The Whiteout Skiing Podcast 94: Are Ski Shows Dead? And Is Alpine Skiing Boring?

The White Out Podcast – Are Ski Shows Dead? And Is Alpine Skiing Boring?

I woke up in somebody's chalet in Verbier dressed as Luke Sywalker, Are ski shows still worth visiting, or can you now find everything you need online? And has someone really suggested that skiing in the Alps is boring?

Dom Killinger from InTheSnow and Rob Stewart from Ski Press are back with another helping of ski news, opinions, snow reports, gear and the occasional disagreement.

Fresh from taking The Whiteout on stage at the Northern Snow Show in Manchester, we're looking ahead to the London Snow Show at Olympia on 17–18 October. With ski legends, Olympic stars, the latest equipment and destinations from around the world, there's plenty on offer. But would we actually pay to go if we weren't working there?

Then Rob gets fired up about an American ski magazine article suggesting that skiing in the Alps is, well, a bit boring. Is there any truth in it, or has the writer completely missed what makes European skiing so special?

Here's what's coming up:

Are ski shows still worth going to?

With endless ski resort reviews, YouTube videos, equipment tests and holiday advice available online, do ski shows still have a place? We debate what makes a great show, whether they're worth the ticket price and what we'd change if we were running one.

Is skiing in the Alps really boring?

An opinion piece in SKI magazine has got Rob rather worked up. We get into the differences between European and North American skiing, challenging terrain, local knowledge and whether the Alps deserve the criticism.

London Snow Show 2026

We're looking forward to the London Snow Show at Olympia on 17–18 October, featuring names including Dave Ryding, Mia Brookes, Charlotte Bankes, Matt Weston, Eddie the Eagle and Warren Smith.

We'll be recording The Whiteout live on both days, and joining Chemmy Alcott on Saturday for A Question of Snow. Come and say hello!

November skiing: Is it worth the gamble?

With resorts including Val Thorens preparing for their winter openings, we discuss whether November skiing is a clever way to get an early fix or too much of a risk for your main ski holiday.

Where's the Snow?

Our regular look at snow conditions, early-season skiing and where we'd consider heading for some turns.

Ski gear: Is BOA changing ski boots?

We take a look at the Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA ski boots and discuss what really matters when buying ski equipment. Can clever technology improve fit and performance, and why is trying boots on in person so important?

Seasonnaire Confessions

We finish with another tale from life working in the mountains. From the ridiculous to the downright unbelievable, there's never a dull moment when you're working a ski season.

Links from this episode

London Snow Show, 17–18 October 2026

londonsnowshow.com

Saturday Mountain Theatre programme:

londonsnowshow.com/mountain-theatre-saturday

Sunday Mountain Theatre programme:

londonsnowshow.com/mountain-theatre-sunday

Is skiing in the Alps boring?

Read the original SKI magazine opinion piece, We Love The Alps, But The Skiing? Kind Of Meh:

www.skimag.com/ski-resort-life/europe/we-love-the-alps-but-the-skiing-is-kind-of-meh

November skiing in Val Thorens

Official resort website, opening dates and winter information: