Day 5 (White out day)

It is safe to say the weather conditions were not great; with strong winds and heavy snow closing most of the resort. The beginners, after a warm up, tackled a blue run bravely. Despite the conditions, they still managed to show Dukie spirit and promise for the future. The lower intermediates battled successfully through powder, mastering the basic techniques. The higher intermediates experienced off-piste skiing; taking advantage of the deep snow and practising the flexing of their knees. They drilled in a new instructor who gave them a master-class in how to deal with deep snow.

Due to the conditions, Ieuan managed (deliberately, of course) to get his tongue stuck to a metal bar (dumb and dumber), which led to a rather interesting departure of the chairlift while Sean 'cleverly' followed suit and managed to make his tongue bleed!

The advanced took full advantage of the conditions, putting into practise their powder techniques. With the RSM joining the group today, he picked up the nicknames 'stylish mannequin' and 'regimental scary monster'. Bella provided the entertainment for the group: a stylish stack resulting in a full face-plant and the loss of one ski. The RSM came to the rescue and led Bella to safety, gaining the Hero Award of the day.

Some interesting quotes came off today including a legendary, 'Are we in the Alps?' from Kelly, and James asking Ieuan to translate an English Menu. Most of the groups came in early as the conditions declined, apart from the intermediate groups who battled the conditions for some extra skiing. Let's hope the weather is better for tomorrow.
By Charley and proof read by Sabanna