Chamonix is without doubt, one of the most awe inspiring places on this planet. Located just a quick drive from Geneva Airport, it can be reached with ease, wherever you live. Driving into the valley, after leaving Switzerland, you climb up and up ever windy and exciting roads, some of which are built hundreds of feet above the valley floor, …
A First Timer’s Summer Holiday In The Alps
If I am to be completely honest I had not been on holiday for years and I was long overdue a break. Therefore, it was time for me to take a week out, which was exactly what I needed to relax and unwind. I decided to take a holiday to Les Gets in August 07, one of the premier Ski …
The Alps Covers a Vast Area
The French Alps are dramatic soaring alpine mountains, deep twisting river valleys and lakes, the personification of outstanding mountain scenery. The Alps covers a vast area from Annecy in the west to the Swiss and Italian borders in the east and from Geneva in the north whilst reaching almost to the Mediterranean in the south. The alpine heights are magnificent …
Autumn Snow Brings 2008 Ski Season Hope
The summer weather in northern Europe was a strange mix, with different countries experiencing greatly differing weather patterns. In southern Europe Mediterranean countries such as Greece saw temperatures soar over the hundred farenheit mark, while in Britain floods caused misery for hundreds of thousands of people. The floods affected large parts of England and claimed four lives, and left a …
Christmas Snow and Easter Skiing
Indeed the seasons are changing, no one can argue that the snow is coming later, but few will realise that it is also staying for much longer. We are seeing some of the best snow arriving mid to late march, and lasting well into April and May. Maybe skiers need to start changing their habits for their annual ski holidays? …
A Dangerous Problem May Be Hiding Under The Snow
Most people love a beautiful blanket of snow on their lawn during the wintertime, but they are not aware of the fact that there can be a very unwelcome visitor lurking underneath that snow. The worst thing is, they probably will not know about it until the snow is already melted and the disease has done its damage. Snow mold …
How To Hunt For Whitetail Deer In The Snow
Deer hunting as most people will understand that to mean hunting when the weather is the best and the nature is in full bloom. However if you asked the seasoned hunters as to whether this is correct the answer would be in negative. There are several benefits to hunting for the whitetail deer in the snow. Odd as it may …
Snow And Rain Can Cause Water Damage To Your Foundation
In the winter time we can have many months of snow fall which will lead to water damages over time. When all of this snow melts this water can sit around the foundations of your home. It can then find ways to slip into any cracks in your foundation or slowly erode its way in causing you a lot of …
Driving in the Snow and Ice: 10 Tips for Your Teen
Make sure your teenager is well-equipped to handle bad weather behind the wheel. Here are ten tips for teaching your young driver how to handle whatever might come up: Before You Drive 1. Instruct your child to always have at least one-quarter of a tank of gas. Even if he is sure there is enough gas to get to his …
Inspired Future – Snow, The Recession And You
Because of the current recession, many people are living day to day, fearful of the future. If we really want to be inspired, what can we learn from the new circumstances? Coincidence is a good teacher. For example, here in the UK we have recently had the heaviest snow for 18 years. Strangely it’s also 18 years since the last …