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Snow Report - 7th February 2018 from Mark at Huski

Rich met up with Mark from www.Hu.ski in the sunny snowy Alps and here he updates us on the snow conditions in the resorts they cover. 

COURCHEVEL’S NEW IDENTITY

NEW IDENTITY FOR COURCHEVEL

Starting this winter, a new logo will unfold on the station of Courchevel. The goal? Improve our visibility by sharing a new logo that is simpler and easier to use for everyone involved in the station.

In recent years, Courchevel no longer had a logo but twenty declinations that coexisted on the station. This diversity was detrimental to the brand and the destination as it weakened its visual identity. The previous logo dating back a dozen years , it was necessary to evolve, make it more readable and simplify to improve the visibility of the Courchevel brand and promote consistent use by all stakeholders.

Thus, the logo has benefited from a real facelift. While keeping the snowflake, true emblem of Courchevel for 45 years, the logo has freed many technical constraints making its complex use: removal of shadows and shades of colors, flattening of the flake, and especially new typography improving the readability of the word Courchevel on any scale.

This new logo is also the symbol of a new territory, that of the new municipality of Courchevel created on January 1, 2017.

A large "cleaning" operation will start this winter to remove the multitude of old logos and a complete graphic chart will soon be sent to socioprofessionals to present the new logo and accompany them in the use of it.

Thsi report comes from the Courchevel site http://www.mairie-courchevel.com/actualites/actualite/nouvelle-identite-visuelle.html

Independent Ski and Snowboard Hire

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

Where Did I Park My Car?

Weather report by Mark Fielding of Huski, Bourg Saint Maurice.

I arrived in Bourg two weeks ago to tales of a disastrous early season last year. Calamitous accounts of “grass” and “walking” instead of skiing, such was the lack of snow.  Rest assured this year will not be the same. It hasn’t stopped snowing for three days now. Here in Bourg Saint Maurice (the gateway to the resorts of the Tarrantaise) cars are being buried, roads are being ploughed, trees are bending under the weight of fresh snow. And we’re only at 800 metres, so you can imagine what it is like further up the mountain.

Our Huski drivers are already delivering to early opening resorts of Tignes and Val d’isere and setting up routes across the Three Valleys. Their reports?

• Val d’Isere – white out, snowing.
• La Plagne – white out, snowing.
• Tignes – white out, snowing.
• Les Arcs – white out, snowing.
• Ste Foy – white out, snowing.

It’s like this all across the Alps.  Shops are selling out of snow chains. A metre of fresh sNow.  And with freezing temperatures and more snow forecast, the conditions going into Christmas and New Year are set to be some of the best in years.  Our Huskies are literally chomping at the bit for those lifts to open next weekend.

If the covering of snow in England has got you all hot under the collar about a last minute skiing holiday but last year has made you doubt the conditions, let me alleviate those fears with some photos.

Great Snow in La Tania

This is an update from Snow Retreat who have chalets in La Tania and report great early snow!

Skiing conditions in La Tania are excellent at the moment.

There is plenty of snow and the snow cannons have been blasting massive piles too. Plenty of snow on the off piste too currently and we're expecting more snow this weekend. 

All of us here at Snow Retreats are super excited for the start of the season.

Here's a great pic courtesy of Snow Retreat's head chef, Dan, who has been hiking up and skiing down right in to resort.

SNOW IN THE THREE VALLEYS!

GUEST BLOG FROM ANDREA AT SNOW RETREAT

Snow Retreat are based in La Tania - part of the Three Valleys ski area.

Why ski the Three Valleys early season??

A mix of high altitude, tree lined and north facing pistes coupled with 2383 snow cannons covering over 50% of the ski area means that  whatever the weather the Three Valleys will have some of the best skiing in the alps.

In fact, the Three Valleys are so confident in their snow making ability that they actually guarantee that they will have the largest number of open or connected runs in Europe or they will refund any unused days during the validity of the ski pass. More details about the Three Valleys Guarantee can be found by clicking here. 

Looking for an early season deal?

Then Snow Retreat has some superb offers for you:

Early season special - 16th - 23rd Dec - £299 per person for 7 nights catered chalet

An early Christmas present from us -  23rd- 30th Dec - reduced price of £350 per person for 7 nights catered chalet in Chalet Pandora.

Exclusive for Altitude Holidays !! -

£100 reduction per person for New Year's week if booked before Nov 25th.

7 nights catered chalet was £750 per person, now £650.   

Enquire here with the offer code ALT25 to book.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE OFFERS AND SNOW RETREAT HERE.

WHAT A POWDER DAY THAT WAS!

Wow that was some powder day!  It started with a load of snow the day before.  So much so it actually brought some trees down which cut some power cables and a lot of the lifts couldn't open.

It meant we were stuck in Les Carroz and couldnt get out!

Fortunately there is a lot of fun to be had there! 

What an amazing days skiing!

It snowed! We skied & boarded.  It was fun!

What a day!  Don't let anyone tell you you can't have good days in a bad season! 

A week into February and it snowed a lot - we thought it would be rude not to get out and enjoy it! 

Just a Short Walk to Some Amazing Snow!

If you know where to go you can get some amazing runs with limited hiking. 

Rich went with a couple of freinds to ski the Arbaron in Le Grand Massif - you need to be very careful if you are skiing off piste and take great care, be well prepared and kitted up with the right equipment. 

If you don't know the area then take a guide - the guys in this video know the area very well and they still had a close call.  

You can never be too careful. 

Have fun but be safe!

Remember Blue Monday in January?  We went and played in the powder instead!

Remember Blue Monday back in January when we were meant to be depressed and down and well life was all too much?

We did as fortunately it snowed so we went out and had fun instead!