No man, chalet business or holiday company is an island:
Running a ski holiday company – the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth!
by Independent Mountains Marketing Manager Olivia Gascoigne
January is a wierd old time…. by now your well under way with your season (yep, there’s no turning back it’s actually happening!), you’re rushed off your feet hosting clients or in our case taking bookings and are already thinking about changes you want to make for next year. However, despite this hive of activity it can also be quite an isolated and lonely time. Read more... (681 words, 2 images, estimated 2:43 mins reading time)
The Course of True Love Never Runs Smooth – Especially when that course involves proposing on the side of a mountain!
We felt a bit like God this week or should I rephrase that and say the God of Love! Yes, I am proud to announce that we played a key part in the best day of someone’s life to date and I admit the amore has gone slightly to our heads!!
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Families travelling to the well known resort of Meribel in the Three Valleys for their half term ski holiday will be spoilt for choice when it comes to keeping the whole family entertained.
On the piste, the ski resort of Meribel offers a fantastic range of terrain and challenges for all levels of skiing ability, with a great selection of ski schools ensuring your little ones are in safe hands and most imporantly will be whizzing down the slopes alongside you in no time. Read more... (332 words, 1 image, estimated 1:20 mins reading time)
JANUARY SKI DEALS & EARLY AVAILABILITY FOR SEASON 10/11
The New Year is here, the snow is falling everywhere and it’s about time to escape to somewhere where you can put the snow to good use! Check out our latest ski deals and plan your escape to the snow now! EMAIL US TODAY WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS
BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR AND HALF TERM SKI HOLIDAY 10/11 NOW AND ENSURE YOU GET THE SKI PROPERTY YOU WANT! CONTACT US WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND LET US FIND YOU A FANTASTIC 10/11 SKI HOLIDAY!! Read more... (556 words, 10 images, estimated 2:13 mins reading time)
Wednesday 27th January sees the Natives Challenge Ski Race come to Meribel! This fun race day is hosted from the Stade at Meribel’s La Chaudanne and invites holidaymakers and season workers to test their snowboarding and skiing skills as they take part in the Individual Giant Slalom and the Team Parallel Slalom.
Competitors can choose from four different catergories: instructors, workers, guests and novices. With winners being rewarded with an arrary of prizes presented during the after party at Jacks Bar.
Entry fees are as follows:
€10 in advance for the Individual Giant Slalom (€15 on the day) Read more... (167 words, 1 image, estimated 40 secs reading time)
Fancy an early season get away to Meribel? Want to swoosh down the slopes without battling with the crowds? Fancy a great Meribel Ski deal? Then why not get yourself booked into one of our Meribel ski properties and celebrate the opening of the Meribel ski lifts!
With only 8 weeks until the start of the season, now is the perfect time to beat the rush and get yourself a cheeky start of season break away to the slopes! The Meribel ski lifts and pistes open on Saturday 5th December (all being well with snowfall) along with links to the other valleys being open if possible. Read more... (173 words, estimated 42 secs reading time)
Looking for a ski holiday Meribel? Want to book a family ski holiday Meribel? If so, then look no further than here at Independent Mountain.
We have a fantastic range of Meribel accommodation, ranging from ski apartments to ski chalets all covering a range of budgets. To see our range of Meribel ski accommodation click here
If you’re after a fantastic Meribel ski deal then please click here
It’s that time of year again, when even though it may be the summer holidays, thoughts are turning to winter holidays and the annual family ski holiday. Therefore, here at www.independentmountain.com we thought we’d give you a helping hand by bringing you the top five family ski resorts for season 09/10.
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Golf lovers will be spoilt for choice during the Meribel Golf Show that takes place over a week in Meribel starting on 24th August.
The week will see both professionals and amateurs being offered the chance to take part in a number of competitions all taking place on the 18 hole Mountain course.
If you’re new to the sport, do not fear as all beginners will receive golf instruction free of charge, so you are able to test your skills without testing your wallets!! A mixture of competitions, demonstrations and equipment testing will keep visitors to the event entertained all week and provide great fun for all!! Read more... (115 words, 1 image, estimated 28 secs reading time)
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