Val d’Isère Podcast : Doodles in the Snow : Skiing, Daily Fun, Facts and Arty Tales.

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Val d’Isère Podcast : Doodles in the Snow

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Snow today, sun tomorrow. Why not have a peek at the webcams....

Freddy must have been pleased with his debut ! Under 4 seconds slower than the very experienced Marco who eventually was declared the winner...

Bonus hour in Bed.Freddy Carrick-Smith makes World Cup Debut.Mikaela Shiffrin is back on skis.Ten-year-old girl fell into crevasse.Model Skier Gabriel Gledhill.Norwegian ski association in financial trouble.Snowsport England Membership.Offers from Mark Warner and Ski BeatTake the Train to Val.Army in Val

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After the ladies yesterday, the men are Giant Slaloming in Solden today,

including Freddy Carrick-Smith's World Cup debut.

After her traumatic year it was wonderful to see Mikaela Shiffrin take fourth place yesterday.

Listen to your instructor.......a 10 year old...

Snow and snowy winter.Mountain Tyre Rules.World Cup races today in Sölden.Julia Simon sentenced for theft.Lucas Braathan Survives collision with idiot.Skiworld flash sale on “Special Offers I have Spied” page.Smile rather than freeze.Friday Face.International Artist Day.

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We love snow, and Val is looking very wintery at the moment !

Don't forget to check your tyres as rules will be enforced this winter.

You must have 4 snow tyres with loco 3PM5F

If yours are M+S you must also have chains.

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October Snow.Closed Cols.Mikaela Shiffrin will be racing in Giant Slalom in Sölden.Italy's Marta Bassino injured.Olympic posters released.Julia Simon Fraud trial.Close FIS vote.FIS Gaming app.Another Challenge to the 2030 Olympics.Germans taking advantage of Publicity after Louvre robbery.Champagne and Tripe.

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Snowing in Val....... and will continue for days. The Col is closed.

When travelling always check the savoie-route website.

Athletes are facing the winter in different ways - Mikaela Shiffrin racing through her demons to aim for her one hundred a...

Weather 23rd October 2025.Veronika Stepanova and the FIS decision.Ester Ledeckáhad tough choice to make.World Record attempt for Handicapped chef.Climbing accidents.Savoie in the summer.Cold Fusion Chalets Snowboarding Week in Tignes.Valve checks on Tignes Dam 28th October.Chemistry revision.

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Snowy day !

FIS have given their decision..... no Russians can compete in the FIS Events, even under a neutral flat. Their cross country champion was ..... cross !

Poor old Ester.........had to choose between the chance of a ski downhill or snowboard final.......

A...

Weather 22nd October 2025Roads starting to close for the winterFrench teams training in TignesPink October Pink BombsHiking in UtahReviews of Ski ResortsBudget for Winter Olympics 2030Driver drunk and high on heroinCaving rescueColour and Dogs

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Weather 21st Oct.Ski Mountaineering champion breaks another record.Courses at Glencoe.Salomon Boa Fit system boots.Will FIS allow any Russians to compete.Cold Fusion over 50s ski weeks.Hunter kills hunter.Grand Mountain Adventure 2World energy saving day.

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A day of clouds and rain, though sun in the morning.

Axelle Gachet-Mollaret stormed up 1000 vertical metres in just under 33 minutes to set another world record. She is already 8 x World ski mountaineering champion.

Don't forget that in the winter we have evening races up from the bottom...

Weather 20th October 2025.Flavio Vitale wins GS Junior World Championship.Snowboxx 2026.Lady fell and rescued from a tree.Trends 2025 2026 solo skiers.Michael Milton makes another Olympic Bid.Jim Morrison skies the North Face of Everest.France's Crown Jewels stolen in 7 minutes.Consensio Chalet des Legendes.Atelier d’Edmond STILL recommended as lunch venue..Celebrate local radio, chefs and coffee.

Weather 16th October 2025.Mathieu Faivre retires.Sponsor Team GB's Laurie Taylor.Glencoe : Season pass to buy or not to buy ?Aspen House Chalet from Simply Val d'Isere for Christmas.Drugs, money and guns seized in Grenoble.Tori Ski for Toddlers.Documentary ‘Better up There”.Celebrity sports people at the London Snow ShowExperimental Chalet Hotel in world top 15 Wellness HotelsShake out day for earthquake drills.

