Laurent “ Lolo “ Lesueur    

Ski, Snowboard, Randonnée ski & snow, Héliboarding.
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 and Norway.

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.

First tracks “Glacier de l’Homme”

Fred Roulx        

Ski, Randonnée ski, Héliboarding.
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!

End of “Couloir de La Rama” 1300m of vertical drop in south face.	First tracks “Chirouze left”

André “Didi” Haase The boss of Snowlegend      

Ski, Snowboard, Télémark, Héliboarding.
Ski instructor, trainer and textile engineer. I am not a mountain guide, but I have led groups at La Grave for more than 15 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!

First tracks “Vallons de La Meije”	Brêche du Rateau	Powder under “Glacier of La Meije”
Safety briefing “Derby de La Meije”	“Squad turn”

Joe Vallone - USA  

Ski, Randonnée ski, Héliboarding.
Loves steep slopes. Has already spent 4 winters at La Grave and works as
a heliski guide in Alaska at the end of each season.
His French gets better each year- he is also a great drummer!

" Drop in Powder " Photo Tom Winter
First tracks  “Chirouze right”

Anne “Anette” Bauvois            

Ski, Télémark, Randonnée ski, Héliboarding.
Mountain guide and ski engineer. Safety above other considerations. Powder snow and remote mountain places to please our eyes. Free heel addict !

Portrait Annette	Ski de rando dans Belledonne	Couloir est en face du Mont-Blanc
Rope down of “La Voûte”

Pierre “Mouche” Mahenc        

Ski, Snowboard, Randonnée ski & snow, Héliboarding.
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 three year, I decided to pass the exam to better understand the techniques and teaching methods to help in my profession.

Top of Cho Oyu 8201m Himalaya	Powder at Serre Chevalier

Sébastien “Seb” Constant         

Ski, Randonnée ski,
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!

	North face of “Dôme des Ecrins”

Eva Riffet       
For your comfort after the day's efforts, Eva, our specialist sports
physiotherapist, is available for relaxing massage and treatment.

You are tired, stiff and it hurts somewhere. You will recover more
quickly and be in better shape for your next day on the mountain after a
relaxing massage. Don't hesitate to make an appointment, you will not be
disappointed!

Backcountry “Glacier Noir”

10 advices to well move in Pow Pow

1 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 ( area, probe & shovel ) is essential as is regular training for its handling.

2 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.

3 A very large vision
You must be able to anticipate and determine the style to adopt so you are not surprised by the elements.

4 The breathing
Force your breathing out to go with your curve, manage also your potential with enough rest periods.

5 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:)

6 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.

7 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 !

8 Shoulders have to face downhill
The shoulders indicate the course to be followed while the legs flow through the turns.

9 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).

10 The smile
A happy rider has more chance to ride well and to have fun.

Keep energy for Riding & Laughing
Didi.