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So, we really did it. We put on Europe's highest disco, across three days and three venues, at heights up 3,000m above sea level, in the Swiss Alps. It wasn't easy, but it was wonderful – evidence of what's possible when like-minded people come together to something crazy. We had Erol Alkan and DJ Paulette spinning to crowds above the clouds, as the sun set on the snow-capped peaks of the Bernese Alps. A once-in-a-lifetime experience for anyone who was there. Too many people to thank, but shout-out to Joss Bibby, Stephanie Faucher, Thomas Ranger, Hugo Kibasi, Ellie Watkinson, Jamie Trendall and the rest of the incredible Detour team, to Christoph Egger and others at Schilthorn/Piz Gloria and Fran Lambert at Switzerland Tourism, Annie and co. at INEOS Grenadier, Peter and Thereisa at Wild Alps and everyone who arrived via trains, coaches and four astonishing cable cars to the top of the mountain. Everyone keeps asking, what's next? There is a venue planned for 2025, but Detour Discotheque is building momentum as more than just a fun weekend – it's an idea of community. It's about the shared power of experience. If that sounds like something you, or your brand, could get behind let us know: we're looking for partners for next year and beyond. As Lucy says in this lovely write up, one thing is for certain, "Detour Disco 2025 is guaranteed to be a hell of a party." Until then, peace, love and mirror balls. https://lnkd.in/eBneNFdu

I am looking forward to meeting colleagues from all over the world and to numerous inspiring conversations about the current trends in the leasing & credit industry. The customer & user experience and process automation is being "infiltrated" almost imperceptibly but vehemently by artificial intelligence. Assets learn to speak and their data form the basis for new "green products" or create new options in the assessment & control of risk & fraud. It remains totally exciting ...

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Don't post much on here but some people might be interested. In October I signed up for L'Etape du Tour de France, a chance to ride the route of stage 20 of this years Tour de France, 138km and 4600m of climbing, it's a tough challenge that requires proper preparation. The route and profile can be seen here: https://lnkd.in/eFe7TJpm One of my focuses was weight loss as Covid and some strong anti-inflamatories for a shoulder problem had pushed my weight up. It's hard to train for a 20km climb when you live in Hertfordshire so a lot of climbing has been on the indoor trainer, Rouvy has been great for this with a route that recreates the third climb of the day. I also used it when the weather was bad, my excuse being that riding through a wet January in the UK is not relevant training for Nice in July. as I train mostly on my own Strava has been usefull in tracking my progress, setting a fair few PBs for local segments, including my fastest ever 10m TT this week. At D day minus 10 my training is pretty much complete, will just keep the legs ticking over for the next week. For those who are interested, some numbers: am still 800g over my goal weight but not looking to lose anymore at the moment, but have dropped from 99kg to 86.5, total lost: 12.5kg, just under 2st. For comparison, I have lost over 1 and a half times the weight of my bike. Total distance ridden since I signed up in October: 3321km (2064miles), further than riding from Hitchin to Nice and back again. Total climbed: 42,250m (138,615ft), the same as riding from sea level to the top of Everest nearly five times. Hopefully this will be enough.

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This post is about the XC ski business; could be interesting for recreational skiers and racers too (and snowshoers!) for insights into what's happening behind the scenes at XC operations.   Here’s news worth sharing throughout the Nordic ski and snowshoe business, and many thanks if you do!   I just reviewed the preliminary agenda for Cross Country Ski Areas Association’s Fall Conference, November 14-15, 2023, at Great Glen Trails, NH. It’s incredibly useful to the Nordic industry in the U.S. and Canada. The meetings are important to not just for-profit XC areas of any size but also for everyone in the business (clubs, suppliers, retailers, event sponsors, media…).   Along with invaluable snowmaking and grooming workshops (example: dealing with rain events), the agenda includes: Two revolutionary sessions on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which CCSAA is already using effectively. Introduction to Nordic Pulse trail reporting package, for ski areas/clubs of any size. Favero Snow Rabbit – reasonably priced grooming for mid-size operations that need a snowcat. Presentation on NENSA (New England Nordic Ski Association) partnership opportunities.   CCSAA also hopes to announce product discounts for our members. https://ccsaa.org/.  

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🌟 The Belgian Bag: A Tale of Dedication, Ingenuity, and Client Service 🌟 -In 2009, representing Canadian Hurdler Pricilla Lopes-Schliep during the Wanda Diamond League Series in Brussels, our journey took an unexpected turn, blending dedication and a touch of Jason Bourne ingenuity. -As the season's finale approached, the event hotel; Sheraton Brussels had run out of ice - a crucial resource for athletes looking to recover with an ice bath after a hard workout. -Undeterred, I embarked on a mission. Purchasing four reusable bags from Delhaize Belgium grocery store, I donned my metaphorical Jason Bourne skills and set out to nearby hotels within 1 mile from our hotel. I navigated the premises with precision, avoiding security to fill each bag with the precious resource. -Wobbling back to the Sheraton, bags in hand, sweating profusely and battling lactic acid in my arms and legs I brought the jewels (ice) to Priscilla's room, providing her with the last ice bath of her 2009 season. -This covert operation turned out to be a game-changer. Priscilla not only won the race, becoming the first Diamond League champion, solidifying her position as world #1 while setting a personal best, but also helped to secure the title of Canadian Athlete of the Year. -To this day, I still have two of the reusable bags. They serve as a tangible reminder that regardless of our roles, none of us are too big or too small to make an impact in someone else's life. Sometimes, a touch of ingenuity and dedication can make all the difference. -It's a symbol of the extraordinary lengths we go to for our clients, and the positive impact that creative problem-solving can have. #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #sportsmarketing #leadership #clientlove #toronto #canada World Athletics

Avaland Summit 2023 was an event unlike any other. We celebrated our 20th anniversary by inviting ALL Avalanchers from ALL over the world to several days of intense plotting, planning, and partying in the wilderness. To fit close to 500 Avalanchers from New York, Liverpool, Stockholm, and Malmö (Montreal had not yet joined the party) in a single spot, we took over an entire ski resort and turned it into an outlandish Avalanche-themed festival. There were fiery dance moves, buzzing guitar duels, custom anniversary beer, birthday greetings from industry greats, neon unicorns, and yes – actual explosions💥* Having all that talent and experience gathered, we made the most of our time: looking back at two decades of open-world mayhem, planning ahead for the next, and reaching the top of a big-ass mountain together. This compilation features select snippets of the time we spent in Hundfjället. We can’t show you the top-secret workshopping, but rest assured you’ll feel the results in our creative output in the years ahead. Instead, here are two days of Avaland Summit after-hours compressed to a glorious minute of madness. * Done safely and with adult(ish) supervision. Do not attempt Avalanche-levels of partying at home. Your landlord and local fire department will not approve.