Couloirs to Bars Ski Clinic
We are into day 5 of the 6 day, Couloirs to Bars Ski Clinic, and it has again turned out to be another lively one. Maryana is back, showing off her Ukrainian style, cruising down one sweet couloir after another. We have skied Italian Corn snow, dug deep snow pits in search of faceted snow [...]
Winter Returns
Just when I was getting all warm to the spring snow scene, blammo! in comes winter! Off the back of Mt.Gele yesterday I measured 65cm of fresh snow! The face shots were a bit too much. I tried to turn differently to avoid the shock, but to no avail. I’m sure you feel sorry for [...]
Spring in the Alps
At last, we have touched the first spring snow of the season. Temperatures were quite high these past few days. The snow on northern aspects is moist from 2200 meters down. There is a solid crust from 2800 meters down on which to ski supreme corn snow. I just returned from another very memorable safari, [...]
The snowiest winter on record
This winter just does not want to stop. Another 40cm fell yesterday, adding to the 2 meter base around my chalet. The skiing has been phenomenal. Each day has provided us with so much fun, and it just keeps going. One needs not think too much before heading out the door, which seems tough to [...]
