Tracks and Trails News

It’s been a busy winter with lots of interest in both cross country skiing and winter walking with snowshoes.  It has been a real treat to introduce people of all ages to both these activities and what’s more some are already booking for next winter!
Now, summer is fast approaching and we are gearing up our new trips for 2008. This year we have introduced two new tailored made trips, the Tour de Monte Rosa in Switzerland and Italy, and also the Gran Paradiso Traverse in Italy.  Both pass through stunning countryside and we can't wait to get back there and share the scenery with you.
We have also added scheduled departures to our summer programme. You can book now for Mont Blanc Walks and also Family Adventure Weeks. Both trips holidays are fully catered, based in Argentiere in the Chamonix Valley staying in traditional chalet-style accommodation. 
And finally, we have our new ‘Nordic Walking Wellbeing Weekend’ based in Chamonix itself. It is all about improving your fitness and encouraging healthy living. The weekend is based in a luxury chalet where you will enjoy excellent home-cooked food, walks in the surrounding countryside, a massage, Pilates class and a visit to relax in our local thermal baths.

What have we been up to?

Julia: "Lindsay has been very busy this winter presenting a new radio series for the BBC which involved reporting on outdoor activities around Scotland.  As a result she had to learn to surf in freezing water in January as well as endure various other pursuits in not the best of weather!   She is now working on a new series of The Adventure Show for BBC television.  When not snowshoeing with clients she’s been ski mountaineering and getting psyched up for the rock climbing season."

Lindsay: "As for Julia she’s training for a couple of punishing races – the Mont Blanc Marathon and the North Face Ultra Trail which involves running 96km with 5,600m of ascent in altitude in 25 hours. I’m exhausted just listening to her preparations! She also competed this winter in the Engadine Ski Marathon along with thousands of other skiers. She was pleased with her result which saw her complete in a time of 2hrs 43mins.  Julia has also written and been delivering a new Nordic Walking Lowland Terrain Training Module for instructors in the UK"

PS both our Mum’s have been snowshoeing with us this winter. They not only survived but are planning to come back for more!