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Is it worth the risk? He who dares rodney, he who dares.... Read More »
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Last day of riding in Banff, Canada

Lake Loiuse is the best resort in Banff
Yesterday was another highly successful day on our quest to take Basecamp courses back to the top of the maple tree when it comes to running snowboard and ski instructor courses in Canada. As I said yesterday, Basecamp courses in Banff traditionally favour the Lake Louise resort. Follow Read More »
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So much to see, so little time

The big, barren and beautiful Canadian terrain
Leaving Whistler, Linley and I agreed, that we had never been anywhere like it. If Walt Disney drew up a mountain, Whistler Blackcomb would be it. Unfortunately, time is at a premium, Linley and I are on stage 3 of one of the tightest schedules we have ever known, a full round up not only of ea Read More »
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Up in the Morning and out to Freshtracks

Perfect time to stop and breath it all in
Yesterday was a great day, riding around the huge amount of terrain that is on offer here at Whistler Blackcomb. A locally brewed honey beer on the foot of the mountain closed off a great day yesterday. It is 06.17 as i type this, and both Linley and I are all togged up, sn Read More »
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Whistler while you work

Will and the Basecamp vehicle
Right about now Linley and I are in Canada, and more specifically Whistler Blackcomb. Whilst Basecamp has been running both snowboard instructor and ski instructor courses in Whistler since 2004, this is my first time to Canada since taking over the course development side of Basec Read More »
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We like this guy

Watching this guy floating through the powder underlines why even the idea of a perfect powder day on your favourite mountain makes  frowning impossible. Living out in the mountains for a full season mean that as well as being up for every powder day, you also know exactly wh Read More »
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I wish I was back there...where?......Val d'Isere!!!

The Architects of the Basecamp Season Val d'Isere 2012
Well sadly I am no longer out in the snowy mountains of Val d'Isere. My trip out there was really to see in Basecamp season number 10, and with numbers for this season doubling from last season, there wasplenty to keep me busy..! "Best snow conditions in 35 years&q Read More »
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New Year - New Season - New Basecamp 2012

Basecamp Val d'Isere  2012
With so much anticipation about the 2012 season, it is hard to believe that our Basecamp 2012 season in Val d'Isere has landed. So much planning has gone into this season, made extra special because it marks our 10th Year. This morning was all about getting everything set for the se Read More »
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Up in Val d'Isere where the snow has been falling!!!

Driving up to Val d'Isere yesterday having  landed in Geneva, was definately an experience.   "Do you think you will make it?" asked Linley who has been out here with Tom since the 27th December, making sure every last detail is set and ready for the 2012 season. Read More »
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Friday feeling Video - This is why we love winter!!

It's Friday and guess what, it is even trying to snow in London. Linley, Tom and Guilluame  are out in Les Deux Alpes running the Basecamp School Ski Championships, leaving me in London - this really is the year of the last minute booking - slotting in last minute bookings is k Read More »
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