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CONTENTS
Editorial
Wengen Mail - Letters to the Hon Editor
Disconnected Jottings
Wengen Season
Presidents Report
Coggins &c Eagles Report
Race Results
Racing & Training Report
British Schoolgirls Championships
British Schoolboys Races
1st Inter-Club Championships
Spring Tour 2008
Baffin Island
The 'Ski - Mojo 1 Device
Club Walking Week 2007
Paul Zvegintzov
List of Officers & Committee
Spring Tour Programme 2009
Obituaries
Wengen Curling Club
Map
Wengen Faces
Membership List
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Paul Zvegintzov
Max Davies
Bob Eastwood
Ingrid Christophersen
Sarah Robinson
Richard Berry 8c Sam Shnaps
Susie Davies
Trisha Dale
Stephen Davis
Alastair Drew
Helen Whittet
Ingrid Christophersen
Ian McCormick
Fred Mackenzie
The photographs in this Journal have been supplied by:
Maureen Berry, Michelle Chalkley, Max Davies, Stephen Davies, Alastair Drew, Edward Foster,
Vaughan Gaskell, PhotoZoom, David Price, Martin West and others.
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BEING THE ANNUAL JOURNAL OF THE DOWNHILL ONLY CLUB
WHICH WAS FOUNDED IN WENGEN ON 7 TH FEBRUARY 1925.
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The following announcement was heard over the back-stage public address system at Glyndebourne. "Will
the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Chorus, kindly ensure that they read the notices posted on their Loo
Doors". What could they have read? "Ensure your wigs are stuck on?" or "Ensure you are wearing
underclothes in order not to frighten the Audience". The mind boggles.
We are always pleased to receive articles from younger members of the club describing their achievements and activities outside
Wengen. This year we publish an account by Stephen Davies of a week-long, north to south, crossing of Auyuittuq National Park
on Baffin Island, northern Canada. Stephen managed to raise over £5000 for a charity by doing so.
This Journal records the sad loss of a past President, Sheila Hensman, who died last April. To say she was extremely energetic and
involved in many activities would be an understatement. Members of both clubs will recall that Sheila's sister, Joan Raynsford, was
President of the Kandahar at the same time Sheila was President of the D.H.O and we have delved in the archive to publish a
charming photograph of them both from the 1978 Journal.
Shortly after the 2007 Journal had been distributed, we learnt of the death of
David Foster, Hon. Editor of the D.H.O Journal between 1976 and 1980. We
are pleased to publish this photograph (believed to have been taken in 1962) of
David, his father Kenneth Foster (a founder member of the D.H.O in 1925, who
began the Journal in 1938 and a subsequent President), Ros Hepworth and Sir
Arnold and Lady Phyllis Lunn.
This coming season will see Paul Zvegintzov's retirement as Wengen Manager.
We are sure members will wish to thank him, and his wife Maree, for their
sterling efforts over the years.
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From left to right; David K D Foster, Kenneth D Foster,
Ros Hepworth, Sir Arnold and Lady Phyllis Lunn.
The highlight of last season was the opening of the new super-fast chairlift up
the Honegg. The new piste, which runs below and on both sides of the lift is a
revelation. Its bumps and hollows make a challenging, infinitely varied and really fast GS style run. The term 'Millionaires Golf
is applied whenever one has a perfect summer evening, no one else on the course, and no sound, except of course (as P.G.Wodehouse
said) the noise of butterflies in an adjoining meadow. On several occasions during last Christmas and New Year we were first up
the Honegg with no other skiers to find fresh snow on which to enjoy the marvellous 'private' terrain. 'Millionaires Ski-ing' indeed.
Good ski-ing.
David T. Price
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From Mr Martin West:
Dear David
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Letter to The Hon. Editor
In your 2007 editorial you correctly comment that the Journal is almost the only tangible evidence of D.H.O membership for those
members who seldom visit Wengen.
The D.H.O User Group is one other means of keeping informed, and informing others. Group Members will have access to the
whole site when they have created their (free) Google Account, using their normal e-mail address that will post them items/news
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Disconnected Jottings
A Race at Milton Keynes Snow Dome:
Tobias Porter
The day started with getting up at 5 am and driving to the Milton Keynes snow dome.
We arrived there with plenty of time before open practice, so
I got on my boots and went out for open practise. The snow was
nice but slightly carved up. After open practise I found Freddy
McAlpine. We sat in the bar until the first course was set and
went out for course inspection. The course was very open and
flowing and was really quite easy. Before my run I did a little
warm up with Freddy. Then we both had our runs and Freddy
was doing very well.
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After that there was a short break while the next course was set.
Again Freddy and I did a course inspection and although the
course was a bit tighter, it was still very easy. Freddy and I had
our runs and Freddy looked like he had done well. At the prize
giving I had come 3rd in Junior 1 and Freddy had come 1st; also
Freddy had come 2nd overall on the day.

Our Intrepid Ascent of Mount Coaley, Glos
Vaughan Gaskell
St. Swithins Day 2008 marked the 21st anniversary of a winter
ascent on April 28th 1987 of Mont Blanc by five D.H.O
members (Rob Ingall, Simon and Paddy Hollington, Johnnie
Webster and myself plus Adolf our guide) all of whom survive
in varying forms of decay. To celebrate the occasion, we five
(and others) decided to climb the highest mountain in
Gloucestershire!
Not having the technical guiding skills possessed by Adolf, Rob
brought us to Mount Coaley (all 300ft of intimidating
steepness) by a devious route losing us lots of height in the
process.
Our final assault loomed over us, a sort of 'Mini-Matterhorn'
crossed with a slag-heap clad in clover and ragwort. We had two
choices. A traverse through thistles or 'diretissima' with steps
cut in the clay on steeper bits. Much paraphanalia was brought
and shared out amongst the party, viz: folding chairs, smoked
salmon sandwiches, a Union Jack (in case any French appeared
on the summit) and a telescope to survey Worcestershire, the
River Seven and (of course) traffic on the neighbouring M5.
21 years earlier after our effort on Mont Blanc, Adolf took us to
the local (French) tourist office in Chamonix to obtain our
certificate. We were refused one on the grounds that we had not
The Polytechnic Touring Association
We are grateful to Freddie Whitelaw for sending to us this
delightful postcard, which must be 80 to 100 years old,
showing the Polytechnic Chalet in Seeberg-Lucerne, at the side
of the lake with snow-covered mountains in the background.
Although by the late 1880's the firm of Thomas Cook had been
bringing summer visitors to the Alps for 25 years, in 1892 the
Polytechnic Touring Association (which grew out of the Regent
Street Polytechnic begun 10 years earlier) sent a party of 60
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Simon Hollington, Paddy Holligton, Rob Ingall (our guide), John Webster,
Vaughan Gaskell and one dog.
ascended with a French Guide! In 2008, we were spared the
ignominy of being refused a similar certificate by a jobsworth at
the local tourist office for not using a local guide - we just never
bothered applying!
The 'others' who, on this occasion, accompanied the 'Famous
Five' included Sue Ingall, Sue's mother (83), Sarah Edmonds,
Clive Mitchell, Anne and Valerie Webster and their dog.
schoolboys to Grindelwald.
They were one of two travel agency firms to successfully
popularize winter sports in the pre-WWl era and eventually
gave their name to the Polytechnic Cup which D.H.O members
still compete for today. (Members will note there is one '1' not
'two in Polytechnic). The other 'agency' was the Public Schools
Alpine Sports Club started by Henry Lunn (father of Arnold
Lunn) also in the late 1890's.

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The Wengen Season 2007/8
Paul Zvegintzov
t last a much better season with adequate snow and plenty of sun. Early in
December the cannons worked flat out to produce pistes on Lauberhorn and
Arven.
The snows arrived in time for Christmas and the new Honegg
with its fixed "street light" cannons was quickly covered to half
its width and then soon after to the full piste on both sides of
the lift. What an excellent wide run with good snow and
varying standard of steepness. I had hoped this run might
remain sparsely populated throughout the season, however the
news spread and the piste became extremely popular. Even so
there was never more than a few minutes waiting at the bottom
and, with the speed of the six-seater, nightmare memories of the
old T -Bar quickly faded.
The snow lasted well, despite the fine weather for five weeks to
early March and, in the middle of that month, fresh white stuff
arrived! Every year just after I have to return to the UK, along
comes the powder. Perhaps next year, when I finish in the
middle of February, there will be powder for the rest of the
season! With further proposed building of
fixed cannon systems and the new lift from
Arven to the Eigergletscher, Wengen will
continue to be a viable top class resort, even
with the predicted global warming.
The McMillan week was once again well
attended, with the Railway Cup the week
before! Yes, it was earlier than before and no
it was no mistake! Max Davies and Walter
Steuri had decided that moving the date would
enable other members to attend who
otherwise might not be able to ski in March.
The cup was won by Freddy Fuchs who failed to listen to the
rules and "egged" it down the speed trap! Yes, the usual fiddled
results! We were meant to go slowly and it was very interesting
for everyone to see how fast their "slow" was! Unfortunately
Elizabeth Verden-Anderson was so eager to see her time that
she forgot to stop and acquired a very unpleasant broken
shoulder thus adding a helicopter ride to her days
entertainment! Sadly, Walter Steuri retired last summer and we
all wish him and Margret a long and happy retirement. The
many improvements and innovation to the ski area during his
tenure have been a massive boost to the region. His
enthusiasm, drive and fun attitude has made our annual get
together a most popular event. We welcome Urs Kessler as his
successor and look forward to a continuation of our long and
happy association with the railway.
The Lucy Dicker and McMillan cup were, as usual very well
attended with 36 entrants in the former. The latter was run in
good but fast conditions. Sadly, there were two injuries AFTER
the finish, neither directly connected with the actual racing. It is
rumoured that Mike and Edward are entering for ski jumping
next year! Hopefully they will both be fully recovered for next
season. The usual fondue evening was held in the Eiger Stiibli,
hosted for the last time by the Fuchs family. We wish Karl all
the best in his new career in Bern and hope we will often see
him back in the village and on the slopes. Perhaps even in the
McMillan Cup!
My thanks go to my assistants over the years, Johnny,
especially for his experience,help and advice, Evie, Sally, Gill,
Lizzie, Richard , Robert, Peter, Charlie and Joe for their help
and of course Maree and Nick. Hopefully we will all be back
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Parkhurst, or was it Sandhurst? Of
course there were countless others too
numerous to mention, who never failed
to help out with any task from race
official, to silver cleaner, to barman!
My special thanks also must go to Bob
Eastwood whom I "volunteered" or
recruited at short notice many years ago
and then forgot to tell him he could
stand down! Coggins is perhaps one of
the most rewarding tasks but also the
hardest. Bob is in fact just 21, but the strain is obviously telling!
He has managed not only to survive the ordeal but increased
and improved the youth side of the club beyond recognition
while also improving the standard of the "Adult Coggins".
Next winter will be my last as Wengen Secretary. Maree and
I will be in Wengen until mid February, to hand over to
Sheridan Killwick. For those of you who have not met her, she
is a super skier and a really 'fun' person. I hope she will have as
much support from the members as I have had.

Finally, Maree and I have had untold enjoyment while with the
club and made many new friends. We have seen many changes
and had hoped to see the club membership reach 2000.
However 1700 is not to be sneezed at! No doubt we will be
back in Wengen for many years to come.
Over the years the Wengeners, tourist officers, and rail staff
have made us feel so welcome that we will always consider it as
our second home. Our special thanks must go the the five
Presidents who not only have employed us but have been
wonderful friends and supporters, despite the various pressures
which we have placed on them!
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greatest thanks must go to you, the clubs members, who have
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President's Report
Max Davies
E
ach year when it's time to write the Presidents Report, like
every President before me, I reflect on what there is that is
new to say.
This year one topic of importance stands out above all others,
that is the imminent retirement of Paul Zvegintzov, our Wengen
Secretary and Manager for the past 17 years.Paul and Maree
arrived in Wengen soon after the untimely death of Piers
Benson-Browning. They have together given us wonderful
service by their enthusiastic commitment both to the spirit of
the D.H.O and to Wengen. They will be greatly missed by our
members and the people of Wengen alike. During their time in
office they have overseen an expansion in membership and an
increase in all aspects of Club activity. They hand over a
thriving organisation. The D.H.O now skis with more people
round the mountains than ever before.
Paul and Maree will be in Wengen until the end of D.H.O Week
in 2009 (Saturday 7th February). Sheridan Killwick is to take
over as Wengen Manager and will run the D.H.O in Wengen in
tandem with Paul until then, and will carry on herself until the
end of the season. There will be plenty of time for us to say
"goodbye" to Paul and "hello" to Sheridan.
Sheridan Killwick is well known to a number of our members.
She has been to Wengen many times, knows the area well, and
is an excellent skier. She has all the qualifications and
personality required for this position, but Paul will be a hard
act to follow, just as Piers was for him. We wish her all the best
and I shall give her all the support I can.
Easter was very early this year (March 23rd) and the ski season
seemed to be compressed into 15 weeks. Wengen was no exception
to the excellent conditions found all over the Alps until
well after Easter, but most of the hotels closed down the following
week. One casualty of this was the D.H.O Day Touring
week, scheduled for a similar week as last year but coinciding
with the D.H.O Tour. Trying to fit both in before Easter was
too difficult and I had to cancel it. The guide has to be booked
at least three months ahead and I really need to have ten names
committed. Easter is on the 12th April next year so it should
be easier to fit everything in. If you are interested in the Day
Touring please let me know in good time.
The season's good conditions held for the McMillan Cup
which was run on a fast, well prepared race track in good
light. The speedy conditions led to a number of crashes;
spectacularly that of Michael Woodhall who broke a leg
some distance beyond the finishing post at Aspen. We wish
him well and look forward to seeing him race next year.
Skiing can be a dangerous
sport, especially when skiing
at speed, and we can only
plead for extra care and
check you have good
insurance for this activity.
Sarah Robinson is still
recovering from being badly
injured by an out-of-control
ski racer while attending the school girls' racing. We also
send her our best wishes for a good and speedy recovery.
Our search for a larger, more comfortable Club premises
continues. Nothing has yet been decided (but, you never
know, this may be out of date by the time you read this).
It is proving quite difficult but I will keep members posted
on developments. There are certain criteria to be met: the
premises must be located centrally, we must be able to buy
outright or secure a long lease, we cannot contemplate a
rental situation if it incurs a large capital outlay.
The whole exercise will be costly for the Club; for example,
if the capital cost - all up - is £500,000, we would be able
to borrow 50% from the bank in Switzerland and need to
raise £250,000 ourselves. I already have pledges of
£150,000 so now need a further £100,000; this would be
by way of loans to the Club, secured by the premises and
our apartment in the Breithorn. You will recall when we
bought this we repaid our Club finance within 5 years so it
was the correct thing to do. This is, of course, more
ambitious, but we do need to secure the future of the D.H.O
in Wengen for generations to come, just as Wengen itself is
investing in modern lift systems and uphill transport to
secure Wengen for the future. We now have over 1600
members and our present Club premises are far too small to
accommodate comfortably all who turn up every evening
after skiing. They are too cold, no facilities, and nowhere
to display our Cups and memorabilia - anyone interested
in being part of the D.H.O Club Premises loan facility
please do contact me.
I hope you all had a wonderful summer and look forward to
seeing you on the White Stuff next winter.

