Foppolo

It's in Italy. About 2 hours from Milan. And it had some snow (although they don't seem to have got the internet yet)!!

I'd tried to do some research prior to going, but there's not too much info out there about Foppolo. I knew it was a small resort, but the piste map lies....it shows a ski area double the size to the one actually in existance!

I was working as a ski rep for a school group, so didn't mind too much that the skiing wasn't great. There was enough open to keep me amused, and the hotel couldn't have been in a better position. And, best of all, I only spent €15 all week :-)

The resort is ideal for school groups, as it has everything within a small area. Ice rink, swimming pool, bum boarding and skiing. The hotel was okay...but I never want to see tomato pasta ever again.

The snow conditions were poor - several runs had mud strips across them, so the skiing was limited. We did have one interesting "off piste" experience where we thought we were on a black run, but ended up trying to get down a steep slope covered in shrubs. I've never been so glad to reach a drag lift!

We also had fun with a helicopter rescue from the slopes...but that's another story!

Back on the Snow

After getting so much skiing in last year....it's been a long summer. I had intended to update this blog with my Summer walking adventures...but it doesn't seem to have happened.

However, winter has arrived, and the skiing starts again - tomorrow :-))