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April first started out like every morning in the last two weeks. Eleven cm's of fresh on the snow report with more falling outside. Certainly there will be more cm's by the time I get to the hill.

Cinnamon hearts, warm fuzzy feelings and the colour red, from time immemorial that's Valentine's Day. Besides the chocolate the best part of this day is it's a day to acknowledge love.

It happened on Sunday, the cold snap that comes at least once during the winter. Early in the week I check the weather network website (I've learned to not rely on the Whistler/Blackcomb site as the snow report for the last week has been a straight up lie, calling for 10-15cms every night) and there it was: minus 17 celsius, on its way. Now that is hardly a chilly winter day in some towns, however Whistler humidity is not to be underestimated. The damp air gets right to your core and minus 17 feels like minus 30.

The end of December was a bit of a drought in Whistler, but on my birthday morning, December, 24th ten cms fell over night and the snow has been falling ever since. There is a hard freeze melt layer still lurking below the dry powder; however our birthday posse of three found first tracks in Whistler side country and it was all I could ask for. Nothing like aiming your board or boards at whatever you want at high speeds without the jarring of an unexpected bump.

The sun is still shining and the snow is still on the hills so if you can get away for some late skiing, here are some deals to browse through.  All the deals include Flexiplus Eurotunnel crossing for your car and passengers.

The Ski Club of Great Britain will be co-hosting the Luttman Johnson Challenge with Evolution 2, once again returning to Tignes for the event. Last year our very own Kate and Hannah took part and had a great day out and even came home with a prize, well done them.

This year all the fun is taking place on Wednesday 4th April so if you are in Tignes or the vicinity get yourself down there with a team and have some fun. Great fun for all, or just go along and watch the fancy dress outfits - crazy crazy people!

Here are some great ski deals for April from Peak Retreats with savings of up to £81 per person, all prices include Flexiplus Eurotunnel crossing for a car and passengers. So if you are searching for that last bit of skiing for this season  grab yourself a deal.

If you are looking for some fine cuisine on your ski holiday, then look no further than Fish & Pips. They won The Times Chalet Chef 2010.