Apr 09 2008 - The 3 legged race that was not 3 legged - Chamonix news

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Yesterday the 3 legged race was canceled 15 minutes before the race was due to start, but that didn't stop the teams that came dressed up in fancy dress.
09 Apr 2008: New stickers in Planpraz gondola - Chamonix news
Following last month's tragic, fatal accident, where one member of a boisterous group of French holidaymakers, fell out of the Planpraz gondola, there was plenty of talk about adding more signs warning against dangerous behavior. Here's what is no... [read]
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]
04 Apr 2008: Savoy beginner ski area closes but draglift open - in mornings (snow permitting) - Chamonix news
The Savoy beginner ski area will close the evening of Saturday 5th April 2008. La Côte draglift which provides lift access to the Planpraz/Brevent gondola will remain open from 8:45am to 10:30am snow permitting. [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: 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]