audience to get to know the 12 snow resorts Huw will visit, the food drops and logistics of camping in the snow solo for extended periods of time and The Yarning, the indigenous charity Huw is raising funds for and why.
Sam Tait is an Australian professional snow athlete. He talks with Emma and Tennille about: His motorcycle accident paralysing him from the waist down. All the moments of synchronicity that led him from accident to professional athlete instead of choosing a completely different path. His mindset, the choice not to seek a mentor and what motivated him to edge towards his goals. Mastering the sit-ski for the first time (and all about this incredible state-of-the art machine on snow), the role cross-fit played in Sam's fitness journey, different pathways to professional sport for young injured people if they'd like to choose so, the experience and logistics of long haul flights for paralysed travellers, the Beijing Paralympics, his journey to the top of Kosciusko, Disabled Winter Sports Australia (DWA) and much more.
TJ Balon talks with Emma and Tennille about life in the summers and winters based in Revelstoke, Canada, Mountain biking, camping and the great outdoors. We talk heli-skiing in Alaska and the differences between various operators, the cost points, expectations, on snow and off snow experiences, dating a non-skier-snowboarder, Revelstoke snow season, Japan skiing, raising kids and much more.
Alex Parsons, Head Backcountry Guide for Thredbo Resort talks to Emma and Tennille about a typical day at work when the great outdoors is your office. Alex shares why she's passionate about the backcountry, what got her initially intrigued about the work and her professional pathway to becoming Head Guide. We discuss the Thredbo backcountry team, Thredbo's programs on offer for guests and in particular women and different backcountry gear you can use before you buy everything brand new. We discuss what you can get excited about seeing and experiencing away from the snow resort environments, Nozawa Onsen in Japan and much more. A great episode for outdoors lovers who are also curious about pathways to employment that keeps them far away from the rat race.
Emma and Tennille talk to director of ZeroRisk, Tony Loughran about survival skills for the snow. With Tony's background as an ex-Commando Medic and extensive experience in Arctic remote conditions, Tony shares tips for a range of accidents and injuries that can occur. This applies to inbounds (in snow resorts) as well as out of bounds (outside resort gates in side country and in back country). We discuss chairlift accidents, becoming separated from mates or family in a group and how to manage injury to ankle, knee, shoulders and head. How to shelter, feed yourself and keep yourself warm if alone for extended periods of time in inclement weather or white outs. What should be in the all important backpack. Tony's first book 'Zero Risk' is published August 2023 and looks at his life and events leading up to becoming a Commando Medic, the incidents and investigations he was involved in as Head of Security for BBC and what this choice of life and career has cost him in his personal life. When searching for Avalanche courses please head to Avalanche Australia and the Mountain Safety Collective for additional resources for snow safety and education.
Emma and Tennille talk with Wende Zomnir about all things 'beauty'. Wende is a beauty expert and founding partner of USA beauty brand, Urban Decay. Wende has recently founded beauty brand, Cali ray and we discuss all things 'skincare', in particular how to rock your makeup in snow conditions. How you get eye makeup to stay on all day and not have it run down your face and what to put on your skin for windburn and sun protection and moisture. Wende educates listeners on how to successfully remove make up and skin products at the end of the day, what to apply to go from daytime to afternoon Apres drinks. We talk about skiing and snowboarding in Utah and much more.
Emma and Tennille chat with BBC's British adventure sports commentator, Ed Leigh. They discuss New Zealand and European destinations as well as pros and cons of international resorts owned/ operated by Vail Resorts. They examine the impact and significance of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic games on the athletes and local economies, what work goes into being a great sport commentator, the up-and-coming generation of snow athletes, the Natural Selection backcountry competition and why its the future of snowboarding competitions and much more.