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After a career that included a rare double World Champion, and an Olympic medal Mathieu Faivre has just made the difficult decision to retire now.

If you...

Weather 15th October 2025.1st World Cup Race - Slalom in Solden Austria.Alesander Aaamodt Kilde hasn’t forgotten how to ski !Mikela Shriffen concentrating on slalom.GB Alpine Championships will be in Santa Caterina.Be fully prepared for bad weather when hiking.Fined for illegal refurbishment.New Terrace at the top of the Madeline Chairlift.Alain Ledoux organising early season courses.Flora Dolci out of Olympics after parapent accident.Snowsport England events.Tignes supports Pink October on Saturday 18th.World Records….Cairngorm Season pass early bird price and Glencoe Christmas sale.Hagfish and Grouch day.

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Weather 13th October 2025Patous and Doodles2 British people killed in a small plane crash Climate Change, Cows, Cheese and CostsSnow Secure mats to save the snow.Training my Brain

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After all I said about Patou Protection dogs... a family kept one as a pet. She has escaped and is living in a public park........hasn't attacked anyone ....yet....they are hoping to catch her soon.

People living in our building must have mistaken my doodles for Patous or similar.... though my naughty neighbour had put the fear in their minds... <...

Weather 12th October 2025.2 French Olympic hopefuls battle to get fit after injury.Moving Mountains in Sussex have 25% off lessons.Row about Helicopters.Insurance Tips for before you leave home.USA National Free Thought Day.

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As the Winter Olympics approach, two of France's hopefuls are racing to get fit after injuries.

Get fit to ski before you arrive here..........Moving Mountains in Sussex looks pretty good, especially for beginners learning to stand up, turn and stop safely. There is 25% off lessons until the 24th October.

We love it when a helicopter...

Weather 11th October 2025Paraglider injured in Bourg St MauriceLondon Ski Skimming Event todayCafé Entrepreneur in Bourg St MauriceRules in European ResortsSki Club of Great Britain sponsoring Laurie TaylorBritish bobsleigh athlete Arran Gulliver banned for 2 yearsWhat is new in Tignes this year ?International Girl Child Day and British Album Day.

Sunny spell continues, highlighting the beautiful Autumnal colours.

A paraglider fell 20 metres into a stream - taken to Hospital by the Sapeurs-Pompiers.

Today is the First London Ski Skimming Event ! You need to be capable of skiing black runs, and sign a waiver. Let m...

Weather 10th October 2025Good news from TibetSkiing in Luton and LondonFabulous FiremenGrenoble Rescue exerciseSale and concert at the Maison des Artisans in SeezEU Post Brexit Border Changes start on SundayPiste Libre created by former ski champions2 new Winter Olympic Sports ?Global Ceasefire for February Olympics ?World Mental Health Day

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Sunny day in Val !

The trekkers caught in terrible snowy weather in Tibet have all got down safely - with help from the brave rescurers.

InPiste are opening the UK’s most advanced indoor snowsport training centre in Luton…..

Weather 9th October 2025.Lunch at Benoit Vidal.Freddy Carrick-Smith to ski in first FIS World Cup Giant Slalom.Falling over a cliff.World Sight Day - use your eyes.

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Lunch at Benoit Vidal's was up to it's usual exceptional standard, but something had gone wrong with my booking - always check that your have a confirmation email if you book with a restaurant that uses Zenchef..... Or MAYBE turn up smartly dressed without two overtly energetic dogs....

Freddy Carrick-Smith has been selected to ski for GB in the first...

Weather and trip to Geneva hoping Bridge at Chambery finished3 climbers killed in avalanche in SloveniaMan died taking photos 5000 metres up Nama Peak in ChinaCalendar to pick and planPatisserie with Patrick ChevallotTeam GB Showjumping GoldMan bitten by 4 dogs protecting sheepFrench lessons and compliment from ManaliSki tour and camel in KazakhstanVal d’Isère has been voted the Best European Ski Resort

k .National Fluffernutter Day

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Another round trip to Geneva, though in sunshine and stopping for lunch at Benoit Vidal on the way home.

More bad mountain news, 3 climbers killed in...

Sunny Weather.US National Frappe, UK Kale DayParking booking online today.Available jobs.Everest Disaster.European BMX Team GB ChampionCompetition to win a Race Bib signed by Dave Ryding.Special offers I have Spied page.New mountain resort being built in Kazakhstan. Chalmazel not opening this winter.Remember the van that went into the Dam Pre-season training online.Events for our Senior citizens.Kale crisps

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Lovely sunny day.

