Ski Touring – Is it for me?
Ski touring in many ways is the original form of skiing. Long before ski lifts were invented the only way to ski was by hiking up a mountain to ski back down.
Ski touring in many ways is the original form of skiing. Long before ski lifts were invented the only way to ski was by hiking up a mountain to ski back down.
Avalanches scare the living sh!t out of me. The thought of being crushed under a mass of moving snow, having snow force it’s way into my lungs instead of oxygen and slowly suffocating entombed in something akin to cold concrete (if the trauma hasn’t killed me first) is absolutely horrifying. Read more…
In the last number of years there has been a lot of talk about Avalanche airbag rucksacks. While they have been around for about 25 years, the last few seasons has seen a huge increase in the number of options available and the number of units being sold. I predict Read more…
As the saying goes “there are no friends on powder days”… I’ve heard this a few times and to be honest I think this attitude is complete and utter bullsh!t. Lately the saying has been floating around in my head as I’ve seen completely stupid behaviour when out and about Read more…
This winter has been one of the worst in 60 years for snow here in Switzerland. Many areas have had only 35% or less of the average snow-cover for the time of year. Usually in January/February I am out on the snow 2-3 times a week. This year I have Read more…
On Saturday we had the first Swiss Alpine Adventure Avalanche course run by the guides from Rock and Powder. With 24 participants the course was a great success, everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves and more importantly everyone learned and practised what to do in the event of an emergency Read more…
Here in Switzerland winter has started with a vengeance. Many areas of the Swiss Alps have 200% of the average annual snowfall for the time of year and we’ve been out enjoying the great early season conditions. There are still some rocks hidden just under the snow surface in many Read more…
Over the New Year weekend there have been eight deaths due to Avalanches in the Swiss Alps. In Berner Oberland (Diemtigtal) seven people died and more were injured when an Avalanche caught one group of skiers. A group including a doctor from the Helicopter rescue service (Rega) went to assist Read more…