x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Loving the Snow Life

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

society & culture places & travel

All Episodes

00:49:39

'Snow Life' at Every Age and Stage

Loving the Snow Life ·

2020/06/30

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

en-us

01:12:46

Robin Van Gyn. The Journey of Professional Back...

Loving the Snow Life ·

2020/06/23

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

en-us

00:40:36

How Snowsports can Help You Regain Freedom

Loving the Snow Life ·

2020/06/16

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

en-us

00:43:38

Ski Odyssey up the centre of Japan

Loving the Snow Life ·

2020/06/09

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.

en-us

01:02:19

The Incredible mothering of Marion Bright. How she...

Loving the Snow Life ·

2020/05/09

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

en-us

00:41:24

Why we all need winter with Josh from POW

Loving the Snow Life ·

2020/04/28

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

en-us

00:36:19

Packing Essentials for the Snow

Loving the Snow Life ·

2019/11/12

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

en-us

01:12:13

Thredbo vs Perisher

Loving the Snow Life ·

2019/11/05

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

en-us

01:07:15

Long Haul Flights with babies and toddlers

Loving the Snow Life ·

2019/10/29

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

en-us

00:54:52

Epic Pass Utah and BC

Loving the Snow Life ·

2019/10/22

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

en-us

00:42:30

Jindabyne

Loving the Snow Life ·

2019/10/15

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

en-us

00:48:13

Eating Healthily in the Snow

Loving the Snow Life ·

2019/10/10

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

en-us

00:50:54

Top Tips for Purchasing Snow Gear

Loving the Snow Life ·

2019/09/19

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

en-us

00:58:01

Snow Safety and Avalanche Danger

Loving the Snow Life ·

2019/09/19

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,

en-us

00:35:51

Choosing Snow Skis

Loving the Snow Life ·

2019/09/19

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

en-us

95 results

Similar Podcasts

The Daily Horoscope

The Daily Horoscope

The Michael Decon Program

Michael Decon

Kalimera Koveos

Andrea Koveos

The Documentary Podcast

BBC World Service

Smarter leben

DER SPIEGEL