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Altitude's ski rental partner Skimium are one of the largest ski providers in Europe. But despite their size and market leading prices, they maintain a personal touch. And by booking with the code ALTIT17 you can save a massive 60%!
The stores that are affiliated to skimium.com are independent stores located in the heart of the ski resorts. At these winter sports specialists, who all have a great reputation, you’ll find a wide range of the highest quality material that is available for either sale or rent. You can also find a variety of technical clothing and accessories and the men and machines that provide a highly professional workshop service. In the true mountain spirit, you’ll be looked after and advised by professionals that are passionate about their sport!
skimium.com in a few words: it’s EASY, it’s the COMFORT of ordering from your own home and the BEST PRICE advantage through ordering on the internet (up to 20% discount off the public prices that are communicated in the stores), but it’s not only that...
SKIMIUM IS EVEN MORE:
A wide selection of all the different categories of equipment in order to satisfy the requirements of all types of people, all types of ability and all types of desire.
An on-line Advice Guide enabling you to select the material that is the best suited to your ability, your desire and to what you want to do.
Only 25% deposit required, no administration fees.
Get the most of your skiing holiday with your family and friends with at least a further discount of 5% off the store prices for any reservation that includes at least 4 (or +) pairs of skis or snowboards.
Benefit from the Professional Advice to get the most out of your equipment.
A Commitment to guaranteeing your Safety, through our on-line advice service.
A Direct and Personal Contact with your rental store.
THE STORES THAT ARE AFFILIATED TO SKIMIUM.COM ARE COMMITTED TO:
Operating a Transparent Pricing Policy:
Benefit from the most advantageous prices by reserving on the internet
A Technical Charter:
A selection of the most reputable brands
Up to date material (no more than 3 seasons old)
Equipment that is checked and prepared before each individual rental (sharpening, repairing of bases and waxing of boards; shoes are dried out and treated)
The equipment is adjusted by professionals according to what you are going to do, your ability and your size
A Customer Services Charter:
A friendly and personalised service
Expert advice
A product range dedicated to Women
Your kids treated like little Champions
Comfort for the duration of the rental period
HOW DOES IT WORK?
RESERVING YOUR SKI EQUIPMENT ON SKIMIUM.COM IS VERY EASY AND ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES:
Today:
Select a skimium.com store in the resort where you will be heading to and indicate the date of your first skiing day along and for how many days you want to rent the equipment for.
Choose your material from a wide selection of skis, snowboards, shoes, boots and helmets.
You can consult our ‘How to choose the right equipment’ guides to help you find the material that is best adapted to your ability and to what you want to do.
Validate your selection and enter the personal details about yourself (height, weight, sizes...) and your preferences so that your material can be personalised just for you.
Confirm your reservation by paying a deposit of only 25 %. A confirmation email with the reservation form (with all the details concerning your order and other practical information) will be sent to you immediately.
Print and retain your reservation form and start getting ready for your holidays with peace of mind that your equipment will be waiting for you when you get there.
When you get there:
With your reservation form and a proof of identity, go along to the skimium.com store to settle the balance and collect your material that has already been prepared for you, once the adjustments have been checked.
Your skimium.com advisor will be extremely happy to welcome you and advise you on the use of your material.
Get your skis on and make the most of your holiday!
For further information, feel free to refer to our General Rental Conditions
Skimium.com is a partner of Decathlon
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FONT ROMEU - PERFECT FOR FAMILIES [VIDEO]
Font Romeu is ideal for families and beginners – there very few steep slopes here so there is no danger of finding yourself on a difficult run with people (big or small) who can’t ski it.
The ESF offer a fantastic area for children from just 2 and a half years old – offering anything from a 2 hour lesson to full day care where they combine skiing with indoor activities and can even feed the little ones so Mum & Dad can head off and ski themselves.
As a progression from this there are two lifts that are free of charge as you progress.
Rich talks to Joelle from the ESF about the options.
Font Romeu in The Pyrenees is perfect for family ski holidays.
LES ANGLES - THE SKIING
This is a guest blog by Amber W an intermediate skier.
My first impressions of the Les Angles ski area were good, the snow was in great condition despite being artificial snow from cannons - there were very few icy patches. For a resort which was awaiting the beginning of this season's natural snow, the open pistes had been extremely well covered and maintained.
