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A Mountain Guides perspective to Climate change in the high mountains.
When I looked out of the windows of my new home in the Chamonix Valley…
The Fine Art of Meditation?
Meditation I’m relatively new to meditation, or to what I would class as actual meditation…
2022 Early winter update 15/01/22
A quick update as to how things are progressing with the courses as we enter…
Winter 2022 new courses, new spots, new boards, more yoga, new era!
The Winter season 21/22 is almost upon us and who can say they’re not getting…
Educating myself on a changing climate with POW UK
As a Mountain Sports professional with 30 years in the high mountains behind me, I…
Launching project ‘mcnab snowboards’…
Some of you might have seen the new website for my new project 'mcnab snowboards'.…
Are you seeing changes in Climate/Conditions in the high Mountains?
Recently, I had a question asking me for comments about the changes I might be…
Do you need Splitboard Boots? The big Question…
I often get equipment questions to do with Splitboarding so as the season approaches I'm…
NEW VIDEO EDIT & 2019/20 NEWS…
Check out this NEW video edit to help get you fired up for the coming…
The Art of the Arc part 3 – Where mind surfing mountain becomes a reality.
Where Mind surfing mountains becomes a reality! So you’ve got a deeper understanding of how…
The ‘ART of the ARC’ – part 2
Part 2 of the ART of the ARC... So in part 1 of ‘the ART…
The ART of the Arc… Part 1
The Art of the Arc... Part 1 There’s something incredible about carving an arc, it…
Getting excited about Snowboard Kit????
Halfway through October already!! I know this because its Loren’s 11th Birthday mid October and…
I feel Inspired!
Inspired! It’s been just over 1 year (1st August) since we up rooted our selves…
Free the Ride
Gravity grips as I drop into the fall line, my speed races, the cold air…
The Fine Art of Riding with ‘Flow’…
Flow Most often, the most fun riding I experience comes when my riding simply flows.…
Getting the Winter Stoke on!
Winter is fast approaching once again, the mountains are getting their winter coat on and…
Neil McNab – Health, Vitality and Longevity for the Ageing Athlete!
Practical Yoga, health and fitness for the ageing athlete. I’m no fitness guru or sports…
BC Voyager Riksgransen, Sweden…
Riksgransen Riksgransen first came to fame in 1996 when Ingemar beckmann graced the front cover…
BC Voyager – Lofoten 2017
Lofoten 17 - I visited the amazing Lofoten Isle twice during the winter 2016, the…
The season so far… keeping fit and riding hard!
Wow, the season is flying by! It’s been a while since I sat in the…
Welcome to the Winter 2017…
So since my last Blog post Christmas has passed and we’ve move on a year.…
Early season shredding in Chamonix and beyond…Nov 16
It seems a little strange to be writing a blog about, the Winter so far,…
Muscle memory is great!
Isn’t muscle memory great? Something we don’t really think about so often, but when you…
Winter 2017 is coming!!!
Chamonix, Courmayeur, Gressoney, Lofoten, Riksgransen, Iceland...the winter is coming, lets get ready to Ride! It's…
It’s Winter 2015/16 and we’re off…
So 2015 is closing out and 2016 is rushing in… I’m just back from my…
Welcome to my Winter 2016…
Mid way through an amazing Autumn here in Chamonix and heading into what is being…
A summer of change…
It’s now August, the middle of the summer and I’m busy guiding in the mountains,…
The 2016 course calendar is online!
The New 2016 course calendar is now online! I’ve a couple of finishing touches to…
Getting Yoga?
It’s hot and getting hotter! (Glacier du Tour) The summer has already surpassed last years…
A look back at the winter 2015…
So my winter season 2015 has finally come to an end, although it has been…
Latest updates from a fast paced Winter season…
Its been a while since I found the time to sit down and write my…
Amazing riding in Chamonix & some new interesting Avalanche statistics to help you stay safe!
So we had some amazing conditions last week and definitely some of the best riding…
Kit reviews…NOW O_Drive bindings & Jones Carbon Flagship 168W
kit that works! I've been getting a lot of questions about the kit that I'm…
This seasons Avalanches Q&A
I've been getting quite a few questions about the stability of Snowpack and the increased…
Another week Guiding in the Chamonix backcountry…
So things seemed to stabilise quite quickly last week after the big snowfalls. With a…
Avalanche safety and awareness in the Backcountry
Backcountry safety and Avalanche risk assessment. Today the Backcountry is more accessible than ever before.…
A season like no other!
A season like no other! So finally the winter has come and its starting to…
The times they are a changing…
On Friday, in two unrelated separate incidents in two different locations within the Mont Blanc…
Winter hits Chamonix with avengance!!
Well winter has suddenly arrived here in Chamonix! It's amazing how quickly things change these…
Splitting in Chamonix…and we’re off…again!
Happy New Year to you all, I hope its a good one for everyone! Well…
Finish off your toeside turns and ride like a God.
If I was to ask you which of your turns skidded out the most? Which…
Snowboard Tech Tip – traversing??
Now here's an interesting Snowboarding tip that is useful for everyone! Why do most snowboarders…
A great night out in France? Well what did you expect??
