The Gunter Tapes old version: Thomski 2022 - 30 years downhill all the way

Monday, 28 March 2022

Thomski 2022 - 30 years downhill all the way

March 13th - March 20th 2022

A late trip this year - the Chalet Grand Bec was only available this one week so we snapped it up. This year's team featured the return of FL after a ten year absence. All fired up after missing out in 2021 during the global pandemification.

Also making a comeback this year is the overnight stop on the outward trip.

A unique experience at https://www.lebailli.com/en/

Close to the motorway near Dijon, very rustic village of Monsaugeon.

Just under six hours from Calais.

It's great to be up on the mountain again!

First day out, a nice hot choc at the hub of the system also known as Joyce Junction.

Mild weather, hazy sun, decent conditions all round.

Her Luminescence living up to the name, rocking a pair of new pants from Patagonia.

Lunch at the Pierres Blanche, featuring a panoramic view across to the mighty Blanc.

The kitchen team swings into action.

Interesting atmospherics featured on most days out

After 11 seasons we finally found an alternative to the route down from J.J. The Geisha blue run has now replaced the Lavasset Bas as the descent of choice. Very quiet, good snow, easy.

The Geisha does however still deliver a weary skier back to rest and recuperation at the inevitable and unavoidable Borselieres suntrap terrace.