But back to the adventures. We were standing on the ridge ready to launch. “You go,” Billa said with a wide grin. Was he testing me, or using me as an avalanche guinea–pig? Or was he being typically generous? Generous, I decided eying the fastest line and went before the next gondola load could arrive on our untracked powder.
What a rush. I took it straight to build up speed, feeling my K2 Pontoon lift up and float — just as the rockered pin–tail powder weapon is designed to do — and let out a rebel yell……….
Martin Jones runs a snow sports business and spends part of the year travelling to India, Europe and North America.
New Zealanders who stay at the Kiwi House in Gulmarg do so at a reduced rate of NZ$385 per person per week, which includes delicious Kashmiri cuisine. In return guests are asked to give generously to the charity, donating used clothing and equipment. The Kiwi House overlooks the world’s highest golf course, has a lounge with cable TV, video, music, a dining room, kitchen and staff quarters. As well as electric heating, lighting and hot water it has a bakari (wood burning stove) in each room and the house has been completely refurbished, ready for next winter.
For more information on donating to the NZ Ski Club of Kashmir (Inc) or on visiting Gulmarg from January — March 2010 contact martin@sportive.co.nz
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Article courtesy of Snow Centre NZ.