After an amazing week off, the time has come to get back to work. After a week relaxing in the mountains and having a few incredible days with Georgie the peaceful serenity has been interrupted by a new exciting and interesting group of skiers. This week I am really excited to be teaching and looking … More Group 5- Back to work!
Unfortunately I lost my Jerry from yesterday and thus today was a much easier but less entertaining day. I didn’t lose her in the sense she disappeared off the edge of the mountain in a outrageous yet unsurprising lack of concentration and skill, I just had to send her to another group more suitable for … More Group 4- Jerry of the day #2- The Slow Walker
Off the top of my head I’m not sure what the population of Switzerland is but I’m pretty sure that today, every single one of them was in the queue for the button lift in Saas Grund. What is normally a relatively quiet resort was swamped with people all trying to ascend this one lift … More Ski instructing-29/1/19
The turning of the year is always seen as a great opportunity to set new goals and outline aspirations for the future, despite New Year’s Day just being another day and there being no reason for it. Still, this chance to look ahead is more than welcome and hopefully 2019 will be a great year. … More 2019
It is incredible what can be achieved in four days. Steve Wozniak designed the first Apple computer, Romeo wooed Juliet, married her, got banished, returned and died and Jesus managed to get crucified, atone for all of mankind’s sins and resurrect himself- and he had a day to spare. On the four days that I was granted for holiday away … More Post of the year #1- Korea
The sound of Fanny’s engine firing into life this morning was as enjoyable as it was relieving and after being stranded at a mechanics all night the resonating revs signified that I could continue the trip and head back to Sweden. With the troubles of the last day behind me I was in a pretty … More Post of the year #2- Fine
It’s with a heavy heart and deflated feeling that I announce this bad news. On the 8th of August 2018, a long term travel companion, and friend, passed away. An ever present feature on the vans roof and travel essentials, Seymour the kayak endured irreparable damage and was laid to rest next to a wheelie … More Post of the year #3- Loss
It’s happened again. A miserable week of breakdowns and speeding fines has ended with a transmission issue that will be the nail in the coffin of this road trip. Unable to put the van in gear, this breakdown has demobilised Fanny and her way home now is on the back of a lorry. After a … More Post of the year #7- Breakdown
It’s a crazy world when your life is your job. When your occupation requires you to be present from your breakfast until you get to the bar after dinner, its hard to find a little time to relax without the watchful eye of almost constant supervision. Sure, ski instructing isn’t the most stressful of jobs- … More Post of the year #6- Japan
Lake Bled is the glistening jewel in the crown of Slovenian natural beauty and is a fantastic place to have a SUP session. A popular stop on the European interrailing trail, the stunning lake offers a multitude of activities both on and off the water, such as the overlooking castle and the nationally symbolic church … More The Best SUP Spots #5
