Ep 62 A walk in wild and windy Wales.
1. Weather 5th November.
2. Fatal Avalanche in Nepal.
3. Avalanche Education.
4. Mati4Safety.
5. Hiker given a bill.
6. Walk in Wild Windy Wales.
7. Russian luge athletes.
8. American skiing in France.
9. Preloved page on website.
10. Guy Fawkes Day.
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Another fatal avalanche in Nepal, which killed two local guides, and 5 foreigners are missing, including a Frenchman.
Education is a good step towards avalanche prevention and safetly.
Henry is still touring the UK.
And Teton Gravity Research have a free online course for you.
Mati4safety…… don’t let Matilde have died for nothing.
While prosecutors consider possible negligence, the Matilde Lorenzi Foundation
is building a culture of safety in sport.
Please donate if you can.
One very unprepared hiker was given a huge bill for his rescue.
Do look at the list of essential kit when walking in the mountains.
Meanwhile in Wales the rescuers were also out…. Despite National severe weather warnings, he decided it didn’t look too bad and set off in shorts.
Russian luge athletes have a glimmer of hope….if they get through the ‘neutral criteria’ they may be able to compete in the February Olympics.
An American muses about the difference attitude towards skiing in the US and France. Aggressive American, relaxed France.
I am always working on the website which I want to be useful to both visitors and people I share this village with.
Have added a ‘Preloved’ page….for usable things that are no longer useful to us – swop, share or sell….rather than dump.
Guy Fawke’s Day.
Weird but bright celebration - party with bling and bang.
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Good morning Val d’Isère At the risk of being boring MORE SUNSHINE On beautiful snow ! Tough life here in Paradise…
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Avalanche….. Again…. In Nepal 2 Nepali guides were killed and Five foreigners 3 Italians, 1 Frenchman and I Canadian Are missing after A 300 metre wide avalanche swept through their camp…
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More avalanche news……… This time ….. education rather than death…… Educating you how to avoid death……….. We can never learn enough..
First Don’t forget that Henry is still out and about Sharing his knowledge in the UK.
Another online source … Free…..Avalanche Safety Course…. By Teton Gravity Research. I have put the link in the episode description. Avalanche Aware: Free Online Avalanche Safety Course | Teton Gravity Research
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You will remember Matilde Lorenzi… The talented young Italian skier Who died in training just over a year ago.
The prosecutor’s office is Investigating…….both The slope safety chief And one of her coaches……..
Was either negligent ? Could it have been just a raised edge to the track ?
This investigation marks a shift From accepting tragedies as an ‘accident’
to accountability for safety failures….
Risk must always be recognised and managed. Prevention is better than accidents.
You can help by supporting “Mati4Safety” Turning Matildes memory into a Lasting legacy Building a culture of safety in our sport. I have put the link to donate to the In the episode description.
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Another unprepared hiker Another rescue A big bill….
This time a 23-Year-old man in New Hampshire. Called From a summit after 6pm As it started to get dark
He didn’t have either food or water And a storm was on its way.
Top Tip when hiking Minimum kit….
Warm clothes Extra food and water Headlamp Fire starter First aid kit Whistle Rain and wind proof jackets and pants Knife Map Compass
Remember In many areas around the world The rescue teams are unpaid volunteers…. Who risk their own lives And money To help YOU.
Apparently, this hiker Was given a bill As he was SO UNPREPARED.
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Weather wizards warned of Storm Amy… Before the cyclone Ripped through the UK…
In the Wilds of Wales Someone went out walking On his own While the wind hit 80 miles per hour…
Eventually had to call for help
Not easy over rocks In heavy rain And howling wind
The stranded ‘mountaineer’ Was wearing Shorts….. And commented The weather didn’t look that bad….
Did he even LISTEN to the weather forecast ? Did he know better than Weather scientists ? Or is he just STUPID. |
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The Court for Arbitration for sport Have given Russian luge athletes SOME HOPE That they could compete in February’s Winter Olympics……. Their ruling requires the International Luge Federation To start assessing athletes to see if The meet the ‘neutral’ criteria.. So they must not have publicly supported The war in Ukraine Or have military or State security ties.
A speed skater’s neutral status was Politely declined As she belongs to a sports club Controlled by Russia’s Ministry of Defence.
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Interesting observation From an American Skiing in France…
In the US skiing was a sport And mountains were for conquering… Going as hard as possible For as long as possible With lunch being for wimps….
Welcome to France The snow relationships scenery lunch wine chocolate
The spirit of the mountain… The pleasure…
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As you know I am always working on my website….
I want it to be useful for everyone A one stop shop For both things to do And local news.
Someone suggested A book exchange…… Great idea….. I went a tiny bit further And have added a page Called
We all have things that Are usable But no longer useful To US
We all hate throwing Away useable things….
SUCH A WASTE….. And a blight on the planet
So…. Let’s share together…..
If you have something You would like to swop Give or sell Email me all the details Including a contact
I will add it And leave it there for 2 weeks Unless you ask me to take it down.
Let’s see how it goes…… I may find a better way…
What do you think ?
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Guy Fawke’s Day…. Such an odd Excuse for an outdoor party Around a big fire The sky lit by explosives
Guy was one of seven executed for treason. His head poked onto a spike
Their plan In 16 05 Was to blow up the House of Lords During the State Opening of Parliament
Killing the King and his government And
Then making Princess Elizabeth A Catholic Head of state.
5th November was quickly made a day of Thanksgiving…… And until 18 59 it was ILLEGAL NOT to celebrate….
All seems a long time ago……. Now the Emergency rooms fill up And Pets shiver with fear……
APART from my doodles….
My first doodle Worked out that fireworks Meant Party… And party Meant Food…… So would drag me TOWARDS the lights in the sky ! Above the bottom of our Nursery slope.
We do have fireworks very often during the winter…. Not sure how the environmentalists Wolves Or eagles Feel………….
Enjoy the spectacle Will be back in the morning. |