The CarveCast - Ski Podcast

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.     📺 WATCH / SUBSCRIBE https://youtube.com/@TheCarveCast   🎧 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://carvecast.podbean.com/   🍎 APPLE PODCASTS Search “CarveCast”     📸 FOLLOW Instagram: @mrthaibox123 TikTok: @mrthaibox   📩 CONTACT mrthaibox123@gmail.com     #carvecast #skitok #zermatt #skiing #stockli

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   —   🎧 Listen to CarveCast: https://carvecast.podbean.com/   🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCarveCast   📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrthaibox123   🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrthaibox   —   #carvecast #skiing #skitok #switzerland #stockli

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.   📍 Follow along here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCarveCast Podcast: https://carvecast.podbean.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrthaibox123 [https://instagram.com/mrthaibox123] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrthaibox [https://tiktok.com/@mrthaibox]     👍 If you enjoy the episode, subscribe, like and drop a comment with where I should ski next.   #carvecast #skiing #zermatt #stmoritz #verbier

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 🌐 https://www.julen-sport.ch 📸 https://www.instagram.com/julensport   🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://carvecast.podbean.com   📺 Subscribe to CarveCast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCarveCast

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.   🔗 Listen to CarveCast: https://carvecast.podbean.com/   🔗 Watch Tippy Travels: https://www.youtube.com/@tippy_travels [https://www.youtube.com/@tippy_travels]   🔗 Follow Adam / CarveCast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrthaibox123 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCarveCast   #carvecast #skiing #vanlife #campervans #alps