Val D’Isere

Val D’Isere is located in the French Alps, a three hour drive from Geneva. We landed early morning in Geneva, took a bus to our chalet, got fitted for skis, and went straight to the mountain. No wasted time!

There was skiing, and then there was apres-skiing, which consisted of a big lunch, lots of rose, dancing on tables, loud music (and bass) and bootie shaking. Super duper fun…

The group hanging out. Check out the neon ski suits in the background — Real or joke? Unclear.

Eating. Basically, what we did the whole time.

Two blondes (walk into a bar….)

Our chalet and the view. Pretty incredible. There was also a gym, an indoor swimming pool, a steam room, a hot tub, and rooms for us all. Pretty special place.

On the mountain, there were gondolas, normal chairlifts, funiculars, etc…literally every mode of ski transportation.

Our helmet collection

At night, we would hang out in our onesies (a gift from the hosts).  Super comfortable, and Natori needs to start making them. My favorite new outfit.

On our last full day, there was a major snow storm so half the group went skiing, and half went snow shoeing.

I am in the chevron jacket and decided to snow shoe — holy crap, what a great experience with vertical climbs. Loved every minute of it.

Lounging in the snow storm.

We ate a LOT of cheese — lunch, snack, and dinner. When in France, live like the french!

The one night we went out, we ate at a fondue-raclette restaurant that was unbelievably cute (and Michelin star !). The fondue and raclette, although heavy, was so delicious.

Dancing Chevron Lady.

The best photograph of the trip — taken by Ken Natori.

The crew. I miss everyone already!