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

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

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

It has been a massively busy week around town and on the slopes but pretty quiet in the bars. Next week it dies off a little but the Scandinavians are just around the corner with all that they entail.

The Olympics are in full swing and over half way through already so make sure you don’t miss them as at a cost of at least $2.5 billion they must be good.

Have a good one MB

This week is one of the busiest of the season with all the school holidays coinciding. If you don’t like kids this probably won’t be a good week for you. It makes for a different type of atmoshere in the village, but Tinsel town becomes the place it’s built for. It also leaves most of the harder runs on piste and all the runs off piste pretty quiet for your enjoyment, with the caveat that the masses will all be queueing at the bottom of the lifts around 9.30am every day. You have been warned.

We are bringing you the low down on the Winter Olympics this week and we couldn’t get away without mentioning Valentine’s Day on Sunday. For all you lovers, enjoy. For all the losers out there, I’ll probably be seeing you in the pub. MB

This week we went undercover to see Val d’Isère nightlife from the perspective of a late night door person, so we’ve now seen what you’re really like at night. We also have a round-up from the winter X Games. Before you ask, it’s for the North American one in Aspen. Don’t worry, you didn’t miss the whole thing in Tignes. That’s in March, we have also moved the sport to page 21 to give the what’s on space to breathe.

It’s time for the families to arrive in town. There aren’t too many this week but you will definitely notice the influx of people into town next weekend. Enjoy your week’s holiday or, if you’re here for the season,
don’t work too hard. Oh and if anyone sees my big sister about town, be nice to her.

She’s ace. MB

The skiing has been good and the weather unpredictable as ever. For those who noticed, yes we did forget to change the weather last week but it probably ended up being more correct than most weeks and what we were going to write in the first place.

A few more parties this week and the last quieter week before the chaos that is February hits in a big way. However with it brings the warmer weather.

Our main article is on beeper training, which we feel is one of the smartest things you can do while in town. There’s no point in thinking you should of done it when it’s too late. We can speak from experience on this and our friends were well trained, hence why we’re still here writing.

Have a good one.

MB HD

The Danois pole dancing at the end of last week assaulted our eyes with the usual lengthy line of people who should never be seen on a pole taking to the stage. The Polo over the weekend had some of the best French players come to town and, as always, was a good spectacle.

Our offerings this week are a look at the different ways of getting to town from the UK and the dos and don’ts of dog ownership in Val. Australia day is next week so be sure to either get involved or stay well clear depending on where, on the scale of Mother Superior to the Marquis de Sade, your level of debauchery tolerance resides.

Hope you all have a good week. It looks like another sunny one (which doubtless means it’ll snow like crazy). You never know, we may even join you out and about this week.

MB

The resort is definitely gathering momentum with the VSpot Riders Day helping you all meet fellow riders and make new friends. The dressing-up boxes have been in full use around town. I always find it a little worrying quite how comfortable some of the guys look in women’s clothes. As for this week, we’ve opened up the age-old debate on the merits of skiing vs boarding, as well as trying to teach you all a little mountain etiquette.

Enjoy the peace on the hill and the good, chilled vibe around town. February is not far away, when the masses will arrive!! MB

Town has been pretty busy over the past week, so let’s hope it’s the same this week. While it may make the slopes busy, it also adds a certain buzz to town and the bars.

We are still having massive supply problems so we can’t even guarantee whether you will be reading this on time or in what quality. We are on-line so if you want to show your friends back home what you’ve been up to or see the pictures a little clearer take a look. Now we’re deep into January let’s hope you all got the warm jacket you wanted for Christmas as it’s cold out there. My toes were cold for one!

Till next week,

MB HD

Now that January has arrived our decorations are down and life will ease up for a lot of us around town. Even the slopes are clearer and with the snow in abundance we should all be smiling. Just one thing to note is that the students are returning, so be nice as you were one once.

Yet again we are going to press before the New Year so any antics and photos will be in next week’s edition so hold tight, I’m sure there will be a few. If you’re wondering why we’re a little less red this week, it’s because the whole world grinds to a halt for two weeks and Freddie is still an expensive table!

See you on the hill.

MB HD

Pimps and Hoes has passed by though, with some very good, and some particularly bad eye candy. Just hope no-one is thinking of heading into politics as there are some rather damning pictures floating around. The snow has also arrived and the mountain is looking a lot more like it should but make sure you check on the avalanche reports as there’s been a fair bit of movement out there.

We have taken the leg work out of New Year’s eve for you as the main article this week is about various ways to spend your New Year while in Val. With a fair variety on offer I’m sure you’ll find the party for you.

So it’s just time to wish you all a Happy New Year from all at TME. Sure we’ll be seeing some of you out and about on New Years Eve. Have fun people.

MB HD