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Ski Sunday celebrates its return by taking in the thrills and spills of the classic alpine races, starting in the Swiss village of Adelboden for the men’s slalom.
Presented by Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott, the team catch up with the world of ski racing, meeting some of the British hopefuls competing on 2024’s world cup circuit, with the Cortina Olympics on the horizon.
Plus a look behind the scenes at the famous slalom to find out how the mountain is prepared for a stunning spectacle in front of thousands of expectant fans.
Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott present more fast-paced winter sport action, including the longest and fastest race on the World Cup circuit – the classic men’s downhill in Wengen.
The usually quiet and picturesque Swiss village is transformed at this time each year as 30,000 fans line the Lauberhorn mountain to witness the event, first held in 1930. There are also highlights of the women’s downhill from Altenmarkt in Austria.
The Austrian resort of Kitzbuhel is the setting for the famous men’s downhill race on the much-feared and revered Streif course, with racers reaching speeds in excess of 90mph.
As well as covering the racing, Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott are also meeting some of the biggest names in winter sport, including British teenage world champion Mia Brookes, who provides exclusive behind-the-scenes access to her training routine in Laax, Austria, as she bids for more golds in 2024.
Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott are in the picturesque Italian Alps to visit the world-famous Cortina, with extensive highlights of the women’s downhill race from the resort.
With just two years to go until Cortina hosts the Winter Olympics for a second time, Ed and Chemmy go behind the scenes for a sneak peek of what to expect when the resort delivers the greatest show on earth.
Plus highlights of the much-anticipated men’s night slalom from Schladming in Austria, featuring Great Britain’s Dave Ryding.
Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott are in the famous French town of Chamonix – 100 years on from the resort hosting the very first Winter Olympics - with extended highlights of the men’s downhill from the venue, as well as an update on the women’s World Cup Tour from Garmisch.
Away from the racing, Chemmy is also trekking up the nearby Vallee Blanche glacier, a breathtaking location within the Mont Blanc region, where she will be looking into the effect rising temperatures are having on natural wonders such as this as well as the world of winter sport and ski tourism as a whole.
Ski Sunday returns from the slopes of Soldeu in Andorra as Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott analyse extended highlights from one of the most technically demanding alpine circuits.
The final episode of the series features two speed events: the women’s downhill from Crans-Montana and the men’s downhill from Kvitfjell.
Presenters Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott also share some fascinating stories inspired by winter sports and activities, including the great work of Snow Camp – a charity that inspires disadvantaged kids to get out to the mountains.
Plus a chat with the remarkable snowboarder Kimmy Fasani, who after battling aggressive stage three cancer is back competing and smashing competitions on the Natural Selection Tour.