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Coggins and Eagles News 2008
Rachel Anderton & Bob Eastwood
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idsummers Day and our thoughts turn to next season! The ski school
contracts have arrived and it's about time last season's report was written. It
was a very busy season, not least due to the holidays being all over the place and
Coggins turning up left right and centre. We were teased by texts in mid-November
from Wengen friends skiing powder whilst we suffered the drizzle.
Christmas/New Year:
This week kicked off the season of the "Nano Coggin". We ran
two groups divided on skill, ability and also sheer physical size.
Is it a sign of age to say Coggins are getting smaller and
younger? How dare they be so good so young? We have had
a descending scale of Big Coggins to Mini, to Micro and now,
Nano Coggins! The smaller ones ventured onto the new
Honegg slope only to have one squished by a snowboarder. We
'pumped him up' 'Tom and Jerry' style. The new lift proved
very popular with the youngsters especially as we could
sometimes get the whole group on one chair.
We were delighted to discover how well our
Coggins listen to us. On starting the week
they are told 'The Rules': 1. Don't ski past
the teacher unless they say so, 2. You might
get told off, listen to why, and don't let it ruin
your day. I overheard one of the 'Nanos'
relaying this to a fellow Coggin, confidently
telling her if she got told off she must let it
ruin her day. He seemed perfectly happy
with this as did she, I can only assume they had no idea what it
meant!
New Year week brought another two groups, winds had
already swept the resort over Christmas and we had a wild race
day. Undeterred, the Coggins caught the train from Brandegg
to Kl. Scheidegg. Bob checked out the wind, declared it "too
much" and everyone quickly trained down to Wengernalp.
Visions of feather-weight skiers battling their way down the
"Rat Run" was not an attractive prospect. They raced like
'pro's' as always, pulling out all the stops when it mattered and
not letting a tumble out of the starting gate stop them.
February Half-Term:
Utter confusion. Half term is always difficult to organise when
the holidays could be spread over anything from 1,2 or 3
weeks. Expecting hoards of Coggins we had three teachers
ready and waiting at Mannlichen on the Sunday
morning 6 turned up! Things picked up during the
week so two groups were run. Having two instructors booked
for the 2nd week we were totally surprised by huge numbers.
Having two
instructors booked for
the 2nd week we were
totally surprised by
huge numbers"
©
Some very nifty negotiating (begging) at the ski school office
and Nick Hemley joined us. He ended up with a group of
lovely girls who were equally happy to be following him. There
was slight drama when one of his group shot off the edge and
into the trees, Bob and Nick calmly rescued her, skied her down
to Rachel who 'mopped up'. We were spotted by a potential
Coggins parent who, quite reassured we were well equipped to
deal with the situation, ensured her three girls joined us the very
next day! During that week Rachel went as red as her uniform
when one of her "Nanos" yelled from the
chair lift 'Hello Banana Lady' to a female
skier sporting a bright yellow 'all in one' ski
suit, luckily not an English speaking skier!
Easter:
This was the trickiest to sort, holidays being
spread over 4 weeks depending on school
authorities. We managed a successful week
with two groups. Some of the Christmas
skiers returned and some 'Nano Coggins'
skied fast enough to ski with their bigger brethren.
We must say what a pleasure it is to spend the day with the
Coggins. We were especially proud one lunch time at Kleine
Scheidegg with a group of nearly 30 children. On looking
round the room to see who was making so much noise were
pleased to see our lot eating away quietly whilst a much
smaller group of children with their adults were the culprits.
Well done Coggins! Names have been deliberately not
mentioned but if you recognise the story you know who
you are!
Eagles
Eagles ran at Christmas with Joey Williamson in charge. Now
a ski teacher with an international licence he fulfilled his remit
with lots fast fun skiing and off- piste where possible. Eagles
was quieter after New Year with only one group. Whenever we
saw them they were covered from head to foot in snow and
smiling to match. Their party continued off the snow as well!
Have a look at their face book page.

We were unable to run Eagles at Half Term despite having a
waiting list. As Eagles happens on the busiest weeks of the
season it is absolutely essential to book in advance. We want to
ensure the best level of coaching on and off-piste but can only
reserve leaders when we know how many are coming. We need
to book our Eagles leaders at the beginning of the season.
Please, if you want to join an Eagles group let me know as soon
as you've booked your trip.
Booking.
Please, please, please try to remember to tell us you when are
coming and how many days you are likely to come to Coggins.
It makes it so much easier to get the right leaders to ensure an
exciting weeks skiing. The first bookings have already been
made for next half term as I write. If you are between 7 and 13
and have not been a Coggin yet - Come and join us. Learn to
ski fast, have fun and be safe on the most beautiful mountains
in the world (and learn their names as well). We welcome all 7
to 13 year olds who ski to "racing snowplough" standard and
enjoy skiing with other English speaking kids. Wc are definitely
not ski school but you will learn an awful lot about skiing faster
and safer.
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It's easy, just drop an email to: coggins@downhillonly.com or
call Bob on 01524 78 11 54. During the winter call the hut
between 17.00 and 18.00 GMT. So make sure of your place for
the next season and we'll do the rest to give the Coggins a
fantastic holiday they'll remember forever.
Thanks
I especially want to thank Ercole Famiglietti of Wengen Ski
School for accommodating all our requests for instructors and
for lending us race courses and equipment.
Thanks to all the parents who gave their time to help with races
and of course to the people of Wengen who make it such a great
place to ski. May I also take this opportunity to thank Paul for
his support over the last 12 seasons as we have built Coggins
and Eagles to the success they are today. Thanks to all the kids
and their leaders, Bob, Rachel, Nick, Johnny, Joey and Dominic
We always plead with members to spread the word about
Coggins, it really is unique, so that we can continue to train
enthusiastic, fast and safe young skiers.
See vou in the Snow!!
COGGINS, EAGLES AND ADULT COURSES
COGGINS & EAGLES
COGGINS: All day fun skiing for 6-12 year olds. Children must have -
prior ski instruction up to Swiss Ski School Class 3.
EAGLES: All day skiing with a Wengen instructor for older teenagers.
Participants need to be competent piste skiers •••
Dates: 21 December 2008 to 2 January 2009
8 February to 20 February
30 March to 10 April (provisional dates)
Cost: COGGINS: CHF70.00 per day EAGLES: CHF320
for six consecutive days (subject to revision)
Bookings: coggins@downhillonly.com, eagles@downhillonly.com
or by mail to:
Bob Eastwood. Lowson Gap, Burton, Carnforth. Lanes, LA6 1NT
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Bookings, preferably before the ski season starts, are essential to avoid disappointment They are indispensable
for Eagles as we have to reserve the right leaders well in advance
For more details, see the DHO website, www.downhillonly.com
ADULT COURSES
These very popular courses are for adult strong intermediate skiers wishing to
improve their technique. They must have the stamina to keep going all day long
Jargon-free coaching, coffee breaks and a good lunch (not included!)
Dates: 11 January to 13 January
1 to 3 February
4 to 6 February
Other dates possible, subject to demand
Cost: CHF60 per day, subject to a minimum of 6 participants
Bookings: eastwood@hotmail.com or by mail to:
Bob Eastwood. Lowson Gap, Burton, Carnforth. Lanes, LA6 1NT
©

Date
Course
Race
Conditions
COGGINS
Mathew Harris
Ellie Waind
Annabel Harris
Catarina Prichard
Alexander Johnstone
Louis Clayton
Nicola Harris
William Mucklow
Liz Gay
Katrina Johnstone
COGGINS RACES (Feb 2008)
Feb 14 2008
Bumps
Slalom
Hard
EAGLETS (Senior Coggins)
Molly Venn
Luc Farrant
Bertie Johnstone
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Racing Results
45.87
49.08
51.38
5156
52.43
53.55
53.64
56.95
57.89
1.03.58
46.06
46.20
52.29
HORS CONCOURS (not coaaains arouD)
Oily Walduck
James Walduck
Tom Walduck
Freddy Gay
Lucy Walduck
DATE
RACE
PISTE
1st:
2nd
Also ran:
45.60
48.91
58.67
1.02.51
1.09.06
LUCY DICKER SLALOM
5th Feb 2008
Dual parallel slalom
Figaller (beginners slope)
Joe Williamson;
James Squire
Liz Moore, Martin West.Rebecca Gallagher, John Edgley,
John Pailthorpe.Michael Scott, Anne Freund, Susie Davies,
Robin Davenport, Neil Clayton, Andy Seaman, Norman
Freund, Edward Perrott, Susie McArthur„Helen Whittet,
Jill Cameron, Callie Hollanden, Lizzy Davies, Neil Whittet,
Mike Woodhall, Peter Job, Bob Eastwood, John Smith,
Mike Austin, Alastair Drew, Ian Perkins, Max Davies,
John Polatch, Michael Maskey, Charlie Dunn, Cynthia
Perkins, Melinda Job, Antoinette Galbraith.
©
Date
Course
Piste
COGGINS HALF TERM (2) SECOND WEEK
Conditions
Start Judge
Finish Judge
Henry
Rosie
Annie
Adam
George
Mathew
Trystan
Emma
Lawrence
Imogen
Kate
Eloise
Freddy
Polly
Hannah
Freddy
William
Nick
Kitty
Richard
Zak
Winners:
21 Feb 2008
GS
Lauberhorn
Good, sun.
R Lovell
P Zvegintzov
Crane
Little
Spence
Butler
Crane
Sutcliffe
Jones
Sutcliffe
Hopkins
Taylor
Little
Buchanan
Allinson
Spence
Buchanan
Clayton
Johnstone
Johnstone
Allinson
Crane
Hopkins
38.56
42.26
42.46
42.67
42.70
43.81
43.98
44.02
44.56
45.07
45.32
46.04
46.18
46.42
46.61
46.68
47.67
48.09
50.43
50.58
52.62
HEINZ CUP RACE
Henrietta Wells, Alistair Hope-Morley and
Toby Morgan-Hitchcock.
Also ran:
Lizzy Davis, Tony Davis, Helen Whittet, Judith Storr,
Steve Smith, Matt Hill, Susan Hill, Simon Newbold,
Mike Boswell, Anna Baker, Edmund Fairbrother,
Catherine Pelton - and nine Eagles.
David Verden - Anderson receives the Heavenly Bowl

Date
Race
Course
Time
Conditions
Start Judge
Finish Judge
Henry
Grace
Geraldine
Andy
Angus
Rupert
John
Debie
Mary
Simon
Jenny
Donald
Mike
Elizabeth
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ODLING CUP RAILWAY CUP 2008
21 Feb 2008
GS
Lauberhorn
11.00
Good , sun.
R Lovell
P Zvegintzov
Boreman
McCutcheon
Allinson
Beaumont-Hope
Buchanan
Allinson
Pailthorpe
Buchanan
McCutcheon
Williamson
Butler
McCutcheon
Hopkins
Jordan
Date 14 Feb 2008
Race Slalom
Course Bumps
Conditions Hard
Jason Walduck
Kate Robinson
James Johnstone
John Harris
Charlotte Clarke
Caroline Johnstone
Isabel Clarke
Steve Mucklow
Amanda Walduck
Carolyn Robinson
John Pailthorpe
Stephanie Mucklow
Mick Robinson
'11H? 1
Jill Cameron accepts the Angel Plate
34.51
34.56
40.00
40.34
40.46
41.43
41.64
42.10
42.21
42.80
42.90
47.29
47.43
47.53
POLYTECHNIC CUP
39.71
45.99
47.33
48.52
48.54
49.25
49.38
51.26
51.89
52.04
52.69
58.34
58.89
Date: 30 01 08
Course: Bumps/Hanegg Schuss
Race: GS and Speed trial
Conditions: light snow
Walter Steuri
Bob Eastwood
Freddy Fuchs
Margret Steuri
Sheridan Killwick
Alastair Drew
Anne Freund
Martin West
Brian Jayes
John Pailthorpe
Andy Gilchrist
Colin Harvey
Charlie M- Brown
David V-Anderson
Max Davies
Lizzie Davis
Susie Davies
Mike Austin
Martin Ommanney
Robin Davenport
John Schroder
Clare Jayes
Helen Whittet
Elaine Waiduck
John Polatch
Mike Harvey
Mike Good
Tony Davis
Elizabeth V-Anderson
Lamorna Good
Rob Walduck
Katie Harvey
Norman Freund
GS
39.22
42.73
43.58
43.88
45.89
46.82
47.15
47.46
48.48
48.67
49.16
49.22
49.42
50.38
50.59
51.48
51 57
52 89
53.31
54.13
54.15
55.52
56.88
57.07
58.12
58.13
59.45
59.57
1.01.11
1.01.80
1.06.28
1.09.43
1.12.84
SCHUSS
13.91
59.38
78.48 The Winner
59.25
70.58
66.05
54.03
73.66
56.36
60.89
35.77
46.53
54.65
59.25
65.14
59.01
57.95
62.88
58.18
48.90
57.03
53.33
55.71
58.30
61.27
57.65
56.91
mini
47.84
49.91
55.09
27.40
5189
Freddie Fuchs receiving the Railway Cup from the Director of Railways, Walter Steuri.
See Railway Cup results above!
©

