Meanwhile on the Remote Planet Hoth

I did a couple of training laps on the Midi West last week, one with Searler who broke himself on the Para Face at high speed and retired wounded in action, and one solo where an Italian lady fell down the icy Rond in front of me and got evacuated by heli, though I think it was more of a shock than any specific injury. Great turns and amazing snow.Dave Searle Midi West Couloir-2 Dave Searle Midi West Couloir-3 Dave Searle Midi West Couloir-4 Dave Searle Midi West Couloir-5 Dave Searle Midi West Couloir-6 Dave Searle Midi West Couloir-7 Dave Searle Midi West Couloir-8 Dave Searle Midi West Couloir

Dolomites Part 2

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Dolomites Part 1

After a few weekends when the weather looked poor in the Dolomites we finally hit the road the on the promise of a good forecast.  Its a long drive and with lots of traffic round Milan then with lots of snow and an avalanche on the road it was even longer, but worth it as the mountains are stunning. Dolomites ski-23

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The sun made a brief outing before the weather deteriorated and dumped another 50 cm.Dolomites ski-3 Dolomites ski-4 Dolomites ski-10Dolomites ski-12

Friends are flying with us!Dolomites ski

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