Just like last year it snowed heavily in this part of La Rioja at the end of November. I got all excited and prepared my equipment for the new telemark season. And just like last year then the weather changed at the beginning of December and most of the snow melted within a few days.

Last season we had to be patient; the snow came very late – El Niño’s fault, apparently. When it did snow, however, there were some fantastic adventures waiting for us, as these photos show. Fingers crossed that winter returns soon.

James.