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Move over Eva

Move over Eva

It’s a lot to live up to. Pre-owned by Eva Walkner, prepared for me by the lovely Jim at EchoBase, a pair of WhiteDot Directors for half term. It’s not that I’m any good but I’m told that these skis will make me look good. Super cool and easy to ride. Apparently its ease of use, playfulness and versatility make the Whitedot Director their best seller. It’s all about lightweight skiing. I think I might just be a lightweight, but lets see if I can keep up with the kids over half term. I will be the one carrying the picnic, along...

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Fit and Fifty

Fit and Fifty

After decades of cruising on my age it became clear that if I wanted to keep up with my kids, and some of my favourite hobbies - ski touring, snowboarding, cycling and walking - I would need to put in a bit more effort. After a tough start I’ve almost found my feet in fitness.  Nearly fifty and nearly fit. It’s not been an easy journey. Years of partying and two children very close in age took their toll. I joined a couple of classes to make it a little more fun and sociable but now I feel confident enough to go...

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A welcome warm, dry seat

A welcome warm, dry seat

After a long walk up I was very pleased to have my PACMAT Patch to picnic on. So small and light it was easy to pop in my rucksack.

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PACMAT Patch on the snow

We are really excited to be trying out our Thermal PACMAT Patch on the snow. It's compact to pack into a rucksack or even a pocket and provides a comfortable place to sit anywhere. It's waterproof and the thermal layer stops the chill. It's quick drying and easy to stuff back into it's bag.

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