Supported by Chemmy Alcott

As a competitive skier I travelled the world with a narrow focus – you have to in order to be your best in a sport where tiny margins and fractions of a second mean the difference between winning and losing – but all that changed when I became a mother.

I want to pass my love of snow sports down to my two boys but thinking about how much the mountains have changed in my lifetime worries me. Skiing the Vallee Blanche with my husband a few years ago I was struck by how much the glacier had retracted since I’d skied it in my teens. The enjoyment and rush of this iconic run was dulled by the reality that unless we do something, the snow won’t be around for future generations.

Working as a ski coach and commentator means I can’t avoid travel, but I’ve challenged myself to be greener and to make changes where I can. Teaming up with EcoSki – a ski retailer passionate about sustainability, recycling, and giving back – was not only the logical choice, it felt right. Together we are educating ourselves to be better and to make a difference where we can.

Chemmy Alcott,
World Cup Alpine Ski Racer,
EcoSKI Ambassador