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The White Out Podcast – Live from Everest Base Camp with Kenton Cool

Dom Killinger and Rob Stewart speak live to British mountaineer and mountain guide Kenton Cool from Everest Base Camp, just days before he attempts his 20th summit of the world's highest mountain.

Broadcast directly from Nepal at an altitude of more than 5,300 metres, the interview offers a unique insight into life on Everest, the realities of high-altitude guiding and the challenges of leading clients in some of the world's most extreme environments.

Kenton discusses his journey from growing up in Buckinghamshire to becoming one of Britain's most accomplished mountaineers, his long-standing relationship with Nepal and the Sherpa community, and why he continues to return to Everest year after year.

The episode covers:

• Preparing for a 20th ascent of Everest

• Life at Everest Base Camp and how expeditions operate

• The physical and mental challenges of climbing at extreme altitude

• How mountain guides make difficult decisions under pressure

• The relationship between guides, Sherpas and clients

• Learning to ski as an adult in Chamonix

• Ski touring, mountaineering and skiing 8,000-metre peaks

• The similarities between guiding in the Alps and the Himalayas

• The rewards and responsibilities of being a mountain guide

• Why saying "no" is sometimes the most important decision a guide can make

The panel also discuss:

• Climate change and its impact on glaciers in the Alps and Himalayas

• The future of skiing in a warming climate

• Avalanche risk and decision-making in the mountains

• The next generation of climbers, skiers and mountaineers

• Skiing in Pakistan and other remote mountain regions

• Kenton's favourite ski destinations around the world

• The enduring appeal of the Arlberg ski region

Highlights include:

• Kenton speaking live from Everest Base Camp just before leaving for his summit push

• His reflections on nearly two decades of Everest expeditions

• Honest discussion about client pressure and mountain safety

• Insights into the effects of climate change on mountain environments

• Stories from Chamonix, Pakistan, Nepal and some of the world's biggest peaks

• Kenton's answer to The White Out's regular "one ski resort for life" question

Selected quotes from the show:

"Summits are kind of irrelevant. The number is irrelevant. It's the environment that I get to be in and working in."

"It is work. I'm an Everest guide. This is one of the ways I pay the mortgage."

"If it's good for climbing, it's crap for skiing. If it's good for skiing, it's crap for climbing."

"There is pressure on the mountain guide, whether it's here, whether it's the Matterhorn or skiing the Vallée Blanche."

"We are employed as guides for a reason. To be the decision maker."

"We think we've underestimated it. By the end of this century there won't be a single glacier left in Europe."

"If you're passionate about it, just do it."

Check out: www.kentoncool.com

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The White Out Podcast – LIVE from Manchester

Dom Killinger and Rob Stewart host the second ever live edition of The Whiteout Podcast following the huge success of the first live show at Hemel Hempstead.

Recorded in Manchester in front of a packed audience, the panel features some of Britain’s most successful winter sports athletes:

Dave Ryding – Britain’s most successful alpine ski racer of the modern era, World Cup winner and five-time Olympian
Menna Fitzpatrick – Multiple Paralympic medallist and world champion
Tom Greenway – British slopestyle and Big Air skier competing on the World Cup circuit

The episode covers:

Dave Ryding’s retirement from World Cup ski racing
The mentality required to compete at elite level for over 20 years
Olympic and Paralympic pressure
How athletes manage anxiety, nerves and expectation
The physical and mental demands of freestyle skiing
The role of confidence in elite performance
Competing for Great Britain without a mountain culture
Life after professional sport
Social media pressures on modern athletes
The importance of routine, structure and consistency
Funny stories from training and ski trips
Ski holidays, powder days, coffee obsessions and pond skimming disasters

The panel also discuss:

The impact of the Winter Olympics on UK snowsports participation
Snow Camp’s work introducing young people to skiing and snowboarding
Why enjoying the process matters as much as results
How elite athletes deal with fear and setbacks
The importance of long-term consistency in achieving success

Highlights include:

Dave Ryding reflecting on the stress and intensity of World Cup racing
Menna Fitzpatrick discussing winning Paralympic medals and meeting the Queen
Tom Greenway explaining the fear and excitement of hitting massive freestyle jumps
Honest conversations about pressure, confidence and resilience in elite sport

Thanks to:

• Crystal Ski Holidays: https://www.crystalski.co.uk
• GB Snowsport: https://gbsnowsport.com
• Snow Camp: https://www.snow-camp.org.uk
• The Snow Centre: https://thesnowcentre.com

Selected quotes from the show:

“What you put in gives you a better chance to be successful.” – Dave Ryding

“I really want my own.” – Menna Fitzpatrick recalling trying on Steve Redgrave’s Olympic medal as a child

“Innovation wins medals.” – Tom Greenway on the evolution of freestyle skiing

“If you can stick with something for 10 years, you’ll be amazed at where you were and where you’ve got to.” – Dave Ryding

“I quite like to live a quiet life, to be quite honest.” – Menna Fitzpatrick on social media and public attention

“The biggest jumps we hit are in November… and they are terrifying.” – Tom Greenway

“I knew if I didn’t go in the gym, winter would be more like hell than any chance of success.” – Dave Ryding

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Dom Killinger and Rob Stewart host the first ever live edition of The Whiteout Podcast in front of an audience at The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead, fresh from the 2026 Winter Olympic season.

Joined by

Huw Nightingale – Olympic gold medallist in mixed snowboard cross

Tom Greenway – British freestyle skier and slopestyle/big air athlete

Ollie Davies – Double Olympian and Junior World Champion ski cross racer

Graham Bell – Five-time Olympian and former World Cup downhill racer

Ed Drake – Olympian, broadcaster and ski racing commentator

The episode covers:

What it feels like to win an Olympic gold medal

The pressure of competing as favourites on the world stage

Behind-the-scenes stories from ski cross, snowboard cross and freestyle skiing

Crashes, tactics, injuries and surviving high-speed winter sports

Olympic medals vs Crystal Globes vs X Games prestige

Favourite ski resorts, powder days and mountain memories

Funny stories from life on tour and travelling with teammates

Snow Camp’s work introducing young people to snowsports

The team also discuss:

Why Winter Olympic years boost participation in snowsports

The unique pressure of “one run every four years”

The next generation of British snowsports athletes

Thanks to: Crystal Ski Holidays | GB Snowsport | Snow Camp | The Snow Centre

Quotes from the athletes include:

“There’s more spots to lose than there is to win.” – Huw

“The best performances come out of me when I’m in a really calm head space, which is a stark contrast to what it looks like we’re doing.” – Tom

“Winter sports are way more exciting than summer sports.” – Graham

“I could be on my own in bluebird perfect conditions and I probably wouldn’t bother going. But I could be in a whiteout with my friends and have the best day ever.” – Ed

“I was actually sick in the morning of the team event when I won gold.” – Huw

“People were running after us wanting to take pictures. It was kind of a strange thing at first.” – Huw

“You kind of have to stand at the top of a jump and fully commit to it, because if you don’t fully commit, that’s when things go wrong.” – Tom

“There is a way to crash. There is an art to it.” – Ollie

“It is inspiring, but it goes in circles.” – Graham

“As long as the boss likes it, that’s all you’ve got to worry about.” – Ed

“I drank half a can of Red Bull in the start… came into the compression and just went whoop.” – Ollie

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