Our top choices of 'Celebrations' today - Frappe and Kale.

Take advantage of the special offers ..... ladies ski courses, Dynamic...

Weather 6th October 25.Today's celebration.Tubing Slope at Glencoe damaged.Bargain day tickets.Multi-resort pass restrictions.Chalet Fire.Patou Protection dogs.VIP Offer and ski guiding.Après Ski Party in Sunderland.Weather widget on website.

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Today's choice celebrations - Mad Hatters and noodles.

Val has had snow, Storm Amy has hit Scotland, with the tubing slope at Glencoe badly damaged.

Ski passes can be cheap.... in Arizona if you book now.

Remember that some of the multi-resort passes are cheaper as there are s...

1. Weather.

2. "World Teacher" and "Get Funky Day".

3. Calendar and special offers page on website.

4.Multi-resort passes on offer.

5.Accommodation prices for Olympics.

6.Prescription Goggle inserts.

7. Cows and firemen

8. End - start of Blue Week.

Today we celebrate both our teachers and creativity. 

Pages have been added to the website .... calendar and special offers.

Do email if you would like anything added.

Why not think ahead…. Are you going to be trying out several resorts this winter…. Have you c...

Shift in weather from full sunshine to wet, wind and SNOW !

Avoid Chambery and that part of A41 this weekend ...........they are replacing a bridge in just 3 days.

Sadly the British Alpine Schools Event planned for January 2026 has been cancelled.

Precise Racing are off to their October camp in Hintertux. If you have someone who would like to join their team, get in touch ASAP.

A thirsty skier in Patagonia ended up with wet feet.

Bindings..........are they rusty from salt water ?

Bindings .... ? pin or hybrid ?

A mixed safety and adventure episode.

Mahé Freydier, a Savoyarde broke the world record sand skiing in Peru.

Team Carrick-Smith are fundraising to continue the careers of their 3 young men – all now in the World’s top 100.

Fundraiser by Emma Carrick-Anderson : Team Carrick-Smith prepare for their biggest season to date

Italian skiing laws tightening, including helmet fines and mandatory avalanche equipment, safety on slopes is emphasized.

Also, stories from ski patrollers illustrate the importance of caution on the piste.

Time to plan your holiday – childcare : Jelly and Ice-Cre...

Another national strike day ....

Celebrations.... National Black Dog Day and website launch ! Still work to do..... comments appreciated. www.valdiserepodcast.com

Swiss have blocked an American takeover bid.

A huge ibex was rescued.

There are tickets discounted for the London Snow Show !

Or from Planet Ski..

Icebreaker celebrate 30 years, with a Ski Skimming Event under Tower Bridge.

Helmets are compulsory in Italy. Think about your head if stopping for lunch.... hat ??

One Italian resort is limiting the number of day passes sold during...

Ski options, or non-ski options with young children include husky training and treasure trails in St Foy. Think carefully before abandoning tired and jet lagged children in full day ski school in the USA.

Difference between sledding and sledging.

Backcountry smarter webinar.

Put the pisteurs number in your phone !

Right to work in France ?

Snoop Dogg for the Winter Olympics.

Innovative Textile Solutions wanted for the 2030 Winter Olympics.

Yesterday was International Podcasting Day !

Tomorrow is another strike day.

An unusually doggy episode..... British success in the Agility World Championships, Rubble Rescue Dog Contest near Moutier and a trip to the much adored vet for my doodles. Also...... Turbine blades are being recycled into skis.

The Fort in Bourg St Maurice is being refurbished.

The parking booking system failed again.

For those that need a nice cuppa........Ski Beat have ordered British tea.

Vertigo..........horrible when you mean a fear of heights. Debilitating when it is a medical problem, as Lindsay Vonn discovered.

Sunny but chilly weather continues. One ski resort being build, another for sale. One uses mirrors. Eu border changes coming up fast. Arc’teryx tarnished it’s eco ethos with Fireworks in Tibet. Lewis Hamilton’s famous dog died.  

Congratulations to England's Red Roses Rugby World Champions !

Lucas Pinheiro Braathan is back with Ambition, now skiing for Brazil.

The first Olympic Torchbearers have been announced.

A base jumper died in Italy.

