The Skiing Department is a skiing blog compiled by ISIA qualified skiing teacher and ex freeride and freestyle skier Robert Stewart.
The Aim of this blog
Provide comprehensive tips, advice and opinions on a variety of skiing related topics such as learning to ski, off-piste skiing, ski clothing, the mountain environment and the enjoyment and philosophy of skiing. All based on the knowledge and experience that Rob has in the world of skiing.
My Experience in Skiing
Rob has extensive knowledge and experience of winter sports and has been qualified to instruct and teach Alpine Skiing for over 20 years.
For several years Rob was a professional freestyle skier, competing in Freeride & Freestyle competitions, throughout the world. He is also an experienced off-piste or backcountry skier. He is known to Telemark and enjoys ski touring.
Ski resorts where Rob lived, worked and skied include, Verbier, in Switzerland, Chatel, Chamonix, Les Orres, in France, Queenstown, in New Zealand and Aveimore, in Scotland. Other notable ski destinations include many of the ski resorts in Norway, Sweden, Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, New Zealand and Scotland.
Further details of Robs skiing experience can be viewed on his on-line skiing CV.
Rob has been a contributor to various publications including The Metro (‘Improve Your Snowledge’ November 2007), and an advisor to the media on ski related issues including The London Evening Standard.
Contact me
We hope that you enjoy the blog and find some useful information there.
If you feel like responding to anything you see, then we look forward to hearing from you.
I can be contacted by email, at: Rob@themountaindepartment.com
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