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    IMPORTANT - Please note: We accept bookings with children and infants on any date in Bear Lodge on room by room bookings, or on any date in any chalet if occupying the whole chalet. Also in all chalets for departures on 15, 22 & 29 Dec 2021; 6 & 13 Feb; 27 Mar; 3 & 10 Apr 2022 . Bookings made online outside these parameters unfortunately will not be accepted. 

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Top Ski Tips

What kit should you buy? What should you pack? Should you drive to The Alps? How to navigate group ski dynamics? There’s plenty to think about when jetting off on your next ski holiday, our guides will help lighten the load and make your next memorable ski experience as seamless as possible.

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Choosing The Right Ski Boots

I’m often asked “Which bit of kit matters the most?” My answer hasn’t changed for thirty years. It’s all about the boots. Rubbish boots and the best skis in the world won’t help your skiing. Well-fitted... Read More

How To Ski The Swiss Wall Like A Pro

The Swiss Wall, or 'Chavanette,’ is one of the most famous ski runs in the world. It starts in the ski resort of Avoriaz , France. On the border with the Swiss resort of Les Crosets. The whole area is known as... Read More

10 Tips For Solo Skiers

Not everyone dreams of a beach holiday; many of us thrive on the thrill of the ski slopes and atmospheric apres-ski. If you’re a passionate skier but your partner or friends don’t share your enthusiasm, don’t... Read More

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What To Pack For Your Family Ski Holiday

So, you’ve booked your family ski holiday, located your GHIC cards, checked the dates on your passports, purchased your winter sports insurance and booked your airport parking. You’re off to a great start! Now... Read More

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Working a Ski Season

Every year we send a couple of hundred enthusiastic adventurers to join our community of like-minded individuals in the Alps and to embark upon the journey of a lifetime working in one of our resorts. We employ... Read More

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Driving to the Alps: The Pros and Cons

Embarking on a ski holiday in the Alps can be an exciting experience and choosing to drive there adds its own set of adventures and challenges. Having booked a ski holiday to Val d’Isere last Easter, it... Read More

5 less obvious ski jobs

When you think of working a ski season in the Alps, “chalet host” might come to mind first. But there's a whole world of exciting roles waiting for skilled, adventurous people to experience a winter like no... Read More

Top Tips for Securing a Ski Job

Our recruitment team has been sending seasonnaires to the Alps since before many of this year’s hopefuls were born. We managed to drag them away from sampling yet another selection of cakes and canapés... Read More

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Be kinder to the planet during your time on the slopes

Ask anyone if taking a ski holiday is good for the environment and they’ll likely come back with a resounding no. First there’s getting there, on short-haul, carbon-emitting flights. Then there’s the work on... Read More

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17 Of Our Favourite Winter Skincare Products

There’s nothing more exciting than packing for a long-awaited ski holiday but have you remembered your winter skincare essentials ? Cold mountain air, sunlight bouncing off the snow and altitude can all play... Read More

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3 Tips For Skiing In Groups

Skiing is an adventure, but sometimes it can be challenging to find that sweet spot where everyone in your group, regardless of their skill level, can enjoy the slopes together. In this guide, TDC Ski... Read More

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