Tickets for the Tomorrowland Winter 2026 event in Alpes d'Huez are on sale.

A lift has been refurbished in small resort near Annecy.

Sandrine featured in ici Savoie - talking about her love for Val.

Starting with road closures and a strong suggestion to not cycle over the col when it is closed.

Debate about the safety of our racers continues.

Meanwhile a Polish man skied down Everest…….

Without Oxygen.

The Oscar documentary ‘The Man who skied down Everest’ followed a Japanese man in 1970.  

More Olympic news…. 2030 awaiting a new French government to sign off certain documents.

Some events maybe dropped before then.

A quick mixture - drug hauls and swift and sharp French Justice. Memories of the Uni students stopped on way back from Val Thorens,

Ski safety, Snowboarder prosecuted for Aspen hit and run, out of control teenagers.

FIS introduces compulsory gender testing.

Legionnaires in Albertville, and closes the boarding house of a secondary school.

Cows are blocked from coming down from pasture due to deadly skin disease.

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(00:11) Weather

(00:33) Drug busts and Swift French Justice

(01:48) Leeds University Students with drugs

(02:12) Legionnaires...

The Doodles had September Snow to roll in !

Road closures and strike days are all looming.

Plans for a reservoir in La Clusaz have been shelved.

Tignes have removed 6 tonnes of rubbish from the top of the Grande Motte.

This weekend is the last high altitude race, the Petit St Bernard.

There is family photo fun at the Library.

Winter Parking goes on sale on Monday.

A world champion is going to court accused of credit card fraud..

Home for the Charcoal portraits...

Snow on mountains, cool in town ! If hiking with your dog….. are they up for it or will they need the mountain rescue to get them down ?

 Alberville has reported 17 cases of legionnaires' disease.

 Hunting season is in full swing;

Check the

Chassé & Croisé App  Before you wander out.

Also watch Kirsty Muir in Pressure Drop

Red Bull TV: Watch Live Events on the App Store

Heli-skiing in Italy

Should it be banned ? due to safety and environmental concerns.

Olympic...

Weather, snow high on our hills and flooding in the South of France.

Free ski and snowboard testing first weekend of our season.

Transport to and from the airports. Snowdrone always excellent.

Shared Transfers | SnowDrone Transfers

Alpine Fleet may be worth considering and have an Early bird offer....

Ski Transfers | Geneva Ski Transfers | Alpine Fleet

Competition to win a holiday in Val d'Isere.

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Prize money for Biathlon athletes has increased.

Nationality changes pre Olympics ..... 4 gains for...

Today we give retiring GB ski champion Dave Ryding a mention, applaud our firemen for their many and varied tasks and suggest booking a First Aid course with Jo Pollard.

A Ferrari Rally were finishing with a 2 star Michelin lunch at Maison Benoit Vidal in Annecy.

There are multiple road closures and irritations, including for a Rock Fall near Chamonix.

Sadly 3 bodies are still lying under avalanche debris in Alaska, 6 months after they died.

There is a call for Savoie to become independent….

Insights into Val’s Interseason.

Po...

Lots to cover today. Uber helicopters, heliskiing in Canada, flights from Stanstead to Geneva and Grenoble.

Surrey School Ski Championships in November.

Precise Ski Academy - Surrey Schools Championships

Some Russian athletes will be able to compete in the Winter Olympics in February.

Then sadness.

2 Chamonix mountain guides died in a car crash.

A man died on a via ferrata near Chambery.

The outcry after the deaths of 3 elite Italian skiers in the last year – FIS are looking at ways to improve safety.

This episode discusses upcoming events and courses both in France and the UK.

The St. Bernard Pass is closing for maintenance until spring.

Snow Sport England offers various courses, including roller ski lessons and instructor training sessions across different locations.

https://snowsportengland.sport80.com

They have also started an Instagram channel dedicated to Alpine skiing.

@snowsportengland_alpine

Suggestions to book ski lessons and child care as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Jelly and Ice Cream have an Early Bird offer if you book before the end...

Exciting paragliding news – French school teacher, Constance Mettetal, from Annecy is now the World Champion.

The episode also covers recent chairlift accidents in Russia, highlighting the importance of safety in mountainous regions.

You are invited to buy tickets for the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

https://tickets.milanocortina2026.org/events/le-discipline-olimpiche-244/cerimonia-di-apertura-2461/?utm_campaign=public_news_new_opening_cerimony_tickets_september_en&utm_medium=public_news&utm_source=organic_games_time_website

amd explore cultural events related to the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy.

