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 […]
I was planning the next blog I wrote to be about cycling, not being diagnosed with a DVT! After a spectacular winter in Tignes, with record snowfall, it was time to get my road bike out. I had a quick trip to England booked in and then I was excited to be starting some work […]
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. […]
“Squash, it does seem a bit backwards, climbing Everest, doing the expeditions you’ve done, to now do your Mountain Leader Award.” stated Nathan as we were navigating our way towards a bothy (a small hut used as a mountain refuge) on the South West coast of the Isle of Rum on our ML assessment a […]
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 […]
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 […]
A few weeks ago my new website was launched. Huge thanks to Woodey Gundry – the legend who built it! I’m so delighted that it’s up and running and that you are in fact on it now! Thank you for visiting. I’d love any feedback or comments – which you can leave here or send […]