As a member of the “ACL Rehab Club”, I have a personal interest in ACL Rehabilitation, particularly how skiers can safely manage their return to skiing. For most people the psychological aspect of getting back on ski’s is fraught … Continue reading
The epic opening conditions in Shropshire lasted four days but by day 5 temperatures were on the up and work called. The following Saturday I had a very speculative drive up to Pistyll Rhaeadr, the gateway to the Berwyns in the … Continue reading
A bit of a late update as it’s almost 12 months since the start of last season. Yet the early Winter of 2017-18 was epic for Shropshire Skiing, serving up 4 days of touring straight, including a genuine powder day. … Continue reading
Snowsport England Level 1 Ski instructor training course, Telford, Shropshire. I’m running a Snowsport England Level 1 ski instructor course at the Telford Snowboard and Ski Centre over the weekend of the 25th November. The course is a great way … Continue reading
With Winter fast approaching, here’s a quick review of the highlights from last season. Carneddau, Snowdonia. My winter kicked off with November ski touring in Snowdonia which gave some of the best snow of the season. I hooked up with … Continue reading
I’m planning to run a Level 1 ski instructor training course at the Telford ski slope on the weekend of 29th and 30th April. The course will be ran through Snowsport England. The course will give you the foundation training … Continue reading
It’s the 30th April and I’m cresting the rise on the A5 before the descent down to Lyyn Ogwyn. I’m looking up and right trying to see the snow conditions and judge if the 2 hour drive has been worth it. … Continue reading
The 2015/16 Winter has been poor for skiing on my local ski hills with little or no snow to get out in. However the English Lakes have had a good season, with good snow cover through most of the Winter. … Continue reading
For the last few years my wife and I have made an annual pilgrimage to Scotland to score some end of season Spring skiing. It all started because we were restricted to the Easter school holidays and wanted to find … Continue reading
I see my last ski related post was another English Skiing adventure, up on The Riase in the Lake District. That trip piqued my interest in some of the steeper lines in the Lakes, specifically skiing the Helvellyn head wall … Continue reading