I made a charge north (in reality, a steady 60mph under the watchful eye of the new A9 average speed cameras) to Aviemore. When I saw the snowfall after recceing the usual webcams and that the ski trails around Glenmore had been pisted, I knew I had to get up.
I hadn’t found time to plan any camping or more adventurous routes, but given I’d not been north in months, this felt like progress nonetheless. Homelife has settled down somewhat in the past month or so and the pair of us are getting back to routine. Physically, I’m in ‘maintenance mode’, so back to doing all the stuff I enjoy for the most part.
Knowing I would cripple myself if I tried a full day skiing (if I tried to employ proper technique anyway) I opted to take the Mukluk for a workout on more compliant muscle groups in the afternoon. This turned out to be plenty strenuous in the end, between bashing through fresh snow and my front brake seizing on (meaning I had to pedal downhill on the descent), it was slightly less leisurely than anticipated.
Anyway, it’s good to be out and I’m looking forward to getting out more in 2015.
Downhill pedalling, one of the under-reported elements of winter fatbiking 😉
I had been so looking forward to that descent too…
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Man oh man, these are your best photos yet! Especially the top one — I love that sort of subject matter. Happy Hogmanay!
Thanks and Happy New Year to you too! >
Your pictures are beautiful. They really make me want to explore the landscape ❤
Thank you. These ones aren’t too far from civilisation, but even easily accessible places can be good for the soul.
It’s a philosophy I make use of myself.
Hi , I just came across your work and it is stunning. You take a back seat to no one. Are you familiar with the work of Jem Southam, He is one of the great landscape photographers in England. I have gotten to know him over the last couple of years at Paris Photo. Thank you for the shoutout on your blog . I will be in London next week briefly on my way to visit my gallery in Berlin and an assignment in Venice. Best Charles Johnstone
Hi Charles,
Thanks for your comment, are you sure you’ve posted on the right blog? ;). It’s most gratifying to hear that from a photographer of your caliber. Regrettably, I’ve been somewhat lax with my photography over the past year, so your comment couldn’t have come at a better time – a little nudge to regain some focus in 2015.
I’m somewhat familiar with Jem Southam, having primarily seen his work through ‘On Landscape’, if you are aware of it. A superb photographer. May I recommend Guy Sargent?
All the best for 2015. I hope your Eupropean trip proves successful.
Best regards,
Fraser
Love your pogies Laser. Not long until we can head up to our luxury bothy!
Aye, they’re great 🙂
Will any of us be fit enough to make it? 😉
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Thank you!