With Great Powder Comes Great Responsibility!

“Do you want to ski down seven Chilean volcanoes?” “COUNT ME IN!” This was how we discovered our tried-and-trusted way to get into the back country safely. We still have a few mountaineering skills to learn (and a head for heights to gain!) before we tackle “The Magnificent Seven” – and I’m not sure thatContinue reading “With Great Powder Comes Great Responsibility!”

Winter Walkies in Monte Rosa

Monte Rosa prides itself on being Dog Friendly. That said, we could find NO information whatsoever on how and where to walk dogs before we arrived in the ski area. Of course, once we arrived, we sussed it out ourselves and it was actually very straightforward! Here are my Top Tips on winter walking. RouteContinue reading “Winter Walkies in Monte Rosa”

The Italian Job – Pups on Piste; Monte Rosa

“You don’t look old enough to have given up work!” 9th January – 18 years ago I stared across a crowded room and saw a tall, handsome man leaning against a bar. Little did I think that within 37 days, we’d be engaged, after 37 weeks, married – and 18 years later feeling completely atContinue reading “The Italian Job – Pups on Piste; Monte Rosa”

Gressoney, Monte Rosa – Hidden Gem & Off Piste Ski Paradise!

Like so many fantastic discoveries, we happened upon Monte Rosa by accident; a last-minute, birthday ski trip to a quiet and little-known Italian resort and that was it. It was love! Updated with new information January 25 for the 2024-25 ski season.