tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123578341408419715Sun, 31 Jul 2011 07:45:41 +0000independent travelThree Valleyshelmets3 Valleysbusinessski resortsentrepreneurLa Tsarettaski holidayscheeseholidayski accommodationski schoolmtbParallel LinessummerAlpstravelairport transferschalet holidayskiski kitNew Generationfoodcatered ski chaletssnowcarbonLes AlluespistesMeribelsnowboard lessonssnowboardingsnowboarding kitski lessonsmountain bikingcheap flightsAlpine Ethosmountainsski chaletsleon restaurantsnowboardhttp://alpineethoschalets.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Alpine Ethos 2.0)Blogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123578341408419715.post-8024284497545029498Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:37:00 +00002011-07-04T12:49:10.896-07:00Three Valleysmountain bikingmtbMeribel3 ValleysAndy and I have been back in Meribel now for 3 weeks during which time we’ve caught up with friends, made some new ones, walked many kms with the dog on both sides of the Meribel valley and done a spot of mountain-biking too.Our mountain biking efforts have all been in preparation for the opening of the ski lifts this weekend. The lifts give access to countless mtb opportunities on singletrack, http://alpineethoschalets.blogspot.com/2011/07/3vtt-summer-opening-weekend-in-three.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpine Ethos 2.0)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123578341408419715.post-8751066818813953274Thu, 12 May 2011 13:51:00 +00002011-05-13T13:40:41.017-07:00snowboardingskisnowboardHaving had a few weeks to relax and reflect following our second season as Alpine Ethos we wanted to share some of what made winter 2010-11 one to remember.The season began in promising style with snow galore from November into December and the opening of the lifts was eagerly anticipated by all. Our first day back on the slopes didn’t disappoint with foot deep powder to play in. Surely this http://alpineethoschalets.blogspot.com/2011/05/2010-11-season-round-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpine Ethos 2.0)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123578341408419715.post-239037422823559147Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:50:00 +00002010-10-22T06:14:21.579-07:00skichalet holidaysnowboardcatered ski chaletsski chaletsThe combination of the arrival the first snow of the winter in the Alps this week, the Metro Ski & Snow Show and the UK government’s announcement on budget cuts has generated lots of newsprint about how holiday-makers can maximise their value for money this winter.At Alpine Ethos we recognise that value for money is of paramount importance to any holiday maker but we also recognise that dirt http://alpineethoschalets.blogspot.com/2010/10/which-is-best-value-for-money-catered.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpine Ethos 2.0)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123578341408419715.post-1261588120879048687Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:31:00 +00002010-10-08T01:38:11.308-07:00skisnowboardsnowboarding kitski kitLes AlluesLa TsarettaMeribelski holidaysAs many readers will know, team Alpine Ethos made it back to resort this week. It’s been a few days of unpacking, dealing with the summer post and adjusting back to the pace of mountain life. The weather has been glorious since our arrival. The autumnal colours on the trees look stunning and we’ve taken full advantage of the views of them whilst out walking with Benny.We have also reacquaintedhttp://alpineethoschalets.blogspot.com/2010/10/winters-nearly-here-getting-right-gear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpine Ethos 2.0)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123578341408419715.post-3596624510867331367Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:07:00 +00002010-09-10T02:21:58.478-07:00snowboardingskipistesMeribelski holidaysski resortsWith kids back to school and our inbox filling up with booking enquiries for the up-coming ski season, we thought it would be a great time spread the news about what our guests can expect from the slopes this season. Every year, the lift pass company invests time and money into improving the Three Valleys ski area and this year is no exception.Beginner skiers and snowboarders will be able to takehttp://alpineethoschalets.blogspot.com/2010/09/3-valleys-gets-better-better.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpine Ethos 2.0)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123578341408419715.post-7799814597020704870Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:08:00 +00002010-08-27T01:14:46.333-07:00snowboardski holidaysski accommodationski resortsski chaletsWith the summer hols drawing to a close and many peoples’ thoughts turning to their next holiday in the snow, we thought we’d produce a short guide to all those things worth considering when you’re booking your (independent) ski holiday.1. Who is in your group?This is your starting point. The size, make up (family/friends/couples/lads/girls) and skiing/snowboarding ability of your party will http://alpineethoschalets.blogspot.com/2010/08/7-step-alpine-ethos-guide-to-booking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpine Ethos 