On the piste ...

The sun is shining and the snow is good.  An excellent morning's skiing followed by a very good lunch back at the hotel.

Mr Edlin took a very good photo of the other group this afternoon and Mrs Liley managed to capture a shot of some rather bizarre wildlife:

Sunrise

This is the view from Room 101. 

If it's this good I may be forced to post it each morning.

View from Room 101.

Not much snow on the streets but the pistes are the right colour.

Arrived

All safely arrived and installed in the hotel. About to have lunch. Mr Edlin and Mr Court slightly amused to be in Room 101.

On our way up

The flight ran to schedule and we are now on our way up the mountains in the coach.

Alpe d'Huez Ski Trip 2013: Final Details

STAFF: MR COURT, MR EDLIN AND MRS LILEY

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:

OUT BOUND:  SATURDAY 14^TH DECEMBER 2013

To meet at the Departures drop off point at Gatwick Airport  NORTH Terminal at 3.30AM.

CHECK IN: 04.05

FLIGHT NO TO GRENOBLE:  EZY8941                         FLIGHT TIME: 06.05

INBOUND:  SATURDAY 21^ST DECEMBER 2013

FLIGHT NO FROM GRENOBLE:  EZY8942                   FLIGHT TIME: 07.25

ARRIVE GATWICK: 10:00AM

PLEASE COLLECT FROM ARRIVALS  (inside the airport) at 10.30AM

Please note that the airport/airlines have very tight restrictions on liquids and creams/pastes in hand luggage, so please pack any such items into the suitcase and also make sure there are no scissors or pointed objects in the hand luggage or pockets. It is a good idea to have a pair of ski socks in hand luggage as sometimes we have a ski fit on arrival before unpacking suitcases.

Ski bound state that pupils are permitted one medium sized case and one item of hand luggage with a combined weight of 20kgs.  Excess baggage charges are very high, so please be careful.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: 07854 983257

This will be manned 24hrs.

HOTEL ADDRESS:

Belle Aurore Clubhotel

Route du Signal

Alpe d’Huez 38750

France

Contact Number : 0033476803317

Alpe d'Huez Ski Trip 2013: Kit List

This is the basic list that has been emailed to parents.  We are expecting the resort to be snowy and the weather when skiing will be cold, so the thermal base layers and really good gloves will be important.

We don't recommend taking mobile phones and other expensive electronic paraphernalia as some of it always gets lost.  The staff will not have time to look for lost gadgets, so please only bring things that are heavily insured or that you are prepared to risk losing.  If pupils do bring mobile phones, we will be asking for their numbers.  If parents want to speak to a member of staff during the trip, one of us will have the College mobile phone, the number of which is 07854 983257.

General:

Normal everyday clothes for wearing around the hotel
Normal washing equipment for use in the hotel
Nightwear
Towel
Swimming kit (in case a visit to the local pool is arranged)
Outdoor clothes and suitable footwear for use in snowy conditions
Hats, scarves, gloves etc.

For the skiing:

Thermal base layers
T-shirts, sweatshirts
Salopettes or ski trousers
Ski socks (several pairs)
Ski jacket
Ski gloves
Ski goggles
Balaclava or thermal face protection would be useful
(We will be wearing helmets, so most hats will not fit inside)
Ski goggles (normal sunglasses are not appropriate)
Sun cream, lip balm

We will have medical kit with us, but if pupils require us to look after any medical requirements whilst away, please clearly name and hand to a member of staff.  Mr Edlin and Mrs Liley both hold current first aid certificates.

Equipment provided at Alpe d'Huez:

Ski boots
Ski poles
Skis
Helmet