Liam’s Alpine Ski Escape

Skiing the Alps with a Local Legend

Liam, a 29-year-old tech worker from Austin, wanted to ski the Alps—big slopes, bigger thrills. But his ABrenna Travel trip to Chamonix gave him more than adrenaline; it gave him a story he’ll tell for years. His guide, Marie, was a former ski racer with a wicked laugh and a map of shortcuts only locals know. She led him down powdery runs in Courmayeur and Le Brévent, Mont Blanc’s shadow looming like a silent giant. “Marie was like a cool aunt who skis like a pro,” Liam says, still buzzing from a black-diamond descent he barely survived.

Their chalet in Chamonix was a warm cocoon—creaky floors, a stone fireplace, and windows framing snow-dusted peaks. Breakfasts of fresh baguettes, alpine cheese, and hot chocolate were a ritual, especially after Marie’s grueling morning runs. She shared off-piste trails through pine forests, their skis carving fresh tracks, and a secret fondue spot in Vallorcine, where they dipped crusty bread in bubbling cheese as Marie recounted her racing days. One night, they trekked to a mountainside hut, sipping mulled wine under a sky blazing with stars, the silence broken by distant cowbells.

A paragliding jaunt over Les Houches had Liam soaring above valleys, his heart in his throat. Another day, a snowshoe trek led to a frozen lake, where Marie taught him to spot ibex tracks. “Marie made the Alps feel alive,” Liam says. His week was a blur of powder, laughter, and awe—every run, every story a testament to the mountains’ magic. Wanna hit the slopes with a legend? ABrenna Travel’s ready to strap you in.