This is a special episode dedicated to you. It is all about who you are and how I see this show and you the listeners. This is my manifesto for the show. Please grab a coffee and have a 5 min break. I hope you enjoy this little teaser. I'll have more episodes soon. Thanks for your time. Ashley Pettit. The Australian lost in the French Alpes.

There is something magical about the French Alpes, the silence, the landscapes, the pace of life and the cheese. This is where the creamy and luxurious Beaufort cheese is made. , a tradition that is centuries old. It’s a tradition that has been dominated by males. But my guest today is Pauline Collogne and she is breaking down those barriers as she is one of only 2 female cheesemakers in the Savoie region of France. She may follow the traditions of cheese making, but she is anything but...

This episode was a long time coming, but it was worth the wait. It was a lot of fun. My guest today is JB Buttard. He doesn’t fit into just one thing, like many people in the mountains he wears many hats. His day job for want of a better word is he works in aviation. He splits his time between the mountains of Canada and France. In Canada, he is a helicopter pilot working as a gun for hire wherever the best work is. From gas and oil to forestry and commercial. In France, he is part of the...

Would the idea of running 170 km non stop through the mountains, and climbing over 10,000 meters fill you with excitement or fear. My guest today dreams of such events. My guest is Batiste Thomas, he is a mountain trail runner, who specialises in the ultra style events. And he has recently competed in his first UT M B - Ultra Trail Mont Blanc. One the biggest trail running events in the world. Crossing 3 nations, France, Italy and Switzerland. This is a 170km RACE with 10,000 meters in...

My guest today is Antoine Pin and he is the Director of Protect Our Winters, France. A global non-profit network of climate change advocates. Who's mission is to turn passionate outdoor sportspeople into passionate advocates and voices for the Environment and climate. Founded in 2007 by Jeremy Jones a world-famous snowboarding athlete who was witnessing first-hand the mountains and glaciers he was surfing on changing. The non-profit organisation has now expanded around the world. With...

It's been a busy and stressful few months. But Beyond the Mountains will be back soon with lots of new episodes. Please stick with me. This is what I have been up to and what is coming up soon. Thanks Ashley

My guest today is Erika Dame and she is a fearless first responder in the mountains. During the winter she is Ski patroller, rescuing fallen and injured skiers off the mountain, she is making the resort safe for skiing by throwing avalanche bombs and reading the snow and weather conditions. During the summer she is a firefighter, first on the scene at motorcycle and bicycle accidents when riders fail to make the turns when descending the dangerous mountain roads. We talk about all this and...

My guest today is Yves Dimier. And he has come home. His career has come full circle. He is a product of the local ski club in Val Cenis. His racing career was a result of his hard work rather than his natural ski talent, he became a professional ski racer in Slalom and Giant slalom racing. He raced on the European and World cup circuit competing around the world. He represented France at the World Championships and Winter Olympics. With a head for business and always looking to the future...

My guest today is Cedric Marra, a professional ski instructor in the winter and mountain bike guide and instructor during the summer. He can help you to drop in and take a big line on 2 skis or two wheels. Make sure you stick around to the end, after Cedric warms up, he gives us some great tips on how to improve your skiing or biking, but also some great advice you can apply to our lives in general. We talk about his life as a professional ski and mountain bike instructor and how he is...