Avalanche Rescue Training with the Pros

Avalanche Rescue Training with the Pros

Training and a Memory Aid for Successful Companion Rescue Henry’s Avalanche Talk was recruited by Val d’Isère & Tignes to run the companion rescue section of their avalanche training programme during a ‘VIP weekend’ this past April....
Spring skiing tips, Ski the Smooth

Spring skiing tips, Ski the Smooth

  Here are some ideas about how to have fun and be safe on spring snow! Understand ‘melt-freeze cycles’ and have fun with spring snow!   Melt-freeze Cycles A melt freeze cycle is when cold dry snow melts in the sun/heat during the day and then freezes at night....
Off Piste Snow Report – N French Alps – 10th April 2023

Off Piste Snow Report – N French Alps – 10th April 2023

What a fantastic week it’s been for off-piste skiing in the N French Alps. The week ahead looks like it should be great too, with beautiful smooth spring snow conditions coming into place at last! Off-piste snow depths and skiing conditions above 2000 m are good...
Off Piste Snow Report – N French Alps – 27th March 2023

Off Piste Snow Report – N French Alps – 27th March 2023

After large amounts of fresh snowfall down to around 1300/1500 m on Sunday & Sunday night, off-piste snow depths will have improved hugely by Monday, particularly above around 2000 m, where up to 50 cm of fresh snow is expected.  Below 2000 m, off-piste conditions...