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| Snowlegend group | Somewhere | Lolo, Fred, Didi |
Ski, Snowboard, ski & snow touring, Heliboarding, Snow-kite. Mountain guide for 20 years, I love skiing, snowboarding, kite and rando. I stay adaptable in the mountains, and think that the ability to change easily between ski-snowboard-or rando gives the maximum pleasure, the most possibilities depending on the conditions and of course safety.
My skis have taken me across the Alps, and on great trips to the peaks of the planet. In 2006, Greenland in April, Chile and Argentina in September. In 2007, Turkey, China, Kirghizstan and Norway. In 2008 Chile and Argentina. In 2009, Turkey and New Zealand.
For pure pleasure on skis or snowboard and for the vertical drop, I find that La Grave, under the peak of La Meije, provides a great place to live, laugh and share the magic of the place- always staying alert to the dangers respecting the mountain.
Avec maintenant 7 ans de pratique de snowkite, je propose de vous guider à travers les montagnes du briançonnais , pour des randonnées inoubliables. 3000 m de dénivelé, 50 km de distances, pour rider des pentes qui , avec l'aide du vent deviennent accessibles.
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| First tracks Glacier de l'Homme | Powder in the forest | |
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Ski, ski touring, Heliskiing
Put your arms forward, open your eyes and follow me! I will show you the slopes and take you on exceptional routes. You will benefit from all my ski experience, racing, race trainer, ski instructor as well as my knowledge of the terrain here resulting from many years of being a mountain guide and skier at La Grave.
I always have the energy to move, discover other mountains here and far away.
I'm here for pleasure, safety and good vibes!
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de La Rama” 1300m of vertical drop in south face |
First tracks “Chirouze left” |
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| “Kamchatka – Mutnovsky vulcano 2322 m, descent to Pacific ocean” | |
Ski, Snowboard, Télémark, Heliboarding.
Ski instructor, trainer and textile engineer. I am not a mountain guide, but I have led groups at La Grave for more than 18 years & I know a few good couloirs, forest runs and wide open spaces….
I was in the French ski team in world cup (moguls) from 1981-1985, world cup speed skiing 1986-1990 (my best 205 Km/hr !) and world cup telemark 1989-1995. I was the founder of the Derby de La Meije in 1989, and have since been one of the organisers of all Derbys. I have been a snowboarder as well for the last 25 years if the powder is good………
I love to ski or board with groups who like a good laugh. It is a real pleasure!
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| Powder under “Glacier of La Meije” | Safety briefing “Derby de La Meije” |
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| First tracks “Murtouze - Château Borrel” |
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| S7 delight |
Ski, Snowboard, Touring ski & snow, Heliboarding.
Mountain Guide for 12 years. Summer in Chamonix for the rock and the beauty of the Mont-Blanc range. Between seasons in the 4 corners of the world on expedition. Winter in Briançon for the blue sky and quality of snow, the range of untouched slopes in the Ecrins range. Great descents on ski or snowboard in untouched mountains. Ski instructor for five year, I decided to pass the exam to better understand the techniques and teaching methods to help in my profession.
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| Top of Cho Oyu 8201m Himalaya | Powder at Serre Chevalier |
Technical advices for steep slopes |
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| Itinerary explanations | Tongue of ice above La Voûte | |
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| Experience in Aravis |
Skiing, snowboarding, ski and snow touring.
Mountain guide (not ski instructor). What I love about this job is being able to move around the world and changing activity all the time: from climbing to skiing, including ice climbing, mountaineering or snowboarding. In the winter, La Grave is an ideal base camp for skiing, with a large variety of itinaries, really long runs and a laid-back atmosphere.
So, see you next winter...
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Ski, ski touring.
