Boondock Puffins

Ski touring can be rather intimidating initially, but once you have your head around the basics and have gone once, it is worth the extra bit of faff to have the slopes to yourselves and have the extra added bonus of some free exercise! To start with, you need the right kit – obviously touring… Read more

We headed back to Tignes after Christmas at home and arrived back to our box room flat on the 30th December. With friends in tow, we headed to sort out their ski kit and ski passes to ensure New Year’s Eve (forecast to be sunny) could be a good ski day. As the 31st rolled… Read more

While it’s still fresh in my experience, here are a few things that helped me the most: #1. Learn to snow plow first. #2. Don’t be afraid of looking like a beginner. #3. Try to keep your shoulders facing down the slope. #4. Aim to keep your thumbs visible – imagine you are holding a… Read more

Attempt 1: (1.5hrs) thought we were going to the magic carpet – met by friends who took us straight up a chair lift! After the first near wipe out getting off the chair lift, everything went much better. Pizza immediately taught and turns and a button lift nailed(ish) – first day was a success! Attempt… Read more