Layer Cake 2021
In a normal year (whatever that means), I write a snow report in early February to give folk some info on snow stability in the French alpine areas in general […]
Off Piste Skiing
A huge success!
Thank you so much for the weekend course – and for managing difficult weather and snow conditions as well as a very varied group! I think everyone got what they needed at […]
How should I look after kit at the end of the ski season?
“It ain’t over till the fat lady sings” At some stage, unless we move hemispheres, we have to stop skiing and enjoy the summer. But before we do, let’s look […]
Very well run avalanche course
Thank you very much for the course last week. It was extremely useful and helped me to realise where is more safe to ski and good to learn how to […]
Excellent tutor
Having switched from a snowboard to skis to take up touring, Andy put me through a fast-track four-day training plan in preparation for a trip to Greenland. Andy’s training is […]
Off Piste Skiing
Off piste or backcountry skiing is one of the most exhilarating sensations around. I’m a big fan of check lists – check out The Check List Manifesto by Atul Gawande. […]
Off Piste Skiing
The most fun you can have with your clothes on.
IsKEA
Hej! At IsKEA, we believe your skis should continue to give you pleasure long after they’ve done their last turns – which is why we call our approach ‘downhill design’. […]
Toys for Freetourers in 2020
I’m often asked for recommendations for ski kit. In spring 2019 and the kick off for the 2020 season, I’ve been working with the Concept Pro Shop in Chamonix, testing […]
Go large – touring on wide skis
Here’s a provocative statement to wind up the traditionalists at one end of the spectrum and the racers at the other end: “it’s way better to ski tour on fat […]