I am a mountain guide, reporter and photographer. Above all, I love wide open spaces. I have found a flexible, personal and enjoyable organisation in Snowlegend which suits me well.The Ecrins mountain range is huge, and a bit my private retreat. I love exploring hidden corners in between photo assignments or expeditions to
the ends of the world! One of the pleasure which motivates me every morning is to see riders from all over Europe coming to discover the spots at La Grave and nearby. In particular when the group has a good bonding and smile! In 2009, I have established a small publishing house, to purpose new quality guidebooks for the southern Alps. The first English volume of theses guidebook is available since this summer “Snow and Mixed Climbs, Ecrins East, Cerces, Queyras”. Other projects will bloom and particularly a collection of pedagogic books for outdoor activities.
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| North face of “Dôme des Ecrins” | ||
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Ski, Snowboard, Randonnée ski et snow
Guide et moniteur depuis 15 ans, je me suis laissé envoûté par La Grave il y a quelques années. C'est grand, c'est sauvage, c'est de la vraie haute montagne. Alors si vous voulez tenter l'expérience, laissez vos problèmes à l'entrée de la benne et mettez vos 5 sens en éveil. Inoubliable! And keep relax.
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| Couloir de la Rouia, Pelvoux |
Ski, Télémark, ski touring, Heliskiing.
Mountain guide and ski engineer. Safety above other considerations. Powder snow and remote mountain places to please our eyes. Free heel addict !
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| Annette | Touring ski in Belledonne | East couloir in front of Mont-Blanc |
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| Rope down of “La Voûte” | Seaweed of Lyngen – Norway | |
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"I chose this profession, because I love sharing my passion for skiing, mountain, and the profoundly human values associated with it. For me, the client is someone with whom I share a unique adventure.
Security as a priority, my goal is to give you a day filled with happiness... A snowy smile will be my reward. So go ahead: Drop everything and come and share with us anthology runs on the slopes of La Grave or elsewhere ..."
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| Top of Mustagh Ata 7546m with a client and ski down |
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| Col du bal |
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I’ve been guiding for ten years now and already a few with the Snow Legend Family: nothing better than working with friends. And no better place than La Grave : from the tartiflette on Chancel terrace to the large curves on the glacier, from the loneliness of the « great itineraries » to the concentration of the steep slopes… Cocktails are good, this is one is my favourite. So, let’s have one… ?
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| Sous la face nord du Rateau – Pan de Rideau |
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Ski, touring ski , Heliskiing.
Loves steep slopes. Has already spent 7 winters at La Grave and works as a heliski guide in Alaska at the end of each season. His French & swedish gets better each year- he is also a great drummer !
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| " Drop in Powder " Photo Tom Winter |
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| First tracks “Chirouze right” |
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| First tracks “Y – 53°” |
Choice from the itinary
Depending on his level, the weather, positioning from slopes and quality of the snow :
Choosing his way according to the avalanche risks, never hesitate before going to ask professionals and even if necessary, to give up at the last moment. The right safety equipment ( beacon, probe & shovel ) is essential as is regular training for its handling.
Choice from the right material
Fat skis or swallows; width and length depends on the quality (heavy or light) and the quantity of powder snow.
A very large vision
You must be able to anticipate and determine the style to adopt so you are not surprised by the elements.
The breathing
Force your breathing out to go with your curve, manage also your potential with enough rest periods.
The arms' position
Arms must be pulled forward, shoulders above feet and contrary to the generally accepted idea, don’t put your weight backwards (loss of control:)
The placing
Avoid the big grips on edges, give greater importance to fluidity. With swallows the placing is done on the front foot; with fats, depending on the quantity & quality of snow, the distribution of the weight is done on the two skis.
No parasitical movements from the top of the body !
The only movement is the wrists one’s, that which actuates the ski pools. The top of the body must be totally relaxed, only the pelvis and the legs distribute the energy !
Shoulders have to face downhill
The shoulders indicate the course to be followed while the legs flow through the turns.
Skiing on surface
Normally, snow must not fly around your face : the width from the actual skis permits you not dive in the snow (the well known "submarine effect").
The smile
A happy rider has more chance to ride well and to have fun.
