The CarveCast - Ski Podcast

Andy from Snow Camps Europe Reveals the 'Skier Insights' Quiz That Changes Coaching

🎿 Why do some skiers improve rapidly while others seem stuck on the same plateau for years?
 
In Episode 34 of The CarveCast, Adam is joined by Andy Rose from Snow Camps Europe to discuss Ski Insights, a brand new skier assessment designed to uncover exactly what is holding your skiing back and what you can do to improve.
 
Most skiers are familiar with labels such as beginner, intermediate and advanced, but do these categories really tell the whole story? Andy explains why he believes they don’t, and introduces a completely different approach to understanding skier development.
 
Using a simple 13 question assessment with over 67 million possible answer combinations, Ski Insights categorises skiers into profiles such as Cautious Skier, Plateaued Skier, Inconsistent Skier, Social Improver and Mileage Ready Skier. The aim is to identify the real barriers to progression and provide a clear path forward.
 
Adam and Andy dive deep into confidence, control, coaching, skill acquisition, plateaus, terrain, snow conditions and the common mistakes that stop skiers from reaching their potential. They discuss why confidence is often a symptom rather than the problem itself, why many skiers unknowingly remain in their comfort zones, and how different coaching environments can dramatically affect progress.
 
The episode also explores the benefits of ski camps versus private coaching, the value of learning alongside other skiers, and why some of the biggest breakthroughs happen when you challenge yourself on unfamiliar terrain and in difficult conditions.
 
Whether you’re struggling with confidence, frustrated that your skiing has stalled, or simply looking for the next step in your development, this episode is packed with practical advice, real world examples and plenty of food for thought.
 
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#carvecast #skitok #stockli #skiing #snowcampseurope

Heli-Skiing with My 10-Year-Old: Road Trip to Zermatt

🚐🎿 CARVECAST EPISODE 33 – DAD & DAUGHTER SKI ROAD TRIP TO ZERMATT!
 
This one’s different…
 
For the first time ever, I’m joined by my daughter Lyla as we hit the road from the UK to Zermatt for a proper dad and daughter ski adventure.
 
Long drive. Big mountains. Even bigger plans 👀
 
We break down the full journey, from the early start and Eurotunnel crossing to driving through France into Switzerland, plus exactly how to get into Zermatt via Täsch and what to expect when you arrive.
 
But this episode is more than just travel…
 
🎿 What makes Zermatt one of the best ski resorts in the world
🏔️ Our favourite ski memories across Europe
❄️ How to ski hard pack and icy conditions properly
🎯 Why lessons can completely transform your skiing
👨‍👧 Real tips for skiing with kids
🍝 Best food spots and hidden gems in Zermatt
🚐 What it’s actually like doing a ski trip like this together
 
And we’ve got something BIG planned…
 
🚁 Helicopter around the Matterhorn
🇮🇹 Skiing into Italy
 
This is what skiing is really about.
Family, memories, and loving every second on the mountain.
 
 
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Snowbound Surprise: On the Road to a Swiss Chalet & Ski Festival

Snowbound Surprise: On the Road to a Swiss Chalet & Ski Festival ❄️🚐🏔️
CarveCast Episode 32
I wasn’t planning this trip… but here we are. Driving through snow covered Jura towns on the way to a chalet in Les Collons, chasing conditions, fresh snow, and whatever the mountains throw at me next.
 
This episode is raw and real. Recorded on the road with live audio, travel thoughts, and that proper snow day buzz. Plans are loose but big… Four Valleys exploration, possibly Zermatt, maybe Crans Montana, and heading to the Stöckli Ski Festival to get eyes on next season’s gear.
 
I also break down recent trips including St Moritz and the two day Zermatt challenge, plus what’s coming next for CarveCast even with a few filming and audio hiccups along the way.
 
If you’re into proper ski trips, last minute missions, and behind the scenes of how this content actually comes together, this one’s for you.
 
🎿 Expect:
• Road trip vibes through Switzerland
• First thoughts heading into Les Collons
• Four Valleys plans
• Zermatt and Crans Montana possibilities
• Stöckli festival preview
• St Moritz recap
• Zermatt two day challenge
• Honest talk about content wins and struggles
 
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I Skied Every Run in Zermatt — Finished with 2 Minutes to Spare!

🎿 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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Trust the Bootfitter: How Tim Found My Perfect Ski Boot

🎙️ 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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Van Life & Powder Dreams: Chasing Snow in a Camper

🎙️ 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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Three-Week Ski Road Trip: Resorts, Routes & Tips. How To Do a Multi Resort Ski Trip!

CarveCast Episode 28 🎙️⛷️
 
Welcome to Episode 28 of the CarveCast 🎄❄️
Recorded just before Christmas, this episode is packed with skiing, tech, road trip planning, and honest gear talk as the season fires up.
 
In this episode I cover:
🎿 A full multi resort ski road trip breakdown across France, Switzerland, and Italy
🚗 Why driving to the Alps can be cheaper, easier, and better for flexibility
🗺️ How to plan a multi resort ski trip even if you only have a week
🎥 Ski tech deep dive including drones, 360 cameras, and goggles
🥽 Oakley FlowScape goggles and why they surprised me
📸 DJI Neo 2 hands free tracking drone on snow
📷 DJI Osmo 360 vs Insta360 real world skiing use
👢 ZipFit liners and how they can transform your existing ski boots
👓 A genuinely brilliant tiny solution for reading your phone on the slopes
❄️ Alps snow and weather outlook heading into the New Year
 
This episode is all about skiing smarter, travelling better, and getting more out of your time in the mountains. Whether you love locking into one resort or bouncing between many, there’s plenty here to take away.
 