This has nothing to do with Snowboarding but allot to do with where we do…
Avalanche Airbags compared and the Jones Flagship vs carbon Flagship
Its gone from being super mild to winter in one day here in Chamonix and…
Winter has arrived…Christmas Shredding…hell yeah!
Merry Christmas! I hope you all had a great Christmas and are looking forward to…
Pre season kick off…and we’re off.
Well I'm now back in Chamonix after 2 great week of pre season shredding in…
Latest News from the World of McNab…in Tignes…
So what's new in the world of McNab? Well my season is off to a…
Splitboard buyers Guide… a few tips about what works and what doesn’t?
Splitboarding kit…what works, what doesn't and what do you need? Splitboarding is getting very popular…
A moment in time…a day in the life of a Splitboard Guide.
The angle eases and I increase my stride, pushing each ski forwards through the deep…
New course – Advanced Slackcountry Freeride!
Just a quick post to announce the arrival of a new course on the Calendar...…
Neil’s news from the Chamonix Valley…
So it seems the local rumour about the increased mouse activity and the big start…
Sweet Protection outerwear…
My new Sweet protection kit has arrived and it looks amazing! Sweet protection, in my…
On days like this…the early morning Heli routine…
You've got to love this shot, it says it all…Blue skies, perfect snow, high peaks,…
Thinking ahead to the Pre season Tech clinic in Tignes…
Things are looking very wintery here in Chamonix and I'm starting to get very excited…
Early starts & high peaks!
There's something really special about those cold crisp early morning starts…Although it's cold, way to…
Work in progress…micro movements?
So first things first, after my last blog post, I have to report that so…
Autumn Daze…more news from Chamonix
So it continues to snow up high, from about 2300m upwards is starting to get…
Getting ready for winter…it’s time to get fit!
We're having a beautiful and very colourful Autumn again this year, very cold but following…
BC team high in the Valley Blanche…
Remember these days way back when we had to carry our boards and hike on…
Dumping in Chamonix!!
It's looking very white and wintery outside here in Chamonix right now! It's been snowing…
Deep in it Splitboarding in Kashmir!
Skinning home after an epic day riding the Karma forests in Kashmir. This is some…
Back in Chamonix on final approach for the winter!
So I'm back in Chamonix after a pre-winter Surf trip and a quick pit stop…
The Fine Art of Freeriding!
(Article written for Whitelines Snowboard magazine winter 2014) I’ve just come back from an epic…
Avalanche safety – The Slab Avalanche!
There are two common types of avalanche: the ‘looses now’ avalanche and the ‘slab’ avalanche.…
Avalanche safety…What to do in the event of an Avalanche!
You’re standing at the top of the run, watching your mate kick up some big…
Splitboarding the Haute Route – question?
Hey Neil, hope all is good. A couple of friends of mine (skiers) are heading…
Slackcountry or BC Intro question?
Hi, just wondered if you could give me a little advice between the slack country…
Splitboarding through the storm to the Trient Refuge
Climbing the final slopes up to the Fenetre de Saleina on a storm plagued approach…
Who has the best job, the pilot or the Guide?
I often wonder who has the best job, the Heli pilot that drops us off…
Winter is coming, are you ready?
Descending the ridge off the Aiguille du Midi on a perfect powder day...Dave is looking…
Creeping snowlines and first frosts…
The Snowline is getting lower...winter is coming!!
Not so bad!
OK, so who's having the most fun? You've got to love days like this when…
Neil McNab is a Fully qualified UIAGM/IFMGA High Mountain Guide and ISTD Snowsorts Teacher…
Many people aren't aware of the vigorous training and the exams taken by both Snowsports…
McNab Snowboarding 2015 Tee Shirts coming soon…
Check out these NEW T shirt designs that will be in stock for the coming…
Steep & Deep course video by Any Newton.
Check out this video by Andy Newton from last seasons BC Steep and Deep course.…
Rescue on Denali – (Mount McKinley – Alaska)
In 2004 Neil McNab and Andy Perkins found and rescued a stranded Korean climber high…
BD Avalanche pack Question?
Hi Neil, Have you tried the Black Diamond Halo 28 Jetforce Avalanche Pack? Steve …
A timeless Chamonix classic…
Classic day out in Chamonix on the BC Splitboard Intro course... Here I lower a…
Live your goals!
The thing I love about these shost from the BC Voayger Greenland Splitboard expedition, is…
The Morning glory saga!
More shots from the BC Voyager Splitboard expedition to Greenland, showing the vastness of the…
The morning after the storm!
The morning after the storm! I love this photo which shows Alastair and Mark's tent…
True Silence is hard to find these days!
Perfect silence on the first descent of the Morning light wall - Greenland BC Voyager…
A Question on Kamchatka?
Hi Neil, hope you are well. I'm seriously considering to join the second week in…
BC Slackcountry Splitboard edit from Mikey Ruddy.
Check out this video edit of Mikey and Jim, from one of last season BC…
More Hovercrafting?
Hi Neil. I believe the Hovercraft only used to go up to 160cm but now…
Ultra craft or Carbon Solution
Hi Neil, Quick question, I'll get a new Split this year and was thinking of…
Hovercraft advice!
Hi! I saw your video about testing a Jones Hovercraft 164. I am buying a…
An epic season ends. Another in planning…
Another fantastic winter season comes to a fitting end with an amazing trip Heli boarding…