Name
Joe Williamson
Edward Perrott
Neil Whittet
Martin West
Robert Harvey
Neil Clayton
Bob Eastwood
David Verden Anderson
Callie Hollenden
Jeremy Howard
Anne Freund
Tom Walduck
Francis Gosling
Max Davies
John Pailthorpe
Michael Maskey
Mike Austin
Duncan Lonie
Jonathan Benn
Donald McGilvray
Helen Whittet
John Smith
Mike Woodhall
John Polatch
Jill Cameron
Andy Seaman
Peter Job
John Edgley
Charlie Roberts
Becca Gallagher
Michael Scott
Michael Wheeler
Liz Moore
Antoinette Galbraith
Tim Ashburner
Robin Davenport
Norman Freund
Melinda Job
Isabel Sandison
Ian Sandison
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McMillan Results 2008 KURVEREIN CRYSTAL 2008
Time
2.15
2.26
2.27
2.28
2.33
2.40
2.43
2.45
2.58
2.59
3.02
3.04
3.13
3.15
3.22
3.23
3.24
3.40
3.42
3.44
3.49
3.58
3.59
4.02
4.04
4.13
4.14
4.19
4.22
4.55
4.58
5.04
5.26
6.04
6.12
6.13
6.15
6.16
6.48
7.39
Awards
Mc Millan
Big John Stretcher
Jarvis
Open Bathchair
Half Piste
Novice
Heavenly Bowl
Falken Ladies Vertigo
Fountain
Lockhart Ladies
Security
Granny
Angel Plate
Half Ton
®
Date
Course:
Time
Conditions
7th March 2008
Bumps to Marys
1200hrs
Good
Hold hands start and finish
NAMES
Susie Davies, Brian Pette
Sandie Ommanney,
Robin Adams
Sina Cova, Will Perrott
Katrina .Francis Gosling
Becky, Gerard Gallagher
Cynthia Perkins,
John Blackmore
Valery Ieronimo,
John Webster
Sarah Edmonds,
Clive Mitchell
Time: ; H/Cap
3.09
2.57
2.44
3.58
3.24
4,22
4.49
4.57
FAILED TO CROSS IN CONTACT
Doreen Borgers,
John Pailthorpe
Ualan M/hit-t-At
neien nninei,
Guy Clayton
Sara, Tom Walduck
Alison Miln, Mike Wheeler
Katie, Mike Harvey
DNF
Bronwyn Charlesworth,
Richard Prest
Ne/7 Whittet with the
Jarvis Cup next to
mother, Helen
Whittet
Helen Whittet and
the Grannie Cup
Jill Cameron (Angel
Plate), Helen Whittet
(Grannie Cup) and
Susie Davies (Waldo-
Dowson Cup) for
outstanding service to
the D.H.0 Feb 08
2.3
3
4.04
5
6.01
minus 13
plus 3
plus 39
minus 1
plus 49
minus 4
minus 14
minus 18
plus 7
minus 17
minus 7
minus 4
minus 13
TIME
2.56
3
3.23
3.57
4.13
4.18
4.35
4.39
2.37
2.43
3.57
4.56
5.48
AGE
131
115
79
119
69
122
132
136
111
135
125
122
131
125

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Racing and Training Report
Ingrid Christophersen
T
he earth turns on its axis and the D.H.O rolls on - another year; time measured
in the good we do for British skiing in general and our trainees in particular.
It was a good winter - snow-rich, with a wee blip in February when we all thought
it was over for the year.
Kaprun glacier in October 2007, Wengen and Les Menuires at
Christmas, back to Kaprun for February training followed by
the English Championships in Bormio (where the orang-utans
live, according to Lauren Maynard) - what an inspired choice
(and our hotel was ringside to the finish slope), followed by yet
another year in Meribel for the British and Courchevel for the
Scottish. We are well-travelled, hard-working, sophisticated and
dedicated. I salute the parents who have their spending
priorities right - you are giving our trainees a life-long love of
sport, the mountains, hard work and friendship.
The competition is growing and ever more sophisticated and
I am looking at further ways of enhancing our trainees' training
facilities. We will make arrangements with
an Austrian race camp which will enable any
trainee to train at any time of the winter and
for any amount of time. FIS has set up a
purpose built speed-training centre in Italy,
downhill and super-g; permanent netting,
closed to the general public with pisted and
groomed slopes. Four D.H.O trainees,
Michael Pelton, Alex Hennings, Harry
Craggs and Will Lewis skied in the British
Senior Downhill in Meribel at Easter - what
courage - but I would be happier if they were
better prepared and we will spend two sessions at the speed
training centre ere they get another crack at the whip.
At the British Championships we were best Children 1 Boys
Team, and best Children 1 overall Club with Daisy and Violet
Miller, Xavier Barlow, Lawrence Buchwiser, Sam
Todd-Saunders, Louis Russell-Henry. Lawrence and Ryan Regez
were runners up in the combined prize. And last but not least,
Helen Todd-Saunders won both Mini 1 cups - what an
achievement. "The future is bright - the future is blue and white
- the future is called D.H.O". [Oh Ingie - please! Hon. Editor].
I sit on the Ladies' Committee of FIS and we have an Iranian
representative. I had to write an official letter to request her
attendance at the recent FIS Congress in Cape Town to enable
her to obtain a Visa. As I have said before, when a large
"At the British
Championships we
were best Children
1 Boys Team, and
best Children I
overall Club"
©
organisation like FIS run their Congresses, they do not go to
Bradford! [Why not? - Hon. Editor]. She brought with her an
Iranian ski magazine which states that Iranian competitive
skiing goes back to 1370 - but I think they use a different
calendar to us! I love the opening sentence: "We thanks god and
with the view of grasping world medals and Olympic do our
best". And I am glad I do not have to translate the next one:
"We honor to reached to 20 ski areas and in development of
structures the number of athletes have grown up and in the path
of making champion in Alpine". The glories of the English
language!
I have in front of me some old books about skiing - one of them
is 'How to Ski - and How Not To' written in
1913 by Vivian Caulfeild, in which there is
an advertisement from Debenham &C
Freebody - the cost of a real cashmere coat
was 29/6. That is less than £1.50 in new
money but no doubt not in new value.
The other is 'The Complete Ski Runner' by
Arnold Lunn published in 1930 which had a
chapter headed 'Hints on Racing'. "The
skier of the future will, I fear, have to travel
to important competitions with four
different types of skis, jumping, langlauf, steel-edged skis for
slalom and broad heavy skis for straight running". Yes, we do
have four pairs of skis, but I'm afraid they are all for the
purpose of skiing downhill.
How to deal with spectators: "I am indebted to my son Peter for
the following advice on the correct technique for dealing with
the casual skiers let loose on the course: The moment he sees a
casual skier on the course he gives a piercing shriek and makes
a bee-line for the skier in question. The skier hears his yell and
at once starts shifting. If the racer tried to decide on the skier's
probable line of flight, he will probably guess wrong and collide
with him. One thing, however, is certain. The skier will not be
on the precise spot where he first heard the racer's shriek of
rage, and consequently if the racer aims at that precise spot he
is certain to avoid a collision".

Waxing: "On a very steep course slow skis may be an
advantage". Oh, in that case I might have won a few races in my
life.
Equipment: "Good ski sticks are made of male bamboo' :
a chauvinist.
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What
Now to Mr. Caulfeild's book, How to Ski.: Ski wear for women.
"Whether a woman shall wear a skirt is, of course, a matter of
Bormio •
This might be my only
chance to stand on
the podium
Minis at Mottaret
taste or strength of mind. In Germany and Austria most lady
ski-runners dispense with it. The shorter the skirt, the better as
regards comfort. Even a skirt which only just covers the knee
will touch the snow during manoeuvres which involve a semikneeling
position. A windproof coat of thick oil-silk or of a kind
of paper-cloth made by a Paris firm, is a very good substitute for
a spare sweater".
D.H.O Trainees, what are you waiting for?
proud Helen

THE HISTORY OF SKI JUMPING
Tim Ashburner
'It's a beautiful volume, and I am very impressed. The pictures are most
interesting - several are new to me. I did not know it was possible to
find photographs of so many of the early European skiers.. .And you
certainly have a sharp pen -1 was laughing out loud several times into
the book Again, thanks for the copy. lam honoured to be mentioned.'
Rune Flaten, Archivist, Foreningen til Ski Idrettens, Fremme, Oslo
7 can only say: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic again! It seems to me
unbelievable that someone can research so far back about a sport
nobody has written much about before. There is so much about skiing
and ski jumping that I did not know .. Tim you are a champion!'
Karl Molitor, Wengen
7 might as well be honest with you. I did not think you could produce a
book anything like as good. It is excellent.'
Inge Christophersen
7 believe he is in that long and very great tradition of English and
Scottish writers who, beginning with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and
continuing with Somerville, Richardson and Arnold Lunn, have left for
future generations enduring histories of the beginnings of skiing.'
David Parnell
TIM ASHBURNER, 12 REDCLIFFE CLOSE,
OLD BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON SW5 9HX
Email: timashburner@amserve.com
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usikwoche Wengen
Programme of events on the occasion of Felix Mendelssohn's 200th birthday
22.Aug 2009 5 chamber-music concerts among others with:
Dantel Muller-Schott, Tiibinger Chamber orchestra,
Kayo Ishizuka, Gewandhausquartett Leipzig,
Vokalensemble Novantiqua
Felix Mendelssohn memorial
The memorialsite is situated approx. 5-10 mins.
above the Beausite Park Hotel. Please follow signs.
Felix Mendelssohn hiking trail
In 2006 one of the most beautiful (picturesque) hiking trails from
Wengen to the Wengenalp, passing through unspoift areas of nature,
was named in honour of Felix Mendelssohn.
Order program and tickets ahead:
Tourist Office Wengert,
CH-3B23Wengen
Tel. +41(0)338551414
www. wengen-muerren.ch
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The 50th LSC British Schoolgirls' Races
Sarah Robinson
F
ifty years of the Schoolgirls' Races, who would have thought it?
They were blessed with glorious sunshine, happy girls, assorted
hangers on and all those who had run the races previously,
including one of the founders - Liz Fulton. It was a pleasure to
see her there and she gave a lovely speech at the anniversary
dinner saying how they used to cut branches off trees to make
the poles and colour old sheets to make the flags. What a
change from the rules and regulations of today! The Secretary
General of FIS, Sarah Lewis, was on hand to hear it all and it
was noted that she had won the races in her day.
The D.H.O sponsored the races and
provided several of the racers. Pamela
Johnston, Lucy Maynard and Stephanie
Smith made up the D.H.O team whilst the
Bell
Nash skied for King's Taunton. Lizzie
Francis-Venezia, having moved schools, was
a prime force in the Millfield team and the
Miller twins - Daisy &c Violet - were part of
the team from Queen Margaret's York.
Caroline Croft skied for Surbiton High
School and Eliza Inglis for Wycombe Abbey.
''it all went swimmingly
and they loved it. It is
of the three events and it's lovely to hear all the cheering at
the finish, not to mention the camaraderie between the
girls. There were several crashes and spills, occasionally
from the fancied team, but it was the Aiglon A team that
came through to beat Lizzie's Millfield 'A' in the final.
Everyone was thrilled for Aiglon as they played such an
important part in the staging of the races for many years in
Villars. Sadly, both the D.H.O and King's Taunton teams
were beaten very early on and the Miller twins didn't take
part.
Tuesday was slalom day and, like last
year, this was held on the bottom of the
GS piste. It's a much nicer slope for the
twins - Hollie & Milla - and Virginia easily the most popular S ir ' s ' more turns anc ' undulations, and
The proceedings started with the Giant
Slalom on Monday 28 January. The snow
was good, the course held up well and the
girls thoroughly enjoyed it. Franki Simonds (LEH) skied a
blisteringly good race to win by nearly five seconds, an age in
ski racing. She was followed by Stef Ovenden (Cheltenham) and
Liz Stevenson (Aiglon). Stephanie Espinosa, the first of the
Children 2 girls was fourth. Alice MacAulay skied very well to
finish first in children 1, ahead of many older skiers. Vivien
Krall (Millfield) skied into 16th place to win the unregistered
junior prize and Ella Hartley (Bryanston) walked away the
winner of the unregistered children prize ahead of Lucy
Maynard. Lady Eleanor Holies was the best school with Lizzie's
Millfield in second place. Sadly, Lizzie had a whoopsie on the
first run when she was going like a train and finished 11th but
still the best of the D.H.O girls. Violet Miller had a very good
run to finish second in her age category, well ahead of Eliza, the
D.H.O team girls, Daisy and Caroline.
The parallel followed later the same day but this time took
place on the bottom of the Stade as the powers that be in
Flaine had decided to remove the Poya poma during the
summer to make way for a new chairlift. As ever, it all went
swimmingly and they loved it. It is easily the most popular
of the three events and
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the cheering at the
finish, not to mention
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they loved it. This time Charlotte Evans
(Kandahar) skied brilliantly to beat Stef
with Franki third. Stephanie Espinosa
was again fourth and the best of the
children 2 girls, all in the top ten. Alice
was the winner of children 1 with
Natasha Krefting (Heathfield St Mary's)
the best unregistered junior and Ella
taking the children's prize once more.
Daisy was the best of the D.H.O girls
this time and did well to finish second in
her age category, well ahead of Eliza, Violet and Stephanie
Smith. Milla was the next best from the D.H.O but it has
to be said that most of the girls did not perform well in the
slalom, with some not finishing. Surbiton High was the
best school this time.
In the combined Franki easily won the overall, thanks to
her fantastic run in the GS, ahead of Stef and Charlotte.
Stephanie Espinosa and Alice MacAulay walked away with
the children categories, having won both events, as did Ella
Hartley in the unregistered children 2 category.
The D.H.O again gave a prize of a week at a training camp
for the unregistered children's winner and it went to Ella
for the second year running. The best unregistered junior
was Natasha Krefting and Sophie Caldwell (Snowsports)
was best in children 1. Daisy finished well in second place
in children 1 and Eliza was second in the unregistered
junior category.