The skill level the pistes required was enjoyably varied, there were endless opportunities for intermediates to up their game with plenty of slopes available of increasing difficulty. Beginners have a great area of more gentle slopes to practice on and the descent to the village can be made via a choice of piste - green, blue, red or black. This is unusual and a great advantage for Les Angles. Any mixed ability group or family can find a way back to the village to suit them.
The more advanced area of the resort was unfortunately closed during my visit due to the lack of snow affecting all of Europe this January. Our guide took us to the top of the more difficult area suited to better skiers for a look at the slopes and the potential looked very promising.
The views from that side were stunning with wide mountain vistas and Font Romeu clearly visible across the valley.
Les Angles is enjoyable to ski with slopes on two different faces giving opportunities for both early and late sun and protection from most directions of wind. Lower down there are some beautiful tree lined runs, giving valuable protection from the wind and with clearer visibility.
DISCOVERING AX LES THERMES
We're on a weeks adventure in The Pryenees and are on the road to Ax Les Thermes..... read the whole weeks report here.
PART 1 - AX 3 DOMAINES
Then we start the descent into Ax Les Thermes – first impressions are that it is huge! Expecting a small village, we were surprised at how large it was and we could see the telecabine rising up from the village the other side of the mountain – that was for tomorrow.
We checked into the Lagrange’s Chalets des Ax – a series of comfortable apartments with a reception area, ours was a studio apartment with a sofa bed, small kitchen in the corner and a bathroom – they have larger ones available and there is a free Jacuzzi to use as well and are just a ten minute walk from the town centre.
FOOD & DRINK…
And to food! We soon discovered it is very different from the usual Alpine fare and over the next few days enjoy the distinctly Mediterranean flavour to it. Apparently there are 25 restaurants in Ax and only two specialise in the typical fondue and raclette so common in the Alps. But tonight we ventured out of town, about a fifteen minute drive to eat at Maison la Cube and it’s well worth the trip. There is friendly welcome and great service from staff who run the restaurant. Their policy is organic where possible and if organic isn’t available then locally produced food (and local is better than shipping something that is out of season half way round the world) – a great ethos especially when we consider this season’s snow conditions have probably been affected by global warming! The result is a fabulous meal that tastes good and you feel it is doing you good rather than the usual cheese soaked meals that you almost feel obliged to eat after a hard day on the slopes. How refreshing to be fed healthily in a ski resort! It was accompanied by a bottle of regional white wine from Domaine de Lastronques that was superb and then finished off with their local plum version of Genepi!
Bed called and we turned in for an early night looking forward to discovering the ski area tomorrow.
SKIING IN AX 3 DOMAINES
Apparently there is only 40% of the area open and nearly all of that thanks to the snow canons that cover the runs in artificial snow. We learn later that the chief snowmaker is well known for being one of the best in the business – who knew there was a ranking in snow makers?
We join Stefane from the ESF who spends the morning guiding us around the three areas of Ax 3 Domains – all of which are open and can be accessed. Even with the limited snow all are very different. It is easy to see that there is something for everyone from a new beginners area that is strictly only for beginners (they even have a special pass for that area) and as you progress, plenty of blues and easy reds.
The thing that excites me most is the potential of the off piste – the tree line is much higher here than the Alps so you nearly always have cover in bad weather and there is a huge variety of off piste that would keep any powder hound happy if you timed it right.
Unlike the big household name resorts that get skied out in half an hour after a big fall we are reliably informed that you can find fresh tracks for days as few people ski off piste and the resort is quiet outside of holidays and weekends.
And then you find out that on all skiable sides of the mountain at the bottom are long green runs traversing around the mountain that always bring you back to resort! So wherever you ski off piste you pick your line, keep skiing until you hit the green run and then cruise back to resort to do it all again. No hiking out of hidden valleys here!
Damn you weather gods of 2016-17 – please deliver soon. Oh well I guess I’ll just have to come back another time.
THE BEST APRES SKI!
A great day on the slopes and then we find the best après ski! It doesn’t get much better than this and doesn’t even involve beer!
We head to Les Bains du Couloubret.
Thermal baths that are all created from naturally heated spring water. You can even buy a combined ski and thermal pass on the same ticket – straight off the slopes and into the baths to soothe those aching legs! You really don’t need loads of beer for après ski here!