2.0)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123578341408419715.post-3493387647378267252Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:33:00 +00002010-08-13T02:38:23.483-07:00cheeseskimountainschalet holidaysnowboardfoodAs many of you know it’s been a busy summer for Alpine Ethos with numerous social functions; weddings, birthdays, camping trips and so on which has given rise to lots of opportunities to talk about what we do for a living. It seems that people are (perhaps not surprisingly) quite interested in our chalet venture compared to our previous lives working in the financial sector and often ask us abouthttp://alpineethoschalets.blogspot.com/2010/08/mountains-of-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpine Ethos 2.0)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123578341408419715.post-2703616402057314768Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:41:00 +00002010-08-06T01:47:40.493-07:00helmetsskisnowboardski holidaysRegular blog readers may have noticed a lack of news from our quarters of late and the truth is it’s been a busy few weeks at Alpine Ethos HQ. Three friends’ weddings, one 30th birthday (Andy), a camping trip and a house sale (well, subject to contract) has meant little time to download our thoughts. We have however, just about sold all of the peak weeks of the season. We will be welcoming some http://alpineethoschalets.blogspot.com/2010/08/ski-helmets-to-wear-or-not-to-wear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpine Ethos 2.0)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123578341408419715.post-1339893813219085231Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:41:00 +00002010-07-09T03:50:35.417-07:00mountain bikingMeribelfoodAlpsAs you probably know by now, the Alpine Ethos team are back in the UK for the summer and don’t get us wrong we’re happy to be here. This week has involved a visit from Heather’s mum and dad, some culinary experimentation (beef paprikash, a Jamie Oliver style meringue pudding and another Leon cookbook great – the Tuk Tuk salad), as well as a scary trip to the vets for Benny who had a suspected http://alpineethoschalets.blogspot.com/2010/07/missing-out-on-summer-in-alps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpine Ethos 2.0)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123578341408419715.post-9078185794762644015Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:55:00 +00002010-07-02T09:16:28.255-07:00cheap flightsleon restaurantairport transfersski holidaysIt’s been a week of both work and pleasure (well sort of) at Alpine Ethos HQ. We broke out the BBQ on Sunday, whipped up some tabbouleh, happy carrot slaw (a winner from the Leon cookbook) and a few other leafy offerings and threw some snags, drumsticks and burgers over the coals for our mates. It being the England vs Germany match (and having too many people to fit in our lounge) Andy rigged up http://alpineethoschalets.blogspot.com/2010/07/feeling-bit-flighty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpine Ethos 2.0)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123578341408419715.post-6102226316660925951Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:34:00 +00002010-06-25T09:40:41.704-07:00Parallel Linesskiski lessonssnowboardski schoolNew Generationsummersnowboard lessonsMeribelIt’s amazing how quickly Friday comes around. Leeds has been bathed in sunshine for the past week which has seen the Alpine Ethos team with hedgetrimmers and strimmers in hand meaning our garden is now tidied and ready for a BBQ on Sunday. In addition our tans are topped up and England are through to the last 16 (as optimistically predicted in last weeks’ blog).The sun being out has also been an http://alpineethoschalets.blogspot.com/2010/06/summer-ski-schools.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpine Ethos 2.0)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123578341408419715.post-726802005219035099Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:37:00 +00002010-06-18T08:45:19.244-07:00skichalet holidayindependent travelsnowboardsnowcarbonHaving arrived back to our house in Leeds after 7 months away we’ve had a busy week in the garden, trimming, tidying, mowing, cropping and lopping. The harsh Yorkshire winter didn’t stop our herb patch attempting its annual takeover of the garden nor the privet hedge from expanding upwards and outwards.Alpine Ethos work has been on the back burner a little this week while we wait for our http://alpineethoschalets.blogspot.com/2010/06/small-is-beautiful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpine Ethos 2.0)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123578341408419715.post-7836546255708977589Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:49:00 +00002010-06-11T05:57:16.730-07:00entrepreneurskitravelmountain bikingsnowboardAlpine EthosholidaybusinessIn the last 12 months we’ve quit our corporate jobs, bought a ski chalet business in Meribel, learned how to run our own business, recruited staff and successfully run two chalets. We’re both about to turn 30 and neither of us have a job (as such). What do we do now? That is the question we have been asking ourselves since the end of the last season and our return to the UK. So far we have caughthttp://alpineethoschalets.blogspot.com/2010/06/what-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpine Ethos 2.0)0