Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What does snow feel like around the world? Olympic ski racer Tommy Ford joins Condé Nast Traveler to share what years of World Cup racing and global travel as part of the US Ski Team have taught him about snow conditions, from champagne powder in Japan to icy race courses in the Alps. Ford explains how different climates, mountains, and preparation methods shape the way skiers experience snow across Europe, Asia, North America, and the Southern Hemisphere, revealing why no two runs are ever the same.

00:00 Intro
00:25 Beaver Creak, USA
01:36 Alta Badia, Italy
02:47 Naeba, Japan
03:29 Copenhagen, Denmark
04:11 Beijing, China
04:55 PyeongChang, South Korea
05:37 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
06:45 Val-D’Isère, France
07:34 Formigal, Spain
08:07 Sölden, Austria
09:17 Ushuaia, Argentina
10:01 Adelboden, Switzerland
10:39 Lake Takapō, New Zealand
11:31 Banff, Canada

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