I started from St Hilaire, the ski area pistes were in perfect condition (not now after a deluge on Sunday evening) but afterwards the slight descent from St Hilaire was challenging and things got wor

Our last club training before the 4 week winter break (for school holidays). We concentrated on Skate 2, getting weight over a flat ski and getting more glide with extension.

Situation at just 810 meters altitude the Bourget en Huile nordic ski area is a bit of an anachronism in these times of global warming.

The Grand Coin nordic ski area is located north of the col du Chaussy (1533m) in the Maurienne valley near to the Col de la Madeleine.

It was time for the 44th edition of the Foulee Blanche. I'd skied it back in 2019 then Covid interrupted things; or at least politicians did.

A relay race, at night, with Nicholas from work. The idea was to complete as many loops as possible in half an hour.

Some PRs despite the less than perfect ski conditions:    PR on Grimpée de l'Herse (19:08)    PR on Côte des Playeres (12:50)    PR on Climb from St Hilair

Last day of the BASI L2/L3 Course and a mix of classic and skate training. Managed a few PRs on the skate with a 3:59 /km average over the 7km bois blue loop.

The Vallorcine cross country ski trails are located in a very picturesque, hilly and wooded site along the Eau Noire river.

Back for more, Nikki, Same and friends. A Day spent coaching both classic and alpine with the girls from Chamonix Adventure Running Company (http://www.theadventurerunningcompany.com).