by katemackay25 | Feb 6, 2017
Most people go to the mountains to ride or ski the slopes with little thought to what other activities are available and, in reality, why would you? However a forced Alpine holiday without my snowboard (recovering from injury) made me ponder this very question. Having...
by katemackay25 | May 29, 2016
How many of you have had the thought about ‘giving it all up’ and moving to the mountains? As you sit on a chairlift admiring the majestic snowy scenery, carve that perfect turn or even relax in the bar at the end of the day, how many of you have had the feeling that...
by katemackay25 | Mar 22, 2016
Although Easter is approaching the season is not yet over, and many of you could still be heading to the Alps these holidays. The snow is reported to be excellent, but can the same be said of your snowboarding skills? Although there is a steep learning curve when...
by katemackay25 | Jan 28, 2016
What a difference twelve months makes: last year conditions were poor with ice and wind, but in 2016, after a snow-deprived Christmas and New Year, the snow gods delivered. Tina and Claire who travelled with me last year could not make it due to other commitments, but...
by katemackay25 | Aug 17, 2015
The short answer is yes, but this diminutive reply needs some expansion. Many people who participate in snowsports only visit the European Alps in the wintertime. They never give it a second thought, until the snow returns, preferring to take their holiday in more...