Word is filtering back from the alps about enormous amounts of new snow in the Savoie and Haute Savoie regions. Rumours of snowfalls up to 1m in depth have been heard quietly whispered. At last a decent big snowfall for some areas. Whilst temperatures have fallen they are still pretty warm and there was some […]
After the recent dump of 50cms of snow last week there was a frenzy of off piste skiing and everything got tracked out quickly in the ski areas.
Touring conditions in the Northern French Alps are fantastic at present, whilst the snow below 1800 metres is poor, the conditions above 2000m are very good, with a […]
Our intrepid snow reporter Rosie Pitches reports much improved conditions in the alps. Fresh snow and much colder temperatures have led to excellent on piste conditions while the depth of snow off piste can be very variable and it’s not always as good as it looks. You really need to know where the snow was […]
The doom and gloom of this winter’s snow season continues. With average temperatures 10 degrees higher than normal and warm air still coming up from Morocco, there is no sign of a proper winter in the alps. Read the full story on Pistehors. Don’t despair just yet, with a minor shift of a couple […]
Just a quick post to urge you all to be careful out there at the moment. I know it’s hard when we were all starved of snow during december and Christmas and you are desperate for some off piste turns but the rate at which the snow fell and the sheer amount that fell at […]
Crikey, it’s been nearly a month since my last post. Sorry about that, it’s not that there is nothing going on at Facewest, it’s just with all the Christmas madness we haven’t had the time. As things steady up ( a bit ) into January things should be back to normal.
I was chatting to our […]
There is no point re-inventing the wheel or the headlamp. When you need a headlamp for any use then Petzl is the brand for you, as this picture of a Russian Cosmonaut clearly shows.
There has been much improvement in battery technology recently and consumer awarness of the different types of battery on offer and their different uses. Please read How to choose the right batteries for more information. The new Lithium battery technology has caused a few problems and Petzl and Ortovox have issued advice on using Lithiums.
From […]
Facewest together with Mountain Equipment are bringing you free gloves! Buy any ME jacket costing £90 or more from their new Winter 06 range from Facewest and you will receive a Free pair of ME Mountain Gloves. Available in Men’s and Women’s versions, normally costing £30, while stocks last.
Spend over £180 and you will receive […]
Two snowboarders that triggered an avalanche which resulted in the death of a girl have been given suspended sentences in a French court. The avalanche was in La Clusaz February 2003. Read the full story on Pistehors.
