I know it's late in the season and the coldest period is already past but after our last week skiing I can't resist talking about how to survive in excessive cold. This winter I 've skied temperatures between -25 and -18 degrees Celsius (-12 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit) far too many days. Literally the whole winter break week had freezing temperatures! I've always been promoting layering as you can peel on or off a couple of layers as it turns colder or you get warm. But in these temperatures it just doesn't … [Read more...] about Surviving The Cold
Weekend Business
When no snow... Out on the ice is where you should be! Beautiful day to go ice skating! I'm wearing my ski gear, goretex pants and jacket - and as I'm out on a lake, I have a backpack with an extra outfit covering up for all eventualities... Have a great Sunday! … [Read more...] about Weekend Business
Gearing Up For Next Year
Or rather - for next skiing season. Best time for ski wear bargains is either after Easter or preseason sales in October/November. Rather on a whim I went ahead and invested in a new pair of ski pants. And a new under-shirt in merino wool. Pants are in gore-tex with details as pockets on the legs and snow lock in the waist. Love the colors - different shades of kaki green. Brand is Swedish - Peak Performance. They will fit perfectly both with the thicker red jacket I wear in December/January and the black … [Read more...] about Gearing Up For Next Year
Verbier
I’m just back after a fabulous weekend in Verbier, skiing with my equally fabulous daughter! We were lucky enough to get fresh powder during our stay so we had some really awesome skiing! SWEET! It’s rare to ski in such good conditions and I feel so energized from the whole trip. Oh well this ski trip actually became quite an expensive trip. Not only is Switzerland super expensive to start with, but also during our stay in Verbier the Swiss Centralbank made a move to untie the CHF to the euro … [Read more...] about Verbier
