From 31st October - 4th November the Ski and Snowboard Show will return to London’s Earls Court to celebrate it’s 39th year of showcasing the latest and greatest in wintersports gear, holidays, action and experiences.
With over 200 stands to browse and a dozen free interactive attractions, it’s a great way to check out the latest ski kit and catch-up with old friends!
Members of the British Telemark Team will be at the show on Friday and Saturday - so keep an eye out!
Freeze is a two day festival taking place in Battersea on the 26th and 27th October.
The festival is a celebration of the snow-sports lifestyle… audacious snow-ramp athletics, music, lively bars, good food and even the chance to catch a movie premiere!
Milling through the crowd, mulled wine in hand, you’ll find that giddy Wintry excitement around every corner. Maybe you’ll dance to a live act and watch a flying athlete… Maybe you’ll nestle into an alpine lodge bar for an evening of Après ski…
DJ Shadow, Public Enemy, Grandmaster Flash and A-YO (Mark Ronson & Zane Lowe) will be providing the main-stage entertainment, with club nights provided by Future Disco and Vagabondz. Confirmed riders already include the Helgason brothers, Victor de la Rue, Jossi Wells, Jacob Wester and Henrik Harlaut. Visit the website for info and tickets.
The British Telemark Team are offering you the opportunity to buy your very own ‘Free the Heel’ telemark skis ties for only £6 (inc postage).. and support the British Team at the same time!
The ski ties, sold as a pair, are an invaluable accessory for protecting your skis’ edges whilst transporting them around resort and in storage. They also look pretty good, and you’re sure to be noticed on and off the slopes.
To order yours today - contact Anna Morrissey
On Sunday 7th October the British Telemark Team headed to Manchester’s Chill Factore for a pre-season training session on the indoor ski slope accompanied by a morning of performance profiling with newly appoint head coach, Andy Stewart.
Chill Factore is the UK’s longest indoor ski slope boasting 180 metres of real snow making it ideal for practising drills and working on fundamental telemark skills in a safe and controlled environment.
After a quick team captain’s meeting to discuss the forthcoming World Cup calendar and the 2013 British Championships, Jack handed over to Andy who delivered a number of insightful presentations based around the ‘coaching process’ and ‘training periodisation.’
Jack Harvard Taylor commented, “Andy is a real asset to the team and it’s great to have him on board this season. Andy will be working closely with the team during the pre-season and throughout the British Championships prior to the Rauris, AUT World Cup event at the end of January 2013.”
The 90 minutes on-snow afternoon session consisted of a number of drills aimed at improving athlete’s balance, coordination, pivoting and edging.
Current British Female Champion, Jasmin Taylor said, “The day was very fun and I feel personally, that I’ve taken a lot away from it and learn some new skills!”
The day was very fun and I feel personally, that I have taken a lot away from it and learn some new skills!