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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

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?
Nov 11, 20242 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.
Aug 22, 20245 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 20, 20244 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 19, 20244 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.
Mar 10, 20244 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.
Feb 26, 20244 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 26, 20243 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 23, 20242 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 22, 20243 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...
Jan 16, 20246 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...
Nov 23, 20234 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.
Aug 30, 20235 min read
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