MARMOT-TOURS NEWSLETTER - No. 5 - March 2005
Includes:
Record snowfall in the Ax valley.
Peak bagging trips - book now before the price
goes up.
The Ariegeoise Road cycling Event - Now supported
by Internet Magazine RCUK
The Pyrenees is considered better than Norway
for cross-country skiing!
May bank holiday weekend - get on your bike.
New hire bike fleet.
Record snowfall in the Ax valley.
It started snowing mid November and it hasn't stopped since.
The Downhill ski resort in Ax was the first to open in France
and has had copious amounts of fresh powder all season. Up
at the cross-country ski station a Shepherd's hut has totally
disappeared apart from its chimney! There is currently two
meters of compacted snow under ski over most of the resort
- so it is looking like I will be skiing well into June.
Summer Peak bagging trips - book now before
the price goes up.
Exodus and Waymark Travels have both expressed an interest
in including my Peak bagging trips in their 2006 Brochures.
This is excellent news for me as is will guarantee full trips
throughout July, August and September. Both the center and
Refuge based itineraries are excellent and it will be a great
way for me to spend the summer months.
Unfortunately it does mean that I will be unable to sell these
trips privately next year and the cost will therefore go up
substantially in order to cover the commissions etc. So, if
you like high level trekking taking in peaks and ridges, then
please book this year. I still have availability on all trips
in August and flights are still fairly reasonable. More info
can be found on http://www.marmot-tours.co.uk/summaries/walking.htm
The Ariegeoise Road cycling Event -
Now supported by Internet Magazine RCUK
This year I decided to promote the Ariegeoise Cyclosportive
event to people in the UK. The event is meant as a fun day
out on the bike, taking in some of the amazing scenery around
my base in the Pyrenees. I am delighted to have been approached
by the Internet based magazine - 'Road Cycling UK', who are
helping me promote my trip. RCUK is an excellent resource
offering news, features, reviews and forums about anything
to do with road cycling. Please have a look at their website
www.roadcyclinguk.com. More info on my trip can be found on
http://www.marmot-tours.co.uk/summaries/rfa.htm.
Better than Norway for Cross-country
skiing?
My cross-country skiing week has been extremely well received
this year. The trip is being sold in conjunction with Exodus
and I have had over 40 happy skiers. The groups have been
a mix ranging from total beginners to people with a lot of
experience. The flexibility of the holiday has meant that
everyone has had a great time and has got out of it what they
wanted. I have been particular happy with the comments from
the experienced skiers, who have been surprised by the excellent
snow conditions and the expanse of the ski areas. Combining
this with the added joy of the longer days and ability to
ski in a t-shirt (okay - not all the time), the skiing here
was considered better than Norway! More info can be found
on http://www.marmot-tours.co.uk/summaries/excex.htm
May Day bank holiday weekend - get on
your bike.
There are still a few places left on my 'Long weekend of Single
Track Descents' trip over the May bank holiday. This trip
is suitable for anyone who has had a taste of single track
and wants more. With over 6000m of downhill over the 2.5 days
it has to be the ultimate MTB mini-break. More info on http://www.marmot-tours.co.uk/summaries/mfw.htm
New hire bike fleet.
I have just splashed out on a load of shiny new Specialized
Rockhopper bikes. So anyone hiring in 2005 is guaranteed a
good ride. I have even given into demand and bought a few
with front and rear disc brakes. More info on http://www.marmot-tours.co.uk/bikes/index.htm
That is about it for the moment. Let me know if you have any
questions by emailing me on www.marmot-tours.co.uk
All the best.
James
info@marmot-tours.co.uk
www.marmot-tours.co.uk
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