Kitzbühel

I have been lucky enough to have been skiing from a very early age, coming from good Austrian/Cornish stock; I spent my early winter years on the mountains surrounding Innsbruck learning and perfecting my falling with style technique. Since then I have had a couple of years racing, and qualified as an instructor, while serving in the army. Squeezed in 5 seasons working as an instructor/guide in Kitzbuhel , perfected the game of nails and acquired a taste for schnapps. My passion for skiing and the mountains has never diminished. As a Rep I look forward to sharing this passion and enthusiasm with others who feel the same...

I started skiing in my late twenties and got hooked. I have skied in lots of different resorts all over Europe, often using my varied travels to seek out new places. I became a ski leader in 2015 and I plan to ski with lots of members over the coming years. Outside of the winter months my main hobbies include driving my veteran cars and keeping fit, often doing running events for charities. As for work, well I am an interim executive, which means I go in to businesses and help run them for a period of time, often being called in when things need turning around. These assignments take me all over the world. Thanks for checking out my profile and I look forward to skiing with anyone who wants a great time out on the slopes.

I learned to ski in a field, most of the time was spent walking up but I loved it all the same. Nowadays I like exploring remote parts of resorts, visiting favourite restaurants and generally being in the mountains. Kitzbuhel is a charming, friendly, medieval town with a huge variety of skiing. I'll be there from 25 Jan to 7 Feb 2025, my 7th season in Kitzbuehel. For skiing we'll meet at 9.30 on Sundays outside the main entrance to the Hahnenkamm lift. I'll be in a bright red jacket. After that it'll usually be 9am with time/place and social plans depending on conditions etc. Please register in advance if possible. New members welcome.

I became a Ski Club rep in Dec 2023 having started skiing in 1983, enjoying Freshtracks holidays and learning to ski off-piste with Yann and Diane in Flaine. I am passionate about being in the mountains and have skied many resorts in France, Austria, Italy and Bulgaria. To heli ski in North America is still on my bucket list. When I am not skiing you will find me mountain biking, walking and playing on the sea.

I am excited about the season ahead and meeting and skiing with fellow members!

I've been skiing since I was 12 and have skied through out Europe and Scotland. I love skiing through out the mountains whether it's cruising on blues or more adventurous blacks as I just love being on the snow and in the mountains. I'm recently retired from 30 years in the fire service so when I'm not skiing then I'm back home to Yorkshire to carry on life in the Yorkshire dales

I remember my 1^st day on skis vividly ; Glenshee, blowing a hooley, white out conditions, 8 yrs old & completely hooked !  Since then I've skied in many worldwide resorts; France, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, USA & Canada. My favourite resorts are St Gervais (of course!), Val d'Isere, Pila, Zermatt, Sunshine Village, Aspen and Jackson Hole. My love for sliding took me into instructor training and qualified as a Ski Instructor over 20 yrs ago. When I lived in Aberdeen I volunteered with Aberdeen Snowsports Club - where I was Chairperson - and organised various Snowsports Events both on the dry mat and in the Highlands.  I also competed in our home grown SSBX (Scottish Ski & Boarder Cross) Championships and why my favourite 'off duty' ski resort pastime is Skier-X racing.

I now live in a beautiful French town in the Alps called St Gervais. I love Ski Touring via hut to hut mountain refuges where I've skied the best snow of my life.  Oh and I love mountain biking, hiking and tennis. I'm so excited for the season to start as I'm Repping in Wengen, Switzerland before Christmas and then as a Backcountry Rep in Chamonix, France in April.