Jonty Fernandez is not one to shy from adventure. A Kiwi living in Dubai with a healthy appetite for skydiving, marathon running, mountain biking and snow-riding, he enjoyed an epic trip out to Gulmarg in 2009 and has been singing its praises ever since:

”For any versed mountain rider Gulmarg, Kashmir offers a super-unique and life-changing experience. Gulmarg, its people, the atmosphere, surrounding mountains, snow conditions, local food, value for money, and amazing powder riding make for an unparalleled adventure. Access to these mountains is a special opportunity.”

Jonty Fernandez, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Snowsports photographer Camilla Stoddart made the mission to Gulmarg recently, stoked on the chance to lap up the culture, plenty of big mountain skiing, and amazing photo shoot terrain. Here’s a snippet from her Gulmarg blog:

“”… the sun finally shines and leaves us with 20cm fresh snow and clear skies. Glad to finally see the mountains, we start to shoot photographs. The terrain is such fun. Huge bowls and ridges of untracked pow leading into sparse paper trees and wind-lips. These mountains are huge!”

Camilla Stoddart, Verbier, Switzerland