All posts tagged "Interviews"
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50InterviewsSmile, tell the truth and have a good time doing it – The Glen Plake Interview
Some call him the “Pied Piper of skiing,” others “the mohawk’d hot dogger with an unhealthy addiction to moguls.” Whichever moniker you...
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71InterviewsAlways Look At Your Landing – The Terje Haakonsen interview
The number of superlatives I could throw at Terje Haakonsen are limitless. The 48 year old Norwegian has always been considered the...
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207ArchitectureWhat makes a home – The Piers Taylor interview
The BBC / Netflix Series ‘World’s Most Extraordinary Homes’ made for the perfect lockdown viewing. Hunkered down in our homes, evaluating our...
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220EnvironmentFailiure is not an option – The Jeremy Jones interview
I don’t feel comfortable reminding you of these things. In fact, it goes against everything that we, as a magazine, are here...
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867InterviewsThe Rob Warner Interview
Rob Warner was the first British rider to win a round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup but 1996 seems like...
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513Art & DesignThe RP Roberts Interview
Creator of our Winter 22 cover, RP Roberts is one of the most coveted artists in mountain sports. Designing for the likes...
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526AvoriazThe Big Job
Meet Stéphane Gros, Manager and Head Coach of Hockey Club Morzine-Avoriaz “From the youngest players taking their first slide on the ice...
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549InterviewsShooting for the Stars – the Antonin Guigonnat Interview
Antonin Guigonnat is one of the brightest stars in the world of biathlon, which is a great place to be during an...
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758InterviewsMeet “The Rocket” Dave Ryding
“I’m not one to focus on the Olympics” Dave Ryding tells me as we zoom (literally and technologically) towards an Olympic winter....
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1.3KInterviewsJonnie Irwin – Morzine Is My Place
It’s June 2019, I’m on my weekly magazine delivery round, heading into Morzine fully loaded and ready to restock. By my side...
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781InterviewsMaking Dreams – Alta Lumina
So spectacular is Alta Lumina in Les Gets, I was desperate to know where the concept, the story and the technology came...
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1.0KInterviews“It’s just me, my snowboard and the mountain”
Inside the perfectly balanced world of Katie Ormerod. Usually, when I begin to piece together an interview with an athlete for this...
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820AvoriazThe Woodman
I’m often asked whether I’m an artist or a carpenter and this is a question I ask myself too. Let’s say I’m...
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1.2KInterviewsThe Photography of Thomas Gallopin
In an effort to inspire you and keep your spirits up during these bizarre times, we’re showcasing the work of several local...
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1.7K1InterviewsThe Photography of George Treble
It’s not news that our valley is filled with talented photographers and this is a huge blessing for your favourite resort magazine...
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1.5KInterviewsThe Photography of Reuben Shaul
As part of an ongoing series, this autumn we’ll introduce you to the talented photographers who’ve made our valley home. They’ve all...
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847InterviewsThe Photography of Anthony Anquetil
In a series of interviews this autumn, we’ll introduce you to the local photographers who’ve kindly donated a stunning image to our...
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1.3KInterviewsThe Photography of Sadie Aldridge
In a series of interviews this autumn, we’ll introduce you to the local photographers who’ve kindly donated a stunning image to our...
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1.1KInterviewsThe Photography of Neil Sharp
In a series of interviews this autumn, we’ll introduce you to the local photographers who’ve kindly donated a stunning image to our...
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767AvoriazAn Eagle at 1800m – why our mountains are the perfect place for golf
Does a golf ball travel further at altitude? That’s the first question I should have asked Pascal Alarcon, the manager of Avoriaz-...
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1.3KAdviceWelcome to Gravel Biking
“It’s a hybrid.” That’s what they’ll tell you when you ask what a gravel bike is. And you’re going to see a...
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3.0KInterviewsDanny MacAskill
Regardless of your preferred discipline on two wheels, if you ride a bike you’ve probably heard of Danny MacAskill. Born in 1985...
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1.4KInterviewsWords with Jono Wood
If you’re into the snow and skate scene, you’re probably already familiar with the work of Jono Wood, even if you don’t...
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953AvoriazThe Sugar Hill Gang: 40 years of Rapper’s Delight
Things that are 40 years old this year: The very first Millennials. Kim Kardashian. The Sony Walkman. Rapper’s Delight. That’s right, the...
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1.6KInterviewsA Second Chance at Life
I’d lived in Morzine for about six years, and life was pretty good. I worked at The Bec Jaune as a chef,...
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1.3KInterviewsIn at the Deep End
“Learning to speak French in an immersive, supportive environment is the most effective way to progress,” Carol Anquetil explains. “Surrounding yourself with...
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1.6KInterviewsFive Minutes with Alpine Property
We caught up with Gareth Jefferies from Alpine Property for this winter’s magazine and asked him about the state of the local...
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1.4KInterviewsSkateistan – the power of skate
Morzine has a short but committed history with skateboarding. In 2015 the town got a new community skate park, one that local...
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1.1KInterviewsPhoebe Smith – Sleep when you’re Alive
‘Extreme’ and ‘sleeping’ aren’t necessarily two words you’d think of putting together, but that’s exactly what travel writer and author Phoebe Smith...
