We have lots of snow! - and even though the ski slopes are closed until mid-January, there is still lots to be enjoyed in Paradiski! You can trek the mountains, discover the resorts and enjoy one of our cosy chalets to relax and unwind in.
What with trying to live and work with the ‘new normal’ we having been scratching our heads trying to come up with the best ways to accommodate our booked (and future) guests while putting their minds at ease in these uncertain times.
This past year has certainly been a challenging year. Covid has knocked us all sideways and has hit everyone personally in devastating ways. Sadly, to add to the depressing state of the situation is the cancellation of the Snowtrain this season.
As we run around like maniacs trying to get everything in place and ready for the start of the season we have been blessed by a downpouring of the white stuff. It has been tempting to down tools and have fun all day but we have to be disciplined and get the chores done before any fun can be had.
Where do I begin? It is now a month from closing the chalets after our first season at the helm of Ski Hiver. What a huge learning curve it has been; both rewarding and frazzling in equal measure.
When you think about getting to the French Alps for a ski break by way of the usual flights, it’s hard not to envisage something of a nightmare scenario. The reason being that hot-footing it through airports, on and off planes and then onto your final destination with a bus or train transfer doesn’t exactly sound like a thrill a minute…which it isn’t.