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Hark the herald checkouts ring ….

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Yes, the festive season looms once again, bringing with it tacky decorations, rampant consumerism and a load of pious tosh about the true meaning of Christmas (something about plying children with electronic tat in a bid to avoid spending any … Continue reading →

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Purple is the new black

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

According to venerable ski pundit Peter Hardy in the Daily Telegraph at any rate, though I have to say I sincerely hope he’s wrong. There’s hideousness aplenty out there in the world of ski fashion without adding purple to the … Continue reading →

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A walk in the park

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

Once upon a time, ski resorts were considered to have made more than adequate provision for their clients if they could offer a few drag lifts, some more or less pisted runs and possibly a hut selling on-mountain pie and … Continue reading →

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Skivolution

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Back in the olden days there was only one accepted way of sliding down hills at speed and that was on two very long planks of wood to which you had tied a pair of walking boots using bits of … Continue reading →

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Peak season dos and don’ts

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

DO ..  fasten your boots up. Why do you all persist in schlepping about with all the buckles undone and the straps dragging in the slush? All you’re doing is making it twice as difficult to walk, and it’s not … Continue reading →

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Home alone

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

Yay, I am off the leash! For the best part of three weeks, no less – an unparalleled opportunity to get out on the tiles, snort coke off the kitchen table and generally lead the wanton single life until the … Continue reading →

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When I said ‘take a break’, that wasn’t what I had in mind

Posted on April 27, 2010 by

Let’s start with a quick poll here. You are one of the organisers of a race, charged with sitting on a chair near the finish line. Do you: a) stay safely in your seat until everyone has arrived; b) bimble … Continue reading →

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