A season like no other!
A season like no other! So finally the winter has come and its starting to get deep out there. Way back in November, I was told by someone who had a friend who is a weather man, that the winter…
Splitting in Chamonix…and we’re off…again!
Happy New Year to you all, I hope its a good one for everyone! Well its been a pretty weird winter so far hasn't it? Rain again last night and up to around 2500m?? it seems everytime we get a…
Snowboard Tech Tip – traversing??
Now here's an interesting Snowboarding tip that is useful for everyone! Why do most snowboarders skid down the slope when they are trying to traverse? Do you know the simple answer to this simple question? When a snowboard is put…
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 now we have loads of snow and freezing temps. As stated in the forecast the temperatures are Glacial (french) or Bitterly cold (english) and getting…
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 these days and more and more Backcountry enthusiasts are now looking to make the commitment to buying their own kit. Actual Splitboard board performance is…
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 untouched snow as I lay a track up the mountain for my clients to follow. My breathing has settled into a steady rhythm, the cold…
Neil’s news from the Chamonix Valley…
So it seems the local rumour about the increased mouse activity and the big start to the winter might have been wrong and after the early snowfalls it has been quite mild and relatively dry in the valley. Another rumour…
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, loads of space and a good group of riders having fun factor maximum volume. I wake up early and stretch my body to get it…
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 about getting out riding. If things carry on as they are I might head up the valley with my split and see what I can…
Early starts & high peaks!
There's something really special about those cold crisp early morning starts…Although it's cold, way to early and dark, once you're up and the decision has been made to get on with it, there's an exciting optimism about the day ahead.…