Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder
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Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder
Chamonix is one of Europe’s oldest ski resorts and a playground for adventure both winter and summer alike. While it may sit in the shadows of Mont Blanc, this small alpine village is brimming with life. So, join Sam Ryder (International journalist, producer, and lover of all things sport) as she ch...
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Alpinist and Activist Nasim Eshqi on climbing in and out of Iran - literally and metaphorically!
Joining me this week is Iranian alpinist Nasim Eshqi. Kickboxing champion of Iran, many times over, Nasim left the sport in her early 20’s because of...
Falkiner and friends - John talks 50 years of fun bringing energy and action to the Alps!
John Falkiner, Professional ski bum, stunt man, telemark skier, and now mountain guide, there seems to be little he cannot conquer when it comes to mo...
Freeriding with Megane Betend as the French speed queen prepares for this year's World Tour
This week freeride skier Megane Betend joins me for a chat. The French speed queen started skiing at the age of 2 and soon joined the ranks of the loc...
Straight from the archives - a lesson on life from one of Chamonix's original skilebrities - Gary Bigham!
Chamonix legend Gary Bigham is about as original as you can get. Luckily, he had some free time...and was available for a chat! From the ski bum era o...
From the ocean to the mountains - we delve into the many lives of Carly Van-Evelingen
Joining me this week is Carly Van-Evelingen – groom/ equestrian/ climber/ ski bum/ van lifer… yes, it’s been a mixed bag…even for her.
H...
Ultra-runner Emily Schmitz talks mountains, art and why planning ahead is SO yesterday!
Joining me this week is ultra-runner Emily Schmitz. Born in Wisconsin, Emily studied art at university there but says she didn’t realise how little it...
Life in a day with Mountaineer Fay Manners – Hold onto your harness, it’s quite the ride…
Fay Manners has had quite the year so far. In her ‘spare time,’ the UK-born Data Analyst likes to play in the mountains here in Chamonix. In fact, not...
Ultra-runner Emmanuel Ocampo talks all kinds of sport!! And why NOW is the time to be honest about mental health.
Emmanuel Ocampo is dedicated, determined, and incredibly disciplined. He’s also an ultra-runner who lives in Chamonix. Growing up in a small town in A...
Tamsin Gay talks sh*&…well it was her idea! The brilliantly funny, brutally honest International Mountain Guide bares all
Tamsin Gay may not have known what she wanted to do with her life growing up, but she has certainly found her niche. The International Mountain Guide...
An unlikely hero – Victor Saunders talks The Eiger, Everest, and why it’s shape, more than size that really matters!
British and world-renowned mountaineer and author Victor Saunders has not only reached six of the seven summits but has also made SIX ascents of Evere...
Camille Jaccoux: An original Crow - The story so far...
Joining me this week is Chamonix native, mogul master, freeride phenomenon, and although he may not always admit…total lover of fashion, and unmistaka...
She’s back!! Minna Riihimaki on literally surviving life in the mountains and why focus really does determine reality!
Minna Riihimaki – says the human body is capable of recovery in an incredible way, but it all depends on the mind. She knows first-hand what it’s like...
Where giants dare to roam - the climbing legend Andy Parkin on literally NEVER giving up!
Andy Parkin is a giant in the world of climbing. An exemplar of the purest form of ascent and descent – and a champion of the solo expedition. A Sheff...
From the Highlands to the High-er-lands - Ross Hewitt talks mountain guiding, biking, steep skiing and in his 'spare' time, being an engineer
Ross Hewitt grew up in Scotland. He started skiing at the age of seven, and never looked back. Ross began mountaineering in the harsh climate of the h...
Chamonix's new generation of ski patrollers - Tim Moniot talks avalanches, explosions, and surviving a mountain bike crash...
At 27, Chamonix local Tim Moniot is part of a new generation of Ski Patrollers, looking after the mountains for the thousands of skiers that descend u...
Who were the ‘Conquistadors of the Useless'? Antoine Terray gives us a glimpse into the life of his famous father the mountaineer Lionel Terray
Antoine Terray is a skier, a runner, and a businessman here in Chamonix – he is also the son of one of the greatest alpinists of his time, Lionel Terr...
Snowboarding to No-Boarding - Swedish DJ and music producer Magnus Asberg talks 4 decades of Chamonix
Magnus Asberg started coming to Chamonix from the age of 13 - first on a school trip, then making the 24-hour journey by bus every year. He grew up on...
Disability, dyslexia but determined - Alpine Runner Matthew Breakell on refusing to stay silent.
Matthew Breakell was born with clubfoot and spent months in plaster. Doctors said he may never run. A couple of weeks ago in Switzerland, he completed...
Top South African ultra-runner Meg Mackenzie on finishing her first 100km race, marmots, and her next big challenge - winter in Chamonix.
Meg Mackenzie is one of South Africa’s top female ultra-runners. Growing up along the famous Comrades route – a 55 mile stretch of road between Durban...
Catherine Poletti on UTMB brand expansion, and what the future holds for trail running, one of the worlds fastest growing sports.
Catherine Poletti is the President and Co-Founder of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc – one of the most important and indeed iconic events in the ultra-r...
Colombia’s top ultra-runner Jhon Barrera on TDS success and why the body can only achieve what the mind believes.
“Competing in Chamonix was a dream come true”, says Colombia’s top ultra-runner Jhon Barerra. The 36-year-old biologist turned professional trail runn...
Marta Wenta on ‘The climate crisis vs. an ultramarathon’ – it’s possible to conquer both, if we have the courage to step up.
Polish ultra-runner Marta Wenta has been racing for almost a decade. This year, as part of the UTMB week, she completed the TDS, the ‘Sur les Traces d...
Rachel Kerr on breaking gender barriers within the ski industry and empowering women to feel more at home in the mountains.
Rachel Kerr trained for 5 years to become a qualified ski instructor with French equivalence. She is an avid cyclist, kite surfer, runner, and one of...
Introducing: Sam in Cham with Samantha Ryder
Chamonix is one of Europe’s oldest ski resorts and a playground for adventure both winter and summer alike. While it may sit in the shadows of Mont Bl...