Skiing blog from Ski Hemsley, lessons and guiding in Meribel with English instructor Martin Hemsley

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Transport yourself to the slopes of Méribel with Ski Hemsley’s blog. All of life is here. Philosophy. Croissants. Fine wine. And skiing, lots of skiing.

Vacances - Holidays - Vacations Part 1

Posted
February 27, 2025

Hi everyone and welcome to the latest article from your favourite blogging Méribel ski instructor. Crikey blimey........ the last couple of weeks have continued to be busy the 'vacances scolaires' (French for school holidays), a week of the main British half-term holidays......

Energy Efficient Skiing

Posted
February 15, 2025

Hi everyone and welcome to a new post from your favourite blogging Méribel (and Courchevel) ski instructor.

Be Kind To Yourself

Posted
February 1, 2025

Hi everyone and welcome to the latest post from your favourite blogging Méribel ski instructor. This will be a slightly different one, as I'll explain later. However let's crack on with the usual formula, an update on the weather and snow conditions.

Less Effort - More Reward

Posted
January 25, 2025

Hi everyone and welcome to another blog post from your favourite blogging Méribel (maybe Courchevel as well) ski instructor. As mentioned during the previous post, the last week or so I've skied with different people from different countries.

Squirreling Away

Posted
January 16, 2025

Hi everyone and welcome to the latest post from your favourite blogging Méribel ski instructor. We are racing our way through January already, and historically this is a quiet period of the ski season.

Méribel New Year 2025

Posted
January 4, 2025

Hi everyone and a very Happy New Year from me here in Méribel. I hope you've all had a fabulous New Year and are re-energised after the Festive break.

Meribel Christmas Week 2024

Posted
December 28, 2024

Hi everyone and welcome to a bumper Christmas post from your favourite blogging Méribel ski instructor. I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas week with your family and friends.

3 Valleys Mountain Upgrades - 2024/25

Posted
December 21, 2024

Hi everybody and welcome to another new post from your favourite blogging Méribel ski instructor. This post is going to be a little different to my usual style, and is probably more focused towards regular visitors to the 3 Valleys ski area.

Méribel & Courchevel Opening Week - Winter '24/'25

Posted
December 14, 2024

Hi everyone and welcome back to a few minutes of alpine escapism courtesy of your favourite blogging Méribel ski instructor. Last weekend saw Méribel and Courchevel open their ski lifts, which I reported on at the time.

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