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And We're Off!
And the lifts are open! The first day finally came and the resort came to life on Saturday 15th December for the winter season of 2012/2013.
Read more about La Plagne Apres Ski Report: 20th December 2012
The Colours Of Love
Last night saw a slightly pre-emptive but very successful Valentines party thrown by Oxygene Ski & Snowboard School, taking their usual breathe party and giving it a flirty twist with a traffic lights theme.
Read more about La Plagne Apres Ski Report: 13th February 2013
Of Crepes and Cowboys
Pancake day may have passed but that’s no reason not to get stuck in to a crepe every now and then. I’m a traditionalist at heart so would usually stick to the lemon and sugar classic but good lord there is a world of pancake choice out there, there’s some crazy cats even putting cheese in them! Savoury pancakes, who knew!
Read more about La Plagne Apres Ski Report: 27th February 2013
The End is Nigh
Well this is it folks, my last après report of the 2012/13 season and my god has it been a good one. I have experienced so many of the amazing activities and events that La Plagne has to offer and yet I can’t help but feel that I haven’t even scratched the surface - so many un-tasted restaurants and un-drunk bars, events I missed through having to work (boo), and tour groups I haven’t been a part of. Ah well - looks like I shall just have to come back next year! What a shame.
Super Luge Report - In Which I Sledge Over My Own Father!!
Right, the super luge derby run by Oxygene Ski and Snowboard School in La Plagne. Simply put, every one should do it, it is the most chaotically hilarious fun I have had in a long time - check out the video to the right of the report if you don't believe me!
Read more about La Plagne Apres Ski Report: 10th January 2013
It's an Elf's life!
Well it has been one amazing Christmas here in La Plagne; I have never seen so many skiing Santas in my life, not to mention snowboarding elves and one pair who deserve a mention for being a skiing reindeer pulling a snowboarding Santa along with his ski poles. Great festive cheer boys.
Read more about La Plagne Apres Ski Report: 26th December 2012
Huck Cancer Foundation
This week I have been doing my drinking for charity! That’s right The Huck Cancer crew came to Scotty’s and threw an awareness and fund raising event which I supported by drinking excessively and dancing on tables.
Read more about La Plagne Apres Ski Report: 8th February 2013
Number 13 is Lucky for Some!
Well I don’t know about you but I definitely started the new year with a headache and a half and a very hazy recollection of what happened to 2012. Several litres of water later and the night started to come back to me and let's just say that when La Plagne decides to throw a party they sure do throw it in style.
Read more about La Plagne Apres Ski Report: 2nd January 2013
Skittles and Shakes
Haven’t you always thought that the one thing missing from your ski holiday was a good night out at the bowling alley? No? No, probably not. To be fair I hadn’t really thought that the two went together either but I recently took a trip to La Plagne’s own bowling alley and found it to be an unexpectedly great night out.
Snow Panthers Are Go!
Listen up now folks, my birthday is just around the corner and I know what I want, my very own Skidoo! And a year round snowy playground on which to ride it if possible!
Plastic Cup Politics
It’s time to settle the age old, eternal debate. To end once and for all the question that has plagued not only us but our parents, our grandparents, and all our ancestors for centuries before us. The fundamental issue that goes to the heart, to the very core of who we are as people! The question? Beer Pong or Flip Cup?
Read more about La Plagne Apres Ski Report: 21st February 2013
Switch, Snails and Superheroes
For the purposes of research I have been branching out with my restaurant choices this season and experiencing as many different venues as possible, however this week I fell back on an old fail-safe; Le Refuge.
Skiing Into the Darkness
Not content with only skiing in the daylight I decided this week to give night skiing a go and booked with a group of friends onto Oxygene Ski and Snowboard School's Moonlight Ski Experience. You get last lifts up the Grande Rochette, have dinner and an avalanche awareness talk at the top, and then ski back down Mira under the night sky.
Read more about La Plagne Apres Ski Report: 16th January 2013
Hi Mum..
As I’m sure you all know as you have it marked on your calendar and never, ever forget, it’s Mother’s Day on March 10th which is this Sunday!
A selection the best ski film clips from Hollywood films
Skiing and cinema have had a bit of a rocky relationship over the years. Need I mention 80s nightmare ski-flick ‘Hotdog’ or the more recent avalanche of cringe that was ‘Chalet Girl’?
An exhilarating experience not for the faint hearted
In 1992, Albertville hosted the 16th Winter Olympiad with La Plagne selected as the venue for the Bobsleigh event.
Monster snow and a fair few parties too
So the season is about to kick off in La Plagne, and the assorted hotel, bar, instructor, restaurant and retail staffs are waiting with bated breath for the lifts to finally start running. The atmosphere is taut,poised like a coin about to flip or a Jaeger bomb about to be dropped. Opening parties are planned and bands are booked, bars are being scrubbed to within an inch of their varnished lives, kegs are connected, vodka is in the optics. We’re ready. All we need now is the go ahead from the mountain, well that and to clear the deluge of snow from our decks so people can actually get in the door.
Read more about La Plagne Apres Ski Report: 12th December 2012
Up close and personal with Europe’s highest peak
This year I was fortunate enough to receive the ultimate Christmas gift. My partner, Eléa, booked us on an excursion I’ve wanted to try since forever: a once in a lifetime helicopter ride round Mont Blanc.
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