09 December 2012

rando vs nordique - testing our skis

Well, it was clearcut. In the rolling terrain just above St Jean de Vaulx, after a recent snow fall of over 30cm ...




... going up we were more or less compatible (though I had the edge, gliding, without the friction of skins). But coming down, the gradient was insufficient for Juan to slide at more than snail's pace. Absolutely not his style. So I had a ball and Juan was, er, just a teeny weeny bit frustrated.
BUT it is exceptional for us to have snow at these altitudes so this dream where I can almost ski from chez nous is not the norm. I anticipate being envious of Juan's future sorties at higher altitudes (currently ruled out for me because of my weak technique). And hope this doesn't mean we see nothing of each other for the next 4 months.

In the afternoon we took it easy, strolling in our valley, enjoying the first rays of sun for many days:

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