I spent several years competing and coaching ski racing, eventually surrendering to the pleasures of off piste / ski mountaineering. Whilst serving in the armed forces I participated in several expeditions to the Alps and Himalayas.
My skiing adventures began at University; since when I have had the great fortune to ski all over the world. Highlights include climbing then skiing from the summit of Mont Blanc and leading a 16 day ski mountaineering expedition from the Matterhorn to Grindelwald and selected for 2 years running (because I speak French!) as Director of an annual 2 week UK ski competition based in Serre Chavallier with around 750 participants. When not skiing for pleasure with people I have a bicycle servicing and repair business in the Midlands.