Corporate Events Blog

If there really is no rest for the wicked then Ten80 Events must have done something truly heinous because our diary is filled up back to back with events.  Not that we’re complaining, we’re having one of our best seasons yet.  Tim and Al are out in St Anton on an event enjoying the 262 km of groomed pistes and après ski Austrian style.  The whole trip looked like brilliant fun; from luxury accommodation at Chalet Montfort to the lunches at Verwall Stube and Hospiz Alm and parties at the Piccadilly Bar.  I would be jealous but we have some corking trips coming up this month in Chamonix as well as a corporate event in Val d’isere too.

Chamonix has still a lot going on, even though the mountains may be winding down on the ski front, there is still bag’s to do. Before the summer activities get into full swing Grand Montet will be hosting the Freeride days in early May to mark the end of the ski season. Not only will there be the opportunity to hurtle down the mountain trying to avoid an end of season injury, but, if you’re more of a social skier there will of course be copious amounts of beer and a BBQ. Don’t forget your trunks or bikini (depending on your disposition) as there will also be a swimming pool, waterslide and hot tubs if you’re feeling brave enough to bear some flesh. Down at ground level Chamonix town still offers a wide variety of entertainment; restaurants to cater for anyone’s tastes and a huge variety of watering holes from Irish Bars to cocktail bars, both of which I am trying to work my way through. Last night Le Munchies was on the hit list, serving Asian- fusion food it was a far cry from the usual fondue and what a delicious change it was. Apart from eating and drinking and snowboarding I’ve also found a little time for shopping, and good news for skiers and snowboarders who missed the Legends raffle a few nights ago, as shops in Chamonix are adorned with sale signs so you can pick up a lot’s of end of season bargains with time to try them out on the slopes.

A lot of the pubs and bars have still got live entertainment; La Terrace in town has a live band every night The Juggernaut of Rock, who seasonnaires will be familiar with. Also the Rhododendron in Le Praz plays host to great après entertainment on a Wednesday and Saturday night. My ears pricked up when I heard about the ladies night at Monkeys on a Monday night, all the champagne you can drink for €5, bargain, even with the exchange rate. For those with a discerning palate or if you just fancy something a bit different then the regular après, Cha Cha Cha’s run tasting sessions every evening, with a variety of alcohols ranging from Wine to Whisky’s. If you are in town pick up the Petit Canard to find the months events. A good chance to dry out is a stroll round the Mont Blanc market on a Saturday morning; with lots of local produce and goods to pick up which should do the trick. With only a few more weeks in Chamonix I’m a little overwhelmed with where to start, but seeing as it’s a Monday it would be rude to miss the ladies night I feel.

Next Wednedsay the 18th March will see most of Chamonix heading up to the Grands Montets for a festival which has become an unmissable fixture in every saisonnaire’s diary. Celebrating it’s 20th birthday this year, the Boss de Bosses is an inter resort mogul contest, with skiers, boarders and telemarkers competing from Chamonix, Val D’Isere, Meribel, Zermatt, Verbier and Courchevel. Each team is made up of 9 skiers – 2 women, 7 men; 2 snowboarders, and 2 telemarkers.

Twenty years ago this event that has become an institution was born out of a late night argument about which town had the best skiers between Chamonix and Val D’Isere skiers. The gauntlet was thrown and the two towns have been trying to outdo each other ever since, joined by other resorts.

The competition starts at 11 am. Spectators get to watch some of the best skiers in the Alps and enjoy great DJs, and a barbecue. From 3 30 pm there will be live music at the bottom of Grands Montets at the Marmattons bar until 5 30 pm. Then buses take everyone to La Terrasse bar in town for the prize giving, and vast quantities of beer etc.

Ten80 Events will be showing our support as many of our friends are involved in the organisation or sponsorship of the event including our photographer Adam Johnston of www.photoski.eu and chalet companies Dynamic Lives and Hip Chalets. It’s one of those days when we know we can catch up with nearly everyone – and get a sun tan whilst watching others put in the work behind an event instead of us!