Sunny spell continues, highlighting the beautiful Autumnal colours.
A paraglider fell 20 metres into a stream - taken to Hospital by the Sapeurs-Pompiers.
Today is the First London Ski Skimming Event ! You need to be capable of skiing black runs, and sign a waiver. Let me know how you get on ! Sent photos... videos......And take some dry clothes.....
If you fancy yourself as an entrepreneur... there is an event in Bourg St Maurice on Tuesday so explain what you need to do and how to do it. Free but best to book.
Ski Club of Great Britain are sponsoring Team GB slalom skier Laurie Taylor. His first race this year is in Finland in November, and of course all our eyes will be on him in the Olympics.
Sadly another athlete has failed a drugs test.......this time Bobsleigher Arran Gulliver has been banned for 2 years. He is not contesting it but says it was not deliberate.
What is new in Tignes this year ? A fast 6 seater chairlift on the Aiguille Percee.... the eye of the needle. A electric buggy circuit. A huge Brasserie owned and run by the Bouvier family, of Michelin star fame. Several events including the Winter Fest in January.
Today's celebrations ...UN International Day of the Girl Child, and the UK are celebrating Album day... music rather than the photo version.