We chat with certified pregnancy, post natal fitness specialist, Dahlas Fletcher from Body Fabulous about the best ways we can prepare our bodies for our next snow trip. She focuses on 'pre-hab not rehab', informing us which exercise will help get in shape for skiing and snowboarding whether it is pilates, resistance training or running & how many weeks out from a snow trip is optimal for fitness. Dahlas also has her Canadian Level 2 ski instructors so walks the walk as well as talks the talk.We discuss pelvic floor tips for women, low cost options for home-based training, nutrition advice, how to maximise your turns on snow through awareness of the breath, preparing your feet for foot pain minimisation from ski boots, hip , knee and back health and much more.HIIT WORKOUTS for anyBODY HERE - https://www.bfabmethod.com/hiitofferPREGNANCY PROGRAM HERE - https://buy.bodyfabulous.com.au/upc6/POSTNATAL PROGRAM HERE - https://www.bfabmethod.com/postnatal
Mon’s been in the retail snow industry since she can remember, with her strong industry reputation and her passion for the need of plus size snow clothing, she took her ideas to her suppliers. They loved it, jumped on board and now she owns a small business making huge impacts - plusssnow.com.au - within this growing market. She is full of warmth, compassion and an immense amount of knowledge, we chat about the importance of inclusion, finding your tribe and how making everyone feel comfortable in an outdoor environment is changing the stigma in the snow industry.
We chat about what qualifications he has for this role and how he loves the mountains and helping keep everyone safe on them. His time as lead forecaster at Lake Louise reads: Risk assessment. Risk management. Managing a team of six avalanche technicians. Responsible for the safety of +300,000 skiers each winter. This is off the back of heli-ski guiding, and 14 years as a course instructor for the CAA. We are super psyched to have him with us for a chat.
Patrick Jensen didn’t grow up skiing, but he loves a challenge, so after listening to his career advisor, he ended up in Austria in a strong snowplough, and in a considerable short span of time he found himself on racing in the green and gold down Olympic alpine racecourses doing at 110km. Beijing will be Patrick’ s 2nd Winter Paralympics and we learn what it takes for a vision impaired ski racer to travel the world, compete and get seriously inspired by his triumphs!! Don’t tell him he can’t do it, because he will prove you wrong!
Sami is a 3 X Winter Olympian, she just finished competing in Beijing 2023, where she made the finals and came a very respectable 6th!! She was up against 3 Canadians, and in tough snowy conditions. We are super proud of her. If you haven't listened to this champion already. Listen today to get inspired. We talk about how she made the switch form Alpine to Ski Cross, how to train to be an Olympian and get insider knowledge of the best way to utilised the resources that are offered to Athletes. She is inspirational, determined, community minded and a great spokeswomen for the sport we love, skiing.
Greta Small is Australia’s top female Alpine Skier, this will be her 3rd Winter Olympics, which is quite the feat considering she has had 5 knee surgeries including 3 reconstructions! We talk about the blue ribbon Alpine Skiing event The Downhill, where she is just a small town country girl competing against generations of European downhill skiers and how she is right amongst them skiing 3.8km in 1.40 seconds, pulling 3 g’s and letting the skis do the work! Have a listen to learn how at the young age of 12 she put her dreams in motion.
Matt Graham is Australia's Crystal Globe winner at the 2021 World Cup winter events. During quarantine back into Australia he talks about his progression from young athlete to world champion, how he narrowed down event speciality into moguls, his mindset and his support team. He's an inspiration to young people, demonstrating how the work gets done to become an Australian olympic athlete when you want it badly enough.
Today’s chat is with Josie Baff, at 19 she our youngest female on the Australian Winter Olympic team, however don’t be fooled by her age, she is knowledgeable beyond her years, but smart enough to know there is still a lot to learn. She is super chilled, with an amazing attitude. Have a listen to find out how she transitioned from a skier to a boarder and became obsessed, how she overcomes her 'night before' nerves and why she is bringing a little more aggression to her racing style. In her words, Float like a butterfly sting like a bee, make it fun....it makes it worth it.
Today we talk with Adam Dickson, he is a snowboard cross athlete, he has stood on world cup podiums, and his career has seen him race in many international finals, he currently sits 20th in snowboarder cross standings. He is on contract with the Australian Olympic Winter Institute, and as we chat he is right amongst it in Austria training and racing for his selection for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Team. He is resilient in his pursuit, a pioneer of the developmental pathway for snowboarder cross athletes in Australia and all round nice guy.
Emma & I are not snowboarders, however we have a new admiration for the sport. We watched Dear Rider the movie and then got to chat with George about his Dad. What a life lived! Find out how Jake' tenacity changed the mindset of ski hill's perceptions of snowboarding, how he and the community built the Burton brand, and what did George have to do to get into the business. Go to dearridermovie.com to rent or buy the movie on one of your fav apps – amazon, google pay, Microsoft, itunestore or fetch. Ride on Jake.