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The team competition is always the most keenly fought. The
girls love being part of a team and it shows. LEH was the best
British School and Best Team overall ahead, on both occasions,
of Surbiton High's A team. An emotional Surbiton B team,
including Caroline, won the newly renamed Eve Alcott Cup (in
memory of Chemmy's late mother) to cheers all round and
Bryanston beat Wycombe Abbey A to be the best team with no
registered racers. The Miller twins' Queen Margaret's York was
the best of the D.H.O teams in 12th place with King's Taunton
in 31st place. The D.H.O team was disqualified because they
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didn't have enough finishers in the slalom, as was Lizzie's
Millfield.
The races were organised by The Ladies' Ski Club and
sponsored by Mind The Gap Year and Base Camp, who were
both represented. As well as the D.H.O, the other sponsors were
The Ski Club of Great Britain, who were on hand to help, and
the Kandahar. In addition to the D.H.O's training week,
Atomic, Base Camp, Salomon, SCGB and Snow+Rock also
donated much appreciated prizes.

Results:
Giant Slalom
CHI 1 A MacAulay (Surbiton High); 2 V Miller (Queen
Margaret's York); 3 L Mayer (Queen's Chester)
CH2 1 S Espinosa (Sandown Park); 2 E Greenhalgh (Surbiton
High); 3 A Thomas-Jackson (Xscape) Overall 1 F Simonds
(LEH); 2 S Ovenden (Cheltenham); 3 E Stevenson (Aiglon)
Unregistered racers JR V Krall (Millfield) CH E Hartley
(Bryanston) Best British School Lady Eleanor Holies
Slalom
CHI 1 A MacAulay (Surbiton High); 2 D Miller (Queen
Margaret's York); 3 L Mayer (Queen's Chester)
CH2 1 S Espinosa (Sandown Park); 2 E Greenhalgh (Surbiton
High); 3 A Thomas-Jackson (Xscape) Overall 1 C Evans
(Kandahar); 2 S Ovenden (Cheltenham); 3 F Simonds (LEH)
Unregistered racers JR N Krefting (Heathfield St Mary's)
CH E Hartley (Bryanston) Best British School Surbiton High
It was October half term and I was so nervous walking through
the car park to meet everyone, as approaching the bus at
Clacket Lane I saw new face after new face, all looking
confident and happy to see each other after a long break.
I thought to myself that everyone looked so nice but I just knew
I wouldn't have the guts to go up and make friends with them
just yet. After a long coach ride to Piesendorf we arrived in the
hotel and I was put in a room with others, still shy and worried
about the day of skiing ahead.
The skiing turned out to be so much fun, all the coaches were
really friendly and we did a lot of free skiing working on our
technique and ready for the gates. I was also starting to make
friends, especially with Steph (Smith) and Phoebe (Roth),
everyone was so nice and I knew that it was hard for them as
well but I was amazed at how funny and relaxed they were
about the whole situation. Sarah (Hoyle) was the housemother;
she was so lovely and really kind to me.
As the week progressed I became more confident with my skiing
and got a lot more experienced with the gates. Seppi was my
coach and he gave me a lot of really great tips. The conditions
were freezing, with blizzards every day, but everyone was
enjoying it so much that we seemed to get through it OK. By
mistake I even left my things in an automatic sink whilst having
lunch and I came back to find them frozen in ice!
Combined - Individual
CHI 1 A MacAulay (Surbiton High); 2 D Miller (Queen
Margaret's York); 3 L Mayer (Queen's Chester)
CH2 1 S Espinosa (Sandown Park); 2 E Greenhalgh (Surbiton
High); 3 A Thomas-Jackson (Xscape) Overall 1 F Simonds
(LEH); 2 S Ovenden (Cheltenham); 3 C Evans (Kandahar)
Unregistered racers JR N Krefting (Heathfield St Mary's)
CH2 E Hartley (Bryanston) CHI S Caldwell (Snowsports)
Combined - Teams
Best Unregistered Team: 1 Bryanston; 2 Wycombe Abbey A;
3 St Mary's Calne
Best British School: 1 Lady Eleanor Holies (F Simonds,
K Dixon, M Dendle); 2 Surbiton High A (E Greenhalgh,
A MacAulay, A Murphy); 3 Sheffield High (Hannah, Heidi &
Olivia Parker)
Best Team Overall: 1 Lady Eleanor Holies; 2 Surbiton High A;
3 Sandown Park (S Espinosa, I Taylor, J Carew)
Parallel
1 Aiglon A (E Stevenson, X Hawrylyshyn, G Parker);
2 Millfield A (E Francis Venezia, R Wyld, V Krall)
My D.H.O experience
• Ella Hartley (age 14)
Winner of a week's training thanks to her result at the 2007 British Schoolgirls'
Races...
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Ella Hartley
After skiing we came back to do fitness and video analysis; the
video analysis was really interesting because it's weird seeing
yourself go down a racecourse. I was very surprised by the
things that I didn't even know I was doing wrong and then some
that actually looked quite good!
So if anyone is thinking about trying it out you really should,
don't be worried about not fitting in because you will, all the
staff are so lovely and it's guaranteed that you will have a great
time. You will also improve your skiing loads and get in a lot of
gate training.

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The British Schoolboys' Championships 2008
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Richard Berry
year the British Schoolboys races returned to Switzerland after visits to five
other Alpine resorts.
After discussions with two other Swiss ski areas, we visited Meiringen in late August 2007. We had checked out the race courses
several years earlier and knew the Meiringen-Hasliberg area had many attributes despite its apparent lack of altitude.
There are four stages to the lift system before one reaches the main ski area, and two race locations, both of which were suitable
for our events. The lift operator recommended the west-facing Hohbiel race piste which is well protected from early morning sun.
Our biggest single problem is accomodation. However Nils Glatthard, the chairman of the local Tourist & Hoteliers Association
was keen to meet us and it did not take much discussion before we had the makings of a new race venue. Our main hotel, The
Viktoria in Hasliberg, then changed hands on January 1st and with the resort almost full we had to find an extra 50 beds.
Fortunately the Tourist Office came up trumps and by the time we arrived in January we had filled every available bed with the 350
people attending our event.
Lastly, the weather forecast, which had promised three fine days for racing, proved accurate and the sun certainly made the 2008
event one of the most enjoyable so far.
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ow in their ninth year, the 2008 British Schoolboys International Races were
held in Meiringen.
Over the years the race has visited Veysonnaz, Wengen and Les
Menuires, and has been moved to Meiringen. The Parallel
Slalom, Individual Slalom and GS races attracted over 200
competitors between the ages of 8 and 18, from 30 British
schools and took place in late January.
Jack Breton and Alex Jeal each carried off two of the major
trophies. The Andrew Bush Cup for Junior 1 slalom and The
Chris Brasher Cup for Junior 1 giant slalom were both
awarded to Jack Breton of Reed's School. Alex Jeal of Pate's
Grammar School carried off the Martini Rossi Cup for winning
the Junior 2 slalom as well as the Viceroy Cup after coming first
in the Junior 2 giant slalom. Freddie Ruffell won the minis giant
slalom race and was awarded the Berry Cup. The
Christophersen Cup went to the winner of Children 1 giant
slalom Max Moss of Sir Joseph Williamson's Math School.
The Hewitt Cup for Children 2 slalom went to Thomas Kirton
of King's School Rochester and the Alice Elizabeth Cup for
Children 2 giant slalom was awarded to Roy Steudle of Reed's
school. The DHO training prize which is designed for the best
racer in the children's category who has not taken part in ski
racing before and is not a member of a club, was awarded to
Charlie Lickiss from Millfield.
The combined results in GS and slalom for British based
unregistered racers were: CHI Joshua Deru, King's College
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Junior School; CH2 Charlie Lickiss, Millfield; JN1 Mark Tyley,
Millfield; JN2 Max Treacy, Millfield
The Sunday Times Cup for best British based school team was
won by the Reed's 1 team, (Jack Breton, Jamie Reid, Daniel
Absalom and Roy Steudle) with Cowbridge 1 in second place
and Reed's 2 in third. Prizes for the British based school team
of unregistered racers were: 1st: Eton College 2; 2nd: Millfield
2; 3rd: St. Paul's 2.
The SnOasis Cup for the best British-based childrens school
team was won by Dulwich College 2 (Dominic Launder, George
Dawkins, Maxwell Fry and Alex Guinibert). Hampton and
Abby Gate College were joint second with Ludgrove third.
The first school team in the Parallel Slalom the was Millfield 1,
and first in the scratch teams was The Ordinary Boys. The
minis giant slalom was won by Freddie Ruffell from Beeston
Hall and minis stubbies slalom was won by Harry Sutherland
from Gayhurst School. The Downhill Only Cup went to Jake
Morgan of Bishop Rawstorne College as winner of the Children
1 slalom. Interestingly, 21 different schools won prizes.
The races are run to British Competition rules and count
towards British seed points. The championships were sponsored
this year by SnOasis and by Base Camp Group and everyone
looks forward to the Races tenth anniversary in 2009.

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1st AMATEUR INTER-CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP
Susie Davies -
Organised by The Kandahar Ski Club - Murren 7th/ 9th March 2008
T
he first I heard of this event was a brief reference to some racing being
organised at Murren, for which Joe Williamson was organising a team. Some
time later he asked me if I would help make up a women's team.
Always prepared to help - and thinking that this would be some
fun Club race for holiday skiers - I naively agreed.In the event,
it turned out to be a very well organised and run festival of
amateur ski racing, consisting of two big races - on the Saturday
a 49 gate Giant Slalom, and the following day a Super Giant
Slalom over the same course on the Winteregg run, but with
fewer gates. The best three times from each team of four to
count. On the Saturday afternoon, a fun race - team parallel
slalom - was held but the results did not count towards the
championship. It was still a fast and
furious race!
There was a team briefing on the Friday
evening, and each morning racing started at
10am sharp, with course inspections from
9am. This meant late nights and very early
mornings for the D.H.O teams travelling
from Wengen each day! (Perhaps we should
think about staying over next year?)
Particularly as there was a splendid dinner
on the Saturday night - with guest speaker,
well known amateur ski club doyen John
Boyagis.
The D.H.O managed to scrape together a men's team of Under
45 year olds, and a women's team of Over 45 year olds (and
most of us "girls" were VERY much over 45!! We were
competing against 16 other teams, almost all of whom appeared
with racing skis and cat suits (Me in a Cat Suit???) The
courses were long and tricky - and to me very scary. The other
competitors seemed to be very serious skiers!!
Our men's team, most of whom had had some race training, did
well, and although they came 5th out of the 6 teams in their
category, had the satisfaction of beating the Kandahar Men.
The team consisted of Will Perrott, Sam Richardson, Zak Ungar
and Joe Williamson (Captain). We "girls" did better, coming
4th in our category - but you will have guessed by now that
there were only 3 other teams in the group!! Nevertheless,
considering only one of us had ever had any race training, we all
"we 'girls' did better,
coming 4th in our
category - but you will
have guessed by now
that there were only
3 other teams in the
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stayed on our feet and finished both courses, we didn't do badly.
Our team consisted of Sally Ireland, Liz Moore, Helen Whittet
and me!
On this occasion, the D.H.O was not well prepared for a
challenging event, bearing in mind that we were competing
against Swiss, French and Italian Ski Clubs, as well as British
ones. But we do have plenty of race-trained skiers and many of
them would, I am sure, have enjoyed competing. And having
been part of the Championships, I can
report it was huge fun, and great to be part
of. Cleeves Palmer, Chairman of the
Kandahar Club, and his team are
determined to ensure that this is to be an
annual event.
Next years championships will be held in
Murren between March 13th and 15th. And
the D.H.O should support it!!! Liz Moore
has offered to arrange some race training
next season during the week before the
Races (even if you are over 45 or more!!!) so
if you would like to participate, make sure you can be in
Wengen preferably by 8th March to get racing fit, and certainly
for 13th to 15th March 2009.
I am not sure yet who the Team Captain will be, but the Wengen
Manager will know by the beginning of the season. The Team
Captain will need to know early in February 2009 if you wish
to participate in order to select a team and complete the Entry
Form. Liz Moore will need to know if you want to take part in
the training the week before the Championships.
If you would like to take part in this great competition, and the
celebrations that go with it, make a note in your diary NOW,
and plan your visits to Wengen in 2009 accordingly. I am sure
the D.H.O can do much better next year - and we need to
practice because the D.H.O has been asked to organise the
Championships in Wengen in 2010!!
And who knows - we might even get to wear cat suits!!!!!

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Spring Tour 2008 - St Moritz Region
Trisha Dale
about the wonderful annual Spring Tour in the D.H.O Journal inspired
me to take the plunge and enjoy the fun.
It was an inauspicious start with many of the hard core having
to drop out due to injury. As late as two days before the tour
Johnny Rigby was unable to attend due to cracked ribs but at
the eleventh hour and against all advice decided to join us...
Saturday 15th March
Seven of us, Clive Mitchell, John Rigby, John Wright, Sue
Jacoby, Annabel Cameron and myself (with Sally Ireland
arriving the following day) met at the austere Ospizio Bernina
2300m by car, rail and some even on foot, lugging skis and bags
up the steep and treacherous path from tiny station on the Pass
in the failing light. The first challenge was to make it up the
three flights of steep stone steps with our bags and negotiate
who was sharing with whom...There was much talk of last
year's wonderful tour, rekindling of old friendships and making
of new. Our guide Adolf Schlunegger had put together a
challenging programme and Rene Seiler our second guide had
many stories to tell and a twinkle in his eye.
Sunday 16th March
We woke to blizzards and poor visibility. There was the
inevitable first day faffing. Putting chains on... forgotten
boots... mistaken car parks... and snow snow snow, fresh and
deep. We skied the Diavolezza area on empty and ungroomed
pistes.
We were not optimistic about the afternoon, a planned skin up
the glacier looked impossible. There were moves for an early
lunch. A little Fendant at lunch and moods lifted and the
heavens cleared. We took the Lagalp cable car up to 2893m and
enjoyed a beautiful steep descent in deep fresh powder. Another
trip up followed by a descent down the back of Lagalp to the
pass road. It had been an exhilarating first day. We were joined
that evening by Sally Ireland who had been in Wengen.
Monday 17th March
We woke early for our first serious climb. Adolf had planned a
five hour climb up Piz Ursera 2904m. It was icy cold but
promised to be a fabulous day. From the top of the Pass we
skied down to the Livigna road 2050m and then up the Val
Lagure. Here we met three other tourers with the famous local
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guide Paul Nick, who suggested we take the shorter, steeper
route to the summit.
With ski crampons fixed, we commenced the long steep climb
through the forest. Adolf forged ahead, kindly building turning
platforms for those of us still struggling with their kick turns.
Eleven o'clock saw Clive opening his first bottle of Prosecco, the
rest of us were grateful for warm tea... John Wright soldiered
on with ill fitting skins, stoically putting in three times the work.
After a four hour steady climb we took off our skis and
scambled up the last 100m, agreeing with Rene's verdict that it
was a "bloody steep hill".
The descent had been a hard one and inspite of tricky snow and
slightly demob happy we skied down from the summit to the
Refugio Soaseo, for beer and soup. This was posted out to us
through the kitchen window by the rotund Wirt. We retired to
the warmth of the hut for cafe Lutz all round and the jolly sight
of steaming tourers, hardier than ourselves, in varying states of
undress. On down to Sfazu. Here, on the lower south facing
slopes the snow was disappearing. John Rigby craftily avoided
walking the final few hundred meters with some free style
action through some farms. We took the bus back up the pass
to the Ospzio before more beers all round.
John and I made a quick trip into the very lovely town of
Pontressina with its beautiful typically Engadiner painted
buildings. We purchased new skins and provisions before
returning to meet the tired and happy crew met for dinner.
Tuesday 18th March
Our third day began at Diavolezza 2090m and we skinned up
the Val Dalfin, climbing to the summit 2834m. There our guides
took the view that a descent into Pontressina would take too
long, involving a long flat walk. The previous day had been
heavy and we were under some time pressure....
A hard core of five headed up the final section to the peak at
2908m for a sandwich and a breathtaking view of the Piz
Bernina with its famous long ridge. We skied back down to
Diavolezza making what were, we all agreed, rather pretty
tracks. A quick drink at the Bernina Hauser before driving on
to Sils Maria.