Though the ones we washed a great pizza down with at The Grand Café tasted good!
What a day!
OFF THE SLOPES...
The following day we take off to discover a couple of other off slope things to do in the area – we retrace our steps back to the Col du Chioula which is usually a hive of activity for snow-shoeing and cross country skiing but this season is only suitable for a walk – but it’s a spectacular one with 360 degree views over the mountains and across the valley to the ski area we were cruising around yesterday.
We follow this with a local’s tip and explore a nearby thermal bath – this could not be more different than the baths yesterday – this is a 10 minute drive and then a 10 minute walk up a path into the trees and mountains in the direction of Merens (ask a local!) and we find the most perfect natural hot baths with a source of hot water running into them that even on this coldest of days make it worth stripping off and taking the plunge!
A couple of cocktails in the fabulous Grand Café before eating and then a ten minute stroll back to our apartment.
READ MORE ABOUT OUR ADVENTURES HERE....
PART 2 - FONT ROMEU
PART 3 - LES ANGLES
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WHO ARE WE?
Skimium.com is a partner of Decathlon
The stores that are affiliated to skimium.com are independent stores located in the heart of the ski resorts. At these winter sports specialists, who all have a great reputation, you’ll find a wide range of the highest quality material that is available for either sale or rent. You can also find a variety of technical clothing and accessories and the men and machines that provide a highly professional workshop service. In the true mountain spirit, you’ll be looked after and advised by professionals that are passionate about their sport!
skimium.com in a few words: it’s EASY, it’s the COMFORT of ordering from your own home and the BEST PRICE advantage through ordering on the internet (up to 20% discount off the public prices that are communicated in the stores), but it’s not only that...
SKIMIUM IS EVEN MORE:
· A wide selection of all the different categories of equipment in order to satisfy the requirements of all types of people, all types of ability and all types of desire.
· An on-line Advice Guide enabling you to select the material that is the best suited to your ability, your desire and to what you want to do.
· Only 25% deposit required, no administration fees.
· Get the most of your skiing holiday with your family and friends with at least a further discount of 5% off the store prices for any reservation that includes at least 4 (or +) pairs of skis or snowboards.
· Benefit from the Professional Advice to get the most out of your equipment.
· A Commitment to guaranteeing your Safety, through our on-line advice service.
· A Direct and Personal Contact with your rental store.
THE STORES THAT ARE AFFILIATED TO SKIMIUM.COM ARE COMMITTED TO:
Operating a Transparent Pricing Policy:
· Benefit from the most advantageous prices by reserving on the internet
A Technical Charter:
· A selection of the most reputable brands
· Up to date material (no more than 3 seasons old)
· Equipment that is checked and prepared before each individual rental (sharpening, repairing of bases and waxing of boards; shoes are dried out and treated)
· The equipment is adjusted by professionals according to what you are going to do, your ability and your size
A Customer Services Charter:
· A friendly and personalised service
· Expert advice
· A product range dedicated to Women
· Your kids treated like little Champions
· Comfort for the duration of the rental period
HOW DOES IT WORK?
RESERVING YOUR SKI EQUIPMENT ON SKIMIUM.COM IS VERY EASY AND ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES:
Today:
· Select a skimium.com store in the resort where you will be heading to and indicate the date of your first skiing day along and for how many days you want to rent the equipment for.
· Choose your material from a wide selection of skis, snowboards, shoes, boots and helmets.
· You can consult our ‘How to choose the right equipment’ guides to help you find the material that is best adapted to your ability and to what you want to do.
· Validate your selection and enter the personal details about yourself (height, weight, sizes...) and your preferences so that your material can be personalised just for you.
· Confirm your reservation by paying a deposit of only 25 %. A confirmation email with the reservation form (with all the details concerning your order and other practical information) will be sent to you immediately.
· Print and retain your reservation form and start getting ready for your holidays with peace of mind that your equipment will be waiting for you when you get there.
When you get there:
· With your reservation form and a proof of identity, go along to the skimium.com store to settle the balance and collect your material that has already been prepared for you, once the adjustments have been checked.
· Your skimium.com advisor will be extremely happy to welcome you and advise you on the use of your material.
· Get your skis on and make the most of your holiday!
For further information, feel free to refer to our General Rental Conditions
Start saving now with Altitude Holidays and Skimium!
Why Ski At Easter?