Find out why the Canadian’s where surprised by our Tahli and Dean, Australia’s first Curling Winter Olympians. Find out what “Kicking out of our your hack” means, why the rock travels and the stringent rules behind the 290gram brooms. Strategy is high in the game of curling and so is the commitment of Tahli & Dean to the sport they love, after listening to this, we're sure you will too!
Discover what it takes to hit a 41/2 metre ice wall at 70km and then pull off a triple twisting backflip with 1 twist in each flip! Learn how she started her career in Aerial Skiing and why she still loves it. She is one cool, calm and focused competitor who loves to dream big and flip on snow!
The Winter Athlete’s Pathway in Australia (Shawn Fleming interview)Shawn Fleming is the Alpine Director at Snow Australia and Olympic Winter Institute Australia Head Coach. He discusses the coaching situation in Australia, his Canadian upbringing, his impressions of Australia after emigrating, how he manages emerging talent and all the coaches. Snow Australia is the nationally and internationally recognised National Sporting Organisation for competitive snow sports) that manages athlete pathways for Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, Snowboarding, Para-alpine and Para-snowboard. Olympic Winter Institute Australia* develops and prepare elite Australian athletes for participation in Olympic Winter Games, World Championships and World Cup events in Olympic Winter Program and World Championship sports.
John and Justin's travel and lifestyle program focuses on behind-the-scenes in the food and beverage industry in ski towns. They meet the chefs creating dishes unique to particular regions, the Australian snowies, both NSW and Victoria, Australia, Hakuba, Japan, the Powder Highway, Canada, Tahoe and Mammoth, USA and Verbier, Switzerland. With John's extensive experience in the restaurant industry we discuss the challenges, workload and realities of running a restaurant, phases of working in a kitchen during a snow season, tips for consideration for becoming a chef, mentality of a chef to be successful and where being a chef can take you as a career. JD’s passion for creating a food, travel program stems from a lifetime of visiting and living in mountain towns and snow resorts, indulging in the full alpine lifestyle experience and wanting to translate that into food and snow obsessed stories.
An insight into the world of Emma and Tennille. How they deal with stress, life, children, top tips on powdered mushrooms and more.
Miss Snow It All (Rachael Oakes-Ash) is Australian snow media royalty. She talks to Emma and Tennille about women in media and sport, role models and modelling for young women in general and defining yourself as a female. We talk about the snow media scene, getting through challenges, her upbringing, family and more.
Emma and Tennille chat to Aussie snow industry fave, Reggae Ellis about his life at Thredbo, the evolution of mountainwatch.com and its positive effects on snow resorts for skiers and boarders. He discusses retail in the snow industry and the accuracy of snow weather reporting and the elusive, ever-mysterious weather forecaster 'The Grasshopper'.
Emma and Tennille chat to Simon Dawes Blondel, co-founder of iconic sport brand, Le Bent. He talks about his upbringing in the Australian Snowies and the inspiration for creating an apparel company. We discuss where the brand is headed, how Le Bent procures their amazing brand ambassadors and the international process of creating apparel. He has some great advice for young people thinking of starting up a business that is well worth a listen!
Emma and Tennille talk to Tony Harrington about the state of the snow industry & what it takes to get a job in a ski town. They touch on other interesting projects that might inspire you to pack your bags and try your luck in a ski town. Our last interview talked about his big wave, big mountain photography career and his successful art gallery, please go. back and listen and share.
The girls talk to Bob Shay, American co-owner and founder of international brand, Surefoot about how to get the perfect fit of ski boot. Things to be wary of, the procedure of a perfect fit, common mistakes people make and how the Sureboot brand. has grown to be the much loved brand it is.
Emma and Tennille interview Brad Spalding, creator of Thredbo Land, the 'Ski Like a Pro (SLAP) Austrian instructor program' and the creation of the Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery, enjoyed by all in the NSW Snowy Mountains.
Emma and Tennille talk to Peter Topalovic, the former NSW Institute of Sport Head Freestyle Mogul Head Coach (and current Coordinating Winter Sports Coach) about the upcoming Beijing Olympics, the recent World Cup in the Northern Hemisphere, our Australian winter champions, snow sport infrastructure and an athlete's 'pathway of progression' to reach lofty heights through the program he designed and coordinated in Freestyle Moguls.
