The joys of (de)confinement in France
Yesterday, French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe announced that from June 2, bars, restaurants, parks, and museums will begin opening in France. We will also be allowed to travel more than […]
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A change of plan
The coronavirus pandemic meant this years ski season was cut short. So, whilst in lockdown and missing the snow, I was inspired to put a little film together about one […]
The Marathon des Saveurs – a flavour of Switzerland
After a summer of ‘serious’ trail running events, it was time to do something more fun, in a stunning setting and to enjoy autumn in the mountains. And as you […]
Are the Alps falling down?
It was during a weeks ski touring from the Cosmiques hut in Contamines when during our usual post day out beer, mountain guide, Andy Perkins declared he thought mountaineering was […]
Tour of Duty
Here’s my roundup for Snow Forecast magazine of where to get into ski touring – if it takes your fancy! Also available in Snow and Rock magazine.
Earning your turns – and your schnapps – in the ‘valley of the mountain huts’
‘Skinning up’ has a whole new meaning in Salzburgerland’s Grossarl Valley. But as I soon found out – you can’t beat some pure Austrian schnapps for powering you up those […]
The Freeride World Tour lands in Austria
Fieberbrunn in Austria’s just hosted the first European round of the Freeride World Tour. With plenty of snow hitting the country this year, it was bound to be a […]
Easyjet magazine: If you don’t like skiing – then why not glide down a mountain…strapped to a giant eagle…. obviously…..
My ‘First Glider’ experience on a recent summer trip to the Jungfrau mountains is featured in January 2019 Easyjet magazine. If you’re looking for some alternative “off piste” ideas then […]
The Patrouille des Aiguilles Rouge
I recently took part in the second edition of the Patrouille des Aiguilles Rouge, a ski mountaineering race starting in Arolla and finishing in Evolène in the Valais region of […]
Afghanistan’s first ice skating rink
My latest blog for Free to Run: Afghanistan’s first ice skating rink. Our thanks to @cayteye for the great interview and article for our blog. We're very grateful for your […]
