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Jesse in Jackson, Wyoming has sent us details on a Safety First programme they are running. Whislt we may not all get over the America for our skiing I am sure it will be of interest to us all.  If you are heading to Jackson and want more information or booking details contact Jesse here.

Last week it was a delightful group of Kenyans all learning how to ski and generally ski teaching was fun and happy.  This week I’ve been plunged into Christmas week ‘cours collectifs’ and I’m grasping for the French, Dutch and German phrases for ‘get up yourself you lazy enfant, it’s the millionth time you’ve fallen over for no reason today’…

That the holiday season is upon us is evidenced by the English, American and Dutch accents that are now common in mountain restaurants and on chairlifts. But the Föhn wind is blowing from the south bringing milder weather - not what the mountains need in the run up to Christmas. Anticipating soft snow this afternoon, I headed for St Jacob in Haus in the Pillersee valley, a small resort that will be fun for a day, but is not somewhere that an experienced skier would spend a week.

Got into resort last Wednesday; one of the blokes I'm working for picked me up from Geneva. Not much snow as we headed up, and the same was to be said for resort.  I'm living in a place called Le Praz (pronounced Pra) which is at 1300. There are a few different resorts in Courchevel: 1850, 1650, 1550, Le Praz and Saint Bon - all well connected via a frequent bus service and also the 'bubble' lift. First week has been a lot of driving, mainly to Geneva but also Grenoble and heading all the way up to Val d'Isere! Couple of 13 hour days clocked in so far, with any luck that will even out into some nice days off.

The sun is still shining and the snow is still on the hills so if you can get away for some late skiing, here are some deals to browse through.  All the deals include Flexiplus Eurotunnel crossing for your car and passengers. See more deals

The Ski Club of Great Britain will be co-hosting the Luttman Johnson Challenge with Evolution 2, once again returning to Tignes for the event. Last year our very own Kate and Hannah took part and had a great day out and even came home with a prize, well done them.

This year all the fun is taking place on Wednesday 4th April so if you are in Tignes or the vicinity get yourself down there with a team and have some fun. Great fun for all, or just go along and watch the fancy dress outfits - crazy crazy people!

Here are some great ski deals for April from Peak Retreats with savings of up to £81 per person, all prices include Flexiplus Eurotunnel crossing for a car and passengers. So if you are searching for that last bit of skiing for this season  grab yourself a deal. See more deals

If you are looking for some fine cuisine on your spring ski holiday, then look no further than Fish & Pips. They won The Times Chalet Chef 2010. See more deals