![[ad#Adsense Banner] It had been 8 weeks since we had skied, and that was enough. My Autumn had been ruined with a back injury sustained...](http://aussieskier.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_1227-195x110.jpg "TR: Lake Mountain 15/5/11 – May Skiing")
![[ad#Adsense Banner] With the foehn still persisting in Chamonix we had another enforced day off after our adventure to Trient. Winds & Clouds meant that...](http://aussieskier.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DSC00801-195x110.jpg "TR: Days 20-21 – Road Trip – Monte Rosa")
![[ad#Adsense Banner] So while the first couple of weeks blessed us with clear skies, mild temperatures, low winds and a couple of snowfalls, our third...](http://aussieskier.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DSC00766-195x110.jpg "TR: Chamonix Day 18 – Le Tour – Trient Ski Tour")
![[ad#Adsense Banner] After a well-earned day off it was time to ski. While there had been a terrible foehn blowing in Chamonix, on the other...](http://aussieskier.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1010819-195x110.jpg "TR: Chamonix Day 17 – Glacier de Toule & Courmayeur")
![[ad#Adsense Banner] We were pretty exhausted after our road trip, but with a couple of days of sunshine forecast to be followed by some poor...](http://aussieskier.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DSC_1718-195x110.jpg "TR: Chamonix Day 13 – Ski Touring in Les Aiguilles Rouges")
![[ad#Adsense Banner] We woke in La Grave to the impressive Meije towering above us, it was great to see it from our hotel bed. But...](http://aussieskier.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1010521-195x110.jpg "TR: Day 12 – Road Trip – Les Deux Alpes Couloir Rama")
![[ad#Adsense Banner] Having farmed much of the pow in the Chamonix area, word came through that the south, and also the areas near the border...](http://aussieskier.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DSC00616-195x110.jpg "TR: Days 7-9 – Road Trip – Dormillouse")
![[ad#Adsense Banner] Every skier has a list. Whether it involves particular destinations, activities or achievements, these are the goals that provide the motivation and rewards...](http://aussieskier.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1000714-195x110.jpg "TR: Chamonix Day 3 – Powder at Grands Montets")
![[ad#Adsense Banner] We woke up to the lovely sight of falling snowflakes and the wonderful sound of avalanche bombs. Unfortunately the visibility was very poor,...](http://aussieskier.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P1000709-195x110.jpg "TR: Chamonix Day 2 – Ski Touring at Flégère")
![[ad#Adsense Banner] The day began like all days to early in a European ski trip – with Jet Lag. Wide awake at 4am, having decided...](http://aussieskier.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P1000681-195x110.jpg "TR: Chamonix Day 1 – Les Grands Montets")
![[ad#Adsense Banner] In case you hadn’t noticed, this trip had become, in the words of Borat, a Great Success! The only day with no blue...](http://aussieskier.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/DSC_0098-195x110.jpg "NZ Club Field & Heli Trip – Day 7 – Mt Cheeeeeeseman")
![[ad#Adsense Banner] Today was a special one. Between the 4 of us, we have approx 40 full winters of living, and working in ski resorts,...](http://aussieskier.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1050584-195x110.jpg "NZ Club Fields & Heli Trip – Day 6 – Methven Heliskiing – “So Happy Day!”")
![[ad#Adsense Banner] Back when we all lived and worked in the mountains, little gave us more joy than saying to the hapless punters ‘you shoulda...](http://aussieskier.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1050372-195x110.jpg "NZ Club Fields & Heli Trip – Day 5 – Bluebird Craigieburn Pow")
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Firstly I’d like to wish all the loyal aussieskier.com readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Well it’s done. We waited until 20-odd…
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Burnt Hut Chair Update & Pics – Jan 12
Posted on January 22, 2012 | No CommentsI’ve been skiing in Japan with a couple of Buller insiders who have let me know that the permit for the Burnt Hut chair was... -
Hotham Summer Snow 11th January 2012
Posted on January 11, 2012 | No CommentsA couple of pics just arrived from Hotham – looks pretty similar to Tahoe at the moment: Comments comments -
2012 Buller Season Platinum Passes Purchased
Posted on December 25, 2011 | No CommentsFirstly I’d like to wish all the loyal aussieskier.com readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Well it’s done. We waited until 20-odd... -
The Powder Bible – Available Now – Sneak Peek for aussieskier Readers
Posted on November 30, 2011 | No CommentsI’m so terribly excited! The Powder Bible has just gone live – it is available for purchase from http://powderbible.com and aussieskier readers will be the... -
The Powder Bible
Posted on November 28, 2011 | No CommentsHi Everyone, It’s about time to give my loyal aussieskier fans a sneak peek into what I’ve been up to lately. aussieskier has been quiet... -
2012 Ski Movies now in iTunes:
Posted on October 26, 2011 | No CommentsTrailer season has gone and now the bulk of the 2012 Ski Movies are available for your downloading pleasure in iTunes. Unfortunately if you live... -
Mt Buller 2012 Season Pass Pricing Finally Revealed – Insults Regular Customers With Price INCREASE
Posted on October 3, 2011 | No CommentsIn case you have been living under a rock, there’s been a season pass price war amongst Australia’s resorts. Except Buller – they put their... -
iPhone App Review – Alpine Replay – Skiing Statistics and Social Networking
Posted on September 29, 2011 | No CommentsAlpineReplay is a social network for skiers and snowboarders that I helped test in private beta over the course of this season. The focus of... -
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Hotham Update, Mon 22 Aug
Posted on August 22, 2011 | No CommentsHere is a visual summary of the last four days: There was quite the inversion going on as well, brutally cold in Omeo last night....
