Archive for December, 2008

Top Ten Tips to Combat the Credit Crunch On Your Ski Holiday!!

Now we know as with the Law commonly known as “sods”, the annulment of one excuse for not booking your annual ski trip (lack of snow) results in the emergence of another (lack of funds). Therefore, here at www.independentmountain.com we are ensuring you are fully prepared to win the battle and the war against the enemy that is trying to conquer your annual ski trip – The enemy commonly known worldwide as General Credit Crunch!

Chalet du Bois available for Christmas

Location, location, location … With its 5 bedrooms the chalet sleeps 10 or more on request  and is well situated for access to the village and also a quiet nights sleep if needed.

We love the sauna, jacuzzi bath, heated boot room and of course the new huge TV as soon as we bring it over.  The communal spaces in the chalet are fantastic; a lounge with comfy seating for all, a cosy wood burner and a massive authentic alpine communal dining table.

New Kid on the Eastern Bloc - Ski In Bansko, Bulgaria!!

One of the newest destinations to hit the ski world, Bansko has emerged as Bulgaria’s premier ski resort! Slowly established over the past ten years, recent developments in the area have resulted in Bansko being the largest resort offering the variety of its alpine competitors for a fraction of the price.

Located near River Glazane at 925m above sea level, Bansko nestles beneath the shadows of the breathtaking Pirin Mountain whose summit rises above the area at an impressive 2, 914 meters.  Chalin Valog and Shiligarnika are the two main ski areas lying at 10km above the town with the new and efficient gondola lift transporting visitors to the slopes within a 25 minute ride.

Half Term availability in La Tania

Chalet Pleroma

The chalet built entirely of wood in the Savoyarde style is designed to combine traditional elegance with modern levels of comfort.

Located in a discreet residential quarter the chalet is just a 5 minute walk to the town centre. Its situation offers uninhibited, stunning views of the snow capped peaks and the valley stretching out below. The large picture windows and high ceilings give a wonderful feeling of light and space, which combined with the traditional log fire and solid oak furniture provide a warm and comfortable retreat The balcony hot tub is hugely popular with guests and it’s not difficult to see why, breathing vital new life and energy into weary limbs it has become a near essential part of any chalet holiday.

DJ Yoda in Meribel

DJ Yoda - Dick’s T-Bar - Meribel - (23:00 - 04:00) Thursday 18th December 08

“One of the top 10 DJs you must see before you die”- Q Magazine.

“One of the top three DJs in the world” – Hip Hop connections magazine.

Yoda’s mix of hip-hop, funk, comedy and samples from your childhood will keep you dancing all night and smiling for days afterwards. Get your ticket from Dick’s T-Bar and marvel as the Jedi master cuts Batman into the Gorillaz without missing a beat. AMAZING.

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Ditch the Desk & Hit the Slopes!

3pm in the office:

It’s exactly 120 mins and 30 secs until your body can be unleashed to catch up with your wandering mind and officially leave the building! For the poor souls, or what us 9-5ers prefer to term “crazy fools”, amongst us working until the unsightly hour of 6pm, sadly, you have slightly more time and boredom to kill.