Blogs from Val Thorens, Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe

I decided i was ready to spend the day with Sarah today and push myself cos its the only way to get al confidence back. So we headed up the top and did red runs all day – one harder than blue! It was so much fun! I struggled on the really steep bits but got her to board infront of me do her “moves” and I followed behind in suite, which made me actually do it even though I was scared in parts! It was really fun and i surprised myself hoe quickly I felt comfortable boarding on my left leg after doing so long on my right! But I guess it is my natural leg so should be easier. But is great now cos I can ride switch (both ways) which is a huge ... read more

I awoke after a pitiful maybe 3 hours sleep max to Sarah climbing on me going Rach Rach Rach wake up its christmassssss!!! Haha so even though I wasn’t home it did feel a lil bit like xmas morning! I hopped up in my onesie, we put our flashing santa hats on and went out onto our balcony which had the chair lift going over our villa and skiers and snowboarders in our backyard. The su was coming up over the mountains and it was a totally picture perfect day!! So much snow had fallen and it was just sensational! We couldn’t believe our eyes! So we sat out there in the cold and opened our presents from each other which was fun! Then we did a team effort of bacon and eggs on toast for ... read more

We went to St Martin de Belleville (Not Val Thorens - I just couldn't find the correct location from the drop-down list) from Boxing Day for a few weeks. It's a wee village in the Three Valleys in France. The snow was a bit mixed for the first week then we spent two weeks in ski school and the snow and weather were better those two weeks as well. We had a great time in our wee chalet - self catered apartment for two! We cooked more on the holiday than we do at home but it meant we could eat when we wanted, what we wanted and had our own TV, music and books to chill out with as well. We were right in front of the Gondola and Scott get ducking out to see ... read more

Val Thorens is part of a resort area called “Les Trois Vallees” which literally translates from French as the three valleys. Each of the three valleys has a town with a ski resort. Together they make up “Les Trois Vallees”. Ross, Dan, Mike and myself went to Val Thorens which is the highest resort in Europe at 2300 meters above sea level for our spring break. The bus ride was long but we met some Dutchies who kept us entertained, especially Ross and Mike. For the 10 day period, the weather could not have been any better. Upon arrival, we were graced with a beautiful blue sky. We took advantage as we sat outside and relaxed for a little. In the early evening the snow started and didn’t really stop for a week. Every morning we ... read more