Lisa Auer
Lisa currently shares her time between working as a mountain guide and as a 'word and web smith' as she likes to call herself. Based in Chamonix France, her mountain job involves guiding and instruction on rock and ice, climbing, skiing and mountaineering.
Her lifestyle involves a lot of travel which, in the last few years has encompassed Wanaka, New Zealand (where she trained to become a mountain guide), Elbrus, Russia, Bohslan, Sweden, New York, U.S., Cinque Terre, Italy, Lyngen, Norway and her hometown Melbourne, Australia.
Based on her work, travels and recreation she has been writing feature stories largely for adventure magazines in Australia, UK, New Zealand and beyond for more than a decade. Her other passions include surfing, photography, gardening and website design – she has recently designed and coded the website for her new company Chamonix Mountain Guides and the related CMGBlog.
Lisa has a BA in Interior Design (1994) and has recently commenced online a Masters in Writing though, she says, "At the current rate of one subject a year, it will take me 11 years to finish!"
In addition to her studies Lisa is in the process of completing an anthology of stories and reflections on her adventures of the last decade for which she is seeking a publisher.
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Latest Articles
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Learning Cross-country Skiing
Cross-country skiing is a sport for everyone. It is a social outdoor winter activity and a means of exploring the natural environment while exercising.
Nov 29, 2010
- Lisa Auer
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Winter Snowshoeing Holiday in the Alps
There is more to snow vacations at French ski resorts than alpine skiing. Consider a family trip exploring the winter mountain landscape on snowshoes.
Aug 24, 2010
- Lisa Auer
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Snowshoeing is a Cheap Winter Activity for Fun and Fitnesss
Enjoy mountain trails on snowshoes and join the fastest growing winter sport. Avoid lift queues and see great alpine views with pleasurable winter exercise.
Aug 23, 2010
- Lisa Auer
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Summer Glacier Skiing Conditions
Glacier skiing is not just for experts. There is usually a range of ski slopes to suit all abilities at glacier ski resorts.
Jul 14, 2010
- Lisa Auer
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Summer Skiing Vacation Options in July
Skiing is popular during the southern hemisphere winter in South America, Australia and New Zealand, or consider glacier skiing in Europe or North America.
Jun 19, 2010
- Lisa Auer
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Safety in the Snow Park
Freestyle snowboarding and the use of terrain park facilities offer many high energy challenges however, like many winter sports they have associated risks.
May 31, 2010
- Lisa Auer
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Freestyle Snowboarding and the Evolution of Surfing on the Snow
Terrain parks including the half pipe offer increasingly popular mountain resort challenges for freestyle snowboarders and freestyle skiers.
May 21, 2010
- Lisa Auer
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Snow Mobile Safaris in Lapland Sweden
Northern Sweden where snow scooter access is virtually unrestricted is a paradise for snow mobile enthusiasts who can reach the heart of the Swedish Alps.
Apr 29, 2010
- Lisa Auer
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Volcanic Ash Cloud Continues to Ground Scandinavian Flights
Air authorities have introduced restrictions to Northern European airspace. These limitations do not apply to some helicopters and small aircraft.
Apr 16, 2010
- Lisa Auer
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Riksgransen Ski Resort in Northern Sweden
Enjoy an Arctic ski holiday in Swedish Lapland. Skiing, dog sled tours and snow mobile safaris are snow activities on offer in the land of the midnight sun.
Apr 15, 2010
- Lisa Auer
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