The Aguille du Midi was one of Arne’s favorite things and Chamonix was one of his favorite places. “Going left” off the Aguille was probably one of Arne’s favorite runs – as shown in this photo taken by Christian Pondella May 16th 2010 after skiing.
Below is a an excerpt from a BIO for Patagonia written by Arne:
“It should be encouraging to all that the smoothest, best skiers on the mountain are almost always the older guys and gals who have perfected the art of matching speed and turn shape with snow and terrain. With the right amount of power and control, skiing is low impact, a great workout, and can be practiced for a lifetime. I plan to do so, but my biggest concern is rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns. Most skiers have already noticed that things are getting weird, with feast-or-famine snow years and wild weather. Though it may make for a great season here and there, it’s disturbing and indicates that we need to change our ways so that our sport may continue in as many places as possible. Skiers have special incentive to do their part with responsible energy consumption and helping the environmental movement gain momentum.”
“Wilderness is not a luxury, but a necessity of the human spirit.” –Edward Abbey
We concur with Arne’s beliefs about our planet and are dedicated to providing opportunities for all children to engage in outdoor activities, environmental education and awareness.
