Since coming out of hospital with Kit, last December, I’ve been keen to ‘get back on it’. To me ‘getting back on it’ meant doing some sport, forming some kind of routine and being slightly organised. After months of bedrest and a couple of months not leaving Kit’s bedside in NICU even the smallest amount […]
Freeflo and I have teamed up for the past two years with Snow+Rock to deliver backcountry ski touring adventure courses in Tignes. With record snowfall this season, we knew that the course was going to be a good one. Snow+Rock Backcountry Ski Touring Adventure With more and more people venturing into the backcountry there’s huge […]
Some of you may already know about the Knickers Philosophy, “If your knickers are right, then your day goes right.” Background When I first began mountaineering I missed the bit about bring 4 pairs of knickers on a month-long expedition. I was away for 28 days, so I took 28 pairs! Although it was a […]
A couple of weeks ago I was contacted to do an off-piste adventure by Mountain Tracks – a small team of Mountain Guides and Ski Coaches who share a passion for the mountains and deliver alpine mountain experiences. They had had a last-minute cancellation for their off piste adventure week. It was in Sainte Foy […]
Since making Tignes my permanent base, just over two years ago, I’ve regularly got up early in the mornings before the lifts open and gone ski touring (a form of skiing where both uphill and downhill travel are possible). I’m almost always joined by Isly’s, my best friends Bernese Mountain dog, who lives close by. […]
Last week Floss from Freeflo and I delivered our first Snow & Rock Backcounty Ski Adventure Skills Course and it was a huge success. We were delighted to be joined by 5 lovely people who arrived on day one with fantastic attitudes, all the right kit and lots of enthusiasm! Taking full advantage on day […]
I love skiing and I’m passionate about mountaineering. A few years ago I started ski touring (skiing across open country, walking uphill on skis as well as skiing downhill). For me ski touring is the perfect sport – I can enjoy the thrill of skiing and get my kicks climbing the mountain too. Attaching skins […]
Next week on Wednesday 19th October at 6.30pm I’ll be at Snow & Rock in Covent Garden with Floss Cockle from Freeflo inspiring your adventure. Are you a skier who wants to take things to the next level, go off piste and ski tour into the back country? If so, then this event is for […]
April 15th 2016 “I’ve got three days, the weather looks ok and there will be windows of opportunity. Pack light and bring good snacks”, she said. Floss from FREEFLO has a reputation; she’s an awesome skier, a great instructor and is highly skilled in the backcountry. As ski tour buddies go, they don’t get much […]