Thirty years ago, going on a family ski holiday was considered a real luxury, or at least only reserved for those who are in the upper reaches of the middle classes. Now, in the wake of budget airlines, better transport facilities and more affordable accommodation, the ski holiday has become a lot more accessible and feasible. Having said that, the Government and authorities are certainly seem to be trying their hardest to make it as difficult as possible to go on a family ski trip.
Officially, we are not allowed to take our kids out of school to go on trips (even ones like a ski holiday that will benefit them greatly in the great University Of Life), so we are forced like cattle to only go away in school holidays.
Now, with the ski season only five months at best in Europe, our choices are limited to Christmas, half-term and Easter.
It goes without saying that the February half-term is often the most snow sure, but for this reason it is the most popular time of year to go and so therefore can be busier out there on the slopes.
Another factor to consider is that because Half-Term is at the peak of the ski season, it can be colder out on the mountains. Make sure you have all the proper gear including neck warmers that you can pull up over your nose to keep the bitter wind and driving snow away from your face
Christmas is a pleasant time to go and there is something magical about being in snow at this time of the year. But, whilst many people believe December, January and February are the only months where snow covers the Alpine slopes, there’s actually far more to offer beyond that and many believe the best is yet to come.
The Easter break falls right in the middle of that late season period and it’s my personal favourite time to hit travel to the Alps. It’s normally quieter on the slopes that it is during the other school holiday times and the snow is usually surprisingly good and in recent years it has been fantastic at Easter with a fresh dump of snow fall across most large areas of the Alps.
For me though, the best thing about Easter Skiing is the weather. There is no better feeling than shredding the slopes in bright glorious sunshine! There seems to be a different and relaxed ambiance out on the slopes, with many skiers and snowboarders casually weaving down the slopes without a jacket on, and in some cases, just a T-Shirt. At lunch times, the mountain restaurants have rows and rows of deckchairs full of skiers and snowboarders packed out with sunglasses, tanning themselves as if they are on a beach in Benidorm. In these conditions, a very high sun block screen is a must (including a lip seal) - it is amazing the amount of people who do not bother or simply forget and then look like a lobster by the end of the day.
The days are also longer and brighter so you can squeeze more slope time out of the afternoon. And believe me, you will want to! I have always found that because the weather is warmer, I am not itching to get off the slopes and head to the nearest alpine bar to get a hot chocolate or Glühwein as soon as it is 3pm Instead, I want to shred every minute that I possibly can until the chair lifts close, then head over to the nearest deckchair with a cold beer in hand (and of course with the mandatory sunglasses on), to drink in the atmosphere and beauty of the Alps, enjoying the warmth on my face of the last rays of sun that the day has to offer. Bliss!
Easter skiing is also cheaper because it is not peak season, with excursions and lift passes reduced in price from that of the Half-Term holidays. Family ski holidays can be expensive so booking for Easter really can save a lot of money.
So the next big question is where to go? The obvious answer to this, just like in the quiz show Play Your Cards Right (if you are old enough to remember the 80’s show presented by the one and only Bruce Forsyth) and go Higher! The higher the resort the more snow sure it is likely to be.
In France, you could consider the Espace Killy resorts of Val d’Isère (1,850m) and Tignes (2,100m). Val d’Isère has many north facing slopes and so it’s not as affected by the spring sunshine as some other ski areas. Tignes is not only higher, but it also boasts glacier skiing at Grande Motte (3,400m) which can stay open for 9 months of the year!
Val Thorens (up to 3,200m) is Europe’s highest major ski resort and is about as ‘snow sure’ for Easter as you can get. Also, while considering France, you can do no wrong in heading over to the Paradiski area to Les Arcs and La Plagne, This vast ski area is one of the biggest in the world and offers something for everyone; including glacier skiing.
If you want to travel further afield than France, then you may want to consider Zermatt (up to 3,899m) in Switzerland. Zermatt has a huge glacier ski area as well as some of the highest slopes in Europe. The scenery is spectacular with the iconic Matterhorn dominating the skyline.
In Austria, the lively resort of St.Anton (up to 2,450m) boasts a great snow fall record for March and the beginning of April with fresh snow dumps not that un-common.
So, if you want a family ski trip on a budget, would rather ski in glorious sunshine rather than being so cold that your toes feel as if they are being gnawed by a snowvole, and enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere with less crowds, then Easter time is for you.
