Tag Archives: backcountry skiing

Fat skis, bad knees?

November 13, 2014 by Tony Lowe
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During our presentation at Listex in London, Neil mentioned a type of injury he increasingly sees at his clinic which he referred to as “Fat skis, bad knees”. I took the opportunity to chat with Neil last week about this issue and explore the recommendations he could offer for skiers starting to use the fatter modern skis, particularly because I am using a fatter ski this season for the first time. Hi Neil, when we were at Listex last week I heard you describe an issue you have Continue reading →

Why hire a mountain guide for skiing this winter?

November 6, 2014 by Tony Lowe
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There is nothing quite like getting away from the lift queues and exploring the snow clad mountains on a pair of skis. However many recreational skiers will not even consider hiring a mountain guide to safely explore the backcountry and mountain environments this winter. This is despite the many amazing experiences and journeys that are often easily and safely accessible from the lift system of their skiing resort. Why is this? Often I think this is because they are not sure if their fitness levels Continue reading →