Ruffriderz : Adventures in snow and surf

Dom Hello Sailor! So at home in the surf, he decided to join the Navy! Dom is the ultimate gentleman and will gladly open any door for a lady (usually with his face!).

Fluff Fluff (a.k.a. Simon) is a snowboard veteran. His skills include landing on his chin at high speeds and ordering exotic shots to warm the cockles of his friends. Watch out for Fluff, he is an eternal optimist and seems colour blind when it comes to being a piste guide!

Harriet The dark horse of the bunch, do not be fooled by Harriet's quiet demeanour. This pint-sized lovely is partial to a few pints herself and when she isn't out on the town, is a yellow-booted demon on the slopes.

Helen The sound of Helen's distress call, "Simon, Simonnn!", may be heard both on and off the piste. Seldom spotted without a glass of champers in her hand, she is determined to enjoy her apres ski, whatever the cost. Recently, Helen was stupid enough to let Phil get his hands on a selection of her school photos. When will you guys learn?!

Kristie At last we are welcoming citizens from other countries. Our first antipodean Ruffrider, Kristie settled in to the gang with ease. Although relativley new to snowboarding, shy is not shy about tackling the most fearsome runs. Notable skills include: Opening red wine; pouring red wine, enjoying red wine, playing sh!thead and falling on her arse the second a camera is pointed ion her direction. Yoo liddle ba-yoody!

Laura New to both Ruffriderz and skiing, Laura was the undisputed 'Most Improved Skier' on her debut. Progressing from a wobbly snow-plough to tackling red runs with style, she still found time to sit and enjoy the sun.

Mark L The rightful owner of the title 'Disco King', Mark has got a taste for the podium, and God help anyone who would try to stop him dancing on it. The only thing sharper than his crazy moves, is the burning sensation of half a dozen Desperadoes

Mark C A founder member of the Ruffriderz, Mark has been sadly missed on the more recent outings. He proved to be more than 'a little bit tasty' on the snowboard during his first encounters.

Monique Another founder member, Monique too, has been sadly absent of late. Owner of what must be the dirtiest laugh in the world, Monique's current absence could well be due to recently getting an entire person out of her body!! Congratulations to Mark & Monique for the recent addition to their family: Ellie.

Phil Phil is by far the most talented, dashing, fearless, generous, charming, witty and handsome of the group. (He also provided the content for this page.)

Rob Rob has to have a break from touring with the Stereophonics to enjoy some quality time, surfing with the Ruffriderz. When he isn't riding the waves or drinking booze, Rob may be found defending our Nation's borders.

Rod 'Big Rod' or 'The Yoga-miester' recently had his first Ruffrider holiday experience. Unfortunately this led to an experience of the French health services. He is a living testament to how the pursuit of such extreme sports(!) can claim victims without prejudice. ...of course, all he really did is fall over and land on his hand like a big girly girl. Showing his mettle as a true Ruffrider, Rod deals with this kind of set-back by getting himself patched up, and spending the rest of the holiday within easy reach of a bar.

Sally Never too shy to collapse in a heap the second a video camera is pointed in her general direction, Sally is one of the latest additions to the Ruffriderz gang. No stranger to high speeds, Sally can often be found at the bottom of the slopes waiting for the rest of us to catch her up. If she is not there, she is most likely standing behind you, sabotaging your photograph!

Slayer The Sleighbell' earned himself a place in everyone's hearts by staying at the bar until his eyes began to look in totally different directions. His ability to get down a mountain is surpassed only by his ability to unsettle his fellow coach travellers with his bobbing head and Satan breath!

Susan Susan knows exactly what comes before 'part-b'! With legendary ski-blade skills and drinking abilities, she is not one to miss out on a beer and a strut. No stranger to the arts, Susan has had a glittering career in children's television and dairy produce promotion! (Howz-about-that-then!)

Tamara A skier for any terrain, Tamara has been known to take on concrete, gravel and ploughed fields as well as the more conventional, snow-covered surfaces. When she isn't negotiating the steepest of inclines, Tamara can often be spotted entangled in the nearest wire fence, deckchair, or ski-lift mechanism.

Verity Verity travels under many an alias. 'The Fly' and 'The Skiing Poo' are most applicable. She can be spotted surging down the piste (with time-lapse photography) in her trademark brown suit and goggles. Her skills include staying on her feet at all costs while skiing, and falling on her arse for no obvious reason while drinking.

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