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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
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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
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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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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
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Skiing Unlocked's Five French Resorts You Have to Ski - and Why
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, 20246 min read
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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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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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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 10, 20244 min read
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Where to Ski by Train This Winter
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 5, 20247 min read
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Season Diary - Day 6: Dancing on Ice
Well. Today was certainly an experience. Some of the worst skiing imaginable was found out on the slopes of La Clusaz, as a perfect storm...
Jan 26, 20243 min read
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Season Diary - Day 5: La Clusaz and the Aravis
I had never heard of La Clusaz before it was selected as the home of the SIGB Ski Test for the next few years. I really should have been...
Jan 24, 20243 min read
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Season Diary - Day 4: The Powder and the Glory
Snow came to La Clusaz last night. It started just before our last run of the day, when we took the top chair up to the very top of the...
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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Season Diary - Day 3: Making a List, Checking it Twice
Today wasn't really anything to write home about, to be honest. I'm skiing with work in a delightful French resort called La Clusaz, a...
Jan 22, 20243 min read
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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
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