Apr 04 2008 - Savoy beginner ski area closes but draglift open - in mornings (snow permitting) - Chamonix news

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04 Apr 2008: Aiguille du Midi bus stop closed - Chamonix news
Due to construction the ski bus will not stop at the Aiguille du Midi bus stop. The closest bus stops are Chamonix Sud and Montenvers. [read]
03 Apr 2008: An Interview with Neil from Bar Le Dérapage & Chamserve - Chamonix news
Marital status (and no. of kids if any): in relationship with a child (with the mother of) Where are you from? Orpington, Kent, England Favorite Drink: ex bar tender so off most things, water and wine I guess Favorite... [read]
27 Mar 2008: PGHM busy, luckily no victims - Chamonix news
Among other areas where snow slides were reported, the PGHM came to the rescue at the Pchou couloir at Brevent and in the Pas de Chevre area. In Brevent a snowboarder was carried a long way but was able to get out without any outside help. In the... [read]
26 Mar 2008: Some advice for the Valley Blanche - Chamonix news
YES THIS DOES APPLY TO YOU !!!!!!!!! Anyone who lives here and skis the Valley Blanche on a regular basis has seen it. People who come up to the top of the Valley Blanche and ask where the piste is. Or just assume they can follow anyone's tracks and... [read]
26 Mar 2008: Some advice for the Valley Blanche - Chamonix news
YES THIS DOES APPLY TO YOU !!!!!!!!! Anyone who lives here and skis the Valley Blanche on a regular basis has seen it. People who come up to the top of the Valley Blanche and ask where the piste is. Or just assume they can follow anyone's tracks and... [read]
26 Mar 2008: Some advice for the Valley Blanche - Chamonix news
YES THIS DOES APPLY TO YOU !!!!!!!!! Anyone who lives here and skis the Valley Blanche on a regular basis has seen it. People who come up to the top of the Valley Blanche and ask where the piste is. Or just assume they can follow anyone's tracks and... [read]
23 Mar 2008: Valley Blanche skier not dead, but not for lack of trying - Chamonix news
At the col de Rognon (3500m), finding that his technical skiing level was not up to snuff, the group decided that Fernando should turn around and go back by himself on foot – which breaks two golden rules. 1) don't let someone with the least experience... [read]
20 Mar 2008: The Valley Blanche strikes again - Chamonix news
There has been another fatal crevasse fall on the popular Vallée Blanche route which leads down from the 3800 meter Aiguille du Midi to Chamonix. 80,000 skiers and snowboarders descend the “VB” between December and April. A 29 year old snowboarder... [read]
20 Mar 2008: Zermatt takes the Boss de Bosses - Chamonix news
As one Cham telemarker so eloquently put it, "I did not want to be beaten by a chicken." But Zermatt, dressed in giant chicken suits, put on a really good show and managed to top Chamonix for yet another year. Representing Chamonix: - Skiers: Camille... [read]
17 Mar 2008: Éric Fournier is the new mayor of Chamonix with close to 54% of the vote
Both candidates, Eric Fournier and Eric Lassere, campaigned on the basis of change. With 53.94% of the vote, Fournier's list won a decisive victory, winning 23 out of the 29 local seats. The other 6 went to Lassere's list. On learning of his victory... [read]