Verbier Trials New Avalanche Protection Measures

skichaletblogger January 7, 2022
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Sadly the 2020/2021 winter season, saw 11 deaths due to avalanches in the Valais region of Switzerland To reduce that number, many new measures have been brought in this season, thanks to a working group that includes the police, the …

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Avalanche Danger in the Alps!

skichaletblogger February 4, 2021
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If you’ve been following us on Facebook or Twitter, then you’ll know already that the snow is very good in the Alps right now! Avalanche Risk is high While the ski lifts are not open in French ski resorts just …

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What’s it like working as a pisteur in a ski resort?

skichaletblogger April 24, 2018
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You’re more likely to notice the lift operators or even the snow groomer drivers in a ski resort than a pisteur, yet their role is the most important of all. Probably you’ve most likely to see them in the worst …

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Avalanche blasting in Les 3 Vallees

skichaletblogger April 20, 2015
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It’s a beautiful morning – the sun is out, the skies are blue and 40cm of fresh powder fell last night…but the lifts aren’t open yet! How frustrating is it that you can’t rush out and ski all the fresh …

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