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...
Trail Running Article on RadSeason.com
Iain’s article about trail running in Switzerland has been published by RadSeason.com. In July 2021, Iain travelled to Switzerland, hiking and running his way from Sierre to Zinal, and from there to the Turtmantal, before extreme weather conditions at the Schöllijoch Pass forced him to turn around.
Eiger Trail Article in Trail Running Magazine
As part of his ‘Road to UTMB 2021’ journey, Iain’s article about the ‘Eiger Trail 51’ race has been published by Trail Running Magazine. This follows on from Iain’s ‘How to train for the UTMB in the UK‘ article, which was published in the June/July issue of the magazine, and review of the ‘Pilgrim Challenge’...
Climate Change article in The Telegraph
Iain had planned to write an article about summer skiing in Zermatt for The Telegraph, but presented with highly unusual conditions for July, it became a comment piece about climate change instead: The article is behind the Telegraph firewall (subscription only), but you can read it below: You can see what it was like in...
