Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder
Chamonix's new generation of ski patrollers - Tim Moniot talks avalanches, explosions, and surviving a mountain bike crash...
At 27, Chamonix local Tim Moniot is part of a new generation of Ski Patrollers, looking after the mountains for the thousands of skiers that descend upon the valley each year. With a long-standing history of mountain guides and patrollers, it seemed only natural that Tim would continue the 'family business.' Working solely at La Flagere for the past 8 years, his work involves mountain rescue, maintenance, and keeping the valley safe from the possibility of avalanches - yes - he quite literally has a license to blow shit up!
In this week's podcast, Tim talks about the bike accident he was in a couple of years ago, that resulted in major surgery and almost cost him his left arm. He says since then he has slowed his pace on the mountains. Tim tells me he is super excited for the winter season, but he says after buying his first home, he's realised being indoors isn’t so bad!
Follow Tim Moniot @timmoniot for more.
For more on the amazing athletes and sports enthusiasts featured on the podcast, head to Instagram @samincham_thepodcast and Facebook.
At 27, Chamonix local Tim Moniot is part of a new generation of Ski Patrollers, looking after the mountains for the thousands of skiers that descend upon the valley each year. With a long-standing history of mountain guides and patrollers, it seemed only natural that Tim would continue the 'family business.' Working solely at La Flagere for the past 8 years, his work involves mountain rescue, maintenance, and keeping the valley safe from the possibility of avalanches - yes - he quite literally has a license to blow shit up!
In this week's podcast, Tim talks about the bike accident he was in a couple of years ago, that resulted in major surgery and almost cost him his left arm. He says since then he has slowed his pace on the mountains. Tim tells me he is super excited for the winter season, but he says after buying his first home, he's realised being indoors isn’t so bad!
Follow Tim Moniot @timmoniot for more.
For more on the amazing athletes and sports enthusiasts featured on the podcast, head to Instagram @samincham_thepodcast and Facebook.