Ever wondered how far you can ski in a day?

A few winters ago I was staying in a chalet in La Tania and some of the guests invited me to ski with them. We covered a good deal of ground that week and they were always talking about how far they’d skied that day. At that time I knew nothing of the available apps they were using. Their conversations made me wonder how far an average skier covers in a day and how far could be skied in one…

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An Absolutely Shameless Sales Pitch (and a little incentive)

Now, let’s not beat about the bush. We all know the main reason we send you the Chalet Organ every month is to remind you we’re here, burnishing up the chalets ready for next season, so that hopefully you’ll say “Ah the Chalet Organ! That reminds me: SKIING! Better get that sorted while there’s still space. Ski Frist Tracks seem to be great value. Just look at their prices and TripAdvisor reviews!” Are we good value? The truth is, it’s…

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Ski singles (and how to avoid the unoccupied bed supplement)

The best of all worlds.... There’s nothing unusual about heading off for a skiing holiday by yourself – we’ve all done it. Sometimes it’s because you haven’t been able to persuade anybody to go with you, or maybe because you want the freedom of skiing wherever the fancy takes you. Then again, you don’t want to be on your own for the whole of your holiday, so a Ski First Tracks chalet holiday gives you the prospect of a great…

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