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Nov 112 min read
Why Hasn't it Snowed in the Alps Yet?
It has been an unreasonably dry and warm November (so far) - why has it been this way, and what is the future forecast saying?
Aug 225 min read
Three Key Numbers to Help You Understand Avalanche Safety
Cutting through complex avalanche safety by focusing on three basic but key numbers can help ground your understanding of avalanche safety.
Mar 204 min read
What is Artificial Snow and Why Does it Suck - Or Does It?
More resorts are relying on "artificial" snow to keep slopes covered. It feels different to regular snow - but why, and is it bad?
Mar 194 min read
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 104 min read
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.
Feb 264 min read
Season Diary - Day 7: Making a Prato Nevoso of Myself
The small Italian resort of Prato Nevoso was my home for a curtailed, snow-filled foodie day out.
Jan 263 min read
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 232 min read
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 223 min read
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 166 min read
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...
Nov 23, 20234 min read
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...
Aug 30, 20235 min read
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.
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