With only two more issues of the enquirers to read (or miss depending on where you work) the end of the nirvana, know as the 2004 ski season is nigh. Of course that's the 'glass half empty' view. The optimists among up will say that we have the (deep breath) Three valley rally, beach party theme night, Seasonwars premiere, end of season ball and the final/messy closin
Hugo(Ski Higher) has come up with a new injury. We haven't managed to ascertain how this injury was afflicted although certain medical experts have named it as MWCGBE (Mark Warner Chalet Girl Bedroom Exertions) a bit of a mouthfull! or myjobiscrapus. A take on the old 'torn Anterior Cruciant Ligament' injury. But instead of the tear he has just managed to pull it, the
I think last Wednesday could be summed up in two ways. In terms of the day and the skiers it was mother bloody f**king amazing, and that's putting it lightly. As for the spectator turnout it was f**king pathetic. Focusing on the good let's start with f**king amazing.For the past three years, win or lose, Courchevel has always brought ìthe wild cardî to the boss des
And now for the back page rant.This week we're looking at the letter P. What does P spell? P-A-T-H-E-T-I-C. Two years ago when Courchevel first entered the Boss des Bosses half a coach load of seasonnaires made their way into the unknown and returned to TJ's victorious, cup in hand, champagne dripping from the ceiling.Last year following on the success of the previous ye
The words uttered by Andy Green as he watched in astonishment through the lens of his video camera.No you are not looking at the tv program 'when mountains go bad 6'. Instead you're seeing some of the most amazing ski footage bar none. While performing for the camera, part time plongeur/chef Adam descended the freeride course faster (and without skis)ragdolling
My apologies for such a lack lustre effort this week. I have been frivolously spending my time (and money) skiing, at the Geneva Motor show and eating at the Chabichou. Subsequently I have devoted very little time to writing. This week the content is mainly informative instead of gossip. If you are disappointed then you have my deepest contrition.
