Latest Sam in cham Podcast Episodes
Alpinist and Activist Nasim Eshqi on climbing in and out of Iran - literally and metaphorically!
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - August 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoining 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 the pressure to ‘cover up’. Climbing mountains gave her the chance to be outside, and away from prying eyes. Since she started climbing aged 23, ...
Falkiner and friends - John talks 50 years of fun bringing energy and action to the Alps!
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - July 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJohn Falkiner, Professional ski bum, stunt man, telemark skier, and now mountain guide, there seems to be little he cannot conquer when it comes to mountains. At 18, lured by the prospect of deep powder skiing, he moved from the snowy mountains of Australia to the Swiss resort of Verbier – and i...
Freeriding with Megane Betend as the French speed queen prepares for this year's World Tour
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - November 25, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis 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 local alpine ski club. It gave her all the essentials - discipline and great technique - but her heart was never really in it. After she qualified ...
Straight from the archives - a lesson on life from one of Chamonix's original skilebrities - Gary Bigham!
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - October 05, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChamonix 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 of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, we take a trip down memory lane to some of the wild times here in the valley, when beer was cheap, and work was a dirty 4...
From the ocean to the mountains - we delve into the many lives of Carly Van-Evelingen
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - August 25, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoining me this week is Carly Van-Evelingen – groom/ equestrian/ climber/ ski bum/ van lifer… yes, it’s been a mixed bag…even for her. Having delved into all kinds of professions, she says she never really fit…then one summer, decided to come to Chamonix to climb…it may have been a fleeting vi...
Ultra-runner Emily Schmitz talks mountains, art and why planning ahead is SO yesterday!
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - July 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoining 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 was going to prepare her for life in the real world. After finishing, she waited tables before a friend of hers suggested heading to Colombia. Wi...
Life in a day with Mountaineer Fay Manners – Hold onto your harness, it’s quite the ride…
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - June 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFay 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 just here in Chamonix, but in any mountains. For Fay - it’s been a year of firsts so far. Along with climbing partner Lina Van den Berg they...
Ultra-runner Emmanuel Ocampo talks all kinds of sport!! And why NOW is the time to be honest about mental health.
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - June 02, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEmmanuel Ocampo is dedicated, determined, and incredibly disciplined. He’s also an ultra-runner who lives in Chamonix. Growing up in a small town in Argentina, he was always very sporty – competing mostly in team disciplines, hockey, football, swimming, and the like. In his early 20’s he ran a ...
Tamsin Gay talks sh*&…well it was her idea! The brilliantly funny, brutally honest International Mountain Guide bares all
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - April 27, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTamsin 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 and TV Safety Location Advisor spends the majority of time at home in the mountains – whether it’s guiding people around some of the most stunning...
An unlikely hero – Victor Saunders talks The Eiger, Everest, and why it’s shape, more than size that really matters!
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - March 30, 2022 17:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBritish and world-renowned mountaineer and author Victor Saunders has not only reached six of the seven summits but has also made SIX ascents of Everest – however, he still won’t agree he’s a good climber. Instead, he’s happy to play down his MASSIVE achievements and focus on his ‘failures’ – wh...
Camille Jaccoux: An original Crow - The story so far...
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - February 16, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoining me this week is Chamonix native, mogul master, freeride phenomenon, and although he may not always admit…total lover of fashion, and unmistakable style...yes, it’s Camille Jaccoux – oh, I forgot to mention, he started this brand here in Chamonix called Black Crows, apparently, they make ...
She’s back!! Minna Riihimaki on literally surviving life in the mountains and why focus really does determine reality!
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - January 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMinna 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 to suffer life-threatening injuries and not know whether recovery is even possible? Growing up in Finland, Minna’s childhood was spent happi...
Where giants dare to roam - the climbing legend Andy Parkin on literally NEVER giving up!
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - December 27, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAndy 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 Sheffield lad through and through, Andy was able to perfect technique on the rocky peaks and cliffs the length and breadth of the British Isles before ...
From the Highlands to the High-er-lands - Ross Hewitt talks mountain guiding, biking, steep skiing and in his 'spare' time, being an engineer
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - December 01, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRoss 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 highlands until he discovered the Alps that offered the same adventure but with steeper slopes and more temperate surroundings. In this week’s...
Chamonix's new generation of ski patrollers - Tim Moniot talks avalanches, explosions, and surviving a mountain bike crash...
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - November 19, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAt 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 upon the valley each year. With a long-standing history of mountain guides and patrollers, it seemed only natural that Tim would continue the 'fami...
Who were the ‘Conquistadors of the Useless'? Antoine Terray gives us a glimpse into the life of his famous father the mountaineer Lionel Terray
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - November 04, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAntoine 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 Terray. Adopted at the age of 4, Antoine spent just a few months with his father before his tragic death while climbing in the Vercors near Grenoble. ...
Snowboarding to No-Boarding - Swedish DJ and music producer Magnus Asberg talks 4 decades of Chamonix
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - October 27, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMagnus 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 skis, but being an avid skater, transferred his passion onto the snow. 40 years later, Magnus has gone from snowboarding to No-Boarding – riding ...
Disability, dyslexia but determined - Alpine Runner Matthew Breakell on refusing to stay silent.
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - October 20, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMatthew 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 his 20th ultra-run by finishing the Ultra Tour Monte Rosa – his 6th 100-miler. He has severe dyslexia and cannot read or write but his drive to s...
Top South African ultra-runner Meg Mackenzie on finishing her first 100km race, marmots, and her next big challenge - winter in Chamonix.
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - October 13, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMeg 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 and Pietermaritzburg – not to mention being born into a family of sports enthusiasts, it was almost inevitable that she would fall into the runni...
Catherine Poletti on UTMB brand expansion, and what the future holds for trail running, one of the worlds fastest growing sports.
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - October 06, 2021 15:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCatherine 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-running calendar. From music to psychology to IT, Catherine dabbled in all sorts before landing firmly on the start line in Chamonix. Just over 7...
Colombia’s top ultra-runner Jhon Barrera on TDS success and why the body can only achieve what the mind believes.
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - September 29, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating“Competing in Chamonix was a dream come true”, says Colombia’s top ultra-runner Jhon Barerra. The 36-year-old biologist turned professional trail runner placed 13th in his debut European ultramarathon. While happy with the result, it’s not a position Jhon is familiar with, having run numerous ra...
Marta Wenta on ‘The climate crisis vs. an ultramarathon’ – it’s possible to conquer both, if we have the courage to step up.
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - September 22, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPolish 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 des Ducs de Savoie’ - 150km from Courmayeur in the Aosta valley back to Chamonix. She was the 7th woman to finish, 46th overall in a field of hundr...
Rachel Kerr on breaking gender barriers within the ski industry and empowering women to feel more at home in the mountains.
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - September 15, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRachel 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 3 SheEO’s of the Women’s Mountain Club in Chamonix where she lives. Growing up on the banks of Loch Lomond in the Scottish Highlands, Rachel is no...
Introducing: Sam in Cham with Samantha Ryder
Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder - September 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChamonix 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 town is brimming with life. So, join Sam Ryder (International journalist, producer, and lover of all things sport) as she c...
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