🎄 Massive thank you for all the support this year
⛷️ If you’re skiing over Christmas or New Year, enjoy every turn
📍 Drop a comment and tell me where you’re heading this season
 
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How 3D‑Printed Moxis Reinvented Ski Insoles — Swiss CraftTech for Every Foot

 
🎿 CarveCast Episode 27
3D Printed Insoles, Foot Health & Ski Performance with MOXIS CEO Malin
 
In this episode of the CarveCast, I sit down with the CEO of MOXIS, the Swiss company redefining foot health through 3D printed insoles and medical grade biomechanics 🇨🇭
 
MOXIS was born from Orthopodo, a leading Swiss orthopedic company with over 35 years of medical experience. What started as a clinical solution is now changing skiing, everyday footwear, and elite sport.
 
We break down how laser foot scanning, dynamic gait analysis, and 3D printing create insoles that are consistent, precise, and reproducible anywhere in the world 🌍
 
I also share my personal experience skiing with MOXIS insoles and why they are the first insoles I have ever worn that I genuinely cannot feel 👣
 
If you ski, stand all day, train regularly, or care about long term comfort and performance, this episode will completely change how you think about your feet.
 
 
 
⛷️ Topics we cover
 
 
🧠 Why foot health is massively overlooked
🖨️ CNC milling vs 3D printed insoles
📏 Laser foot scans and gait analysis explained
🎿 Ski boot comfort, fatigue, and performance
⚙️ Removing guesswork from custom insoles
🏒 Pro athletes using MOXIS
📦 Reordering insoles worldwide from one scan
🔬 Swiss medical certification and regulation
🚀 The future of MOXIS and foot health
 
 
 
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Three Weeks in the Alps: Chamonix, Zermatt & Val d'Isère

🎿 CarveCast Episode 26
Three weeks. Multiple countries. Endless skiing.
 
In this episode, I’m back from an epic three week early season ski adventure across Chamonix, Saas Fee, Zermatt, Cervinia, Val d’Isère and Tignes.
 
I skied from first lift to last lift, every single day, sharing what early season skiing is really like across the Alps when the snow hits early and the crowds are still missing.
 
 
What we cover in this episode:
 
 
❄️ Early season snow conditions and what was genuinely worth skiing
🗓️ How to time late November and early December trips properly
💰 How to save serious money on accommodation, food and lift passes
🏔️ Zermatt vs Cervinia and why Italy is such insane value
🎿 Stomp It Camp review and what you actually gain from coaching
🧤 Gear reviews including heated gloves, base layers, Pullin underwear and Stockli kit
👓 Prescription lenses for Oakley Meta glasses
🚐 Early season travel tips, driving vs flying and lift pass planning
 
This episode is packed with real world advice, not brochure hype. If you’re thinking about early season skiing, glacier resorts, coaching camps, or squeezing maximum value from Alpine trips, this one’s for you.
 
 
 
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Questions for the next episode? Drop them in the comments or message me directly.
 
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Ski Boot Secrets from Julen Sport Zermatt - With Master Boot Fitter Tim

🎿 CarveCast Episode 25 — Boot Fitting With Tim In Zermatt
 
Ski performance starts at the foot. In this episode I sit down inside Julen Sport in Zermatt with Tim, widely considered the best boot fitter in the valley. We dive deep into comfort, liner choice, foot scanning and why your ski boot fit might be holding you back more than you think.
 
We recorded this right in the shop surrounded by boots, shells, liners and a 3D printer building insoles behind us. This is a real mountain floor conversation filled with practical info for every skier from first time boot buyers to high level riders who want precision and support dialled perfectly.
 
We look at ZipFit liners, ramp angle, heel hold, 3D pressure scanning and why so many skiers unknowingly ski in boots that are too big. Tim explains how he fits beginners, advanced skiers and racers and why there is no single perfect boot, only the correct fit for the person wearing it.
 
 
🔥 What you’ll learn
• 3D printed insoles remove pressure points and boost comfort
• Proper boot fitting transforms ski performance and control
• Most skiers ski in boots far too big for their feet
• ZipFit liners give next level feel and longevity
• Ramp angle and cuff alignment matter more than branding
• Comfort vs precision is a balance that evolves as you improve
• The right liner is often more important than the shell
• Why your first boots should not feel like trainers
 
💬 Quotes
• The comfort is unbelievable
• Most people have boots too big
• Once you try ZipFit you do not go back
 
⏱ Chapters
00.00 Intro from Zermatt
02.53 Why boot fitting matters
06.07 3D printed insoles
08.53 Choosing the right shell
12.10 ZipFit and intuition liners
14.58 Flex and ramp angle explained
17.49 Most common boot mistakes
20.52 How preferences evolve
23.46 Closing thoughts
 
Based on live conversation with Tim at Julen Sport Zermatt. 
 
 
🔗 Links
🎧 Podcast  https://carvecast.podbean.com
🌍 Website  https://thecarvecast.com
📺 YouTube  https://youtube.com/@TheCarveCast
📩 Email  mrthaibox123@gmail.com
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