Mark Barber
Where to ski at half term?
A family ski holiday can be one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences that you can give your children. A break from the games consoles and TV to experience the stunning scenery and mountain air in their lungs that you simply can’t find at home in the UK. Taking a ski holiday can also be a great physical workout, but in a fun way. Certainly more healthy than the kids playing Minecraft while eating Doritos.
A family ski holiday is also a great way to bring everyone closer together, away from the daily stress of work or school. A chance to unwind without the usual distractions of modern family life.
Having said all this, as parents we are very limited to when we can book a ski holiday. Unless you are a school governor or Head Teacher (so it seems!), we are not allowed to take our children out of school for a ski holiday and so we’re forced to go in school Holiday time. Punishment for disobeying this rule is a heavy fine and receiving 10 lashes of the cat ‘o nine tails and banged up in the London Dungeon (okay - so that was a slight exaggeration, but you do get my point.)
Half Term is the obvious choice of the holidays as it is at the peak of the ski season so greater odds of snow. Having made that choice, the next one is where to go?
The French Alps is the most popular destination for the Brits and that is not likely to change any time soon. The French resorts are mostly easy to get to whether by air, coach, train or car, offer well organised ski schools, and great facilities. Most of the French Ski Resorts have invested heavily over the last few years and many have super-fast ski lifts, fantastic snow making facilities and demonstrate a very slick and well run operation.
Morzine is one of the easiest and quickest ski resorts you can get to from the UK. With a short flight from Gatwick to Geneva, followed by an airport transfer that is around one and a half hours, I can go from sitting in the airport lounge to enjoying a drink at my hotel/chalet in Morzine in no time at all.
Unlike a lot of the purpose built ski resorts that are scattered across the Alps, Morzine has an authentic feel to it and has great character. It is also great value for money and although an ever-increasingly popular resort to go to, Morzine has not succumbed to mass commercialism and remains very affordable for a family on a budget.
There is a good choice of British or French run ski schools in Morzine, including the popular Club Des Piou Piou for the little ‘uns (from 3 years old) which is organised by the ESF school. There is a good choice of gentle and well sheltered slopes for the kids to progress on at their own pace. There are also plenty of childcare nursery options, so you can go and spend a few hours enjoying the mountains.
Morzine is part of the Portes Soleil linked area, and with easy access to the Les Gets and Avoriaz, the area is vast! There is something for everyone with runs for all abilities and equally enjoyable for snowboarders as well as skiers.
Overall, Morzine is fantastic for a family ski holiday that will not break the bank.
Paradiski
The linking of the two popular resorts of Les Arcs and La Plagne via the impressive Vanoise Express (a super-fast double decker Gondola that can carry 200 people) created Paradiski, one of the biggest ski areas in the world.
Both La Plagne and Les Arcs are fantastic for families with their purpose built ‘ski in, ski out’ resorts - perfect for ease of access. What they both lack in the way of authentic village charm and charisma, these resorts make up for in being built for purpose.
There is a good choice of ski schools with beginner slopes, moving ‘magic’ carpets and safe zones. There are also plenty of other activities to keep the whole family amused with climbing walls, toboggans and the chance to speed down on an Olympic Bobsleigh run.
Mille 8 is a new and exciting family entertainment and leisure development on the slopes. Features include a Discovery Piste themed ski track through trees that has been designed to be an educational but fun experience for the whole family to enjoy. There is also a Sledge Run, a kids play area, large restaurant, swimming pools, and for the more advanced, freestyle runs.
Mille 8 cost 36 million Euros to develop and is an ambitious vision of creating experiences for the whole family to enjoy.
Meribel (Brides Les Bains)
If you don't want to fly then travelling by luxury coach would be a more affordable alternative. Not only that, travelling through the night will free up some more slope time to enjoy!
If you do wish to travel by coach then you should consider Brides Les Bains, sited below the resort of Meribel, a quiet town that is ideal for families to use as a base to access the magnificent Trois Vallées ski area.
Meribel is only a 25 minute Gondola ride away and is perfectly central to explore the Trois Vallées. Meribel is also great for beginners and families with gentle slopes including a long, wide green slope run at the Altiport. There is also an impressive choice of ski schools to choose from at Meribel, many of them British run.
