A beautiful day up the mountain today, was quite eerie though as we were surrounded by clouds rolling in from all directions, they were seen gathering over distant mountains. That was around 2pm, and now we are totally engulfed.
Despite the great snow and blue skies (for most the day), the wind was wild!! The forecast wasn't lying when it mentioned up to 70kph of wind, I'd be tempted to say it was stronger than that at times. My attempts of getting down Piste'H' were hysterical, not only were the winds so strong that at times I stopped moving (not through choice), but then when I could move, I couldn't see a thing as snow was being blown in all directions in a manor which stung the cheeks and froze all exposed areas of skin. Highly entertaining. On other runs though conditions were totally different and positively warm with not a bit of wind. Most strange.
All in all a great day, lets just hope now that all the clouds that rolled in will dump a whole lot of snow overnight!
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Great diary - wish I was there and not in UK rain
Sounds like a grand day out. Talk of Beaufort tart made my mouth water. We had a delicious one when we were in Courchevel for Christmas
Looks Fab Karen.
Looking forward to my week in Val. Unfortunately that is not until April. I am very pleased not be in the gales you seem to be getting. I really do love the sun and much prefer skiing in the warmer climates. Very amusing reading about Piste "H"
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