I just wanted to introduce myself for my new followers. I am a bit of a busy body person that likes doing lots of things, that has been in love with the mountains since I went the first time when I was fourteen, to Bariloche, in my native Argentina.
I have managed to work in the ski business since I was fifteen, firstly selling ski trips, then working at ski resorts (Crested Butte, Aspen, Bariloche, Las Leñas, Portillo and Vail) and now working for the largest and longest-standing ski travel industry b-2-b event in the world, which has allowed me to visit many mountains in the world. I am lucky enough to be able to work from home (as the company I work for is American), and be around my kids while they grow up, my husband and black lab Ozzy.
I am doing this blog for giving tips to fellow mountain lovers on how to travel to the mountains. It is more focused on families, as I am telling the experiences on how I’ve introduced my kids to ski. I do love the time we spend together in the mountains, as we all loved them, and we are all wanting to be out there and sharing them together!
Around ten years ago I started painting, just after taking some lessons at the Blackheath Conservatoire. Most of what I’ve learnt was by asking fellow painters how they did it themselves. I have specialised in painting mountains and mountain landscapes and scenes with pastels. This year I had the urge to start learning new mediums, without tuition. Now I am learning oils, acrylics and watercolours!
Not taking lessons has its good and bad aspects. My problem is that I have no patience, and I do not want to do the exercises or paint a subject I am not interested in. I want to start painting as if I knew, and I cannot stand finishing the videos I try to watch. This is not great, I know, but that is how I am! I am however, reading lots of different books on techniques every day. Now I am itching to start going more outdoors and paint en plein air. I’ve tried it this summer in glorious locations and loved it. My equipment is not the best, as it is too heavy! Therefore, I’ve bought a new pochade box that is very light with a light tripod and, as soon as I get it, I am planning to get at least once a week to paint outdoors. I still struggle mixing colours, but slowly I am starting not to be afraid to try.
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Start planning your next trip!
If looking to stay in the heart of the Mont Blanc Valley in the Aosta Valley, check the direct booking for Il Coure della Valdigne here. This is our own family home in the mountains, that I am renting out when not using.
Il Cuore della Valdigne. Book your lodging directly with me here.Il Cuore della Valdigne. Stay at the Heart of the Valdigne to ski in Courmayeur, La Thuile and Pila/Aosta.
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Featured Image: You can tell my happiness of being on top of the world (at least European world). Here at the Aiguille du Midi. Aiguille du Midi vs Punta Helbronner – which one you should do?
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