During the last 8 years of skiing off-piste with the same guide and group of friends we have gone from lovers of the steep couloirs and deep powder to lovers of the ski tour. The ulitmate multi day ski tour is the Haute Route. So in April 2009 six friends embarked on what would turn out to be one [...]
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Our second trip to the island of Uloya. This time a different drop off on the other side of the island at a small fishing port.
Tonnes of stock fish were drying in the cold air and we had a chance to look in the old village shop, just about the only building on the island [...]
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My top energy sources:
Malt Loaf: my personal favourite and always popular when handed around. fruity, chewy and about 80% carb
Dried dates: stick it in the corner of your mouth and chew away whilst putting in the miles.
Bananas: a great natural carbo source, but tend to go mushy after a big fall!!
Energy Gels: taste very sweet [...]
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I had to share this image. Just incredible views over the fjords. Apparently whales can often be seen in this area as they cruise the protected waters around here in order to mate.
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Pistehors covered this story recently. It goes to show that even the most experienced off piste skiers cant always predict the nature of the snow pack.
Pierre and Marie-Jo Trappier have been killed by an avalanche while ski touring above les Houches. Pierre Trappier was well known amongst climbers and ski tourers. The “couloir Trappier” on [...]
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