top of page
All Posts


Utah Avalanche Forecasts: A Perfect Example of Weak Layers
The avalanche forecast for much of Utah this weekend has been off the charts; in almost all areas of the state the avalanche warning has...
Jan 16, 20246 min read
Â


Season Diary - Day 2: Dumps Like a Truck
So yesterday didn't quite go how I imagined. What was supposed to be a nice day cruising the slopes getting back in the groove of things...
Jan 13, 20243 min read
Â


Season Diary - Day 1: Welcome to the Jungle
What a day to kick off the 2023/24 season. This day has been in my mind for a while; the first day back of any season always is. I was...
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Â


Season Diary - Day 0
Day 0, or T-minus 1 day until we hit the slopes. An impossibly early start this morning saw me heading up the M1 through some of the...
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Â


Packing Heat: What's in my Kit Bag
I'm just under a week away from my first outing on the slopes of the season ... ... and I'm at the point where I'm beginning to sort and...
Dec 5, 20234 min read
Â


Early Season Snow - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
There is some significant snowfall coming down in the Alps at the moment, during a period of really lovely, steady snowfall in the past...
Nov 23, 20234 min read
Â
How to Find a Footbed for You
Building on my last post, where I discussed the why of why I wear footbeds almost all the time, in this post I talk about the two kinds...
Nov 17, 20233 min read
Â
Foot Mould: The Good Kind
Okay, so to kick things off, there is no good kind of athletes foot or trench foot (other brands are available). Maybe some random craft...
Nov 8, 20234 min read
Â


Matchmaking: How to Find the Perfect Skis
I love my skis. I ski on a pair of all-mountain skis from about eight years or so ago, right as technology and ambition in the industry...
Oct 19, 20235 min read
Â


Learning to Ski ...
It all seems a little daunting doesn't it? The mountains are suddenly very tall and very steep, there are hundreds of people whizzing...
Oct 2, 20236 min read
Â


Skiing Japan Pt. II: Know Before You Go
Our odyssey to see and ski Japan was undoubtedly a success. We skied the pants of Hokkaido, and we were able to take in one of the most...
Sep 15, 20234 min read
Â


Skiing Japan Pt. I
Japan is slowly creeping up the skiing bucket list for many skiers and for many reasons. Whilst North American skiing powered to the...
Sep 8, 20239 min read
Â


When did avalanche safety first click for you?
Understanding avalanche safety is more than just a course; it requires growth to overcome an initial paranoia whilst remaining safe.
Aug 30, 20235 min read
Â


The Insurance Minefield - Ski & Travel Insurance Advice
Having appropriate travel insurance is a must when travelling to ski. Accidents on the mountain can be painful, both for you and your wallet
Jun 23, 20234 min read
Â


In the Beginning ...
Hi. My name is Henry, and I’m a skier. Although, sometimes I have a hard time describing myself as such; I’m not someone who skied every...
Jun 22, 20233 min read
Â
bottom of page

