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This really is turning out to be an excellent season for snowfall, after a couple of days of snow last week we woke up to another snowy day this morning. I managed to make the first lift this morning for the first time this season and enjoyed some fantastic runs in the fresh powder. The cloud was low which made visibility difficult on open slopes however the La Tania trees were incredible. Our busy winter continues with all our chalets in both Meribel and La Tania full again this week, this will be our best season so far in terms of the numbers of guests and chalet holidays sold. The next couple of weeks look as though they may be a bit quieter but then it gets busy again for the end of the month and the Easter weeks. The recent snow should ensure good conditions right up to the end of the season.
Date9/3/2009 | Author David Ski Hame | Category Snow, weather
Winter returned yesterday after the recent spring weather, with cold northerly winds bringing snow to the valley floor. We had about 15cm of new snow in Meribel and La Tania with a bit more expected today. It is nice to see everything white again with the snow sitting in the trees once more. This will set us up nicely for the remainder of the spring.
Date6/3/2009 | Author David Ski Hame | Category Snow, weather
Last week David from chalet La Combe in Meribel Morel had an unusual little tale for us. Just before coming out here to start the ski season - sorry, snowboard season - in Meribel, he discovered a colleague of his in London was coming to La Tania on a ski (or was it snowboard?) holiday. So last week they met up as arranged in the \'Ski Lodge\' in La Tania for lunch. After some discussion David worked out that his ex-colleague was in fact staying with Ashleigh and Jerome in Chalet Papillon. As a small 3 chalet operator we all thought the coincidence was interesting, slightly strange but pretty cool.
Date3/3/2009 | Author David Ski Hame | Category Ski chalet news
Yesterday Anne and I managed to ski across to the 4th Valley for the first time this season. It is ridiculous that it has taken this long to get there but we really have had a busy season so far. The staff managed to get a day skiing in La Plagne yesterday. They were able to access the area from Champagny which is about a half hour from La Tania/Meribel. They had a good day but felt it was very busy in the French school holidays. The snow is still in good condition here but the lower slopes are starting to pack down again with the clear days. We have really noticed a change in the seasons recently after an extended cold spell through the winter. With the good snow base over the whole mountain we are now looking forward to an excellent spring, hoping it may be similar to last year when we were able to ski back to Raffort on the last day of the season.
Date26/2/2009 | Author David Ski Hame | Category SkiArea
The half term holidays have had the perfect start with blue skies and amazing snow while the numbers of skiers and snowboarders are far less than we expected. With most UK schools off this week as well as being the Paris area school holidays we had expected \'the perfect storm\', so far it does not appear to have materialized and we have all enjoyed a good skiing this week. We had some very cold evenings over the weekend which has helped snow quality, temperatures getting down to around minus 15 in Le Raffort on Saturday morning. We had been looking forward to the Moon Crew Invitational freestyle ski and board competition this week however it has been cancelled as a nearby resort is holding a similar event around the same dates. A pity as it was supposed to attract some top professional names in French freestyle skiing. I gather they have started planning next years MCI. There will be a less formal slopestyle event being held next week Tue, 24Feb. This will take place in the Meribel Moon Park.
Date17/2/2009 | Author David Ski Hame | Category Snow, weather
High winds this week in Les Trois Vallees have hindered access for skiing in the linked area. Laura has twice tried to take guests over to the 4th valley, Orelle, however this has not been possible due to the vigorous conditions. As a result, most of us have been confined to the Meribel Valley. It is surprising how many runs you discover when you have to stay in the heart of The Three Valleys. There were some fantastic runs in Meribel Mottaret yesterday, which had been untouched all morning. Creating first tracks down an empty piste is a fantastic feeling. La Tania offers skiing amongst the trees, which is perfect for those windy conditions. The blue Folyeres run is an enjoyable piste for everyone, often very quiet and peaceful. As you approach the bottom of this run, Chalet Papillon can be seen, which offers spectacular views across La Tania. Alternatively, Blanche and Moretta also offer shelter in the La Tania trees, although are slightly more challenging red runs. Snow is forecast for the next 6 days though, which is eagerly anticipated after winds stripping the snow on higher ground. Hopefully by the beginning of next week we will be fortunate enough to be skiing in powder. With this snowfall expected, February Half Term week should be a real treat this year with pristine conditions largely expected.