Fextal is car free, so at Sils Maria we parked in the enormous
underground car park. Two bemused Americans returning for
the twentieth year to their mountain idyll must have been
slightly taken aback to meet this steaming, noisy, posse on the
hotel shuttle bus. We were charmed by the Hotel Fex 1980m
seemingly unchanged for decades.
Wednesday 19th March
A depleted party of seven set off at 8am on a clear day heading
for the Salatschin peak. There were takers all round for the
11am Prosecco, with a wonderful flat boulder for a table. Two
extraordinarily fit Germans striding to the summit were not
tempted to join us. We reached the lower summit 2998m soon
after 1pm, Adolf and Rene heaving the fearful and infirm to the
top. Here we were treated to a spectacular view down the Fextal
across to the Corvatsch and a sheer drop into a virgin snow
bowl to the north. We rested and watched in awe as a
lammergeyer (bearded vulture, also known as a bone breaker
for stripping the bones of its victims to extract the bone
marrow) soared around us.
We had a perfect descent (watched enviously by Sue installed on
a terrasse), snaking down deep virgin powder feeling
invincible until the crust shattered our illusions. A quick dash
through the trees startled some langlaufers before we skated
back to the hotel.
Thursday 20th March
Another glorious day, but bitingly cold in the wind. We headed
up the Fextal again this time starting with a skate to warm up.
We sheltered in rocks for our morning break and then in a deep
couloir. Our goal was a ridge on the Salatschin; with heads
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down and skinning fairly briskly we scrambled up the last few
metres.
The drop from the ridge was giddying and here the wind chill
was extreme. Our plan to break for a rest and lunch were soon
abandoned when we realised there was nowhere to shelter; just
packing away our skins in the wind had us all frozen to the core.
We skied down quickly in beautiful snow enjoying the steep
pitch and panting for breath as each snowfield and couloir
offered a new challenge. Adolf led us expertly along a traverse
to avoid the crevasse of a glacier before we tackled the last
section through scrub. We arrived at a tiny restaurant at the top
of the Fextal grateful for warmth and hot soup and skated back
to the hotel as quickly as we could.
Friday 21st March
Leaving day. The ever-solicitous Adolf ensured all arrangements
were in order, gently reminding us to bring all our belongings.
Johnny Rigby came in for yet more teasing for always being last
out, a tease he could well take, being never the last down. Bags
were duly left and we headed for our last skin up. It was
snowing softly and after a climb of about two hours we began
our descent to Sils Maria and the farewell lunch.
Special thanks go to Johnny for orchestrating the whole
wonderful week, to Sue for skiing like an angel in spite of
hideously painful knees, to John for book recommendations and
essential supplies, to Clive for Prosecco and black humour, to
Sally for being a jolly room mate and to Annabel for kind advice
on ice driving and nerves of steel...
All our thanks to Rene for inspirational skiing and joie de vivre.
And to Adolf, a complete professional and good friend to the
D.H.O Tourers.

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Baffin Island, NWCanada
Stephen Davis
B
affin Island is part of Canada's North West Territories and
lies to the north of Hudsons Bay. Beyond Baffin Island lies
Greenland!
Auyuittuq National Park, which were to traverse on ski, lies in
the remote mountainous area in the north east part of Baffin.
We were to be totally self sufficient pulling sledges and camping
in temperatures down to - 40C, on an expedition estimated to
take eight days.
Our party of 16 (including 3 guides) left the UK On 18th April
2008. Immigration officers in North America are horribly
intimidating. "Are you here on business or pleasure?" - it was
definitely not business so I chose the latter. "And what is your
final destination in Canada?" - "Baffin Island" - "And what are
you planning on doing there?" - "We're going to walk across
it". He stops staring at his screen and stares straight at me -
"You're what!". "We're going to try and walk across the
National Park from North Pangnirtung Fyord". He pauses -
"Are you bringing firearms into Canada" - "No, just expedition
equipment". His eyes narrowed - "And why not?"
The next morning we took a First Air flight
- the incredibly unreliable local airline which
services northern Canada - to Iqaluit - the
capital of the Nunavut region which
includes Baffin Island. That evening we met
at the National Park Office to register our
presence and receive advice on dealing with
Polar Bears - the usual useful stuff about not
running, sticking together in large groups
and trying to make yourself look larger and
louder. And "Oh, don't look a polar bear in
the eyes". I wondered how close you'd need
to be to look into a polar bears eyes!
Sunday 20th April - Iqaluit -
Training and Prep Day
"That evening we met
at the National Park
Office to register our
presence and receive
advice on dealing with
Volar Bears
Today we don full Arctic kit
and set out on the Iqaluit sea
ice to practice using our
cross-country skis. After a
few laps most are happily
taking confident strides - this
is the one thing we weren't
able to properly practice in the UK.
11 pm. This is it. Last night in a bed, last chance for a
shower, and last food that's not been freeze dried. We're
told the current temperature at our start point in North
Pangnirtung Fiord is -39C with windchill. I double check
the stitching of mum's fur collar I've sewn into the hood of
my windsuit - it's obscenely large
compared to anyone else's but I'm rather
proud of the job! My personal kit
included vitamins, Colman's mustard,
sewing kit, power monkey, iPod, spare
camera batteries and memory stick,
Leatherman, baby wipes, Vaseline, pack of
cards and book.
Monday 21st April - Iqaluit to
Pangnirtung to Qikiqtarjuaq (Broughton
Island]
We're off! And despite all the horror stories all our kit
along with 16 intrepid Arctic Explorers make both flights
and we have our first views of the terrain we'll be walking
across - a vast expansive Arctic wilderness of mountains and
glaciated valleys. The mood is excited but anxious.
The wooden skidoo trailer is uncomfortable to say the least.
Progress at 20 mph is painfully slow and every hour we stop
to get out, run around, warm up and have a breather. After
a 2.30pm start we reached our drop off point 6 hours later.
My first meal of soup, water and freeze dried beef
bourguignon goes down well, but morale amongst the group
is low. It's cold, the reality of what we're doing has hit
everyone, and on the first night few people other than the
guides are sure about what they're doing.

Tuesday 22nd April - North Pangnirtung Fiord to June Valley
I wake up at 6am, cold water dripping onto my face and see ice
crystals all around the hood of my sleeping bag - I start pulling
out clothes - inner thermal layer, outer thermal layer, inner
gloves, two layers of socks, fleece, full body windsuit, inner
thermal boots, outer gloves, windproof hat, face mask, Arctic
sunglasses and thermal Rab jacket. Open the inner door and in
a hunched position pull on two outer "Baffin" boots that have
almost totally frozen solid. Through all of this every brush with
the tent brings down flakes of ice, some hitting my neck and
running down my back. Doing up the frozen laces with cold
hands is a challenge beyond me at this point and I'm desperate
just to get out. I unzip the outer fly sheet, zipping both doors
closed behind me, and just walk quickly away from the tents for
a few minutes, taking some deep breaths which sting the back
of my throat. All I can think is we've got 8 nights of this - and
I'm wondering what the hell I'm doing here.
Then I stopped to look at the view - dawn breaking over snow
and ice covered mountains and stretching as far as I could see
in both directions a vast glaciated valley - and in the middle, 4
small green tents, and not a single other person or man-made
object in sight.
Our Daily Routine followed a very similar format. 6-6.30am -
MSR Stoves on, warm up tent, boil water for day, breakfast of
water, tea, hot Alpen then around 8-8.30 stoves off, kit on and
tent down, packed into Pulks (the proper name for a sledge
towed behind you as I discovered), and off we set. At breakfast
I would also take a few multi-vitamins and cod liver oil to
complement my diet, which was mostly dry food high in calories.
8.30-5/6pm - we walk throughout the day stopping every
hour for around 5 minutes when everyone takes on water
and food from their day bags. Water, day bags and thermal
Rab jackets are stored in the front of the Pulk for quick
access, and the usual format - especially with skis on - is to
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give the Pulk a quick tug and slide it between your legs
soyou can sit down and pull out everything you need easily.
With tents up, one person went in toarrange the two layers of
thermal flooring - one layer of carry mats with a further crossed
layer of therma-rests over the top. While this is going on, one
person sorts out the fuel bottles and stoves while others secured
the tent, piling snow up around the perimeter to stop wind
getting under the fly sheets.
Stoves were put on and the long process of melting snow for
water carries on. Then around 8.30pm, stoves off and quickly
into sleeping bags. Once the stoves are turned off, the
temperature falls quickly inside the tent.
Our first day was very warm - starting around -20C with a real
feel with the sun out of probably not much less than -10C, with
no wind, which made it a good opportunity to get the Epilepsy
Action T-Shirt on for a photo! We only managed about 6 miles
today as people got used to their kit and found their pace, but
by the afternoon - after a fair bit of messing around in the
morning - we're moving quite well. The snow cover was rather
thin, odd bit of grass poking through, but it was much easier
pulling the Pulk than I thought possible.
The sheer scale and feeling of remoteness exceeds any of the
expectations I had for the trip - it truly is astounding being out
here.
After everyone was in their tents getting dinner on, I walked up
to a small ridge above the camp site to take photographs. It's
an incredible feeling to be so remote with such stunning scenery,
in the knowledge that you'd have to go about 100 miles in
either direction to get to the nearest settlement.

The air is so clear that mountains miles away are sharply
defined. It's so quiet it's difficult to imagine there's anything
else going on in the world. Having got a few miles under our
belts and with everyone that bit more confident in putting up
tents and using stoves, morale noticeably improved.
Wednesday 23rd April 2008 - June Valley to Owl River
around 9 miles
We walked gradually uphill along the Owl River through June
Valley. Last night I thought we camped about half an hour from
a turn in the valley. 3 hours later, we arrived! Still have
beautiful weather - unfortunately it's not due to last but
generally we have a light wind, blue skies and sunshine. Since
we're walking south we have the sun on our faces all day and
need two layers of sun screen.
Looking at the map that night, I read: "Feature names are
uncommon in the northern part of the Pass, a testament to its
relative isolation and as a deliberate contrast to the busy
naming period of the 1950/60's for the southern part." We did
get our first glimpse of Mt. Asgard today though - a strange
sight like a huge rock table top that has been dumped in the
middle of the mountains. At 2010m high it apparently has the
highest pure vertical cliff face in the world, and was the scene of
the James Bond sequence at the beginning of "The Spy Who
Loved Me".
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Thursday 24th April 2008 - Owl River/June Valley to
Summit Lake:
Blue skies most of the day, gentle breeze picked up to wind
on lake in afternoon and felt the cold. Some people used
wind-mitts for the first time and most felt knackered by the
end of the day.
After finishing the walk down the valley we climbed up to
Glacier Lake which is the only steep climb of the trip. Slow
going and on a number of occasions 2 people dragged one
sledge up, and returned to pull the other up. Real team
effort as some struggled more than most, but all made it up
without incident. At the entrance to Glacier Lake we're
standing at the bottom of Norman, Highway and Rundle
Glaciers, all snaking back up into the mountains around us
with Quvneq Glacier bulging like a huge ice blister from the
top of Mount Alvit above us. There are lots of pressure
fractures on the lake and where the ice is exposed you can
see thousands of tiny air bubbles frozen into the ice. As we
rounded the moraine field at the bottom of Turner Glacier
onto Summit Lake, we got our first glimpse of Mount Thor
in the distance and the vast expanse of Summit Lake was
simply breathtaking.
We camped in a sheltered spot on the moraine field of
Branstock Glacier and built a snow wall in front of the tent
in case the winds picked up. I felt quite dizzy when we
stopped today, and realised I hadn't taken on enough water
through the climb. It's so easy to forget what a dry
environment we're in and how easy it is to dehydrate. That
evening the temperature gauge outside the tent recorded
minus 24 degrees C. Inside with burners on, the temperature
was plus 32C!
Friday 25 th April 2008 - Summit Lake to Thor Shelter
We set off and pass Summit Lake, Summit Lake Shelter and
the Warden Hut at the south west entrance to Weasel River
before our first break. It felt like a long slog since we
always had our destination, Thor Shelter at the base of Thor
Peak, in view but never seemed to get there, right until the
end! That day we descended almost 1000 ft and passed the
half way point on our journey which definitely boosted
morale.
That day, we travelled along a snow and ice covered river to
make towing the Pulks easier. A section of ice wasn't strong
enough to support us, but the limited snow cover and rough
terrain on the river bank was hard work.
Our camp site next to Thor Shelter is simply stunning. The
shelter is a tiny hut with solar powered emergency radio,
and a tiny 'toilet block 1 , i.e an oil drum with a hole cut in
the top, which smelt appallingly! We added our names to
the hut Visitor's book and I walked away to get a shot of
our tents with Thor mountain towering above. It was 20
minutes before I was far enough away to get the huge piece
of glaciated rock in one picture - it's an incredible sight. It's
as if a massive ice-cream scoop has just chopped half the