Why attend a gay ski week? What are the benefits over self- travel? What kind of people attend ? (ages etc) and what else can you do there besides skiing? Emma and Tennille talk to Frock and Adam about gay ski weeks around the globe and all the wonderful things that go on during Gay Ski Week Australia, held in Victoria's Falls Creek. You'll not want to miss out on the next event after listening!
A wrap on the Australian snow season during Covid 19 from the 'tail end' of the season. What worked and what didn't. We discuss face coverings, food venues, staff attitude of lifties and instructors, lift lines, how accommodation rules changes and the effects. Traffic, ticketing and other issues. This is part two of two. The first part addressed the beginning of the snow season.
A look at the textile industry for snow jackets and snow pants as well as skis, wax , googles, base layers and socks. The challenges snow businesses face as profit-making companies, how they strive for environmental conservation and the choices available for consumers as a consequence.
We take a close look at the 'snow resort' industry and well they do in terms of environmental sustainability. We discuss renewable energy ( biomass, solar, wind and hydro) and how they're used for snow making, chairlift operations and restaurant and accommodation operations. We discuss different fuels for transport of large groups of skiers around and to snow resorts, electric car use around resorts and catering sustainability in resort restaurants or cafes. It's a big topic but it's a manageable chat. We contrast which resorts do it well or poorly between European, Japanese, Australian, NZ and North American resorts. It's a big topic but it's a light hearted chat touching on all these issues. Hopefully you will come away feeling a little more informed and equipped to make choices regarding your next snow vacation that won't cost us the earth!
Tony Harrington is a big wave and big mountain ski photographer, world renown for his jaw dropping shots of spectacular scenery and athletes. He talks to Emma and Tennille about his exciting nomadic life chasing his photographic passions, his new art gallery harroart.com in Australia's Mt Buller, his unconventional path to his career, the magazine industry, old school ski resorts and the challenges modern ski resorts face today and much more. Leave the interview inspired to chase your passions and save all your money to follow your dreams.
Humorous anecdotes about Christmas by Tennille and Emma. White Christmas stories and Christmas Grinch ruining the day.
What does a snow season during Covid 19 look like? The frustrations, the pitfalls, the caveats and all the joys of opening a snow resort in this global economic and health climate of uncertainty.
Are you busy child-rearing, working, running around for kids sport or caring for someone? Would you like to go skiing or snowboarding but feel it's too late, you should have done it years ago? Colleen Glenn is a keen back country skier from Brisbane, Australia. She talks about how she got into 'back country skiing' after raising kids with busy schedules despite working a full time job and living nowhere near the snow. She discusses how she chooses her next ski destination, ski gear, ski companies or finds ski buddies and how she skis up to 6 weeks a year whilst honouring family responsibilities. The juggle is real. But if you think you've left it too late to enjoy a 'snow life' , listen in. If you like the idea of skiing 'back country', away from chairlifts and crowds, skins strapped under skis walking vertically up a mountain to ski down enjoying the views, listen in. You may leave inspired and a little more determined to get there at any age.
In this episode of Loving the Snowlife, Emma and Tennille interview Canadian back country snowboarder, Robin Van Gyn. Robin discusses her roles in snowboarding films, how she worked towards her goals and prepared for the different film parts and competitions. Robin talks about growing up on Victoria Island, BC, getting into snowboarding 'late', ventures into high level avalanche training and her life outside the snowboarding world. You will hear about her upcoming snowboarding film she is producing. A truly inspiring athlete you will not want to miss.
Motor accidents, autism or degenerative conditions does not have to mark the end of lack of one's quality of life. Snow sports can make things ' just the beginning' of a wonderful mountain experience. Emma and Tennille interview Disabilities Winter Sports Australia's Rick Coate's, who tells us about the incredible service for people of all ages, entirely run by volunteers. Listen in to hear about adaptive camps, snow activities on offer and paralympic pathways for talented athletes. Above all educate yourself and others about the incredible freedom and lifestyle snow sports can gift people when given the opportunity.
This episode is an interview with Powder Recon's Italian ski guide, Marco Palmieri and his passion for skiing, ski guiding and his growing love for Japan. The girls discuss the details of the Japanese 'Odyssey Tour' Emma joined Marco on during early 2020, where and how they traveled and the 'kind of skier' this style of trip would suit. Emma gives her pros and cons on the trip, including food, ski resorts in these lesser known areas of Japan and ski guiding in general. https://www.powder-recon.com
Emma and Tennille chat to Torah Bright and mother Marion about all things 'motherhood' as Torah approaches the birth of her first child. They discuss juggling multiple children when all kids play sport, juggling kids emotionally and keeping them fed. Marion shares her thoughts on the role of a mother, 'picking your battles', different phases of a mother's life and how she helped get 5 children to adulthood to fulfil their own passions. Torah reflects on life growing up in a country town being the kids 'with the tahini and potato salad', how she got into snowboarding, what kind of snowboarding gear Torah & her siblings trained on and some thoughts about her upcoming birth and role as a mum.
