Mountain Athlete
Despite it being the busiest time of year for me at work, huge snowfalls across the Alps this winter proved too tempting to resist. Winter conditions in Scotland had also been very good in comparison with the previous few years but despite this I choose a bit of lift serviced speedriding, skiing with good friends …
Last week I returned to Chamonix with my speedwing, a lot of climbing gear and a good friend. We came looking for stable weather and big mountains so we could do a mix of alpine climbing and speedflying. The initial plan was to do some climbing which would take us to a summit suitable for …
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Last week I returned to Scotland from the Alps, to find summer is well underway. If like me you are planning on making the most of the long days this summer and getting outside, you will need a good pair of sunglasses. For many of us, this may not be the first piece of gear …
Scott Becker 