mountain away in one go. Given the wind that usually
plagues this valley, there's not a lot of snow on the ground
and finding places to get a secure footing for the tents was
hard work.
Saturday 26th April 2008 - Thor Shelter to Overlord
Shelter.
15 miles and bloody hard work today. Crampons falling
apart under my feet, lots of ice down the Weasel River, wind
around Windy Lake Bridge and when we had to come off
the river, we were pulling Pulks over rocks, gravel, ice, snow
and everything in between. A few people had falls and
generally morale was quite low. The weather was closing in
behind us and if we're out here when it comes in, we'll be
stuck for days and miss our flight from Pang. We covered
two days of walking in one day.
Windy Lake Bridge led to Windy Lake Shelter just above the
Arctic Circle at 66° 30 North. We arrived at the Arctic
Circle marker and stopped for the obligatory photos. Being
quite cold I pulled my Epilepsy Action sponsors T-Shirt over
my windsuit, and had a picture taken that makes me look
like the biggest pie-eater in Canada!
With Richard in front driving us on, we made Overlord
Shelter at the entrance to the Auyuittuq Park at 6pm by
which time everyone was shattered. We were now ahead of
schedule and only had two days on the Fyord ahead of us -
weather permitting. The going should be flat and quite fast
going assuming we don't have lots of ice,
We had now walked from the North to the South of the
Auyuittuq National Park, and all that prevented our getting
out of there was 31km of Pang Fiord. It felt that the
Expedition was over, which is slightly dangerous since we
still had at least one night on ice and two days walking
ahead. We had to stay hydrated, ration our fuel and
supplies as if an Arctic storm were coming in and we were
going to be out here another 3-4 nights. There was also the
possibility that when we arrived at Pangnirtung we could
end up sleeping out on the sea ice until our flight out - a
sobering thought!
Sunday 27th April 2008 - Overlord Shelter to Pangnirtung
Fiord
An early start and a long 27 km slog over ice rubble packed
up at the mouth of the Fyord and then flat sea ice covered
with a few inches of snow. The skis came back out and we
really started to burn the miles; the sun came out again and
layers came off. Even in sub-zero temperatures as I took off
my outer thermal layers and rolled down my windsuit,
Morale was high even though many I think our thinking
more of hotel rooms than tents, now we're out of the Park
- it helped that being on a huge open Fyord we could easily
walk in pairs and spend the day chatting.
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Monday 28th April 2008 - Pangnirtung Fiord to
Pangnirtung - our destination!
Tents we're packed and we were away by 8am and arrived
at 10.30 am. It was a strange feeling - happy to have made
it but having to leave behind such an incredibly beautiful
part of the world, and head back to the politics and
stresses of everyday life.
Only four others have made it through the Park this season,
3 groups failed and there'll be no more attempts this winter.
We were the largest team to ever attempt - and succeed in a
winter crossing. We definitely had good weather, but that
did not detract from our accomplishment - 128 km (or over
80 miles) over 7 days and 7 nights, through all types of
terrain in temperatures below -40C at night and around -
25C during the day.
I was completely unprepared for the sheer scale of the
scenery we encountered and sometimes it was almost too
much to take in. It's impossible to describe the feeling of
standing in a vast glaciated valley or in the middle of a huge
lake, with an hour's walk either side just to get to the edge,
with maybe 100 miles of Arctic wilderness to the nearest
community. Huge glaciers hanging off vast mountains,
some rising 10,000 ft straight up from the valley floor, and
beneath it all, 16 tiny people inching their way along.
It was only a few months before hand that I decided
I should use the expedition to raise money for my favourite
charity. As I write, the total raised is nearly £5,500. I'd like
to thank everyone who sponsored, supported and
encouraged me in the run-up to the Expedition.

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The Ski Mojo
Alastair Drew-
remember it so clearly. I was halfway down The Bumps when a voice said "Hang
on a minute. I need a rest. My legs are tired". The voice was my father's over
fifty years ago.
While little else has changed in Wengen in the intervening years,
the ability of my own legs to carry me down the slopes had
deteriorated drastically. Now they have been miraculously
rejuvenated - by the Ski-Mojo.Anyone who was with me in
Wengen in February is excused further reading of this article,
as I will already have bored them rigid with my enthusiasm for
the Ski-Mojo. By tradition few D.H.O members will readily
admit to suffering from tired legs on occasion,
or perhaps even all the time, but for any that
are honest enough to do so, relief is to hand (to
leg?) in the form of this particular gadget. It is
a somewhat ungainly contraption which
enables one to ski with less effort, so that one
can ski all day without fatigue, or, even more
importantly, it will doubtless prolong one's
ski-ing life by years. And it works. It really
works.
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every day for two
weeks in February,
and my legs felt 25
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like having three
it. His design is now assembled in Doncaster from parts sourced
from UK companies, distributed from the Sheffield area, and
available to us all.
I used the ski-mojo every day for two weeks in February, and my
legs felt 25 years younger! It was like having three stone
removed from my weight whilst I retained my original leg
power. The machine enabled me to ski
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non-stop from top to bottom of, for example,
the course of the Lauberhorn Downhill, or
from Honegg to Grund, without the remotest
complaint from my limbs, then to go up and
do it all over again - something I have not been
able to do for decades.
I skied powder, moguls, varied pistes - and
even vorlaufed the MacMillan Cup. (That is
another story, but I believe the mojo saved me
The principle is simple. Ski-ing requires much StOlie removed frOJTl from disaster on an unexpectedly icy piste,
bending and straightening of the knees, yyj-\i uipioht whilst (witness two serious injuries sustained by two
powered mainly by one's thigh muscles. very experienced MacMillaners) since it
Gravity assists the bending and fights the i 7 "tallied 71iy Original helped me in an emergency not to sit down
straightening. If one could harness the energy j tinuier when my skis accelerated on the ice and
from the bending, and reapply it to the
straightening, one's legs would appreciate it
very much! And the ski-mojo cleverly does exactly that with its
ingenious system of rods, cables and springs. (Same principle as
the WAB trains which generate electricity coming downhill, to
re-use going up again.)
After thirteen years of development the gadget was launched
to the press in the UK on an indoor slope in October last year,
and first reactions tended to be on the lines "it might just
work". Well, I can assure you it does - and unbelievably well,
miraculously so. Of course it is not aimed at the likes of ski
journalists or all those D.H.O members who are so annoyingly
fit, but at the elderly, overweight, or unfit, and so a fortiori, at
people like me who is all three!
In 1994 the inventor, a Yorkshireman, realised that his ski-ing
legs could do with some assistance, and set to work to provide
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almost left me behind!)
Further proof of the efficacy of the mojo, were it necessary, was
that on occasion I forgot to engage it prior to a descent - and
although at first I would notice no difference, after a while
aching legs would tell me in no uncertain manner that I had
been forgetful. It took no time to adjust to the mojo - and I
mean no time.
I was at home on it from the very first turn, and thereafter
I never noticed it in use. It simply made things easier and more
comfortable. Added bonuses appear to be that it helps
weakening or wonky knees, and it prevented the muscle stiffness
I habitually suffer early in my ski-ing holidays. Furthermore
I was always given a seat on crowded trains by kind people who
ignored my protestations that in fact I was not quite as decrepit
as I looked!.

The mojo can be worn either inside or outside one's ski trousers.
I wore it outside for convenience and also because I wanted
people to see it; but those who don't wish to broadcast their
mechanical aid can keep it hidden, although that makes getting
it on and off more complicated. The first time I put it on took
me perhaps ten minutes or so of fumbling and dropping and
cursing and starting again, but by the end of my holiday I was
down to two minutes setting up in the
Silberhorn ski-room, and with an extra
helping hand, it would take only a single
minute.
Getting on and off chair-lifts does need
concentration, and if you wear it on show, it
looks somewhat odd - but so what? Certainly
in my case vanity disappeared along with my
waist line several years ago! And the mojo
was also a good conversation piece.
The initial fitting is certainly not simple for the uninitiated, and
involves cutting the carbon rods that fix to a spur on the boot
to the right length, and also fixing the spurs themselves. This
was all done for me in the car park of the Fleet service station
on the M3, so for the expert it is not difficult... but the DIY
instructions are somewhat daunting, and I would regard proper
fitting by the supplier as desirable, but not quite essential.
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by the end of my
holiday I was down
to two minutes
setting up in the
Silberhorn ski-room
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before" date. So I dare to put myself forward as the ideal testbed
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D.H.O Walking Week, September 2007
Helen Whittet
The 2007 walking holiday began on Saturday 22nd September, when around 10
D.H.O members assembled for drinks in the Sunstar bar. Some of the group
had enjoyed an early summer week in 2005, but for others it was their first
experience of seeing Wengen "in the green", so to speak!
Sunday dawned gloriously sunny, and after a hearty breakfast
we set off by cablecar to Mannlichen and from there walked
across to Kleine Scheidegg. Hard for some of us to recognise
individual ski-runs, it looked so different without snow!
Interesting, too, to see all the pylons in place at Honegg for the
new 6-seater chair. A route down Fallboden brought us out at
Wengernalp and a fairly tired group opted for a very
well-timed train back down to Wengen, spurred on by the
thought of the cheese festival awaiting us.
The entire village seemed to turn out, many in national costume
ringing huge cowbells en route for the
marquee erected on what was the ice rink.
It had a marvellous atmosphere, what with
yodelling, bell ringing, and a brass ensemble.
We met up with other D.H.O members and
enjoyed a very jolly late lunch! Lizzie and Tony
Davis then issued an impromptu invitation for
afternoon tea and home-made applecake at
their flat, which was much appreciated by all.
A memorable Monday (again blue skies and
sun!) was spent up the Jungfraujoch, with
Jeremy Howard as our leader. He revealed it
was his 27th trip - that boy deserves a medal!
For some, though, it was their first time up -
all were impressed by the stunning views and
the Ice Palace carvings. We ventured out onto the glacier, past
the sledge-dogs and on to the Monchsjoch Hut for a welldeserved
lunch.
Some days the group divided, but the majority enjoyed a walk
with Susie Fuchs early on in the week. From Interlaken we
boarded a bus to Iseltwald-parts of the very narrow road we
assumed to be single track, but not a bit of it! The driver knew
otherwise, and we swung round corners at some speed,
accompanied by unexpectedly loud blasts on the horn - Michael
Schumacher would be impressed! Susie took us along a scenic
lakeside route to the Giessbach Falls, where we had lunch at the
very impressive Grand Hotel - well worth a visit. A tired but
happy group boarded the lake steamer back at Iseltwald and
onwards to Wengen.
However, rain stopped play next day, and we set off from the
hotel somewhat later than usual for a shorter circular walk to
we swung round
corners at some
speed, accompanied
by unexpectedly
loud blasts on the
born... Michael
Schumacher would
be impressed!
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Allmend along the high route above the Mannlichen and a
relatively early return to the comfort of our hotel. A very
welcome drinks party at Sarah Hoyle's new apartment was
enjoyed by us all that evening, with a tired Roger arriving from
London just in time for a glass of wine. They both joined us at
the Sunstar later on for dinner.
Still raining at the end of the week (but not for long) and some
of us walked from Lauterbrunnen to Wilderswil. From the
station it looks as if there's nothing there but it's a charming
village full of flowers and the occasional baby goat! John
Schrader knew of a suitable place for lunch
and led us unerringly to the Alpenblick.
It seemed a long way up, but well worth it.
Onwards to Zweilutschinen and Schwendi
and along the path to the bubble at Grund
where we could see quite a covering of snow
from the middle station upwards. At the top of
Mannlichen it was snowing fairly heavily!
Susie Davies and Jeremy had organised a
hospitality drinks party in the Hut that
evening. This was a great success and much
enjoyed by around forty D.H.O members and
Wengen friends - it was good to see them all
again.
The Scottish contingent reluctantly had to leave on the Friday,
due to arbitrary flight alterations, and the remainder of the
group undertook probably the most arduous walk of the walk,
led by Max and Eden Davies. After taking the cable car from
Lauterbrunnen to Griitschalp, they walked up towards
Sausmatten, and then down to Isenfluh. Although at times they
had to be careful to watch for footholds on steep and narrow
paths, there were fabulous views to be seen down into the
valley, with wonderful autumn tints in the trees. It was with
some relief that they relaxed into the welcoming hostelry in
Isenfluh for a splendid lunch. The gentle walk from there back
down to Lauterbrunnen was a fitting end to a wonderful day's
walking.
So, healthy exercise in a beautiful part of Switzerland, convivial
rest breaks, and great company. An all round good holiday,
regardless of what the weather threw at us!