If you fancy a home in Va...

A terrible chair lift accident in Russia.

This episode tentatively airs the problem of building more buildings faced by the ski resorts.

 Tourism vs eco considerations.

Tourist accommodation Vs sufficient good quality workers accommodation.

Remember … more strikes tomorrow….if you can wait, don't try to travel.

Return to last week’s thefts from huts on Mont Blanc. Arrests have been made.

Don’t forget that the hunting season started on Sunday and continues until the beginning of March.

We were impressed that Robert Redford share our admir...

Laura explores a range of topics starting with a tribute to Robert Redford. Renowned for his contributions to film and his love for skiing, Redford leaves a legacy at the Sundance resort.

She also applauded people staying active on the mountain well into their 80’s and 90’s.

2 climbers died near Grenoble.

Laura mentions the perils of paragliding, highlighting its high risks, and advise listeners to seek professional tandem flights for safety.

Don’t forget the Northern Snow Show in October.

If you fancy a car…. What about a Bentley Val d’Isè...

Laura will be navigating road closures en route to cooking mushrooms with Benoit Vidal this morning.

She reminds you of the untamed challenges of La Grave, the world's largest lift-assisted off-piste area.

Meanwhile, unevenly distributed prize money across different high level sports prompts reflection.

An Italian skier died after a serious head injury when training in Chile.

Champolouc in Italy will be hosting the SIGB Ski Test Event in January.

The London Snow Show at Olympia is 18-19th October. 

In this episode, you are taken on a journey through the world of roller and vintage skiing.

Laura starts with a roller ski race in Austria, then invites you to join Sweden's longest 90 km classic event.

She looks back in time to vintage skiing.

L’Alpine Classique are starting a ski school.

They have a date for your diary – 13-15th March 2026,

Think leather boots, wooden skis and cable bindings.

Vintage slalom, swing dances, and classic motor cars.

This episode ends with essential ski touring safe...

This episode begins with a somber news from Chamonix where a mountain guide tragically fell to his death in front of his companions, and in a separate incident, a paraglider died when his wing caught fire.

Moving to more positive news, the snowboarder who fell into a crevasse in Colorado has been discharged from the hospital.

This is the link to a video shot during his rescue.

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/09/12/snowboarder-fell-off-glacier-rescue-colorado-video/86118411007/

Fashion designer Amit Aggarwal has launched a collection inspired by the French Alps.

Eco...

In this episode, Laura reminds us of the trials of travelling with skis.

She also talks about Jannik Sinner – his early life as a ski racer and why he changed to tennis. His friend Lindsey Vonn was there to watch him win $5 million dollars at the US Open, but Lindsey and Laura both question why some sports are paid so much better than others. The 3-day eventer Ros Canter was included in this discussion.

Returning to Mont Blanc, theft !

Travel tips include new unmarked cars that can capture your speed, and the suggestion to...

In this episode, we cover a range of fascinating topics, including British ultrarunner Tom Evans' remarkable win at the Mont Blanc Ultra Trail. His adventure in challenging weather conditions demonstrates the spirit of sport and endurance.

One of the women’s races was overshadowed by a disqualification for doping.

We also discuss the upgrades in Tignes, promising an exciting winter for skiers. Additionally, listeners are reminded of the impending biometric border procedures post-Brexit, potential delays, and some information about the bearded vultures in Val.

In this episode from Val d'Isère, we hear more about life in the quiet interseason. France has appointed a new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu - known for his loyalty to President Macron.

As ski teams continue their training worldwide, French athletes in Argentina face injuries, while British and American skiers prepare in Austria and Chile.

We are very excited by Welsh Gigi Gorringe’s form !

Tragic news - a 61-year-old climber fell to his death on Mont Blanc.

Meanwhile, FIS officials have visited, checking Val d'Isère is ready to ho...

Strike day ! Both France and London.

French shop owners prepare by boarding up shops and 7,000 police on standby.

Better news, Marcel Hirscher is back on skis.

Tongue-in-cheek Darwin Awards for the survival of the fittest.

Quirky chairlift tales.

A really big rockfall in Cirque du fer a Cheval.

