Monthly Archives: February 2010

Off-piste in the couloirs and ski touring

Posted on February 26, 2010 by admin

Not much sunshine around this week and not much in the way of fresh snow either. It has warmed up a bit, which means we’ve been able to get back on to the exterior stonework on le Miroir chalet. Enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Fresh cold powder at Half Term

Posted on February 17, 2010 by admin

It’s the school holidays – a busy week out skiing in superb off-piste conditions with some of the FMP chalet owners. The classic locations have offered up some truly magnificent fresh cold powder: La Foglietta in Sainte Foy, La Bellecote … Continue reading →

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Skiing at 80 (years, not mph)

Posted on February 5, 2010 by admin

My Dad and brother are staying with us at the moment and they’ve been out skiing everyday. Dad’s doesn’t just pootle about – he’s still going down pretty much anything he’s pointed at. A pretty good effort for an 80 … Continue reading →

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Trip to Italy

Posted on February 1, 2010 by admin

Took an overnight trip to Italy on Wednesday to pick up some tile and wood samples and also some handmade ironwork – cupboard handles, hinges etc – for the chalets. About 15cm of snow fell overnight on Tuesday so I … Continue reading →

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