Pirmin Zurbriggen interview in ‘InTheSnow Magazine’
Earlier this year, Iain visited Zermatt to speak with Pirmin Zurbriggen, the Olympic gold medal winning former Swiss downhill racer. Zurbriggen is an ambassador for the new ‘Speed Opening’ downhill races – the first cross-border races ever in the FIS World Cup calendar – due to take place in October 2022. His interview with Pirmin...
Zermatt ‘Speed Opening’ Article in Fall Line Magazine
In September 2022, Iain visited Zermatt to speak with the organisers of the new ‘Speed Opening’ downhill races – the first cross-border races ever in the FIS World Cup calendar. His article on the event is now live at Fall Line Skiing Magazine. Iain drove to and from Zermatt in a Tesla. You can find out...
Dynastar X3 Triathlon (Courchevel) article in Trail Running Magazine
In April 2022, Iain took part in the Dynastar X3 Triathlon in Courchevel. His article on the event is now live on Trail Running Magazine. Thanks to Paul Halford for commissioning it and Florent Hazucka, Richard Lett, Chris Moran and La Tania – latania.co.uk for their help with logistics. You can watch Iain’s video about...
Overnight Ski Train article on InTheSnow Magazine
Iain recently travelled on the inaugural Travelski Express ski train service direct from London St Pancras to Bourg St Maurice in the French Alps. His article on the experience was published on InTheSnow Magazine: You can also watch this video about the journey: And, finally, if you prefer listening only, then why not check out...
Ski Touring in Les Menuires article on InTheSnow Magazine
Iain’s article about ski touring at night in Les Menuires has been published at InTheSnow Magazine. He was guided by Clement Dalmais from the local ESF on the climb to the Refuge Lac de Lou. He stayed overnight in the refuge and then ski toured from there to Point de la Masse the following morning....
‘Fastpacking’ article on FastRunning.com
Iain’s article about his recent four-day ‘fastpack’ of the Tour du Mont Blanc has been published at FastRunning.com: Iain travelled to France in July. ‘Fast-packing’ is hiking, but lighter and faster – it’s great training for trail running races. Iain’s trip was a recce for the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc trail running race, taking...