13th February 2008 - Arcs still has good snow to offer

Today we took Heather up to the Nordic Ski Area in the National Park. IT was another sunny cold start, but we soon warmed up. On the way round our walk we were passed by some husky sledges. We have also found a nice restaurant (Only open during the day).

After a few chores, we headed for Les Arcs for an afternoon ski. It was a tad warmer than yesterday with no wind.

We stayed over the Arc 2000 side of the resort, taking the chair lifts up to the top and then to the peek at the Aguile Rouge. We took a series of runs all the way down to one of the lowest points called Villaroger almost without stopping. This means taking a black, red and finally a short blue. Fantastic!!

Then back to 2000 and up and over into Arc 1600 for a wee drinkie. Then back up and down to the Fenicular.

We are off for a curry tonight with our neighbours, but not until 8.30!! Talk about buring the candle at both ends.

12th February 2008 - La Plagne With Sugar

Today we drove to Les Coches and skied La Plagne. The weather was very cold but sunny. The sun seemed weak today and for the first time my toes were cold for most of the day.

We travelled up to the top (Roch de Mio) and the snow was not good. Most of the pistes were icy.

We came back over to the main centre and then went over to Chambery. The snow over there was better, but mnay pistes are suddenly a mixture of ice and sugar.

I (John) felt a bit naff come late evening, due to my lovely flu bug. Still, it's not as bad as it was.

Praying for snow, but currently it's sun all the way.