In my twenties I blagged a trip to my schoolfriend's Regimental ski lodge in Bavaria. Being taught to ski by a bunch of NCOs was a bit brutal but was so much fun and ever since I just can't keep away from the mountains. I love skiing everything - cruising the pistes, bashing the bumps, or finding the steepest and deepest off-piste - and in 2013 I became a Leader to share that passion. I have also learned to telemark (great for showing off) and I have even been seen on a snowboard! In 2015 I took the money and ran away from the laptop, gained some BASI qualifications and I now work as a part-time ski instructor for Disability Snowsport UK. Winter all year-round!!