AAVE Trip BLOG » Ultimate Alps #2 - France, Switzerland & Italy!
August 5, 2008
Ultimate Alps #2 - France, Switzerland & Italy!
Posted by Nate at AAVE in : General AAVE Trip BLOG, Ultimate Alps , trackback
Wake-boarding
Bonjour from Les Deux Alps!!
Action, Action, Action and lots of action to come!
We started off our trip with a vigorous six hour hike through the French Alps to a lake filled with glacial run-off. Hard to believe the water in the lake was colder than the white water we rafted through. With our wet suits on, we braved the cold and danced below a refreshing waterfall.
We then had a lot of fun skiing/snowboarding, hitting the kickers and catching some big air. We also had a good time mountain biking, tearing up the gnarly trails. The view from the gondola of the snow-capped Alps amazed us all. There were a few mishaps, but we bounced back quickly to our feet.
Our group of six boys have bonded nicely and together we pitch our tents with precision and care. Our five star cuisine consists of sea bass, gnocchi, quesadillas and fresh french baguettes. Waking up early in the morning is quite a pain, but the activities are well worth it.
Our trip leaders are teachers but they’re cooler than you think. Their names are Ernie and Debbie. Ernie like marmots and Debbie is a vegetarian. Together, there’s nothing they can’t do. We’re having a great time thanks to them and are safe from frostbite and polar bears. Kidding.
Our adventure has just begun and with two weeks left, we are fired up for more skiing: snowboarding and action packed days filled with lots of fun, excitement!!!”
Loving the AAVE life, ALP2
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