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04/04/2009

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Ski Highers Sundays only team
(left to right) Ben, Rob, Russel lSki Higher), Sammy G(Snowlinx)

Now everyone is now sporting their hoodys it’s a sign that this season is finally drawing to an end. And like normal I have been inundated with surprised comments like “the hoodies this year are really nice. Do you have any spare?” to which the response in is unfortunately no. Actually that’s not true I have one red long sleeve t-shirts (large) with the 1650 print on the back. Anyone interested should contact me.
Looking back there has been a pattern like this all season. The Boss des Bosses. “The best day of the season”. The Three Valley Rally (for those who got past checkpoint 2)“Exhausting but great fun”.
Finally there is the End of season ball. Taking place on the 15th April at Chalet de Pierres. Regardless of what I say about it (perhaps because I organise it) people are sceptical about it.
What’s it like? Is it worth 60 euros? (YES) Isn’t it just for 1850 workers? (NO). Alternatively if you want an unbiased view go and talk to anyone who has been to one in the past couple of years. Jimbo(Jump), Phil(Jump), Claire(Jump), Ben(Ski Higher), Sammy G(Snolinx), Ryan(Snolinx), Jen(Killimanjaro).
Tickets are on sale at the Jump bar in 1850 until the 9th, when the bar closes (Yes, I know that’s very early) and then they are only available directly from me (Mobile no. 0673242825). I would recommend it’s easier to get them directly from the bar.

Alex, the editor.

2009 Seasonnaire Invitational report
Last Wednesday saw the inaugural seasonnaire invitation race on the stade in 1850 organised by Magic in Motion and Ski Higher. Despite the free entry and copious amounts of free beer only 5 teams entered. Two teams from Ski Higher, 1 from Skival, 1 from Scott Dunn and Killimanjaro Jen. Each consisting of 2 skiers 1 snowboarder and I snowblader. Despite the inherent competitiveness of a race the day was more about fun with some very dubious cross dressing going on with the Sundays only team scoring highly on both wins and the fashion stakes. As their dominance became clear it was the blader’s race would be the most interesting with the racers choosing to ride switch and even more comically on one blade.

Farewell to Mr Gill.
If you’re reading this on Sunday you might notice an un-eerie calm in the bars with the absence of a certain Will Gill. No endless rounds of Jagerbombs, no crates of manzana to the bottle bank, no trademark red/white salopettes passed out under the king table. For the past two weeks Will has been the catalyst to many a drunken night. Seasonnaires who have got caught up in the alcohol fuelled haze have realised they have blown their weekly drinking budget in one night.Their collective livers can now breath a sigh of relief.

Debbie does....
Beenies
The bobbled lumo coloured beenie hat is the must have accessory here in Courchevel this season. An extremely nasty experience that occurred this week involving the lending and almost losing of a such like beenie, gave me a true appreciation of how much I am in love with my perfectly formed (in every single possible way) beenie hat.
I truly believe that there is ‘the one’ beenie for each and every one of us with which one finds a feeling of deep and natural affinity. The key compatibility elements to look out for are; head size (there’s nothing worse than a tiny hat), materiality (an itchy forehead is a total killer), shade (the brighter the better) and most importantly coziness. Once selected do not underestimate the role that ‘the one’ can play in your season. Its main duty is protection, shielding you from those bitter chairlift winds and guarding off bad hair days. Its other key role is that of recognition as ones beenie becomes as distinctive as hair, body and face.
If you are yet to find ‘the one’ do not despair as the saying goes there are plenty more fish in the sea and when you see it you’ll know. If you are lucky enough to have found that special something congratulations and please look after each other.