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Ski Mckay, Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail…
Skimckay Off-Piste Skiing Valdisere

Where Ski Mckay first started, Aged 18 in 1992 and on the tail end of my childhood ski racing career, my flat mate and I would ski each day in the off piste high above Val dʼIsere in the Majestic French Alps.

Back then we made a clear and conscious decision that when we skied we would always wear our avalanche transceiver. We skied lots, everyday.

This decision wasnʼt a hard one to make, back then it was a common thing to do amongst the few who were well informed.

We wouldnʼt just wear an avalanche transceiver when we went off piste, we would wear it all the time along with a skiing rucksack. Piste to Off Piste.


This is the very basic equipment found in my Terrawest rucksack:

  1. Probe
  2. Shovel
  3. Compass
  4. Map
  5. Hot tea / coffee
  6. Gaffer Duct tape [handy for repairs on the move]
  7. A spare transceiver
  8. Whistle
  9. First aid kit
  10. Hand / feet warmers
  11. Other…

Back in the day and over 25 years later Iʼll still take out my rucksack with the above gear and a few extras…. Be it some energy bars, water, spare clothing, a hand screwdriver etc…

The thing with the Mountains is that conditions can turn suddenly, and often in your favour. You have to roll with it….

Each little area in the high Mountain slopes can often boast itʼs own microclimate.

Itʼs moments like these that blue skyʼs can just appear. So long as you know the area then youʼre best prepared to head off into the deep powder and leave some tracks.

If you havenʼt got your Terrawest Core 22 Litre Ski rucksack with you at these times of opportunity you are sure to miss out.

Above all, donʼt leave it to chance. Get yourself kitted out and do the right thing.


Where to find Ski Mckay?

Val d’Isere and Online

Do you want to learn how to ski powder snow or improve your off-piste skiing?

Download Martin’s FREE Powder Skiing Tips here
Go to > skimckay.com/powder
Can’t wait and want to crack the off-piste powder skiing code? Then Grab Martin’s Ultimate Powder Skiing System, learn more… Go to > skimckay.com/learntoskipowder
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Snowsafe Blogs:

It’s important to stay safe and have the correct training when skiing or snowboarding off-piste please check out further blogs below:

  • Be Brave – Adventure Beyond the Piste.
  • SAR Recco Rescue Helicopter
  • What is a Recco reflector and why should you always wear one?
  • Why choose a helmet with MIPS Brain Protection System
  • Could there be an app on your phone that is an Avalanche Transceiver?
  • Why its important you add a Recco Reflector to your Ski Helmet
  • Why smartphones, watches, Gopros can interfere with avalanche transceivers

If you would like to feature a blog about your organisation or experience in the snow please feel free to contact us on info@snowsafe.co.uk or 01273 737676. We are happy to take guest blogs linking back to your website. 

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