The girls interview Josh Fletcher, lead advocate from Protect Our Winters (Australia). They get up to speed on climate change issues for the snow industry and the key influencers and advocates. They discuss the history and evolution of POW, Zali Steggall's climate change petition, Australia's preparedness for diminished snow seasons and some focus areas of POW. Josh gives listeners practical tips for affecting climate change in positive ways, no matter how small and advice on keeping ourselves educated and fully. informed. http://protectourwinters.org.au https://climateactnow.com.au https://www.change.org/p/scott-morrison-declare-a-climate-emergency Jindabyne Snow Rideshare facebook group
Emma and Tennille give you the ‘must-haves’ to pack in your bags for the snow that will help you pack for warmth, convenience and ease. They explain what to look for when you purchase a helmet, goggles or pair of gloves and discuss when it’s better to invest in quality and when it’s ok to go for a cheaper option. They look at different ways to keep your entire body warm, talk about the layers underneath your outer layers and which items you can go without. They discuss different fabrics and brands including sustainable clothing brands turning plastic bags into snow wear.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast don’t forget to keep listening. In upcoming episodes Emma and Tennille discuss the hype about Niseko, they review different Japanese snow resorts, teach you valuable Japanese vocabulary to get you travelling confidently around Japan, how to stay healthy in the snow whether that be gluten-free, dairy-free, pizza-free and much more.In previous episodes they share tips on how to navigate long haul flights with toddlers and babies and discuss which Australian snow resort is better between Thredbo and Perisher.The girls have skied at 83 snow resorts between them and have fine-tuned their systems to maximise the best time in the snow.Don’t forget to give the girls a review on itunes. This episode is unbiased and impartial information and unsponsored by brands. If you would like to sponsor any further episodes get in touch by heading to www.lovingthesnowlife.com.au. Please follow us on social media we are lovingthesnowlife on instagram and facebook.
It’s the ultimate question for skiers and snowboarders who know Perisher or Thredbo. Which snow resort is better? People have STRONG preferences.Emma and Tennille break down main differences between snow resorts, offering opinions where is better to stay, ski or play depending the kind of snow experience you want.They break down car, bus, plane travel options, downhill skiing route options for beginner skiers, intermediate ability skiers and advanced skiers, single parents, groups of mixed ability skiers. They all want and need different things out of a snow holiday.Even if you’re ‘half keen’, if you’ve ‘never-ever’ seen snow or don’t even know how to get there. This episode is a big help. Don’t book accommodation before listening!Advice includes differences between self-contained apartments, hotels or lodges. Itinerary tips on where to have lunch, drinks or dinner depending on your budget. Tips for planning a romantic getaway or if you’re just curious to sample the other resort for a change.In other episodes Emma and Tennille share tips on navigating long haul flights with toddlers and babies, the value in different jackets and snow clothing price points, how to pack for the snow, eating healthily in the snow, particularly with allergies and food preferences and accommodation and activity options in Jindabyne.The girls have skied at 83 snow resorts between them and have fine-tuned their systems to maximise the best time in the snow.Don’t forget to give them a review on iTunes. This episode is unbiased and impartial information and unsponsored by brands. If you would like to sponsor any further episodes get in touch by heading to www.lovingthesnowlife.com.au. Please follow on social media. Find them at lovingthesnowlife on instagram and facebook.
