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January 2014 – The snow came just in time!

January 26, 2014

Mid January and we were joined by many old friends. Paul Keech and the boys who just love to ski (and watch a bit of football, of course). Plus, Nicky and Tim and friends Helen/ Mark. Nicky celebrated an important birthday so a few bottles of champagne were enjoyed.

And, just for Nicky’s birthday it snowed just before they arrived. This was good because the slopes really needed it!

All had a good weekend especially since everyone had met in the chalet before.

: Just under Hauts Fort, alas the cloud had come in. We were en route to ski the ‘Coup du Monde’.

: New snow meant we did manage some – off piste! It would be rude not too. Great views – Lac du Montriond and Nantaux plus Roc d’Enfer in the background.

: The birthday girl looking really happy!! Look at all that snow!

: Enjoying a Vin Chaud or Chocolat Chaud after some good skiing. Rita and the Tsar joined us as well, a bit later.

: Just for a change – a celebratory shot from inside the chalet. Everyone looks happy, I think.

: Rita – looking good! Her new outfit blending in nicely with the fresh snow and the surroundings.

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New Year 2014 and a new craze is sweeping The Alps!!

January 4, 2014

Team Brennan arrived once more for a joyous NY. Somehow Team Leader Ian got into conversation with Harry the most experienced chalet boy in the Alps. Harry has kindly agreed to work with us this year – it is an honour and a privelege to have someone with so many contacts and knowledge of the valley join us for the season! Harry, is also the founder and chief PR officer for the phenomenal new craze sweeping the Alps this Winter – ‘All Terrain Skiing’. Please check it out via the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vE7GBnyx9g&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Ian was hooked as you can see in a couple of pictures below. For more information please contact Harry (Mark Harrison) – hazza72@yahoo.com

: Ian practicing the art of ‘All Terrain Skiing’ near the Mont Chery bubble.

: It takes great skill and many hours of dedication to master the art.

: Ian having demonstrated how much he values his skis with the new craze! Locking them to the ski rack having navigated the difficult all terrain run to the bar. Very strange some would say!!

: Yes, it’s the customary picture. The Tsars in there as well.

: Simon, a new member of ‘Team Brennan’ for this season after a bit of off-piste madness. A plucky fellow, he followed The Tsar and I and was doing well until the inevitable head plant. Time for a Swiss Chocolat Chaud!!

: Always a great, long run down to the picturesque Morgins especially cos u can stop for a Chocolat Chaud. It really is a fantastic setiing – surrounded by butiful, high mountains.

: NY day was really busy so for a change we spent the day on Mont Chery. I once did a ski course on this mountain and every morning the trainer used to say “welcome to the panoramic views from my office”.