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Paul Zvegintzov
" Ingrid Christophersen
This coming ski season will see Sheridan Killwick take on the role of Wengen
Secretary. Paul will be there to ensure a smooth 'hand-over' from the start of
the season until the end of McMillan Week.
Having started as Wengen Secretary in the 1989 season, Paul
has certainly skied with innumerable members and helped many
others in the intervening 17 years. Everyone will have their own
memories and tales which could be told; however our Hon.
Editor asked me to prepare, in his words "a short light-hearted
collation" of remarks which can stand as a means of thanking
Paul and his wife Maree, for all their efforts.
Paul writes: "I took over as Wengen Sec in December 1989. On
my first ski run with the then President (Sarah Edmonds), we
were travelling up from Grund on the
bubble. Trying to be a very efficient, eager
and helpful new leader, I leapt out at the
top, grabbed the Presidential skis, helped
her out of the bubble, only to find that we
were only at the Holenstein middle station!
I quickly said "Just practicing" and we all
piled in again!
There are many stories that could be told,
but on this is typical of them all. During
early February 1998 avalanches hit Wengen
and all lifts closed for several days.
Paul took a group on the train to Scheidegg
and skied down to Grindelwald with the
intention of returning on the BOB from Grindelwald (via
Zweilutschinen) to Lauterbrunnen and from there to Wengen.
One D.H.O member had brought a guest for the day who was
not a good skier, had great difficulty and hence several falls.
Paul had advised him not to ski, but train back.
Later on in the day, Paul's group saw the trains still going up to
Brandegg and decided on one more run from Brandegg down to
Grindelwald. As they skied, they came upon the guest skier
who, against good advice, had kept on ski-ing with his D.H.O
friend, had fallen again and this time seriously damaged his
knee.
Because the runs were not officially open, there were no piste
patrols. Conditions had worsened noticeably so Paul sent his
"Conditions had
worsened noticeably so
Paul sent his group on
ahead, anxious they
should get back to
Wengen,... meanwhile,
he carried the injured.
man on his back "
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group on ahead, anxious they should get back to Wengen.
Meanwhile, he carried the injured man on his back, a
considerable distance down to the road, where he had arranged
for an ambulance to meet them.
The patient was whisked away for treatment, Paul made his
way to the rail station only to discover that not only had the
trains stopped running, there were no buses and he was
marooned in Grindelwald!
Paul's wife Maree was a very tentative and
inexperienced skier. Over the years she gained
in confidence and competence, and members,
particularly lady members unable to keep up
with the main group, began to ski with her.
For several years she has regularly ski-ed with
slower groups during the seasons busier
weeks.
When the Club acquired the Breithorn
apartment she spent an enormous amount of
time choosing everything that went into the
furnishing of the apartment, and made all the
curtains herself.
He has been an excellent recruiting agent over
many years; is patient with slow skiers (maybe because he is
slowing up himself!!) and when the mountain is closed has
always found some other activity - like taking out that
extraordinary 'Grindelwald Bike', the funny machine you sit
astride on and slither along, or playing dice in a cafe with pink
pigs. For many seasons, Paul organised a Treasure Hunt during
Christmas Week. His clues are clever, funny and demand
extensive skiing throughout the Jungfrau area if one is to have
a chance of winning.
There is something in the D.H.O club objectives about the
promotion of good skiing and good fellowship amongst skiers
in the Wengen district. Paul has really delivered on that score!
A huge thank-you from 1,680 D.H.O members.

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LIST OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
2008/09
President:
Max Davies
Vice-Presidents:
E.D. Lonie
E.V.F. Perrott
Hon.Secretary:
Mrs Sarah Hoyle,
4 The Chines,
Delamere Park,
Cuddington,
Cheshire CW8 2XA
tel: 01606 889599
email:
sarahhoyle5@hotmail.co.uk
Hon.Editor:
Mr D.T. Price,
11 The Dairyground
Shutford,
Nr. Banbury,
Oxon
OX15 6PN
tel: 01295 780335
email:
davidtprice@btinternet.com
Hon.Advertising Officer:
Mr N. Freund,
Barnwell,
High Street South,
Tiffield,
Northants,
NN12 8AB.
tel: 01327-353166
email: normfreund@aol.com
Racing Manager:
Miss I. Christophersen,
Bentley, Hallands,
Lewes, East Sussex,
BN8 5AF
tel: 01825 840043
email: ingrid@bentleyfarm.org.uk
Hon.Membership Secretary:
Mrs E. Macleod,
The Old Rectory, Wyton,
Huntingdon,
Cambs, PE28 2AQ.
Weekends:
tel: 01480 462545
fax: 01480 301387
Hon.Treasurer:
Mr E.D. Lonie
Boraston House,
22 Ravelston Dykes Road,
Edinburgh, EH4 3PB.
tel: 0131-336-4494
Directors:
R. M. Davis
Dr H. Alban Davies
E.D. Lonie
T.H. Walduck
Dr I.W McCormick
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Club News
Committee: (other than Officers
of the Club):
Mr J. Brunner 2005
Mr M. Easley 2005
Dr T. Lawrance 2006
Mrs S. Robinson 2005
Mr W Perrott 2007
Mr M. West 2007
Mrs S. Davies 2007
Mr M. Woodhall 2007
The names of members nominated for
committee and those of any officers of
the club who are subject to re-election
at the 2009 A.G.M. are stated in the
A.G.M Notice enclosed with this
Journal.
Wengen Manager:
Miss Sheriden Killwick,
(Winter address)
D.H.O Office,
CH-3823 Wengen,
Switzerland
tel: 00-41-33-855-1375
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December 2008:
21.12.08/3.1.09
31.12.08
January 2009:
16.1.09
23.1.09
February 2009:
3.2.09
5.2.09
8/20.2.09
12.2.09
19.2.09
March 2009:
5.3.09
13/15.3.09
26.3.09
30.3/10.4.09
D.H.O CALENDAR 2008/09
Coggins 8c Eagles
Heinz Cup
Lauberhorn Downhill
World Cup Race
Miirren Inferno
Lucy Dicker (night parallel slalom)
McMillan Cup 8c Fondue Evening
February Half-Term Coggins
8e Eagles
Andy Capp
Polytechnic Cup (slalom)
Kurverein Crystal (pairs handicap)
Inter-Club Races - Miirren
Odling Cup
Easter Coggins &c Eagles
Please note that the above dates are liable to change and are
subject to weather conditions. The date of the Railway Cup
and the Roped Race are yet to be confirmed.
MISSING MEMBERS
Do you know the whereabouts of any of these members? Please
contact Elaine Macleod Hon Mem Sec. if you can help trace
them:
Mrs CE Andrew, Mr 6c Mrs SJR Bradshaw,
Mrs AL Clarkson Webb, Mr JS Delap, Mr I Homersham,
Mr JM McCann, Mr AW Passmore, Mr KL Steel,
Mr EM Stock, Mr CR Thorp, Mr MJ Upton, Mr DN Wood,
Mrs CB Veall, Dr RE Booth, Mr PM Harrisson,
Mr GS Jobling, Mr AHE Lefort, Mr Du Plessis.
BIRTHS:
To Neil and Fiona Whittet,a son, Forbes, born 21st May 2008.
(Mrs Helen Whittet's first grandchild).

Saanenland 21st March to 27th March 2009.
Ian McCormick writes:
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D.H.O SPRING TOUR 2009
John Rigby has asked me to take over as touring group organiser since, never one to do things by halves, he had a double hip
replacement in June. I'm sure all tourers will congratulate him on several years of unassuming, usually tactful, occasionally
petulant, but efficient 'no-nonsense' organisation. We hope he will get well quickly and be back on skis as soon as possible.
Our guide, Adolf Schlunegger, has put together the following day-touring programme. Snow conditions permitting,we should have
excellent ski-ing as there will not be a single powdery north-facing slope he will not know about.
21st March: Meet at the Hotel Baren, Gsteig, near Gstaad (www.baerengsteig.ch).
22nd: ski-ing on Jesenau and the Arnen valley to Feutersoey.
23rd: climb to Walighurli and back to Gsteig.
24th: climb to Sommet des Diablerets
25th: Leukerbad and Gemmi Pass. Overnight stay at The Gemmi (www.gemmi.ch)
26th: Climb to Daubenhorn
27th: To Torenthorn and back to Gsteig
Ian McCormick contact information:
home: 01489 877 909 office: 020 7408 1534
mobile: 07974 675 348 e-mail: ian@iwmcormick.co.uk
Mail: The Old Store, Meonstoke, Hants S032 3NH.
NEW MEMBERS 2008
The following members have joined, or in some cases rejoined, the Club during the last season:
Rupert
Alexander
Peter
Robert
Victoria
Florence
Myles
Michael
William
Jon
Timothy
Jude
Stephen
Dean
Josie
Elaine
Camilla
Rebecca
Malcolm
Philip
Jonathan
John
Ella
Aslett
Aslett
Bayfield
Baylis
Bell
Bell
Bessborough
Boswell
Bradley
Bumbaugh
Burke-Murphy
Coupe
Daintith
Dean
Fear
Fear
Foster
Gallagher
Gloster
Godfrey
Grant-Nicholas
Harris
Hartley
Freddie
Oliver
Harry
Tim
George
Jennifer
Richard
Sarah
Geoff
Georgia
Emily
Alexander
Matthew
William
James
Caroline
Judith
Iain
Richard
Alexander
John
Andrew
Keith
Jake
Hetherton
Hetherton
Hetherton
Hetherton
Hetherton
Hill
Hillman
Hirst-Malin
Hodgson
Hodgson
Holt
Jelicic
Jessop
Johnston
Johnstone
Johnstone
Jones
Jones
Jones
Jones
Kerr
Knowles
Lakin
Leefield
Thomas
Jessica
Richard
Giles
Lara
Alison
Steven
Rebecca
William
Holly
Ralph
Kathryn
Anna
Elaine
Marguerite
Kit
Angus
Andrew
Richard
Marcus
John
Ruth
Allan
Cynthia
Lockley
Lockeley
Malin
Malin
Malin
Milne
Mucklow
Myles
Myles
Needham
Newbold
Newbold
Newbold
Newbold
Nice
Nisbet
Nisbet
Nolan
Olley
Osborne
Pailthorpe
Parker
Percival
Perkins
Ian
Jeremy
Charles
Sophie
Jacob
Rita
James
Timothy
Catherine
Andrew
Victoria
Emily
Katherine
Richard
Brian
Nicholas
Clare
Isabel
Angus
Anthony
Hugh
Derek
Renate
Perkins
Reason
Roberts
Rolph
Roth
Saunders
Saunders
Saunders
Saunders
Sherras
Sherras
Sherras
Sherras
Sherras
Sherras
Spence
Stevenson
Stevenson
Stewart
Stodart
Suter
White
Williams

Presidents and Vice-Presidents:
President:
1924-25:
1925-26:
1926-28:
1928-29:
1929-31:
1931-32:
1932-33:
1933-34:
1934-35:
1935-36:
1936-37:
1937-38:
1938-45:
1945-48:
1948-49:
1949-50:
1950-53:
1953-56:
1956-57:
1957-60:
1960-64:
1964-67:
1967-70:
1970-73:
1973-75:
1975-76:
1976-78:
1978-80:
1980-83:
1983-86:
1986-91:
1991-94:
1995-96:
1996-97:
1997-98:
1998-99:
1999-00:
2000-01:
2001-02:
2002-03:
2003-04:
2004-05:
2005-06:
2006-07:
2007-08:
2008-09
Major C.J. White MC
Major S.F. Fisken MC
Major C.J. White MC
Major C.J. White MC
Flt.Lt H.R.D. Waghorn
T.R. Fox
Major C.H. White MC
Lt.Cdr R.B. Gossage RN
K.D. Foster
Capt. R.A.D. Fullerton
Capt. R.A.D. Fullerton
Major H.W. Hall MC
Wartime Trustees:
Col. C.J. Odling TD
K.D. Foster MBE
K.D. Foster MBE
K.D. Foster MBE
Sir Adrian Jarvis Bt.
K.D. Foster iMBE
C.E.W Mackintosh
C.E.W Mackintosh
H.S. Walduck
H.S. Walduck
R.E.H. Edmonds
R.E.H. Edmonds
The Hon. Mrs S. Hensman
The Hon. Mrs S. Hensman
The Hon. Mrs S. Hensman
J.D.D. Waghorn
J.D.D. Waghorn
Mrs R.E.H. Edmonds
T.H. Walduck
T.H. Walduck
T.H. Walduck
T.H. Walduck
T.H. Walduck
T.H. Walduck
Dr H.J. Alban Davies
Dr H.J. Alban Davies
Dr H.J. Alban Davies
Dr H.J. Alban Davies
Dr H.J. Alban Davies
R.M. Davies
R.M. Davies
R.M. Davies
R.M. Davies
Hon.Editors of the D.H.O Journal:
1936-38: K.D. Foster
1939-45: Journal suspended
1946-55: K.D. Foster
1956-65: R.E.H. Edmonds
1966-67: T.B. Ashburner
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Vice-Presidents:
K.D. Foster
Flt.Lt H.R.D. Waghorn
Capt. J.C. Davis
C.F.S. Taylor
T.R. Fox
Capt. R.A.D. Fullerton
Capt. R.A.D. Fullerton
K.D. Foster
Major H.W. Hall MC
J.W. Richardson
Capt. J.C. Davis
T.R. Fox
Major C.J. White MC
C.F.S. Taylor
C.E. Gardner
Major C.J. White MC
T.R. Fox
Capt.R.A.D. Fullerton, P.M. Hepworth and G. Paxton
A.H.H. Gilligan
A.A. Jarvis
Sir Adrian Jarvis Bt.
H.M.J. Barnard-Hankey
Mrs P.M. Hepworth
Mrs P.M. Hepworth
Mrs P.M. Hepworth
Mrs P.M. Hepworth
R.E.H. Edmonds
M.O. Gill
M.O. Gill
J.N. Paxton
J. Latimer
J. Latimer
J. Latimer
J. Latimer
P. Benson Browning
J. Latimer
N. Currie
Dr. I.W. McCormick
Dr. I.W. McCormick
Dr I.W. McCormick
Dr I.W. McCormick
Dr I.W. McCormick
Dr I.W. McCormick
Dr I.W. McCormick
Dr I.W. McCormick
Dr I.W. McCormick
E.D. Lonie
E.D. Lonie
E.D. Lonie
E.D. Lonie
1968-75: D.N. Freund
1976-80: D.K.D. Foster
1981-88: Brig. D.F. Ryan
1989-90: B. Caulfield.
1991-00: Brig. D.F. Ryan
2000- D.T Price
A.A. Jarvis
H.M.J. Barnard-Hankey
H.M.J. Barnard-Hankey
Mrs P.M. Hepworth
C.E.W. Mackintosh
The Hon.Max Aitken DSO DFC
Dr R.M. Mason
Dr R.M. Mason
M.O. Gill
H.P. Gardner
The Hon.Mrs S. Hensman
J. Latimer
J.D.D. Waghorn
D.K.D. Foster
P. Benson Browning
T.H. Walduck
Dr H.J. Alban Davies
Dr H.J. Alban Davies
Dr H.J. Alban Davies
Dr H.J. Alban Davies
E.D. Lonie
E.D. Lonie
E.D. Lonie
E.D. Lonie
E. Perrott
E. Perrott
E. Perrott
E. Perrott