Trip Reports
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Backcountry Adventures in HD
I finally got the chance to work on some of the videos from our trip to France — the anaemic netbook I took away was…
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TR: Lake Mountain 15/5/11 – May Skiing
[ad#Adsense Banner] It had been 8 weeks since we had skied, and that was enough. My Autumn had been ruined with a back injury sustained…
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TR: Days 20-21 – Road Trip – Monte Rosa
[ad#Adsense Banner] With the foehn still persisting in Chamonix we had another enforced day off after our adventure to Trient. Winds & Clouds meant that…
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TR: Chamonix Day 18 – Le Tour – Trient Ski Tour
[ad#Adsense Banner] So while the first couple of weeks blessed us with clear skies, mild temperatures, low winds and a couple of snowfalls, our third…
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TR: Chamonix Day 17 – Glacier de Toule & Courmayeur
[ad#Adsense Banner] After a well-earned day off it was time to ski. While there had been a terrible foehn blowing in Chamonix, on the other…
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TR: Chamonix Day 15 – Les Contamines Ski Tour Fail
With poor weather on the horizon and the end to the bluebird skies we had been enjoying, we were attempting to squeeze out one more…
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TR: Chamonix Day 14 – Couloir Marbrées
We had originally wanted to ski this couloir the day before, but there was a chilly northerly breeze that Jerome was afraid would prevent the…
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TR: Chamonix Day 13 – Ski Touring in Les Aiguilles Rouges
[ad#Adsense Banner] We were pretty exhausted after our road trip, but with a couple of days of sunshine forecast to be followed by some poor…
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TR: Day 12 – Road Trip – Les Deux Alpes Couloir Rama
[ad#Adsense Banner] We woke in La Grave to the impressive Meije towering above us, it was great to see it from our hotel bed. But…
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TR: Days 10-11 – Road Trip – Abries
After our fantastic experience touring in the powder above Dormillouse Jerome spoke to some locals who suggested that the conditions were best in the south…
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TR: Days 7-9 – Road Trip – Dormillouse
[ad#Adsense Banner] Having farmed much of the pow in the Chamonix area, word came through that the south, and also the areas near the border…
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Checking in from the road
Checking in from Abriès in the Queyras range of the South Alps. Last couple of nights were spent in a small refuge in the Ecrins…
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TR: Chamonix Day 5 – Grand Envers du Plan
With our bodies starting to feel a little weary after being immediately thrown in the deep end on our trip, we decided we needed to…
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TR: Chamonix Day 4 – Ski Tour Crochues/Berard
With clouds looming over the Aiguille du Midi, we decided to leave that for another day and head for the Aiguilles Rouges for a ski…
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TR: Chamonix Day 3 – Powder at Grands Montets
[ad#Adsense Banner] Every skier has a list. Whether it involves particular destinations, activities or achievements, these are the goals that provide the motivation and rewards…
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TR: Chamonix Day 2 – Ski Touring at Flégère
[ad#Adsense Banner] We woke up to the lovely sight of falling snowflakes and the wonderful sound of avalanche bombs. Unfortunately the visibility was very poor,…
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TR: Chamonix Day 1 – Les Grands Montets
[ad#Adsense Banner] The day began like all days to early in a European ski trip – with Jet Lag. Wide awake at 4am, having decided…
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NZ Club Field & Heli Trip – Day 7 – Mt Cheeeeeeseman
[ad#Adsense Banner] In case you hadn’t noticed, this trip had become, in the words of Borat, a Great Success! The only day with no blue…
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NZ Club Fields & Heli Trip – Day 6 – Methven Heliskiing – “So Happy Day!”
[ad#Adsense Banner] Today was a special one. Between the 4 of us, we have approx 40 full winters of living, and working in ski resorts,…
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NZ Club Fields & Heli Trip – Day 5 – Bluebird Craigieburn Pow
[ad#Adsense Banner] Back when we all lived and worked in the mountains, little gave us more joy than saying to the hapless punters ‘you shoulda…