SwissMountainLeader
Experienced International Mountain Leader and First Aid Trainer in the Swiss Alps
I’m a former director of the British Association of International Mountain Leaders (BAIML) and the president of the international body the Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA). I’ve represented UIMLA to the UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation and as a member of the avalanche commission of the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR).
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EVTT – Col de la Givrine to Romainmôtier
For some time I had planned to do this route using the trains. I noticed…
Outdooractive 30
In my official role as UIMLA President I was invited the Outdooractive 30th anniversary celebration…
Mountain First Aid Training
First Aid for MTB, skiers, hikers & climbers. Outdoor First Aid training delivered by a UIMLA International Mountain Leader. For mountain guides, instructors, ski teachers, mountain bikers, hikers, climbers and more. An Outdoor First Aid course in the alps for people the outdoors and awards such as the BASI Ski instructor, Mountain Leader, Mountain Guide, International Mountain Leader and more. This two-day course covers a wide range of First Aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with emergency situations with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way, particularly where professional medical help is not immediately available.
EVTT – Vers L’Eglise
A circuit from home to Vers L’Eglise and back with a great lunch at the…
EVTT – Portes du Soleil & Col de Chesery
Portes du Soleil from Morgins over the Portes d’Hiver and Col de Chesery. I’ve done…
EVTT – Pic Chaussy Tour
I’ve considered this route a few times but it’s pretty clear from the map and…
EVTT – pas de Cheville / spring snow
This is a favorite local tour climbing up to the pas de Cheville. There was…
EVTT – Portes de l’Hiver, Morgins
It’s hard to tell this time of year how much snow will be left at…
EVTT – Rougemont – Rellerli
This route crosses the old Rellerli ski area which has been closed for several years….
EVTT – Gros Mont, Rougemont
The alpages and alpine pastures at Gros Mont are some of the finest examples I’ve…
EVTT – Monts Chevreuils
I’ve recently got a new bike, a Canyon Spectral:On CF9, and I’m still setting it…
EVTT – Portes du Soleil
Great autumn day in the Portes du Soleil. Starting from Morgins and over the Portes…
EVTT – Portes du Soleil
Another short tour over in the Portes du Soleil starting from Morgins. I’d ridden some…
EVTT – Gspon
I’d ridden this trail back in August but it’s really so very, very good that…
EVTT – Col de Cou
The Col de Cou can be seen from the window of our chalet and would…