SHEILA HENSMAN OBE (1922-1986):
Sheila Hensman, D.H.O President 1975-1980, died on April
4th 2008 aged 86. The elder daughter of Wavell Wakefield,
she inherited many of her fathers characteristics - a positive,
if not optimistic, outlook on life; courage and gritty
determination; great energy; enthusiasm and support for the
activities of others especially the young; an understanding of
how to communicate with anybody and everybody; the
ability to inspire others and, not least; a sense of fun.
In 1945 she met and married Dick Hensman, a Royal
Northumberland Fusilier. As a soldier's wife, she spent the
next 25 years accompanying him to postings in Gibraltar,
Tripoli, Germany, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Ski-ing was the great love of her life. The Wakefields had
started as a family in 1936 at Engelberg and after the war the
family returned and set up the Harlequin Ski Club there.
Later, Sheila served as the Ski Club of Great Britain
Representative in Engelberg but transferred her allegiance to
Wengen having started "repping" there for the SCGB in the
early 1950's.
Her time in Wengen brought her into contact with the
Downhill Only Club which she joined in 1951 and which
provided her with skiing companionship and wonderful
friends for the rest of her life. She spent many years on their
committee and was Club President from 1975-80, a position
of which she was very proud. She was also a member of the
Kandahar and was awarded a Gold K. Her sister Joan, was
President of the Kandahar at the same time as Sheila was
President of the D.H.O.
Her easy, economical and safe style allowed her to continue
skiing to late on in life. As a 70th birthday present, she gave
herself a week's heli-skiing in Canada with Chris Brasher,
Sarah Edmonds and other D.H.O friends. It was a
demanding week for a 70 year old - but a challenge she
thoroughly enjoyed! She continued skiing in the shadow of
her favourite mountains - the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau
until she was 80.
Sheila was a strong supporter of the Ladies Ski Club and LSC
President between 1987-1990. The British Schoolgirl Races
that they organised every year in the Alps allowed her to
combine her passion for skiing with her love of helping and
encouraging the young. Finally, closer to her home in Kendal,
she was a long-time member of the Lake District Ski Club.
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Obituaries
On Dick's retirement in 1977, they went to live in Cumbria,
and she immersed herself enthusiastically in the family
tourism business. The Ullswater Steamers, the Ravenglass and
Eskdale Railway, the caravan parks and the farms meant a lot
to her. She was a founder member and later Chairman of
Cumbria Tourist Board. In 1992 she was awarded an OBE
for services to tourism in the county.
She is survived by her son Peter, two grandsons and three
grand-daughters. Her daughter, Suzannah, died in 2006.
PH

David Foster: (1931- 2007):
David Foster once heard himself assessed by a group of
French students on the train up to Scheidegg one March
morning as follows:
"Look at that extraordinary nose". "That's not a nose a it's
a beak and look at those ski trousers, they are so out of date!"
"Shhh, he can hear and might understand you."
"No chance. He's clearly English. Who else would look so
ridiculous and everybody knows the English don't speak
French." Enjoying the growing interest of the rest of the
carriage he allowed the Indiscrete Girl to continue in this vein
for some minutes before apologising to her, in perfect French,
for his dress sense but suggesting that the credit for the shape
and size of his nose was not entirely his.
David Foster, who died peacefully at home in October 2007,
was born in April 1931. His father, Kenneth Foster, was a
founder member of the D.H.O and first Editor of the D.H.O
Journal. David first came to ski in Wengen in 1938, joined the
D.H.O in 1946 and returned to Wengen every year until the
late 1970s, when a struggling business and three boys at
public school curtailed his trips. After the burden of school
fees was removed, he skied until later in his career than many
of us thought safe, finally hanging up his ski poles with the
words "73, ski. 74, no more". His last trip to Wengen in 2005
was, like his father's before him, an entirely social affair.
A first class skier, he was as instantly recognisable on the
slopes as much for his elegant, languid style as the sartorial
taste that caused such merriment on the Scheidegg train. He
preferred to schuss wherever possible, bolt upright, arms
stuck out in the image of the crucifixion with his poles
dangling from his wrists. A pocket chess set tucked into his
jacket would be brought out on every lift to engage anyone
foolish enough to challenge him. His roguish humour and
irrepressible infectious laugh was always to be found at the
round table in the Eiger Bar at the end of the day.
A man of eternal optimism, peering through the fog from the
breakfast room of the Eiger, he was always confident that
"The Bumps" would be in bright sunlight. Inevitably, we
Ronnie Rustin:
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would find ourselves among only a sparse and foolhardy
crowd on the train upto Scheidegg before crawling down the
Wixi through the 'white-out' in a slow and ungainly
crocodile, clinging to the pole of the person ahead, whilst at
the front, David would cheerfully assure us that it was
brightening up.
Proud of the Foster family connections with the club he had
an encyclopaedic knowledge of its early days which he
displayed with great humour when Hon. Editor of the D.H.O
journal between 1976 and 1980. Once in Shropshire he fell
into reminiscence with an American B&B guest who, he
discovered, had skied several times in Wengen. David
described the moment at which his Aunt Joyce had first
looked over the top of "Oh God" and uttered the phrase by
which it has since been known. Clearly impressed the guest
ruminated for a moment on the image before replying, "Wow,
lucky it wasn't my aunt, otherwise it would have been called
"Holy Shit".
David is survived by his wife and three boys all of whom
inherited his love of skiing.
Ronnie died in June after a lengthy illness, aged 81. A diminutive figure, he was no youngster when he took up skiing and
became an enthusiast both on the slopes and as a member of the D.H.O, which he joined in 1971. Sadly, health problems kept
him away from Wengen for the past few years, although he always maintained a keen interest in what went on there and in
the D.H.O.
Until his final illness, he was active in running the paint manufacturer, Rustin's, which had been founded by his father and
which survived a devastating fire a few years ago. However, the visitor to Rustin's also saw his great pride in the modern
printing company which he added on the same premises. Ronnie is survived by his daughters, Barbara and Georgina. His wife,
Lena, an international authority in the field of speech therapy, predeceased him.
DNF
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EKCF

Kaspar von Allmen:
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My father was a passionate mountaineer and skier. At 17 years old he climbed with his school friend the Monch via the Nollen
and the Jungfrau over the Silberhorn. Years later he re-enacted his descent at night from the Piz Badile with us children in our
darkened staircase, each equipped with rucksacks and headlamps. His enthusiasm about sport and his great joy of nature was
infectious.
But not all who followed in his powder tracks were able to avoid the unforeseen obstacles. "Oh-Trineli" is our name for the
small bridge that my sister once missed by the Wixi. "David's Dive" and "Head over Heels" were likewise named on Kaspar's
many trips with friends through Bannwaid. Over many years he was accompanied by Bev and his daughter Tessa, Pierce and
Ali Ross to name a few. There were happy years at Wengernalp even though there was lot to do.
In 1962 Kaspar and Erica took over the Hotel on the Byron hill. That summer all the rooms were renovated but in November
the Fohn wind disastrously blew off half of the roof and the first winter season had to be cancelled. Over the years the simple
mountain hotel became the Wengernalp we know today, supported by our international regular guests - many of whom count
today among our family friends.
Early on Kaspar had learnt what it meant to run a mountain hotel. He was born in the autumn of 1926 whilst my grand
parents were preparing for their second winter season up on Scheidegg. The hotel business was to become his life, joining the
diplomatic service was just an idea and would have conflicted with his heartfelt Bernese character.
His lifelong readiness to involve himself fully in local interests was based on his philosophy to protect the main capital value
of what the Lauterbrunnen valley naturally offers. A milestone of his work was his successful fight against the building of a
hydroelectric power station which would have meant the loss of the Schmadri- and the Staubbachwaterfalls. As a hotelier he
was very aware of his competitors and therefore pushed forward the building of the necessary ski lifts. Even though he did not
agree with all "progress" he remained young at heart.
At the age of 76 he joined us "boys" on what was to be his last clime of the Tschuggen. In only five turns he glided elegantly
down the extremely steep face below the summit and swung through "Happy Valley" as if he had just named it.
Avon A
Fritz Staeger:
Fritz Staeger, who died in January 2008 was elected an
Honorary Member of the D.H.O in 1952. He was for many
years Manager of the Allmendhubel Railway in Miirren but
was also very well known in Wengen and latterly Mayor of
the Lauterbrunnen commune.
When I became President of the D.H.O in 1980, I called on
Fritz to introduce myself. He stared at me and then said "But
you are not the Waghorn I raced against in 1930!" We
laughed as I explained that that would have been my father,
Dick Waghorn, who had been President of the D.H.O
between 1928 and 1931.
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Fred A MacKenzie
"One misty, moisty morning, when cloudy was the weather, I chanced to meet ...."
- no, not an old man clothed all in leather as the nursery rhyme described - but
twenty members of the Wengen Club making their way to the 'Cowshed' to play in
the opening competition of the season.
President Graham Browning
threw the first stone which
was skilfully swept by
Rosemarie Rosti and Herta
Wezel, to land right on the 'pot
lid' - perhaps an indication of
the fine curling which was to
be evident during the ensuing
three weeks.
The winners of this first trophy, the Reinert Stoffer Cup, were
Nora McCrossin, Detlef Scholten and Noel Drake.
Day two - the sun was shining and there was not a cloud to be
seen when play commenced outdoors. A Schenkel competition
for the Wright Bowl was won by Diane Paterson skipping her
team of Valerie Browning, Bruno Wezel and Susan Hinds.
Sadly, only eight curlers
participated in the Pairs
competition! However they
thoroughly enjoyed the day -
each pair playing three games
consisting of three ends of six
stones. A keenly contested
competition played in great
spirit was won by Ueli
Trachsel and Detlef Scholten -
Ueli never having played or even heard about Pairs before. It
was a fun day with everyone having lunch together in the Eiger
and prizes for all - but without more support we shall have to
consider the future of this competition.
The first two-day competition
attracted six rinks and was
played in glorious sunshine
with the practice runs for the
Lauberhorn Race being held in
the background and the Swiss
air-force display team dipping
and diving overhead. None of
this sidetracked Ueli Trachsel
from piloting his team of Francis McCrossin, Allan Milne and
Vivienne Butler to success in the Buhlmann Cup.
Congratulations to Pat Orr and Margaret Gibb on winning
Silver Medals at the World Seniors Championships.
As the spectators headed to the slopes for the Lauberhorn
Slalom, the snowy conditions forced the curlers into the cowshed
to compete in the Lehman Bonspiel. The trophy, Peter's
Dolly, was presented by Marianne Hofer to Rudi Mosimann,
Godfrey Bedford and Graham Browning.
Eight rinks took to the ice the
next morning for the two-day
Hotel & Chalet Cup. Back
outside once again, a keenly
fought competition ensued,
resulting in Nora McCrossin
skipping Francis McCrossin,
Campbell Denholm and Ann
Livingston to victory.
Representing the Park Hotel, the team received their prizes in
the Clubhouse where the customary glass of 'apero' was
partaken!
Sadly, we have been notified of the deaths of the following
members during the past year:
Margaret Joerg - John Logie - Barbara Neville - Valerie Russell
- Katarina af Sillen - Karel Veldhuis
By now some of the earlier
curlers were departing but
more were arriving every day.
Sixteen rinks took part in the
Hewitt Cup competition for
the President's Prizes. The
occasional drifting snowflake
on the second day made it
slippery underfoot and forced
the finalists to play inside.

The winning rink of Harry Mitchell, Allan Milne, Margaret
Gow and Mike Hales received their prizes of unique curling
figures, from President's wife Valerie, at the dinner-dance that
evening. Held once again in the Park Hotel, it was a grand
evening enjoyed by all - (even Loreen who had her foot in
plaster due to a dancing injury!)
Not showing any signs of the late night, twenty-four ladies
competed for the Margaret Walker Quaich, organised as usual
by Donald White. The beautiful prizes of silver spoons were
donated and presented by Neilson Stevenson to the eventual
winners, Diane Paterson, Sandra Walker, Linda MacDonald and
Joan Findlay.
Whilst the ladies competed in
the sunshine of Wengen, the
men headed across the valley,
where they enjoyed some
friendly curling in the
spectacular panorama of
Miirren. This was particularly
appreciated by the new members and some 'senior members'
joining them for the first time!
The following day it was back to the normal mixed, 'out of the
hat' format for the sixteen teams participating in the Wengen
Cup, generally considered to be the Club Championship. This
culminated in very exciting final between the rinks of Scott
Finlay and Norman Walker, with Norman and his team of
Margrit Nussli, Bruno Wezel and Robin Young ultimately
receiving the trophy.
The Park Hotel Prizes saw
twelve rinks take to the ice and
after two more days of eagerly
contested games, Walter
Marti, Marianne Hofer,
Sandra Carruthers and
Neilson Stevenson accepted
their prizes of engraved glasses
from Margrit Leemann at a
munificent reception hosted by
the Park Hotel.
Much to the delight of our skiing friends, it snowed all of the
next day, meaning that for curlers it was back indoors for the
first day of the Victoria Lauberhorn Cup. However we were
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back out in the sunshine on day two when Norman Walker,
Andrew Corcoran, Margaret Gow and Sandy Muir triumphed
and received the handsome pewter jug and prizes of vouchers
from the retiring manager at a soiree in the Victoria Lauberhorn
Hotel.
Several more curlers had said
farewell to Wengen by now
and although only four rinks
were playing, the competition
was still keen and the curling
of a high standard. The Wyllie
Shield was won with style by
Walter Marti, Robin Paterson
and Vernon Knapper.
In the evening, the WCC committee played their annual match
against the Jungfrau CC committee - and although the 'visitors'
were winning at the half way stage, the 'home' team were once
again victorious.
At the AGM, President Graham was pleased to note that 31
new members had joined the Club during the year. Mike Hales
was duly appointed as our new President with Allan Higgins
elected as Vice President. Pat Orr and Allan Milne replaced
Marianne Hofer and Iain MacDonald on Committee.
to reflect over the three weeks.
And then it was the final day
and the last competition of our
season. This was won by Rudi
Mosimann, Detlef Scholten,
Elsbeth Marti and Vernon
Knapper and after the
presentation of the Holland
Cup in the Clubhouse,
everyone adjourned to the
Eiger - as is now customary -
It had been a pleasure, and very heartening, to welcome many
new members to Wengen - some we had met in Perth, some
whom we had just met for the first time. We were delighted that
they had seen "our" village looking like a picture postcard and
had enjoyed the sunshine and, we hope, the curling.
And so, with President
Graham handing over his
badge to President Mike
Hales, the 2008 season came
to an end - but it won't be
long before it is time to think
about Wengen 2009.
Hon. Secretary: Fred A MacKenzie, 5 Windmill Road,
St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9JJ, Scotland
Tel: +44(0)1334 473166
Email: wengencurlclub@dsl.pipex.co.uk

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