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Skiing, Champery, Jan 17, 2018

First annual Dave Knewstubb ski outing

First downhill trip of the season. Not the best weather forecast so only Mervyn and Mark. Initialy looked like there may be no skiing but the lifts opened just after this photo.

Then interesting skiing with initially lousy visibility but gradually getting better. Great powder and a fabulous lunch. Then had to put chains on to get out of Champery.

The GIN ski group was first introduced to this area by Dave Knewstubb so we have named this event the first annual Dave Knewstubb ski outing. Already looking forward to the second.

Opportunity for Welsh members

X Country Ski Outings – Jura 2018

Dear cross-country folk. I am looking forward to some good sliding this year – 2018. Under blue skies.. I am proposing some dates. Meet at the car park next to the Lakes by the French Customs at Divone.  At 9.30 am each day unless otherwise agreed. We could fit in a lunch or coffee etc as well,

La Vattay – Pillarde starting for home. 13 Dec 17

but should be back down early afternoon in any event.

Friday 19 January 2018

Friday 2 February

Friday 16 February (But I will be away travelling downunder)

Friday 2 March (I will be away travelling)

Friday 16 March (I will be away travelling)

Friday 23 March

GINs Cross Country Ski Outing – 13 Dec 2017

Mark, Jeremy, Thatcher and I enjoyed almost perfect conditions for a round of Pillarde. Sadly the cafeteria was not open. A good start. Peter

Thatcher and Peter at Le Plateau. La Vattay 13.12.17
Jeremy Peter and Mark explore Pillarde 13.12.17
La Vattay – Pillarde starting for home. 13 Dec 17

Walking Morges, Dec 12, 2017

It had rained/snowed for 4 days without any respite. That did not stop 4 brave Walking Group members from tramping along the Morges lakefront on 12 December, observing local birdlife and absorbing Ian Cappin’s most interesting stories about some of the old and newer local properties facing Lac Leman. We may have influenced the weather, as the rain soon stopped. Thereafter, we repaired to the Morges Tennis Club Restaurant, were joined by 2 other group members and enjoyed an excellent plat du jour. Fortunately, we had pre-booked a table in this extremely popular location.

Several group members have already proposed a range of walks to be taken after this dreary winter has passed. Active group membership is open to anyone in GIN, so perhaps we may expect large groups to share in our basically “flat” walks and wide-ranging chats during the coming year.

Alan  Baker (Walking Group Coordinator).

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