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Hemel Hempstead

The work between mountain trips

Indoor sessions, coaching and the Level 1 milestone.

Hemel Hempstead · still from my own film
Hemel Hempstead · still from my own film

Building the foundations

Hemel was part of the late-2023 preparation and kept appearing between mountain trips. On 9 June 2024 I trained with Gareth Enoch through Warren Smith; Dan Gillespie and Ali Smith also feature in this phase of the learning story.

Level 1

In November–December 2024 I completed IASI Level 1 at Hemel with Dan Gillespie and Ali through Ski Definition. It is an important milestone in the documentary, and a reminder of how much of the mountain progress was built on repeated practice.

Hear the off-season episode

Episode 12 brings the indoor and dry-slope venues together. The gallery here uses reviewed frames from my Level 1 footage, rather than unrelated images of an Alpine resort.

From my own archive

The picture journal.

Photographs and stills from the original footage. Tap any image to see the full frame.

Hemel Hempstead · still from my own film
Hemel Hempstead · still from my own film
Hemel Hempstead · still from my own film
Hemel Hempstead · still from my own film

From @mrthaibox123

Moments from Instagram.

Skiing, village life and the moments between runs. Open a reel preview here, or explore the original trip highlights on Instagram.

The trip highlights

These story collections open on Instagram. Shared-area collections keep their original area labels.

Ski Level 1 ↗The training collection for the Level 1 chapter of my journey.

The original conversations

Listen to the story.

Full episodes give the context behind the memories. The notes below are the original episode descriptions; an episode can cover several destinations.

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Episode 12

End-of-Season Ski Options: Three Places to ski & How To Choose A Ski Instructor

In this episode of the Carvecast, we embark on an exciting journey exploring the best ski destinations you can visit outside the usual winter season. While the traditional ski season comes to a close, discover three year-round ski resorts perfect for maintaining your skills and keeping your ski legs in shape.

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In this episode of the Carvecast, we embark on an exciting journey exploring the best ski destinations you can visit outside the usual winter season. While the traditional ski season comes to a close, discover three year-round ski resorts perfect for maintaining your skills and keeping your ski legs in shape.

Host shares personal experiences from a recent Alpine adventure and offers invaluable insights into skiing in places like Hemel Hempstead, Chatham, and the vast indoor slopes of Landgraaf in the Netherlands. Whether you're looking for indoor snow experiences, dry slopes, or thrilling European ski spots, gain tips on choosing the best instructors and navigating the unique terrains offered at each location.

Wrap up with upcoming plans and adventures, ensuring there's plenty to look forward to in the world of skiing, even in the non-winter months. Join us to keep your passion for skiing alive throughout the year!

🎧 Episode 12 – End-of-Season Ski Options: Three Places to Ski & How To Choose A Ski Instructor

In this episode of CarveCast, Adam explores how to keep skiing alive after winter ends! ❄️➡️🌞 Whether you’re a dedicated skier or just looking to keep your edge during the off-season, this episode breaks down three fantastic year-round options:

🏂 Hemel Hempstead (UK) – Indoor snow for all levels

🎿 Chatham (UK) – Dry slope that builds technical skill

⛷️ Landgraaf (Netherlands) – Massive indoor slope and ski community

Plus, learn how to choose a great ski instructor (especially in off-season settings) and hear about Adam’s recent Alpine experiences that will keep your stoke alive until next winter.

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Compiled from Adam’s own films, documentary narration, photo archive and the podcast episodes linked above. Reviewed 2 November 2026. Past conditions are not a forecast. Adam is a Stöckli ambassador.

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