Kids were bouncing around us anxiously waiting to board the big red beast, some eager to be near it, others staring it down untrustingly. With smoke escaping from its exhaust stack and tracks firmly gripped in the snow, the snowcat really did seem to take on a life of its own. The littles weren’t the only […]
Winter
Nudity and Nostalgic Classic Rock: Valhalla, a Ski Movie
When I stepped into the community centre in Niseko-cho last week, I knew right away I was surrounded by fellow snow lovers. All clad in plaid shirts, down vests and beanies, there was no mistaking that we were all cut from the same cloth. The anticipation of the movie to come and the proximity of […]
Volcano Skiing in New Zealand
New Zealand is a country near and dear to my heart. It was my home for four winters, the birthplace of my full time ski career and where I met and got engaged to my wonderful ski gypsy man. It seems only fitting that a kiwi mountain should feature as my first destination post. […]