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Loving the Snow LifeAuthor: 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. Theyll uncover which snow resorts and brands are eco-friendly and sustainable, which resorts promote activities for disabilities, degenerative conditions, which ones are LGBT friendly and help you live a snow life. Language: en-us Genres: Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Maddi Hoffman - Madi Hoffman: Comebacks & carving her own path in Alpine Skiing
Wednesday, 17 September, 2025
Today’s guest is someone who truly knows the highs and lows of chasing big dreams on the slopes ,we’re talking about the seriously cool and calm Madi Hoffman.Madi’s an Aussie alpine skier who’s taken a pretty unique and unpredictable path through the world of competitive skiing. She grew up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, spent time living in Singapore, and eventually made her way to the U.S., where she came up through the college circuit and battled it out on the National Collegiate , NorAm and then, crossed the pond to take on the icy chaos of the European ski circuit.But it hasn’t all been smooth turns and podium finishes. Madi’s dealt with some major injuries, including one that forced her to miss the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. In this episode, she gets real about what it’s like to go through multiple recoveries, and the resilience it takes to return to snow on her terms.It’s an honest, open chat about how the sport that broke her down is also helping her rebuild. We dive into what it means to fall back in love with the process, to rise under pressure, and to learn how to truly trust yourself again, not just on race day, but every day. This one’s all about resilience, identity, and the kind of strength that can’t be measured in the gym.
