🎿 Welcome back to The Carve Cast – Episode 31

In this episode I catch up on one of the most intense ski periods I have ever had, covering recent trips across some of the most incredible resorts in Europe.

🇨🇭 I talk about skiing the Four Valleys, staying in Les Collons, exploring Verbier, Nendaz and Thyon, and why that whole area deserves far more attention than it gets.

🏔️ I also headed back to Zermatt, where we took on a ridiculous challenge… skiing every single slope in Zermatt in just two days. Every blue, red, black and yellow run, with only two minutes to spare.

🚁 That trip also included helicopter skiing above the Matterhorn, filming with the PDS crew, and creating one of the biggest ski challenges I have ever attempted.

✨ Then came my first ever visit to St Moritz, which completely exceeded expectations. Huge wide pistes, frozen lake views, heli access on Corvatsch, night skiing and one of the most impressive ski destinations I have experienced anywhere.

⛷️ I also talk about:

🔥 Why St Moritz has gone straight into my top ski resorts

🔥 Future plans for Engelberg and the Stöckli event

🔥 Skiing with instructors and creators across Switzerland

🔥 What is coming next on CarveCast

If you enjoy ski travel, resort insight, gear talk and real mountain experiences, this one is for you.

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🎙️ CarveCast Episode 30 – The Zermatt Boot Fitting Special

Back in Julen Sport, Zermatt with Tim for a full deep dive into proper ski boot fitting… and this one completely changed my setup.

I went in thinking my boots were dialled — and walked out in a smaller shell with a true performance fit.

We cover:

⛷️ Why most skiers are in boots that are too big

📏 The truth about mondopoint sizing

🦶 Shell checks and heel hold

🧠 How ankle & hip mobility affects your boot choice

🖨️ 3D printed Moxxis custom insoles

🔥 ZipFit liners and what they actually do on snow

🎯 Performance fit vs shop comfort

If your boots aren’t right, your skiing will never feel right.

This is the biggest upgrade you can make.

📍 Julen Sport – Zermatt

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🎙️ CarveCast – Episode 29

🚐❄️ Skiing the Alps by Campervan with Tippy Travels

In this episode of CarveCast, Adam sits down with Tippy Travels to talk about a completely different way of skiing the Alps – living, travelling, and chasing snow in a fully winterised camper van with a family.

Adam shares his journey from learning to ski just two years ago to becoming fully addicted, clocking up an incredible number of ski days across glaciers, winter seasons, and shoulder months. From there, the conversation dives deep into campervan skiing and why van life has transformed how Tippy Travels approach snow holidays.

They talk honestly about why they ditched chalets and hotels 🚫🏨 – covering cost, flexibility, Brexit, and the freedom of chasing snow instead of booking dates months in advance. Being mobile means going where conditions are best, sometimes changing resorts with less than 24 hours’ notice ⛷️🌨️.

This episode goes deep into the real world details most people never hear about:

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Skiing with kids in a campervan

• 🛠️ Proper winterisation for Alpine conditions

• 🔋 Off grid power, batteries, water, heating, and waste

• 💸 Real costs vs traditional ski accommodation

• 🚫 Where campervans are and aren’t tolerated in French resorts

• 🚓 Parking rules, policing, tourism offices, and grey areas

• ⚖️ Why agility and stealth often beat size and luxury

Adam and Tippy Travels also talk through resorts including Val d’Isère, Tignes, Les Arcs, Sainte Foy, Bourg Saint Maurice, Alpe d’Huez, and Zermatt – discussing snow reliability, crowds, glacier skiing, and why some resorts ski far better than others even in poor seasons 🏔️❄️.

There’s also a refreshingly honest conversation about the trade offs – space, showers, toilets, storage, weight limits, driving licences, and why bigger isn’t always better when it comes to camper builds in the mountains.

🎧 This episode is essential listening if you’ve ever thought about:

• Skiing more without spending more

• Chasing snow instead of fixed dates

• Campervan or off grid Alpine travel

• Making long ski seasons genuinely realistic

No van life fantasy. No Instagram fluff.

Just real experience, hard lessons, and practical insight from people who actually do it.

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