Training Log Archive: grilla

Finally ventured out for another backcountry ski adventure. Due to the lack of snow (a lot has disappeared in just 5 days!) we were a bit limited for options, so quite similar to last year. Andy as a guide this time. Great fun, and after the first couple of turns even the descents were exhilarating - a big turn up from last year. Some superb down sections, if only they were a bit longer, but that would be more climbing! And the weather was pretty great too - not too hot, not cold, rain and wind held off.

Left just after 11 following a busy morning, made it onto the snow around 2:30, so not time for much other than to ski from Perisher across to Guthega. Got the last ride on Freedom. No snow on Norwegian trail so quite a long walk to the lodge (but easier going down than up which is what Eoin and the girls needed to do the next morning).

MP. Missed 17 and couldn't be bothered going back for it after a very ordinary run. Had already mistaken 12 for 11 and had to back-track that section as a consequence. Running holding glasses did not help with the map reading. Need a functional solution. Misty rain.