Skiing

Chapeau, Bec des Rosses is srs bznz. Was it as fast as it's known for being? That's a bucket lister that's probably a few years away from me yet. Got a trip to La Grave in the pipeline this year, can't wait

It certainly wasn't fast the way I skied it, very steep though! It's a relatively easy climb and we dropped on the shoulder of dog leg rather than from the very top.

Andermatt and Oberwald this weekend. The off-piste is heavily tracked but still fairly fluffy.

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Supposed to be heading back to airport now, but the sun's out and I'm enjoying my XC skiing. Time to book a new flight for tomorrow.

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So many times have I had that thought but never done it, love the commitment

Those tracks look deep. What style do you prefer?

Skating for us. That's me in the photo, waddling along like a fat duck on skis.

Well youre upright and look like you’re in control. Well done. It’s quite a beautiful feeling when you get a rhythm going. Love it.

Anybody got any decent goggles they are looking to get rid of?

(in exchange for £)

Hate getting the trip in early. Sob.

Any plans to hit scotland anyone?

I'd love to. Unlikely though.

I went a few weeks ago to Glenshee. It was decent. Not as cheap as you might hope but nice to fit a skiing trip into a normal weekend

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Isn't Scotland beautiful?

That's the least bleak I've seen it for ages.

How about this; top of a run.

I did the black route but because it was facing into the wind (or something) I could literally see nothing except a single pole a few hundred meters away. I'd hesitate to call it a whiteout but it wasn't far off

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Did you get sorted for goggles and wizz

Should have some arriving in the post tomorrow!

What did you opt for?

Some second-hand Ashbury Kaleidescopes

Levi lapland

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A small resort in Italy last week

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I need some new trousers, I've lost a load of weight since I last went skiing a few years ago. Not looking to spend a huge amount but struggling to find anything on eBay etc. What are some decent budget brands? What should I avoid? What should I be looking for?

I bought north face freedom pants, they are cheap (well I paid $85) and do the job

https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/snow-sports/ski-pants/the-north-face-freedom-pant

I keep looking at getting Arc'Teryx but the pant cost is insane

Half price arcteryx pants at sportspursuit...