On the last sunny day before the latest snow we set off up Aiguilette les Houches. On a normal day we would drop a car at the bottom then head to Le Brevent to use the uplift. In the current … Read on…
With the absence of working ski lifts at the moment the ski touring is the way to go. We have been getting out every other day to acquire some mountain fitness and harden off the feet. Gradually we have increased … Read on…
Since the half term week we have enjoyed some regular little top ups of the white stuff to play with. We haven’t always been able to see it but at some stage the sun came out and so did the … Read on…
This half term we had a couple of FAB families staying in the chalet. Tony Forder who has stayed with us many times before. This time bringing his family, and Millie a great uni/travel buddy of Breezy’s bringing her family. … Read on…
It’s amazing after fresh snow how everybody smiles. Whatever abilities there is so much fun to be had whether playing off the side of the pistes or carving wide arcs across them. The recent dump has laid down less than … Read on…
This week the storms have started rolling in with gale force winds shutting different lifts. When they have passed through we can look forward to some more powder days. In the meantime we shall venture out and head for the … Read on…
This course is exceptional value and runs for half days on the Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday of the week. Essentially it is about developing off piste ability to be able to ski whatever snow conditions you come across (including the best powder). So, bumps, crust, ice, you name it. Read on…
Recent snowfall over the last couple of days has provided more of the white stuff to play with. Guests this week have been with Off Piste Performance and All Mountain Performance on skiing courses. Check out course dates here. As … Read on…
The stable weather over the last week has given great opportunities to explore the mountains both on piste and off piste. The recent snowfall freshened up the pistes for brilliant conditions almost everywhere. Off piste has been a similar story … Read on…
The weather is about to change so we headed up the Aig du Midi to check out the conditions before the snow hits at the weekend. The ridge is partially equipped at the moment so there are metal stakes in … Read on…
