Yurp, dog.
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:26 am
Came to Europe like a week ago to compete in the Freeride World Tour. Chamonix is rad. Maybe too. Yes we know. Also happens my parents are here as well. First time on a big ski trip, first time in Europe - they're loving it!
I got here and it promptly snowed 1.4 meters. But it was sticky warm and did some weird transforming. Luckily got one morning of waist deep novelty on the mellow slopes of Les Houches.
Then competed in the Cham event on Les Pentes du Hotel on the Brevent side. Kinda funky wind and warm affect up there but fun nonetheless. Placed 5th.
Now in Courmayeur for another competition. They call it "the bright side of Monte Bianco." I'd agree. More sun, less seriousness, same mountain. Skiing has been great over here as has the food, coffee, cocktails and haircuts.
Competition is today. You can check Freerideworldtour.com later, they do a good job of the media stuff.
After the event will hang out and ski a few more days here and there. Then back to Washington where I hear there is also a sufficient supply of the white stuff.
Tabke out.
Dad skiing pow on the Brevent.
Not bad, not bad.
Drus and Verte.
The face for today's competition.
Mont Berio Blanc, Courmayeur.
Switch powder.
Lower portions of the south face of Monte Bianco behind two of the Norwegian competitors.
Look on the bright side.
I got here and it promptly snowed 1.4 meters. But it was sticky warm and did some weird transforming. Luckily got one morning of waist deep novelty on the mellow slopes of Les Houches.
Then competed in the Cham event on Les Pentes du Hotel on the Brevent side. Kinda funky wind and warm affect up there but fun nonetheless. Placed 5th.
Now in Courmayeur for another competition. They call it "the bright side of Monte Bianco." I'd agree. More sun, less seriousness, same mountain. Skiing has been great over here as has the food, coffee, cocktails and haircuts.
Competition is today. You can check Freerideworldtour.com later, they do a good job of the media stuff.
After the event will hang out and ski a few more days here and there. Then back to Washington where I hear there is also a sufficient supply of the white stuff.
Tabke out.
Dad skiing pow on the Brevent.
Not bad, not bad.
Drus and Verte.
The face for today's competition.
Mont Berio Blanc, Courmayeur.
Switch powder.
Lower portions of the south face of Monte Bianco behind two of the Norwegian competitors.
Look on the bright side.