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Season Diary - Day 29
Today was our touring day; but between equipment delays, avalanche conditions, and the weather, this is a tale of forever changing plans.
Mar 203 min read


Season Diary - Day 27
Never a more varied day was skied; mixing touring, powder, racing and piste pounding in one exhilarating and leg burning day.
Mar 182 min read


Season Diary - Day 26
Guest written by Sam Percival. Today was a rather relaxed day skiing, following yesterday’s powder.
Mar 172 min read


Season Diary - Day 25
Four trains, three buses, but once again back in the skiing heaven of Val d'Isere. Here's the story of custard tarts and tree skiing
Mar 162 min read


Season Diary - Day 24
A final day in Flaine exploring everything this amazing if underrated resort has to offer.
Mar 142 min read


Season Diary - Day 23
Nearly a week in, what is this Repping malarky like in action?
Mar 134 min read


Season Diary - Day 22
Cloud and fog closed in over Flaine today, challenging our abilities to navigate around the mountain.
Mar 123 min read


Season Diary - Day 21
Spring skiing means spring slush which means spring moguls. How to challenge these demons?
Mar 112 min read


Season Diary - Day 20
An 11th-hour call-up off the bench saw me rapidly changing flights, re-booking transfers, and planning a week's repping in Flaine.
Mar 103 min read


Season Diary - Day 19
What happens when brands renowned for their freeride skis decide to make piste skis? The jury is still out ...
Jan 303 min read


Season Diary - Day 18
La Clusaz is a reminder to always look up when skiing: to take in the most stunning scenery possible.
Jan 292 min read


Season Diary - Day 17
With great powder comes great responsibility ... to shred.
Jan 282 min read


Season Diary - Day 16
Rain, rain and more rain. Shocking skiing conditions in La Clusaz, but once again the Aravis puts on a show.
Jan 272 min read


Tignes is Money: The Rise (and Fall?) of a Modern French Skiing Classic
Having just spent two-weeks in the iconic French resort of Tignes there is an unsettling growth in the "flight to luxury".
Dec 24, 20245 min read


El Niño & La Niña Explained: How South Pacific Ocean Currents Impact Your Ski Holiday (Or Not ...)
El Niño and La Niña cycles are often cited as drivers of snow in different parts of the world - but are they? Skiing Unlocked dives in ...
Dec 15, 20245 min read


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


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


La Clusaz: Hidden Gem of the French Alps
La Clusaz has slowly become one of my favourite ski destinations, thanks to its charm, accessibility, and wonderful food.
Nov 26, 20243 min read


Unlock French Skiing: The Best Places to Ski in France
France is easily the most popular destination for Brits heading to the slopes; find out the best resorts and why they are so well loved!
Oct 10, 20245 min read


4 Takeaways from the Ski Club’s End-of-Season Consumer Research Survey
Each season, Ski Club of Great Britain undertakes two consumer research surveys. I dive into 4 of the biggest takeaways from the latest one.
Jun 21, 20245 min read
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