Well after the first day on skis on Tuesday 30th Nov, which was an hour and a quarter tour with skins to the top of Ostafa and an excellent descent in fresh powder with the mountain to ourselves, I didn't think it could get much better until today.

Friday 3rd Dec was the official opening of Monterosa Ski (Champoluc side of the mountain as Gressoney and Alagna opened a week before). Fantastic piste conditions with some good off-piste, clear blue skies and sunshine, the company of some good friends and a great aperitivo and fantastic lunch on the mountain. Skied until almost dusk with a deserted mountain.

BRILLIANT OPENING DAY FOR CHAMPOLUC!