Ep 52 Freddy Carrick-Smith makes World Cup Debut
1. Bonus hour in Bed.
2. Freddy Carrick-Smith makes World Cup Debut.
3. Mikaela Shiffrin is back on skis.
4. Ten-year-old girl fell into crevasse.
5. Model Skier Gabriel Gledhill.
6. Norwegian ski association in financial trouble.
7. Snowsport England Membership.
8. Offers from Mark Warner and Ski Beat
9. Take the Train to Val.
10. Army in Val
After the ladies yesterday, the men are Giant Slaloming in Sölden today,
including Freddy Carrick-Smith's World Cup debut.
After her traumatic year it was wonderful to see Mikaela Shiffrin take fourth place yesterday.
Listen to your instructor.......a 10 year old racer training in Hintertux went off piste and into a crevasse.
The Norwegian Ski Association are still trying to recover from the financial 'disappointment' of the World Championships, so are having to make cuts. Hard choices....
Why not join Snowsport England ?
Gabriel Gledhill is a name to watch out for.......both model and Cross country skier.....he is featured in Tatler.
More offers to tempt you to the slopes.........and can book soon.
While planning your trip...... why not come by train ?
Travelski overnight from Paris.
Or Eurostar from London, via Lille.
Am always grateful for what the army give up for us so they deserve to be celebrated today.
00:11 - Bonus hour in Bed
00:19 - Freddy Carrick-Smith makes World Cup Debut
00:50 - Mikaela Shiffrin is back on skis
01:20 - Ten year old girl fell into crevasse.
01:50 - Model Skier Gabriel Gledhill.
02:18 - Norwegian ski federation in financial trouble.
03:05 - Snowsport England Membership.
03:35 - Offers from Mark Warner and Ski Beat
04:04 - Take the Train to Val.
04:40 - Army in Val.
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Good morning Val d’Isère. Hope you enjoyed your Bonus hour in bed More snow today….
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More world cup racing in Sölden today Including Drum roll The World Cup debut Of Team GBs own Freddy Carrick-Smith…
At eighteen this is a huge achievement for anyone And the Youngest Britain in forty years.
His mother is Emma Carrick-Smith Who represented us in Four Winter Olympics
His twin younger brothers Will be watching carefully As they are also Racing up the ranks
Go Freddy Enjoy yourself !
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I was really happy for Thirty year old American Mikaela Shiffrin Who came fourth In the World Cup Giant Slalom yesterday
After her traumatic year She had described Her current ski level As a Work in progress
Especially considering how Close the times are between First And Tenth
Fourth is an amazing start To her season.
As you know Skiing fast Takes Talent training and courage
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A ten year old Serbian girl Was race training On the Tyrolean Hintertux glacier ignored her trainers instructions went off piste ……….
Just a few metres later the snow collapsed And she was in a Ten metre deep crevasse
Rescuers abseiled down She had severe hypothermia And a painful hand But lucky to be alive.
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After the Hole in the purse Left by the World Championships In Trondheim The Norwegian Ski Association Has to find…. 2 and a half million euros
Find means cuts. It is a relief that This will not affect the National teams At least Not this year Or not more than already…
After the financial scandal
Where instead of the predicted One point seven million profit They had a Three point two million deficit
Cross-country had already Given up its recruit and Junior national teams. Their future champions will now be Nurtured in five regional teams.
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More bargains Mark Warner is offering Fifty percent off lift passes on ALL winter holidays INCLUDING Christmas and all the school holidays If booked before 5th November.
Ski Beat is offering £100 off a week’s catered holiday In January.
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When planning your trip….. why not come by climate friendly train ? Travelski, has a new overnight from Paris to Bourg Saint Maurice…….. Friday Dinner in Paris Sleep on train Breakfast in Bourg Lunch on the mountain…
Even better……. Saturday is peace on the pistes.
Eurostar Snow Train is my favourite route from London Town… Get on in London Saturday Morning, easy change in Lille then arrive in Bourg St Maurice late afternoon.
Go home either Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning… |
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Do you know about Snowsport England ? It is the National Governing Body For skiing and snowboarding In England And is committed to inspiring Participation At every level…
Why not become a member ? Discounts on top brands Insurance Access to events Courses Competitions
Develop a career…. Qualify as a coach
Become a Ski or snowboard STAR.
I have added the link for more information
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Norwegian Brazilian Racer Lucas Braathan Isn’t the only model skier Out there Racing for Olympic Glory
Tatler Have a long article Featuring Britain’s cross country Rising star Gabriel Gledhill
Twenty three year old Gabe Is looking pretty good in Ralph Laurens Purple label As he chatted To a journalist in the Savoy
Hope his skiing Matches his looks !
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It is a mad world Outside of Val Remembering the Brave patriots Of the armed services Deployed abroad Is today’s celebration.
You might be jealous Of the time the Army get to spend in Val
They deserve every Schuss and Turn !
See you tomorrow.
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