Ep 81 Snowy week before our winter start.
1. Weather 25th November 25.
2. Cars, crampons, snow chains.
3. Mikaela Shiffrin victorious again.
4. French slalom ladies.
5. St Foy in Global Top 10 small resorts.
6. Tree skiing.
7. Additions to the Calendar page.
8. South Wales ski slope and tropical Waterpark.
9. Why not Team GB World Cup footie ?
10. Ice diving in Tignes.
11. UK White ribbon day.
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We are loving the snow we are getting ,
but not that far away there has been heavy rain and mud.
Make sure you, your shoes and car are prepared for the winter weather.
American slalom sensation Mikaela Shiffrin
took her 103rd World Cup victory in Gurgl.
The French ladies didn't do as well as hoped.
St Foy is included in the Telegraph's
10 favourite global small ski resorts.
While Snomad praised Peisey for it's tree skiing.
There are many and varied additions to the Calendar page,
and more will be added each day so please look there regularly.
There is even a fun party at the Folie on Friday....
South Wales have planning permission for a huge leisure complex
which will include the UK's longest ski slope and a tropical waterpark.
Ever wondered why we don't have England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
in the Olympics, and Team GB in the FIFA World Cup ?
Want a break from Skiing ? Try Ice Diving in Tignes.
UK White Ribbon Day : stop violence against women.
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00:10 - Weather 25th November 25.
00:59 - Cars, crampons, snow chains.
01:32 - Mikaela Shiffrin victorious again.
01:51 - French slalom ladies.
02:15 - St Foy in Global Top 10 small resorts.
02:39 - Tree skiing.
02:54 - Additions to the Calendar page.
03:09 - South Wales ski slope and tropical Waterpark.
03:21 - Why not Team GB World Cup footie ?
03:53 - Ice diving in Tignes.
04:07 - UK White ribbon day.
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Good morning Val d’Isère More snow today It really is beautiful in the village With the snow frozen to the trees Was pleased a path had been cleared To our building But the dogs Insisted on walking either side In the doodle deep snow.
I hear the weather in the UK Might be a bit stormy With the arrival Of the Beast from the East…
We are of course VERY HAPPY with our snow But some areas Near Annecy Had a metre of rain In 24 hours….
Others had 2 metres of Mud……
Just awful……..flooding is grim.
For anyone skiing in Tignes Or touring in Val The avalanche risk Is extremely high…
Remember our covered carparks Are free until the weekend
Why not save yourself the hassle Of having to De -snow your car Every day And park it in a cosy carpark
It also helps the guys Clearing the roads.
Before the snow freezes It is worth Digging out your crampons…..
Remember how Slidly The streets can be…
Finally Make sure you have the correct tyres Or have snow chains. And know How To Put them on…..
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Mikaela Shiffrin won the Gurgl slalom her one hundred and third world cup victory
She is looking forward to The next race in Copper Mountain At the end of the month When she can sleep in her own bed.
France’s Marion Chevrier Came 15th.
She has a twin sister Axelle Who is also a racer And their parents Are both ski instructors in La Plagne
Marie Lamure from Chambery Was twenty third.
French Australian British Caitlin Mcfarlane Didn’t have a good day…
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The Telegraph gave their pick of their 10 best small ski resorts From around the world. 2 were in France We OFCOURSE were not considered As our area is HUGE But St Foy, just down the road Did get a nice mention Just 4 lifts But lovely pistes And great off piste
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Peisy-Vallandry Also down the road… A bit further down the road
Has been voted By Snomad as the best European ski resort for skiing in a forest or between trees.
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I have been adding lots of Thingies To the calendar page…. Christmas markets Workshops Drink events Including a fun party At the Folie on Friday
Do look regularly…. Boring to remind you every day !
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South Wales Have just got permission to build a HUGE leisure centre Which will include the longest Ski slope in the UK And a tropical waterpark…
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Ever wondered why We have Team GB for the Olympics And England Scotland Wales And Northern Island For the footie….
IOC and FIFA rules…
The International Olympic Committee Doesn’t accept Athletes From countries Not recognises as National Olympic Committees.
The four home nations Have independent football associations Each recognised by FIFA So they can compete Separately in the World Cup.
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Want a change from skiing ? Try ice diving in Tignes Day or Night In the place the film the Big Blue was shot.
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United Nations International Day For the Elimination Of Violence against Women
And in the UK They wear a white ribbon today For the same reason.
Wherever you are in the world Look out for each other At parties In bars
Careful with your drinks Easy to spike Even in the beautiful Alps……
On that somber note Am off to Play with the pooches In the powder….
See you tomorrow. |