Ski Club of Manchester newsletter articles 2026

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Unfortunately we have to report the loss of two members, Brian Richardson and Derek Draper, both of whom died in April, with some additional memories of Brian from Andrew Walker. Post skiing members have been active on walks, MowCop in April and in May: Boot to Eel & Burnmoor Tarns, Illgill Head & Whin Rigg, Boot to Siney & Blea Tarns and Harter Fell via Green Crag.

This issue includes reports on the March Club Holiday to Tignes by Ian McNeil and Vanesssa Miller and Elizabeth Moore's take on Ski mindset coaching.

New members Michael Corbishley and Gavin Murphy cover the January holiday in Mayrhofen and we have a summary regarding the decision to discontinue Snowsport England affiliation.

We have a report by Annette Rimmer on the Club instruction holiday in Val d'Isère and by Chris Fildes who attended the Celebration of Life service for Jane Fairclough who passed away in November 2025.