Joel Evans

Welsh Skier and Alpinist in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

Last winter I set myself a goal of climbing 100,000m on skis. After reaching this the next logical target (for me!) was climbing 200,000m in a calendar year. I reached this by November.
There was no particular reason… https://t.co/bwZuXGgtxw

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

Last winter I set myself a goal of climbing 100,000m on skis. After reaching that goal the next logical step (for me!) was trying to climb 200,000m over a calendar year. That happened by November.

There is no… https://t.co/2Tq6z6oFGM

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

November can be frustrating...
There can sometimes be great ski touring but then with the flip of a switch it can turn back into autumn.
This year was no exception, but it’s never worth complaining about really,… https://t.co/HyK6LKfCrK

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

- - - LETS GO! - - -
With the lifts set to open today that marks the start of the winter here in Chamonix. Time to see if that preseason training has paid off,brush up on your avi skills and get out and have fun!
📸… https://t.co/qdCTE6ZxOh

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

However hard that skin track feels, the view from the top is always worth it.
📸 backcountrybill
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salomon @salomonfreeski @suunto @jaybirdsport @JulboEyewear
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#chamonix #sunset #ski #skitouring #skimo… https://t.co/y6HoZXgtDR

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

- - -TRAINING- - -

Before every winter I try to put as much vert in using poles to help prepare for the touring season. Utilising your triceps and core with poles will help you move uphill faster and also reduce… https://t.co/njqHVdntPO

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

Yesterday had it all. 1850m up icy pistes, crevasse full glaciers and knee deep couloirs.
Then for the down we enjoyed 1000m of boot deep powder, 400m of alder bushwhacking and 300m of walking.
What more could you… https://t.co/8gMgARz2Qu

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

The waiting game begins...
Too much snow to run, not enough snow to ski! #moresnowplease
📸 tj_skis
@salomonfreeski @suunto @jaybirdsport salomon
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#chamonix #winter #ski #skiing #skimo #skitouring #waiting… https://t.co/49xdbFeCEU

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

I don’t often wake up at 12:45, drive 2 hours then walk 2500m up a mountain.
But when I do I stop to admire the sunrise! 📸 @digitalsteak
salmon @suunto @jaybirdsport
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#chamonix #bishorn #4000m #sunrise… https://t.co/EoMaDsuVH1

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

alexandrajearle above the Chamonix valley during possibly the last run of the season as the snow line creeps down the hill side.
#chamonix #winteriscoming
salomon @suunto @jaybirdsport
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#run #trail… https://t.co/CdNBFNKOo3

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

Training load increases for November so I can be ready for more of this, and maybe some skis bigger than 100mm this winter 😂 🤔
@salomonfreeski @suunto @jaybirdsport @JulboEyewear
📷 @bastyen
#chamonix
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#skimo… https://t.co/41sjYLmlkp

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

So close to the groomers but you feel so ‘out there’
Skimo ridges last winter with jordan_manoukian
@salomonfreeski salomon @suunto @jaybirdsport #chamonix
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#skimo #ski #mountains #alps #montblanc #anypathuk… https://t.co/NEY7Idf1sE

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

Sunday Selfie 🤳?
Going to Scotland for 4 days. Will it be winter when I return?! #winteriscoming
salomon @salomonfreeski @suunto @jaybirdsport @JulboEyewear
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#chamonix #sunday #selfie #alps #ski #skimo… https://t.co/wtvYBszSJJ

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

Anyone else got that Friday feeling?
A weekend of adventure awaits!
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salomon @suunto @jaybirdsport
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📸 @digitalsteak #bishorn #weisshorn #switzerland #bishplease #climbing #timetoplay #anypathuk #salomon… https://t.co/bNWcVAkaKk

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

@digitalsteak on the (say it with me) Turtmanngletcher below the Bishorn this morning.
After leaving Chamonix at 12:45am we arrived in Zinal tried but ready for the 23km 2560m+/- round trip to the 4151m mountain… https://t.co/K4Omi1CItY

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

November 18th 2018.
The first ski day of 18/19 season.
Since this day I have climbed over 200,000m (107k on skis, 96k on foot).
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This is by far the biggest year by volume of training I have ever done. I feel… https://t.co/QUMVZ9hWES

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

Who’s your training partner?
Mine has 4 legs and a relentless thirst for vertical gain.
#mydogdoesmorevertthanyou
salomon @suunto @salomonfreeski @JulboEyewear @jaybirdsport #chamonix
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#alps #jonction #glacier… https://t.co/gMmHtFvUct

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

The approach to alpine climbs usually gives me enough time to think ‘why and I doing this again?’...
📸 @digitalsteak
#chamonix salomon @suunto
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#gamechangers #alpine #alpinism #montblanc #alps #aiguilledumidi… https://t.co/5j1r10wyfT

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

Yesterday above the Mer de Glace...
It’s been raining all day today! Pretty much sums up autumn in #chamonix
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salomon #timetoplay @suunto
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#merdeglace #glacier #alps #alpine #autumn #fall #leaves #sunshine… https://t.co/S2LXE9XEfR

[Joel Evans @joelevanscham]

Ice cream Sunday?
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salomon @suunto @JulboEyewear
#chamonix #aiguilledumidi #alps #3842 #mountaineering #mountains #mountain #alpine #alpinism #salomon #suunto #julboathlete @ Chamonix, France https://t.co/Sok3oTYpaG