Why Chamonix is more than just a ski res ...

Why Chamonix is more than just a ski resort...

May 29, 2026

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

Earlier this month I got back from a two-month spell in Chamonix. What a privilege to spend so much time in this beautiful place.


I managed my highest number of ski days - across 14 different areas - for thirty years.

I gazed at an incomparable Mont Blanc view each morning; and had the opportunity to explore the high mountains myself, guided by the excellent Brad Carlson.

And I had the chance to spend time with so many friends, including, but not limited to Duncan H Martin, Steph Lightfoot, Jonathan Trigell, Betony Garner, Sam Morton, Dave Burrows, Chris Moran, Jim Duncombe, Sasha Ryazantsev and Adam Johnston.

I've just published Episode 313 of The Ski Podcast, which is a Chamonix Special. It's my attempt to explain why Chamonix is 'more than just a resort'.

If you're looking for somewhere to 'stop and look around', then you couldn't find a better place.

You can listen to that now on Spotify, at theskipodcast.com or wherever you download podcasts.

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