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Season Diary
Keeping a diary of each ski day gives me the chance to explore topics unique to that day; exploring the resorts I'm skiing in, why the snow is acting as it is, or how I grew my technique that day. Often unfiltered and raw, they are a unique insight into life in the UK ski industry.
Season Diary - Day 12
A first time skiing (intentionally) in Switzerland at the resort of Laax.
Jan 102 min read
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Season Diary - Day 11
The last day of the Reps' Course in Tignes - would I pass, or would it all end in tears?
Dec 13, 20242 min read
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Season Diary - Day 10
Day one of a course-within-a-course as our group got started on the American Avalanche Association Level 1 skills course.
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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Season Diary – Day 9
We could let off the gas a bit as our assessment day was over, but we still explore the whole region learning about how to find good snow.
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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Season Diary - Day 8
Day eight of the course was the big one - our Repping assessment day. Find out what it means to be a Ski Club Rep, and whether I made it!
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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Season Diary - Day 7
With a free ski day in hand, it was time to head over to Val d'Isere and explore the perfect and empty pistes in store.
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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Season Diary - Day 6
What do you do when an avalanche happens? This day was all about - simulating an avalanche and working through the steps required.
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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Season Diary - Day 5
Another day of two halves as the team try theirhadn at repping, explore uninvitin off piste, and score magical powder turns along the way.
Dec 7, 20242 min read
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Season Diary - Day 4
A day of two halves, with socked in winds in the morning and clear bluebird conditions in the afternoon - Day 4 of 2024/25
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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Season Diary - Day 3
Thursday December 5, 2024 A short one today, as after our first full ski day this season I am perhaps slightly tired. I also promised not...
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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Season Diary - Day 2
This far from the coast you might be surprised to find sharks ... but they can cause great damage to you and your skis ...
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Season Diary - Day 1
2024/25 kicked off with some easy laps around Tignes, classroom sessions, and a miracle cure for technique impairments.
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Season Diary - Day Minus 1: An Eruption of Possibilities
A september visit to Europe's most active volcano revealed a stunning moonscape - that in winter you can explore on skis.
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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Season Diary - Days 16/17: Joy
Two days merged into one beery, snow, terrific end-of-season blowout. Allow me to take you through my final days on snow this year.
Apr 30, 20243 min read
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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 25, 20244 min read
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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 19, 20244 min read
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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 17, 20245 min read
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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 16, 20244 min read
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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 15, 20243 min read
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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 11, 20241 min read
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