The winter starts here
For some people (primarily those without a drinking problem) I know the resort doesn't officially open until the 6th of December. But for everyone else the opening of the Jump bar signifies the start of 5 months of intensive boozing. Just the sight of the Jump's new bar manager, Jimbo and the towering presence of 2nd in command, Phil behind the bar is a good omen that, regardless of financial crisis and exchange rates, you can always be guaranteed of the right amount of verbal abuse when you order your favourite tipple.

Vacancies available
Anyone who is thinking about doing a bit of skiing but is put off by the high season prices of Christmas and New Year should check out the early season weeks currently available. Currently with 50cm of fresh snow at resort level and more reported higher up there is one less excuse for going skiing. While taking a break from cleaning their hotel from top to bottom some masochistically healthy seasonnaires recently hiked up under the Chenus lift and reported amazing conditions unheard of in previous Novembers.

Alex, the editor.