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ruanaich

An aide-mémoire. Mostly hiking & snowboarding in Scotland. Currently involved with @RoamResponsibly & @ProtectOurWintersUK

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Glenmore Lodge

Posted on 24th January 20225th May 2022

Avalanche Awareness for Ski Tourers and Freeriders Since I’ve been venturing into the world of Splitboarding, I’ve also been accumulating kit over the last few years and seeking out the knowledge needed for touring in the Scottish hills. So after reading A chance in a Million and a few books by Bruce Tremper I felt […]

Posted in Outdoors, SnowboardingTagged avalanche, Cairngorm, Glenmore lodge, mountain, snow, Snowboard

Livigno

Posted on 23rd January 202222nd May 2022

In January 2022, I was lucky enough to be invited along on a group trip to Livigno Italy.

Posted in Snowboarding, TravelTagged holiday, Italy, mountain, snow, Snowboard, snowboarding, Winter

Season Reset

Posted on 9th January 202211th January 2022

Season Reset with new snow at Glencoe Mountain Resort.

Posted in SnowboardingTagged Glencoe, Snowboard, splitboarding

Second Splitboard Session

Posted on 12th December 202120th December 2021

Second Splitboard mission at Glencoe Mountain Resort in the mist.

Posted in SnowboardingTagged Glencoe, Scotland, snow, Snowboard, snowboarding, splitboarding, Winter

Inaugural Splitboard Tour

Posted on 10th December 202114th December 2021

My first ever Splitboard tour at Glencoe Mountain Resort.

Posted in Snowboarding

Protecting Our Winters

Posted on 26th June 202131st October 2021

I’m a graphic designer who volunteers for climate charity Protect Our Winters UK. Read my story about my favourite place in Scotland.

Posted in Snowboarding, Stories, TravelTagged activism, article, climate, climate change, Protect Our Winters, snowboarding, word, writtenLeave a comment

Remembering Dad

Posted on 19th June 202129th December 2022

June 2021 for a mid-summer slide and remembering dad.

Posted in SnowboardingTagged Glencoe, Glencoe Mountain. Resort, lockdown, mountain, Scotland, Snowboard, snowboarding, Spring

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