Chalet Girl Calendar – Part 1

Deep powder skiing Dec 2022

December is exciting. Slightly edgy feeling with the whole winter ahead. Remembering how long to cook duck breasts so they’re still pink in the middle. Energy levels are high. First guests arrive middle of the month before Christmas. They are all on courses for off piste skiing. They will also be the guinea pigs for some new recipes for the winter. The feedback will determine if they go on later menus. One of them is a regular so knows what to expect. Read on…

How to book free group ski lessons in Chamonix this winter

Ski touring Chamonix

From 7 January to 4 February and from 7 March to 1st April 2022. An announcement made this week by the tourist office of Chamonix Valley offering free group ski lessons for guests staying in commercial accommodation in the Chamonix … Read on…

Ski Performance for Mountaineers

Ski Performance for Mountaineers - Off Piste Performance

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…

Ski Performance for Mountaineers

Ski Performance for Mountaineers - Off Piste Performance

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…