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Every year, when the lifts open, I rush excitedly to the top of the hill, strap into my board and set off for the first run of the new season. The cold, clear air in my nose and the sun on my cheeks I can't keep the smile off my face as the fresh snow creaks under my board. The whole day lies ahead from first lifts to last call. Or it would if I wasn't sweating, panting and massaging the cramp out of my calves at the end of the first run.
To travel in the off piste there are a few pieces of equipment that are essential; first among these are skins. Skins were originally made from animal skin, hence the clever name, and were used because they allowed travel over the snow.
Idris Skis in Chamonix produce handmade skis built from recycled flooring. Here Tom talks us through the process.
For cyclists of all disciplines and abilities Alpe d’Huez is a great holiday destination. There are plenty of mountain bike trails and downhill runs but most enthusiasts come to peddle up the mythical 21 bends.
Ski touring is one of the best ways to enjoy the mountains. Far from the lift queues and ski school snakes, it is just you, fresh air, and the mountains.
Alpe d'Huez is located on the "sunny side of the Alps", only one hour from Grenoble airport. Before you even get there you'll experience for yourself, the legendary 21 bends of the Tour de France, the final and most gruelling mountain stage of the tour.
Guy Willet from Dream Guides in Chamonix talks us through the basics of backcountry hiking. Using touring bindings and specialist ski touring boots you can hike through un-pisted areas to discover untamed slopes or just scenic views.
Surely the fastest way to get to the Alps is to fly? Or is it........?
Before the race came through the road was open to anyone who wanted to tackle the steep and demanding hill climb for themself. The town was full of cyclists and fans who had been lining the roadside for days in anticipation of the race, camped out in tents and caravans desperate for a glimpse of their heroes.
Snow chains can make driving in wintry conditions safer and easier but fitting them can be tricky if you haven't done it before. Watch this video to see how it's done.
One of the key elements in ski touring is efficiency. Equipment is built to be light weight for this reason but it it is not enough to have carbon fibre poles and the latest boots if you don't move in an efficient way.
Statistics show that in the event of an avalanche accident a buried victim has between fifteen to twenty minutes to be recovered alive.
The mountains look stunning from the air and the quietest and most peaceful way to see them is on a paragliding wing. This video was shot in Chamonix in the summer but paragliding is a very popular winter sport too and it's available in nearly every ski resort in the Alps. You don't need to be very fit to try it either. If you can ski or jog for 10 meters then you can fly. Just be sure to wrap up warm!
In the fifth of our Backcountry Guides series Chamonix Mountain Guide Guy Willet explains what to look for in avalanche search and rescue equipment and how to use it.
Filmed during the winter 2009 on the famous Vallée Blanche, this video shows the basic principles of skiing on glaciers in terms of crevasse spotting and group management.