Thursday, February 9, 2012

The Harper Brothers Live (but not me)

January 16, 2012

Many thanks to Molle Tsrod who shared this photo of The Harper Brothers at La Grotte on Facebook. But, for those who know me, you will notice that it’s not me playing bass. I did an apres ski gig at The Station in Chantemerle earlier on Friday, but I was suffering badly. There has been [...]

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Serre Che ski Sunday roundup

January 15, 2012

Another lovely day on the slopes of Serre Chevalier. Slightly busier than yesterday and no where near as quiet as it’s going to be tomorrow – judging by the many tour coaches being refilled by many a happy skier in the car-parks of Monetier, going back to wherever they hail from. The conditions are mostly [...]

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Standing up for your health

January 15, 2012

I was all set to go at this with the best of intentions, but now I start I begin to think why on earth should I have to give you reasons to come to Serre Chevalier, rather than whatever it is you do that isn’t throw yourselves down mountains on shaped planks of varying widths [...]

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A far too late newsletter…

January 14, 2012

Not only is it late at night, I’m also sending this too late. It’s a copy of my email newsletter I just sent out…. Here’s a 10 Bedroom Chalet Apartment, that you can save £300 on. The only problem is I was supposed to have sent this out a week ago…basically, Jo at Mountain High [...]

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Estelle Alphand Wins First Gold Medal at Innsbruck

January 14, 2012

I just read on Box Score News about Estelle Alphand winning the first Gold Medal at the Innsbruck 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The first Gold Medal went to 16-year-old Estelle Alphand as the Alpine Skiing favourite took the Women’s Super G with a time of 1 minute, 5.78 seconds. Box Score News quoted: “It’s [...]

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Dark Days Unite Riders

January 14, 2012

As news filtered through that ski legend Sarah Burke had tragically fallen into a coma, the entire snow sports community was served a chilling reminder of what happened to pro snowboarder Kevin Pearce. Comparisons between the two accidents are made all the more relevant as the Oakley-sponsored snowboarder only manage to get back on his [...]

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Snowbording – something to crow about

January 13, 2012

Yeah, sorry about the crow-bar of a pun (that one was accidental), don’t want you all raven’ about the shoddy standard of journalism at Serre Chevalier d’org. That said, here’s a rather cool video of a Russian crow clearly enjoying winter sports – choucas it out. The weather here is as lovely as ever, the [...]

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Perfect snow in Serre Chevalier

January 12, 2012

It is like Serre Che is the ski station that time forgot. I keep meaning to have a day off to rest my weary legs, but I just can’t at the moment. It is brilliant and no one is here. Because of this there are no lumps or bumps on any of the pistes. I [...]

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Inter Milan v Genoa Thursday 19th January 2012

January 12, 2012

Why not do something different while you are in Serre Chevalier next week? A spot of footy – Inter Milan v Genoa in Milan, Italy. San Siro – Milan Coppa Italia – Last 16 Number 5 v Number 12 In League Thursday 19th January 21.00 Inter are the current holders of the Coppa Italia and [...]

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Resevoir blogs

January 11, 2012

Hydration – it’s important right? Yeah sure, we all know that – right kids? But how to do it, safely, on the slopes and at altitude, where it is notoriously arid? Serre Chevalier d’org has tried many ways: a bottle of water; and a “camel bag”. Actually now I come to count the ways, Serre [...]

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