This week Emma and Tennille tackle the more challenging aspects of traveling with babies and toddlers over long distances by airplane and perhaps a connecting flight or connecting trip by train, bus or rental car to the holiday destination.They discuss what cabin bag works well, what to put in it, which toys and books work well, which medications, breastfeeding or bottle feeding accessories and technology items.They help you save your relationship by preparing both your mindset and expectations if travelling with a partner, what you need to finalise before you leave for the airport for departure and arrival at the other end.The girls will advise what clothes to pack in the hand luggage if arriving in the opposite climate, what is important to save in case of emergencies in terms of snacks, drinks and baby/toddler items and suggest some brands they personally love.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast don’t forget to keep listening. In upcoming episodes Emma and Tennille discuss the hype about Niseko, review different Japanese snow resorts, teach you valuable Japanese vocabulary to get you travelling confidently around Japan, how to stay healthy in the snow whether that be gluten-free, dairy-free, pizza-free and much more.The girls have skied at 83 snow resorts between them and have fine-tuned their systems to maximise the best time in the snow.Don’t forget to give the girls a review on itunes. This episode is unbiased and impartial information and unsponsored by brands. If you would like to sponsor any further episodes get in touch by heading to www.lovingthesnowlife.com.au. Please follow us on social media we are lovingthesnowlife on instagram and facebook.
Emma and Tennille throw around the differences between spending your snow vacation at a snow resort in UTAH, USA vs heading to the Canadian province of BC. They look at travel times from Australia, different non-skier activities you can do there, compare snow conditions for both, cost-effectiveness in terms of the Aussie dollar, ski passes, meal choices and more.Don’t forget to give the girls a review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is unbiased and impartial information and unsponsored by brands. If you would like to sponsor any further episodes get in touch by heading to www.lovingthesnowlife.com.au. Please follow us on social media we are lovingthesnowlife on instagram and facebook.
Emma and Tennille look at the option of accommodation and travel logistics for the town Jindabyne in terms of accessing the NSW snowfields. They examine camping, backpacker, mid-range and upper-end accommodations, look at meal choices around the town, pros and cons of staying in Jindabyne and transport options.Don’t forget to give the girls a review in your podcatcher. This episode is unbiased and impartial information and unsponsored by brands. If you would like to sponsor any further episodes get in touch by heading to www.lovingthesnowlife.com.au. Please follow us on social media we are lovingthesnowlife on Instagram and Facebook.
Emma and Tennille discuss how to deal with the junk-food-athon that can accompany any road trip, trip to a snow resort or any situation eating out. They look at three options for meals and snacks, self-catering accommodation, ‘grab-and’ go at a supermarket en route or just eating out at the destination.They interview guest, Annabel Selby Jones from www.feedmetoo.com.au, two out of three of her sons have celiac disease. Due to Emma and two sons being gluten intolerant and various dietary preferences, Tennille drills down on the differences and implications between the two (gluten intolerance vs celiac) , the logistics and issues people with dietary requirements face when they travel. Emma and Annabel offer suggestions for meals and snacks as well as suggested reading materials for people who would like to know more.
The girls venture into retail store, Snowbound and chat to knowledgeable staff about equipment.Co-owner Debbie and former ski racer Toni enlighten us about trends in fabrics for jackets, pants, thermal clothing, socks and gloves. They discuss ski boots, skis for kids and adults, heated products that will help you get the best out of your day on the hill and how to clean your snow clothing.It could be a boring topic but it’s actually fascinating and for anyone who owns their own snow equipment or is thinking of purchasing a jacket, boots, gloves or anything, this episode will help you get the best value out of whatever you purchase. You may even have a few laughs as these guys keep it all pretty light hearted in a noisy retail store.
In this episode, Emma and Tennille discuss safety issues of skiing inbounds and outbounds with director of Snow Safety Australia, head of the Mountain Collective, Adam West. They discuss what families can do to minimise accidents in a snow resort, look at trends in Australia and overseas with avalanches and safety issues and highlight several factors that can help young people stay safer when heading to overseas resorts to snowboard and ski. They also discuss terrain parks, resort grooming, backcountry and side country skiing and boarding.Don’t forget to give the girls a review on itunes. This episode is unbiased and impartial information and unsponsored by brands. If you would like to sponsor any further episodes get in touch by heading to www.lovingthesnowlife.com.au. Please follow us on social media we are lovingthesnowlife on instagram and facebook.
The girls interview Brett Vale, former Australian ski team member, X Games champion and current ski guide about what to look for when choosing a new pair of skis. They discuss buying new and second hand, the different aspects of the actual ski that makes a ski important and break down the terminology into layperson’s terms. They talk about the differences between mountain skis, powder skis and racing skis. Brett, sponsored by lots of different brands over his ski life also discusses what it takes for youngsters to obtain sponsorship, if that’s what they’re aiming for. Lots of helpful tips, information and a few laughs.Loving the Snow Life website