This episode of the podcast delves into the world of winter sports as the racing season approaches. With the American ski team training in Chile and Team GB prepping in Austria, excitement is in the air. However, not all athletes join, as France's Ciprian Sarrazin recovers from a crash and GB's Charlotte Banks heals from surgery. The episode highlights road and traffic alerts around Val d’Isère including night closures and major works in the Ponserand tunnel in Moutiers. Listeners are reminded of alternative training methods like roller skiing, with upcoming courses in Lancaster, a perfect option for cro...

So... who has lost a green digger ?

The new bus station is pretty good ! At the moment there is a small display giving information about our bearded vultures.

The daily newspaper, Le Dauphiné is celebrating 80 years since it first hit the streets. We are particularly fond of it as it published an article about Rozenn in June, and about Laura in August.

The Foire Avaline, in August, went very well. The children impressed with their creativity. The tombola raised money for their art classes, and Laura displayed her portraits of people and dogs f...

In this episode, the Laura shares an eventful day in Val d’Isère filled with unexpected setbacks. As she prepares to head to the Col, the highest mountain pass, for an Italian-French celebration with her doodle dogs, technical troubles thwart her plans: the 'Blue Monster' refuses to start, and a laptop shows no signs of life.

However, we need to keep a perspective.

Worse things happen in the mountains.

A recent skiing accident in Thredbo gives us all food for thought.

Lets revise mountain safety rules and check our kit bef...

There was a rumble and crash of rocks behind Les Richardes yesterday.

Laura continues to enjoy the peace of the interseason, comparing to the chaos of the tube strike next week in London.

She tells a funny but true (except for names) anecdote about biking on Bellevarde.

Laura recommends visiting Galerie Jane Griffiths during the winter.

And gives a mini idea of all the work the STVI are doing this summer.

In this episode, the host shares a humorous yet challenging experience of walking their dogs at night, caught off guard by the sudden turn-off of streetlights in their eco-conscious neighborhood. The absence of moonlight and snow added to the complete darkness, making it difficult to pick up after the dogs using only a phone torch. The host talks about the need for adjusting their walking schedule until the winter season when streetlights remain on longer. Despite the unexpected trouble, the host maintains a lighthearted tone and hints at returning to painting as a contrasting, calming activity for the remainder of...

Laura has solved most of yesterdays technical problems & all the episodes are now on both Apple and Spotify.

She reminds you that the bike tracks are staying open until the end of September, but as the lifts are closed you will have to also cycle to the top !

Unusually there was a traffic jam - a posse of porsche cars queuing for the petrol station !

Work continues on the road to Bourg so there will again be some night closures.

Nothing as bad as the possibility of a rock fall in...

Laura encourages you to keep sending your ideas and gives a brief outline for her ideas for future episodes, while dealing with the podcast-associated -tech, which is all a new experience for her but luckily has support from a podcast guru.

She then tells you about meeting her art teacher, Rozenn, and how Santa Claus appeared while they were sketching in Le Fornet.

And adds an anecdote about Christmas puddings ......

In this episode, the Laura reminisces about pre-COVID interseason times spent in bustling London, contrasting them with Val d’Isère's quiet interseason.

She recounts a tense journey during the early days of COVID-19, racing against the clock to get two friends to Geneva airport, and the doodles dogs and herself back to Val d’Isère before the borders close.

An unexpected traffic jam wrecked her carefully hatched plan.,,,,

Laura reflects on how confusing those early COVID days were but how the pandemic changed her life and lead her to art.

As a...

In this podcast episode, Laura reflects on her experience early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Initially planning to attend a friend's 60th birthday in North Wales, she cancelled the trip due to fears of quarantine.

Instead, she experienced the shutdown firsthand in Val d’Isère, witnessing bustling businesses close and tourists tumble.

With basic art supplies, the internet and inspiration from her one square kilometre, her 2D creativity was released.

The narrative captures the chaotic early days of the pandemic and how it inadvertently provided her with a unique opportunity to foc...

Join Laura M. in 'Doodles in the Snow,' a podcast exploring the natural beauty and vibrant community of Val d'Isère.

As an artist inspired by the alpine landscape, Laura shares her insights and discoveries through art, storytelling, and skiing adventures.

From her early days of learning to ski in the late 80s to honing her artistic skills during the pandemic, Laura provides listeners with delightful updates and entertaining anecdotes.

In each episode, expect a mix of factual fun, local news, and creative musings, all topped with a touch of whimsical doodles a...