Before I start spouting superlatives about the event I have to have a little bit of a rant. And as usually itÃÂs about general seasonnaire spirit. I ask you how is it possible for Verbier to have 4 coach loads of spectators, Zermatt with 2, Meribel and Val dÃÂIsere with 1? and Courchevel could only muster a paltry ? a coach load of supporters to a day widely described
The biggest surprise this year came from Verbier who stepped up their game from last year. In their first race against last years champions they immerged victorious wining 7 out of the 13 races. This was followed up with a 7/6 victory again Val dÃÂIsere. Had Zermatt not beaten Val dÃÂIsere by a larger margin 10/3 Verbier would have gone through to the final. Instead t
Throughout the day certain members of certain resorts (especially ones beginning with M) got a little heated when results went against their favour.As with all refereeing/judging there are always questionable calls. Just watch any football match. When they are in your favour they are ok but when they are against you we must have a public enquiry.Each run was judged out of
ItÃÂs incredible even though itÃÂs still over a month away (15th April) there is a lot of talk about the end of season ball at Chalet des Pierres. Part of that night includes the prestigious end of season awards were winners of categories like ìMost popular boyî (Man whore) are rewarded for their seasonÃÂs debauchery. One possible candidate for that award is
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer outrageous fortune or alternatively to receive a little something at the end of week. The subject of tipping has reared itÃÂs ugly head again. What is the acceptable amount to tip your chalet staff? If anything? Do you believe that youÃÂve already paid for your ski holiday and in this current financial climate that regardl
Judging by the weather this week it appears to be that time of year again when the sun really starts to shine, the shorts come out, the thermals go in and if you listen carefully you can hear the sweet hum of flip flops on concrete. It therefore only seems appropriate to raise the age-old question; are goggle marks cool? I have had many a sleepless night over this signifi
