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Vallonnets, 1 May 2014

Making tracks in the Vallonnets, Val d'Isere
Making tracks in the Vallonnets

Fabulous morning’s skiing which started off in the Pays Desert before heading east to a remarkably little tracked Vallonnets area on the other side of the Signal.  Continue reading “Vallonnets, 1 May 2014”

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Northala Fields, a set of four man-made hills built with demolition rubble from the old Wembley stadium and a few other sites. Extraordinary space on formerly derelict land, with the hills screening the park from the A40 just behind, new play / walk areas, and a series of new wildlife ponds. Beautiful post-modern primeval lines when seen from above and equally awe-inspiring at ground level. Thanks @anna_sieczak for talking about it last year.
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