The Mountain Echo

Hello there for another week, at time of writing (Thursday) the X-games are in full swing but we have decided to bring you the full low-down next week and any photo’s anyone has of the event will be greatly received. I have to admit it’s not really my thing but seeing the guys hitting the pipe last night was seriously impressive and as for the slope style course, would it not make a good permanent feature. Surly it would make the ski area the freestyle capital of Europe in one swoop.

Next week though we have a far more important event, that being the Boss des Bosses where Val gets to put it bump skiers against the best from the likes of Cham and Verbier. Good luck team. It’s also Paddy’s day, which seems to be a big event this year. I can smell trouble and if you fancy a bit of old skool raving Vspot is your spot!

On a last note don’t even ask about the weather, we had typo’s on the temp’s but I was up there on Tuesday and ironically it can’t of been far off -29. Mid March what’s going on, bring on the sun and spring snow I say.

Oh and just as we like you all we’ve given you a free sticker, use wisely!

Enjoy MB

Week nine has come and gone. The weather could have been better for it but it didn’t seem to dampen too many spirits. Seems like we’re in the midst of a season where it’s not quite snowing snowing, but loads of overcast days with little bits of snow. Where’s the dump?! I think if we all think about it hard enough and do whatever ritual, dance or prayer you can to the snow gods it will happen.

The X-games hits Tignes this week for three days in the first ever European version of the event. They are bringing a lot of the big names from the States so it should prove quite the spectacle. If our petitions to the gods don’t work, then if there’s ever a sure way of making it snow it’s holding a big outdoor event!

The season is heading into the latter stages in some ways as, while we still have a lot of time left, it goes quickly so don’t waste it. We’ve got an article to help pump you up again.

I’m sure I’ll be seeing you around.

MB

Well that was Febuary, it’s gone super quick for us here so roll on March. In recent years it has been the heaviest month for snow. It is week nine this week which means it’s time to hand the resort over to the Scandanavians, in particular the Swedish. There is a good chance you will fall in love several times next week, just watch your back as many may not have
come to age yet.

Last week saw the first Angels and Demons party which as ever was fairly interesting. The new thing this week is the Jack Wills party at the Folie on Friday, dress code formal. Should be a good one.

Our offerings this week are what to do on a bad weather day in Val, as we seem to be having a few this season and explaining the illness that is mid season blues. Lets hope your on the other side of it already.

From the entries in our photo comp recently it seems the park is in full swing with some of the World’s best making an appearance last week. So whatever tickles your fancy have a good week. MB