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1.7KEnvironmentMartin Hartley – Hero of the Environment
From National Geographic Traveller to The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine to The Guardian and many more inbetween, the work of photographer...
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5.2KInterviewsGreen Boots
On 23rd May 2019 at 01.54am, Catherine’s husband Eric transmitted a message that included her GPS coordinates. She was at 8848m, on...
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1.9KInterviewsMia Brookes – No Pressure
Who can forget the bruised bums, achey wrists and mental frustrations that come with learning to snowboard? For me, the pain of...
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3.3KFoodPay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain
“There’s a difference between being controversial and being honest,” Michael O’Hare tells me. He’s the Michelin-starred chef off of the telly, the...
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3.1KInterviewsDwayne Fields: Polar explorer
“People have humoured me, you can see it in their eyes. They’re thinking ‘You don’t look like a polar explorer’” and he’s...
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2.7KInterviewsSimon Reeve: British television’s most adventurous traveller
“Humans will never lose the thrill of exploring. Travel is as important as it’s ever been.” BBC broadcaster and adventurer Simon Reeve...
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3.7KInterviews‘Today’s the Youngest You’ll Ever Be’: The Greg Minnaar Interview
What does it take to get the greatest downhill mountain biker of all time to do an interview with Morzine Source Magazine?...
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4.2KInterviewsMan of Steel: We chat to Steve Peat
Here follows a lesson in how a true professional can dominate a sport while still being a really nice guy. Born in...
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3.2KInterviewsMotherhood, Medals and Road Cycling: Meet Amy Williams
Winter Olympic medals of the gold variety amongst Team GB athletes are as rare as a good hair day for Donald Trump....
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3.9KInterviewsEd Leigh: The art of self control and self belief
It’s hard to think of many more recognisable faces in British snowboarding than Ed Leigh, probably because over the last twenty or...
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1.7KInterviewsWords with Woodsy
The one thing that really comes across when you talk to James ‘Woodsy’ Woods is that he absolutely loves what he does....
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2.3KInterviewsLIVing the Dream: We talk to Liv Cycling about women’s bikes
If you live in or around Morzine, you’re probably used to overtaking road cyclists (or being overtaken) on a daily basis from...
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3.7KInterviewsBehind the Piste Maps: A piece of art in your pocket
It’s a battle of science versus art, the modern day piste map. Once drawn entirely by hand by highly coveted artists, the...
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8.3KInterviewsGirls on Top – Tahnee Seagrave & Manon Carpenter
For a small island nation, the British Isles often punches above its weight in the world of sport. And when we’re good at something,...
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Meet the Experts at Alpine French School
Each Friday we introduce you to the local experts that really can help you during your time in Morzine, Les Gets or...
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The Ben Fogle Interview – What Makes An Adventurer?
Adventurers are ten-a-penny these days. Every new reality TV show spawns another new daredevil, desperate to make a name for themselves by...
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Life After Sochi – The Jenny Jones Interview
For many years, within the relatively tight-knit snowboard community, Jenny Jones was known as the golden girl of British snowboarding. All that...
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Ben Cavet: Preparing for Pyeonchang
It’s hard to believe that someone as modest and unassuming as Ben Cavet could have created controversy in the pursuit of his freestyle...
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38.0KInterviewsThe Bear Grylls Interview
When you see Bear Grylls on TV, it’s easy to imagine that you don’t see the full story. Does he really sleep in the...
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Get Out Of The Tent!
You’d most likely dreamt of the roaring log fire, smoldering glass of vin chaud and tasty dinner while on the slopes today. Your muscles...
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Meet Cyril Papa
Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz aren’t just ski resorts. There’s an active community with a combination of French and English residents, all looking to...
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Meet Kyle Dickson
Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz aren’t just ski resorts. There’s an active community with a combination of French and English residents, all looking to...
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Meet Mike Hay – Chef de Mission
Team GB in Sochi will be made up of over 55 athletes in addition to 80 support staff and one man holds...
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Meet Gregor Ewan – Wheelchair Curler
The sport of curling can become quite addictive – you’ve been warned! We chatted to Gregor Ewan about how he got into...
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Meet Ellie Koyander – Freestyle Mogul Skier
Twenty-two year old Ellie doesn’t remember learning to ski, but her parents think she was probably around 1 year, 9 months old....
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Meet Jamie Nicholls – Slopestyle
You could’ve predicted Jamie’s astounding success on a snowboard back when he was nine years old. In fact, many did. Now aged...
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Meet Jenny Jones – Slopestyle Snowboarder
Miss Jones is undoubtedly our most experienced female snowboarder, and at the age of 33, she’s showing no signs of slowing down....
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Meet Jon Eley – Speedskater
Jon is a two time Olympian, a European gold medalist and a world record holder. The GB Short Track skating team heading...
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Meet Emily Sarsfield – Ski Cross Racer
Often considered the ultimate downhill race, ski cross gives Emily the biggest adrenaline rush. She was selected to ski for England at...
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28.1KInterviewsPhil Liggett – The Voice of Cycling
Phil Liggett MBE turned down the opportunity to become a professional cyclist in favour of a career as a journalist. Since 1978...