Date6/2/2009 | Author laura | Category Snow, weather
Another busy week ahead for Ski Hame with all the chalets fully booked but once again the slopes are quiet. Today was quite windy but this did not appear to affect the lifts in Meribel, Courchevel and La Tania. This week Jerome and Ashley are hosting the \'Last of the Summer Wine\' brigade in Chalet Papillon, half of the group are either on free or reduced price senior passes. I think a few of them are pleased to return to La Tania, it is closer to the Mutzig in Courchevel 1650.
Date2/2/2009 | Author David Ski Hame | Category Ski chalet news
The chalets are back to full capacity this week after a hectic weekend. Saturday saw long delays at Geneva after a snow storm had closed the airport in the morning. The last guests arrived in Chalet La Combe after 3am Sunday morning, that is enough to test anyones patience. Thankfully Sunday was a fantastic day of blue skies and new snow making up for the inconvenience. Despite poor visibility today everyone appears to be enjoying the great skiing/boarding conditions. There is now a decent snow base and the piste is excellent right down to Meribel and La Tania. The off piste has improved significantly over the past week however the avalanche risk remains high. We now have a full complement of staff with Laura both back at work and skiing, I am sure both David and Will are glad to see her return. Alison and Steve had a tough weekend after the Raffort chalet dishwasher packed in. This is an essential piece of kit in any chalet and thankfully the problem was sorted before we faced a staff mutiny.
Date27/1/2009 | Author David Ski Hame | Category Ski chalet news
The guests in Chalet La Combe have been raving about the fantastic skiing and snowboarding this week in Meribel. With the lovely sunshine today Will has taken a group over to the 4th Valley, Orelle. Yesterday Laura experienced the delights of snowshoeing. It was hard work but the apline views of Meribel from the hidden trails were well worth the effort.
Date22/1/2009 | Author laura | Category Snow, weather
We have all been enjoying the cold clear days recently but it is even better to see the snow again. It began to fall yesterday afternoon and has continued this morning. The trees are white again and look fantastic, the skiing should be excellent this morning. It is forecast to carry on through the week.
We are already in our 6th week of guests which is hard to believe. We are busy yet again with just a few empty beds in chalet Papillon.
The staff have all settled in now and we are hoping Laura will be fit enough to return this week, her neck is still sore but continues to improve.
Jerome has had family visit from Australia, they are having a great time, some skiing for the first time. I think Jerome will be looking forward to recovering on his day off.
Date19/1/2009 | Author David Ski Hame | Category Snow, weather
We really enjoy this time of the year, it comes as a bit of a relief after the busy Christmas and New Year period. All our chalets are full again this week but the ski pistes are very quiet. We have good quality snow on the piste but are still waiting for another snowfall to open up the off-piste. Anne and I had the morning off yesterday and got to ski to Val Thorens for the first time. On piste the snow was really very good and with so few people around they have been able to do an impressive job of preparing the runs.
Yesterday afternoon we had to collect Laura(Chalet La Combe) from the hospital, I think this is the first time we have had a staff member hospitalised. Thankfully she is okay after being kept in for observation as a result of a collision on the snow. Might this help to slow her down, probably not. Will has performed well in the chalet in her absence but is looking forward to her return I am certain.
Finally, according to this mornings forecast we might be getting snow from Sunday. We still have a few empty beds in La Tania if fancy a late deal - there may be new snow!
Date14/1/2009 | Author David Ski Hame | Category Snow, weather
The last of our New Years guests left yesterday after a good week in the chalets with groups from Scotland, Ukraine and Australia and as one of the guests said \'That wuz the best New Years I\'ve ever hud, aye it wuz\' or something like that. For those that managed to get out the skiing New Years day was excellent after a fresh snow fall the night before. This week looks much quieter in the resorts which will be a bit of a relief after the the busy start to the season so far. All our chalets have guests in this week however there are a few empty beds in the One in Raffort, all in all a good start to the New Year.
Date5/1/2009 | Author David Ski Hame | Category Ski chalet news
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