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Journalist Anne Smith snowshoeing
We have just finished a fabulous two days with a group of UK journalists who write for various publications. We have found that it's a good way to gain publicity for what we do and its always a treat to introduce people to activities they have never tried before. I took the group snowshoeing in the morning in the beautiful Berrard Valley while Julia spent the afternoon teaching them cross country skiing, before rounding off the day at a new spa in Chamonix. Always great to soak up the sauna after a day of activity! One of the great things about our valley is that there is so much on offer even if you are not a downhill skier.
Today I have been learning to telemark ski in less than ideal conditions - a bit 'Scottish' I would say with a blizzard raging. However, it hasn't snowed since New Year and we were due some more of the white stuff. My friend Kimberly is a great telemarker and she provided some top tips in white out conditions. Having some very bad habits engrained over the years in my alpine downhill skiing, it was good to start a new discpline with someone who knows what they are doing. I had intended just trying to learn as I went along, but there is no doubt it's best to get expert help right at the start. Anyway, by tomorrow we should have about 25 cm of fresh powder and my day in the office may need to include a couple of hours on the slopes as well.