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Autumn. The worst season in the calendar for a snow slider. November and its problem child siblings September and October. The dreaded fall shoulder season. If your planning is on point, then November will be boredom at the beginning with shredding at the end. If you’re a bit behind in setting yourself up for the season November is boredom, watching your friends have fun in the snow while you wait some more. Waiting, for your pass to come through, job offers, for the snowbase to build up, then relief.

It’s been a grey couple of weeks here in Chatel. Not in terms of the atmosphere - it’s getting more lively by the day as more seasonaires arrive and locals return – but the weather has been snowing or about to snow for about 10-days straight now.  This isn’t a bad thing and is great news for getting the ski areas open early and for the season to come. Still, the one sunny day that we did have was a real treat and myself and the missus made sure that we made the most of it by taking the dog on an epic walk, wading through snow up to our knees!

If you have managed to get some cheap flights and now just need a great apartment, this could be right up your street. Some apartments in France from the specialists, Skiapartments.co.uk.
All offers are for accommodation only and do not include any travel.
 

The ski season may be nearing the end but there are still plenty of deals out there for Easter. Conditions across the Alps are still really good and more snow is forecast so get browsing and grab a bargain.

Very short notice but if you can get some accommodation this Satruday, here are some great cheap flights from Crystal Ski.

Flight only from £59 per person including 20kg hold luggage, 5 kg hand luggage, all taxes.

Departure 16 March, return 23 March.

Birmingham to Geneva - £59
Gatwick to Geneva - £99
Manchester to Geneva - £99
Manchester to Chambery - £59
East Midlands to Chambery - £99

To book call 0871 231 2256 – Crystal Ski.

Hdere is the ski report for week ending March 9th, 2013 courtesy of J2Ski. There hasn't been very much fresh snow but what is still there is affording great skiing conditions. If fresh snow is what you are after then head to Austria, just like the MadDogSki team - we are off to Mayrhofen next week, and the brilliant Altitude Comedy Festival.