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Mar 25, 20244 min read
Season Diary - Day 15: Val d'Isere? Completed It, Mate
We've been skiing in Val for the last three years. Alongside holidays here with friends, I've visited sister resort Tignes multiple times...
Mar 23, 20244 min read
Anatomy of a Fall: Learning From Avalanches in the Field
What happens when you encounter an avalanche along your path? Learn from it. By understanding the slide you can protect you and yours better
Mar 20, 20244 min read
What is Artificial Snow and Why Does it Suck - Or Does It?
More resorts are relying on "artificial" snow to keep slopes covered. It feels different to regular snow - but why, and is it bad?
Mar 19, 20244 min read
Season Diary - Day 14: You, Me, and Global Warming
Global warming is having a greater impact on our winter seasons and skiing holidays. We saw it first hand today with unseasonable warmth
Mar 17, 20245 min read
Season Diary - Day 13: Falling for a No Fall Zone
Skiing couloirs is a nervous affair reserved for expert skiers. Today I skied Pisteurs, a formidable couloir high above Val d'Isere
Mar 16, 20244 min read
Season Diary - Day 12: Touring Time
Every year, we set out to ski tour in Val d'Isere. I explore why we do it and the amazing things we experienced along the day.
Mar 15, 20243 min read
Season Diary - Day 11: Losing My Couloir Virginity (Again)
Right, so a lot happened this day. I didn't exactly lose my couloir virginity today, but we went back to where I did. This was a really...
Mar 14, 20244 min read
Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Ski Socks
Ski socks aren't the mundane afterthought of the ski kit world. Learn how getting them right leads to greater comfort and a better boot fit.
Mar 11, 20241 min read
Season Diary - Day 10: A Picture Essay
Some of the best snow and perfect lines we've skied in years. Rather than waffle on, I let our pictures do the talking.
Mar 10, 20244 min read
Season Diary - Day 9: From Marigolds to Powder Heaven
A roller-coaster of 36hrs, from losing ski bags to scoring the best powder weird skied since Japan. Read all about it here.
Mar 5, 20247 min read
To Ski by Train ...
I love taking the train. One of the things I’ve discovered in recent years is that you can take the train to go skiing in a huge number...
Mar 1, 20244 min read
Season Diary - Day 8: Olympic Ambition in Sestriere
After the washout that was Monday in Prato Nervoso , it was time to move on to a proper resort; Sestriere, part of the Via Lattea group...
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