Backs&Blacks@ChaletMargaritka

First week of January saw our regular guests the Stubbins family (plus Shaun) and my nephew (William) and his girlfriend (Katie) arrive. As usual their luck was in – it snowed most of the week. Well, until that snow turned to rain lower down and then we had all kinds of weather!!!! Think it maybe a curious Winter.

Not sure what was more competitive though – the skiing or the Wii games in the evening?

Everyone had a great time (we think)!! Here are some of the pics:

The Tsar (Alex) and Big Willy high above Lindarets and Lake Montriond

If you look closely you can see the lake in the distance

Big Willy in the back country!! Well, Piste B – the run down to Morzine. Yep, there was no-one on it – cos it was shut

Glyn, Katie & Rita on Piste B

Yep, it’s still Piste B :))

A goo evening at ‘La Petite Auberge’, Essert Romand

Katie and Kelly show off their hats

Think the hats might look better on the Tsar & Mike!!

There may have been a lack of snow but this didn’t dampen the hearts of the Dingwalls (inc. Olly), Horners and Sarah. They made the best of the conditions and achieved considerable progress on both skis and boards.

It’s a while since we’ve run a full week at New Year. And, there’s no doubt we must do it more often!! Everyone had a good time and now we’ve been introduced to the cardboard box game. A quaint little affair where you have to pick the box up with your teeth off the floor (no hands allowed – to help or support your weight). As it gets smaller and smaller, (each time you are successful – you rip a piece off) it just gets harder and harder! Don’t think anyone has had so much fun for NY’s Eve with just a simple, cardboard box. Luckily, no injuries either!! Although, one or two of the older gentlemen were coplaning of sore hamstrings the next day!!

Here are some pics of the fun they had:

“Good morning world” said Mr. Dingwall (Gary)!

Morzine looking great from the top of the cable car

Outside Chalet Margaritka before another day on the slopes

The view just after we arrived! How could we be too disappointed there’s a lack of snow

A cheeky Vin Chaud to end the day!

Another sunny day on the slopes, and look there is snow!!

Someone looks like the hada great day – Milly!!

A fabulous Alpine sunset above Avoriaz

The Tsar & Rita join the Horners. We were able to show them some runs they probably wouldn’t have found

Who said we couldn’t get above the clouds?

In the Lindarets bowl for lunch

A fab night at ‘La Chaudanne’

Morzine looking great from the top of the cable car

Outside Chalet Margaritka before another day on the slopes

Paul & Brandon after a hard day on the slopes