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Drop us a message with any questions you may have :)Season 4 kicks off with Dom and Rob diving into everything ski-related for winter 2025/26. From the latest destinations and top gear picks to industry news and early snow reports, this episode is your ultimate ski season primer.News & Industry UpdatesLondon Snow Show 2025 – Join Dom & Rob live on Snow Show Radio at Olympia, 18–19 Oct.Ski Beat – Nearly 100,000 tea bags shipped to French chalets, plus HP Sauce & Marmite.Ski Weekends Expansion – New chalets in Val d’Isère, Avoriaz opening weekend ski test. skiweekends.comInghams Ski Campaign – ‘Ski Better with Inghams’ promoting heritage, service & expertise. Watch hereMilano Cortina 2026 Winter Games – Torch relay, sustainability, volunteers, and tickets. tickets.milanocortina2026.orgThe Snow Centre Rebrand – Manchester & Hemel Hempstead unified under one name. thesnowcentre.comItaly Helmets Mandatory – All skiers & snowboarders must wear CE-certified helmets (2025–26 season).Snow & WeatherEarly snow in the Alps signals good glacier skiing.Forecast pattern: early snow → lull → January snow → late-season dumps.Ski season likely Nov–Apr across major resorts.Gear Picks – Winter 2025/26Montec Moss W Jacket – £195, sustainable, 20K waterproof, 18 colours.Reusch Alena R-Tex XT Gloves – £60, touchscreen-friendly.Hestra Fall Line 3-Finger Gloves – £140, warm & dextrous.Dakine Sector Eyewear – £125, polarised & lightweight.Rossignol Kitsi Pom Hat – £55, alpine-chic.K2 Blur XT Skis – £750, frontside machine, eco-conscious materials.Head Attack Hybrid Bindings – £400–£450, alpine + touring flexibility.Destination Guide – Where to Ski This WinterEurope: Crans-Montana, Grindelwald, Les Gets, Les 3 Vallées, Champoluc, Andorra North America: Winter Park, Steamboat, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, Park City, Deer Valley, Sun Peaks, Whistler Japan – Hakuba Area: Cortina/Hakuba Norikura, Tsugaike, Iwatake, Happo, Hakuba47/Goryu, Sanosaka/Kashimayari/JigatakeNext Episode TeaseTop resorts to visit this winter: Jackson Hole, Drei Zinnen, Sun Peaks, Jungfrau, Andorra, Baqueira & more.Hotels featured: The Alex (Zermatt), Brewster Mountain Lodge (Banff), Edgewood (Tahoe), Villa Licht (Kitzbühel), plus more.Links Mentioned:Ski WeekendsInghams Ski YouTube CampaignSupport the showIn 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! And don't forget to check us out on the following channels inthesnow.cominstagram.com/inthesnowTikTok@inthesnowmag youtube.com/inthesnowmagfacebook.com/inthesnowTo contact us with your suggestions for further episodes at [email protected] / [email protected]