The training continues and more and more seasonaires are arriving to a mountain range free of snow and questioning why they even bothered embarking on a winter season at all. Rumours in bars across the town still reassure new arrivals that snow is imminent, but locals still feel it important to follow it up with …
Month: November 2011
To say that it is warm out in the Alps at the moment wouldn’t just be understatement; it would be a lie. It is enough to make your eyes water that there is not but the tiniest hint of snow on the hill, but when the climate is more akin to that of Alpine May, …
Booked it, packed it, fucked off as the Peter Kay saying goes, but we have yet to do the fucking off part. In about an hour we are heading off to the aeroplane station to face disruption due to fog. Fun times. Oh well, at least we are finally on the way. I just hope …
This may be a little late for some of you as I am sure you are already on the hills laying down the first of the seasons lines on some mediocre snow; much to the jealousy of us at home who are heading out tomorrow! But nevertheless after having been to a local supermarket outlet, …
Another great winter job opportunity from Par Excellence Services for those of you looking to get out this season Chef and manager couple Meribel, competitive salary and package, including own studio apartment. Reputable high end company. Chef must be experienced and have a passion for food and fine dining. Contact liz@chaletrecruitment.co.uk for more information. .
Back in 2007 this is what it took to be a seasonaire. Unfortunately this is probably the most shocking video on the interweb but it has some pretty useful tips and ideas of how to get out to the mountains so is worth a look. Just ignore the annoying presenter and the awful sound dubbing. …
1979 saw Dick Yates Smith decide that drinking shots and jumping about to thumping tunes was the best way to enjoy the Alps and it would seem that there are a lot of people who share his sentiment. Dicks Tea Bar is a top seasonaire haunt and is the perfect place to see guests and …
Join me today for a jam packed show. Well, I say jam packed, more like not packed. You Tube half hour and maybe a fact or crap. Click on the image to listen! .
One of the most important things to get right when you are a seasonaire is good accommodation. If your employer has not offered you any as part of your contract then finding a place that is great value and in a great location can be a challenge. If you happen to be heading out to …
It takes a lot for me to stare at a computer screen without having other windows going and trying to do several things at once, but this incredible timelapse stopped me in my tracks and left me questioning my existence and the fragility of life on Earth. Not only that but I don’t think I …