The Winners' Story: A Short Documentary

In January, we welcomed our Back to Ski competition winners to Graciosa in La Plagne, a week that marked far more than just another ski holiday.

Each of our winners entered the competition with a story. Stories of time away from the mountains, of life getting busy, of challenges faced and milestones reached. For some, skiing had been a huge part of their past; for others, returning to the slopes felt like reclaiming something they’d quietly missed.

During their stay, Henry spent time chatting with them about what inspired their entry, how it felt to be chosen as a winner, and what it meant to be back on snow again, many for the first time in years. They also shared their honest impressions of La Plagne, staying at Graciosa, and the experience of a catered chalet holiday with VIP SKI.

The result is a relaxed, heartfelt conversation that perfectly captures why we created the Back to Ski competition in the first place: to give people a reason to return, reconnect and rediscover their love of the mountains.

Watch the full video below to hear their story in their own words.

For us, stories like this are what Graciosa, and VIP SKI, are all about. Creating the space to slow down, feel genuinely looked after, and fall back in love with the mountains, whether it’s your first time skiing or your first time back in a while. Watching our winners rediscover their confidence, their joy and their connection to the mountains was a reminder that ski holidays matter not just for the skiing, but for the moments they create long after the boots come off.