…the more they stay the same. Theoretically the lifts open in seven weeks but it seems absolute madness on a day like today as it’s sunny and hot and frankly amazing.

Meanwhile the Swiss Franc is still dropping against the Pound. Which means that by the time the snow starts to fall and Verbier rumbles into action (new lifts and all) the exchange rate should be decidedly more pleasant. In fact, closer to last year’s rates. So good news all round.

Yes, Verbier’s biggest building site is shooting up top and things look Luke they might be less gritty and chaotic next season. Cross your fingers…

Did you take a cheeky shortcut through the off-piste at Lac des Vaux last winter and lose a ski? Well, Mike’s just found a very lonely 174 Stokli GS ski up there…

Well, as an homage to Kermit we’ve rebranded our site to celebrate all things green. So have a nose about the site (and please tell us if you find anything that’s not working – we”ll fix it (and blame Guy) and enjoy.

And should you read anything into this? Well, only that we like green. And Kermit.

Oh, and there’s more to come, some do check back – we’ve got plans…

Mike is up the mountains and has just taken these. I mean, it’s alright I suppose – if you like that kind of thing…

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