For those who are beginners, it may be more cost efficient to stick to the local area (Meribel) ski lift pass. Of course, if you are more ambitious then the Trois Vallées offers endless terrain to explore.
As you might expect from one of the world’s top ski resorts, Meribel can be a little pricey, but Brides Les Bains is a lot more reasonable and although quiet, has plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.
Overall, travelling to Brides Les Bains by coach is a great way for a family to experience the impressive Trois Vallées area and in particular Meribel, without paying the usual extortionate prices usually expected from the neighboring resorts.
Mark Barber
Where’s the snow?
Are you panicking yet? Have you got a Christmas ski holiday or New Year ski trip booked and been scared by the media that you won’t have any snow when you go skiing?
Yes it’s the usual annual media free for all - writing scare stories, overhyping, sensationalising and making things up! Really? The press do that? Surely not I hear you say! Afraid so I say!
It seems to happen every year – either at the beginning of December or nearer Christmas depending on what they have to fill up their grubby pages with.
Right now if you believe the press you’d think it was a disaster but there are loads of resorts opening early. How does that work then?
It will snow – it always does. It’s just a case of when does it arrive? Sometimes it comes early and sometimes later – last year for example Christmas skiing wasn’t great but over one weekend it dumped and New Year week was powder snow heaven!
Not so great if you were out at Christmas of course but the panic and concern for New Year skiers was gone overnight – well unless you were stuck in a snowy traffic jam for 12 hours! You can’t win can you?
Anyway we can’t control it and if you skied at a certain time last season it doesn’t mean that the weather and snow will be equally good or bad at the same time this season!
Yes I do really get phone calls asking to go the second week in March as last year the snow was…… anyway that’s a different story!
Whenever and wherever you go we hope you get a load of snow!
And if you don’t then remember you are on holiday and get out and explore the resort and fill your days with all of those off slope activities you keep meaning to do every year but never do because you don’t want to miss a days skiing. Enjoy!
New Ski Lift in Morzine
This is a guest blog from Tim Maitland from The Tasty Ski Company
The New Le Pleney Lift
With less than two months to go before the ski season begins we are all waiting with baited breath for resort life to kick back into action. Lots of holiday makers are looking forward to returning to their favourite spots, and also to see what is new in their top resorts. This has never been more true for Morzine with the construction of the new Le Pleney lift. The old gondola has been completely changed with a brand spanking new cable car that accesses both the Morzine and Les Gets ski areas. So how does this change the Portes du Soleil skiing for winter 2013/14?
Firstly the new gondola will provide an improved capacity and greater speed for anyone who uses it. Le Pleney lift is the main lift going out of Morzine towards Les Gets and also for all the skiing that heads back into Morzine town from Le Pleney side. It is possibly the busiest lift in the whole of the Portes du Soleil, particularly for holiday makers staying in Morzine who do not purchase a ski pass for Avoriaz and beyond. This is good news for families staying in Morzine, as the short trip over to the Les Gets skiing is often very popular.
Secondly the construction of the new gondola is an example of the continued development of Morzine as a skiing destination. It is one of the few established french ski resorts that still has a lot of area that can still be developed. This is in contrast to other large french resorts like Val d’Isere, Chamonix and The Three Valleys that are increasingly short of space. This results in lots of new accommodation popping up every year, and allows Morzine to be consistently more affordable than the other large alpine ski resorts.
And finally we don’t want to forget the mountain bikers! Le Pleney gondola was not in use for summer 2013 much to the frustration of downhill mountain bikers and walkers. However from 2014 there will be a faster service and larger capacity during the summer which can only be a good thing for the MTB enthusiasts!
The Tasty Ski Company run chalets in Morzine and Morillon and Tim will be writing some guest blogs through the season about food and will include some recipes! Yum! Looking forward to those! 
New Year’s Day Snow and Ski Report
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
We hope you had a great 2012 celebrated in style last night, are not suffering too much today and have a fantastic 2013 planned!!
We have not had any snow since Santa brought us some at Christmas - we must have been good!! Maybe!!
However the conditions have been superb - superb snow on piste for carving it up or learning and even off piste is holding up though you do have to hunt that out to find it!
Find out more by watching our snow report - we think he may have had a late night, see how many (deliberate?!) mistakes he makes!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR - have a great 2013 we hope you get all the snow and ski and snowboard holidays you want!!