Friday - free time!!

Friday was my day off. And I spent it the best way there is: out in fresh air on skis! Luckily a good friend and colleague had the day off as well (unfortunately she works all weekend), and she is the prime reason we went telemarking and had a ball! Who would have thought we'd get great conditions and on top have Vassfjellet ski center practically to ourselves!

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Coolest cousin ever!

Can you imagine...double flip...I'm proud! His physique has been amazing ever since he was a little kid, and I guess it's paying off! Awesome.

Last day in Argentiere

We are at the end of a magnificent week in the Chamonix valley. 6 full days of skiing has been great, although this last day has shown us that we would've needed a day of relaxing if we were to go on for another week...!

If you ever go to Argentiere, stop by Rusticana, a cool local bar. If we ever come back, that's where you'll find us ;).

Below- the guys staking out our course.


Kristine lost a part of her boot and thus spent the day at 2000 m reading crime novels, while we went skiing. As you can see, Rune has had better days... Even our "engelsk setter"(=extremely energetic dog!) gets worn out!


We're almost back in Argentiere, after a descent of 2000m. Not much energy left. But I can assure you- we're HAPPY and CONTENT :).


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Location:Route du Plagnolet,Chamonix-Mont-Blanc,Frankrike

One day left in France

Last night we decided it was time to try the specialty raclette: melted cheese with potatoes and a variety of cold meats. The guys were still full when it was time for breakfast this morning...


This morning,we hit the slopes at 9.30, more ready than ever!





Not a good idea to walk off onto the glacier on our own. Or should I say, off the glacier/off the cliff?!


We're still so lucky as to have clear weather with brilliant sunshine.


The view from 3300 m. Impressive, huh?






At the end of the day it's all about getting a rest!!


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Back in France

This morning we drove to Domaine de Balme, as this was advertised as one of the six exceptionalski areas in the Mont Blanc area. Rune made a comment yesterday about the elevation, saying that this was as flat as a hardwood floor... When we arrived we had to agree. We took a tour of the area just to make sure, and as the last snow came about three weeks ago off piste wasn't really all that tempting either. By lunch time we got in the car and went back "home", to Les Grands Montets. In one word: awesome!

Kristine in front of an interesting sign.... a man falling down head first!

Flat landscape...sorry - gotta go!!

Hi there...

Beautiful France!

Helicopter landing. Or? Hm, I thought this was the ski slope.

YES! Fun-fun-fun!

Puh! Tired?... NO!!!

Vacation is grrrrreat!

Rune at 3300 m. Ready for the descent.

Yo!

About halfway down from the peak.

Look at the view! Everlasting...

And eventually: APRÉS SKI!!

Verbier, Switzerland

Great skiing in Switzerland!



We're ready!


Beautiful scenery.


My crew.


Lunch at Mt Fort, 3300 m.


Kristine is pointing to the "black" slope down from Mt Fort. We've just descended, and ready for new pistes.

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Courmayeur, Italy

Viva Italia!!
Great snow (no powder though, but we can't have it all can we?...), sunny, no crowds, great atmosphere- life at it's best!


Yesterday's dinner... Did I hear proteins??


First glimpse of Courmayeur.


View from Youla.


Rune and Mt Blanc!


Time for lunch!


Resting my legs.


Waiting.


Expert waiting ;).


Homemade hamburger, homemade bread, homemade aioli...mmmmmm. French vanilla and chocolate eclair for dessert, plus nespresso coffee. Energy boost!

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Les grands montets 3300 m

Brilliant sunshine all day long. Freshly baked baguette, croissant and pain au chocolate for breakfast. SPF and sunglasses. Telemark skiing all day. Can you ask for more?












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Location:Rue Charlet Straton,Chamonix-Mont-Blanc,Frankrike

Skiing in the Alps

Argentiere is a village not far from Chamonix. It'll be our place to crash after hours of skiing day after day! I'm not in any way fluent in French, but the basics from school is helpful in understanding signs and short sentences. Luckily it seems they are used to speaking English, although a bit haltingly.















View from bedroom window!

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Even better skiing on Sunday!

When we woke up on Sunday it was snowing, and by the time we hit the slopes it was blue skies and sunny. What a ball! Can't wait to go skiing again. But first I have another five days of work in the hospital before I can happily say: hello weekend!!






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