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Year: 2025

Tromso Ski Touring

Friday, 9th May 2025

The idea of going to Arctic Norway for some ski tour adventures has been on the agenda for a long time, but it has never crystallised in to a real plan … until now!

Meteora Pebble Dancing & Shower Dodging

Monday, 31st March 2025

After our week in Manikia Jana and Laetitia had to head off back home to the Lakes. 🙁 But Nick had booked another week of lovely accommodation for us a few hours north in the utterly gobsmacking destination, Meteora. 😀 Meteora is like a scene from the movie Avatar. Incredible towers of conglomerate rock piercing …

Manikia Rock

Monday, 31st March 2025

Manikia is a newish Greek sport climbing destination, and it shows! I know it’s a bit of a cliche, but in Manikia’s case I think it’s justified to use, the place is totally unspoiled. There’s no litter, it’s clean, fresh, and very very rural. The place has a really fantastic vibe! Another cliche might be …

Tignes & Val d’Isere

Sunday, 2nd March 2025

We took the unusual decision to ski during half term this year, but it was worth it to be able to spend the week with Saskia and Nick. Tignes is a great destination, with plenty to do at all levels. Tons of pistes, tons of non-groomed slopes and a good number of lift assisted off-piste …

A Cheeky Weekend in Chamonix and a Missed Flight

Thursday, 6th February 2025

We’re just back from a short break in Chamonix. The weather was excellent, and the skiing was fun. What more could one ask for to brighten up one’s spirits after weeks of grey British winter weather?