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WHY WE NEED 10% OF BRITS TO ALWAYS BE ABROAD – WALKING WITH DEMONS

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Chris Tomlinson

Thanks to the pandemic, it’s been 18 months since my last tartiflette! My taste buds can barely remember that gooey tangy loveliness. I still have vague recollections of the activity that usually preceded its consumption – ‘skiing’. Although I’m a … Continue reading →

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Farewell to the Hurt Locker – Ski Boot Nirvana

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Chris Tomlinson

Having suffered for years, Chris Tomlinson has discovered the Holy Grail of ski kit, comfortable ski boots turning him into Dale Man… Continue reading →

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Only Mad Dogs and Englishmen go Skiing in the Rain

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Chris Tomlinson

I like it when it rains in Morzine – not least because, when it rains, the bookshop sells more of my books! Even though rain turns into money for me, I do feel sorry for my guests who’ve been looking … Continue reading →

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Is Skiing a Sport ?

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Chris Tomlinson

It does seem a bit pointless. Spending a fortune getting to the top of a mountain so, at great personal risk, we can slide down it. We usually end up exactly where we started – at the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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Boyfriend Skiing – Another Ring of Truth

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Chris Tomlinson

In order to atone for my controversial, Girlfriend Skiing, chapter – I thought I’d add this supplementary blog. I was tempted to simply replace the word ‘girl’ with ‘boy’ and repost the chapter – but where would be the fun … Continue reading →

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An apology to My Ski Girlfriends

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Chris Tomlinson

  UPDATES here : Sexism raises its ugly head – again ! I’ve decided to take Sample Chapter 19 ‘Girlfriend Skiing’ offline! A lot of people (mostly men it has to be said) thought it was hilarious but a few … Continue reading →

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Excitement builds – the cover illustration arrives

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Chris Tomlinson

Just got the cover graphic from the illustrator (Dan House) – very pleased. Of course you need to read the book to understand why it’s so perfect for Skiing With Demons. It shows the Apres Aliens arriving, a backdrop of Mt Blanc … Continue reading →

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You really never finish a book – it just gets published!

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Chris Tomlinson

Its been 3 years in the writing and finally I’ve finished it. Well, actually, my editor and girlfriend (Dr Debs) have forbidden me from fiddling with it any more. Every time I proof read it I want to change something. … Continue reading →

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