We all dream of that perfect turn and many of us like to claim a few of them; at least we that's what we believe and in the end, that's what counts...
Last night, Émile Allais, the champion, the ski instructor, the resort planner and the unstoppable ski-biz whiz, carved one last turn in his rich career, just after reaching 100, and disappeared into blue yonder, leaving a cloud of iridescent powder in the horizon.
Émile invented French skiing, at a time when the only choice was Austrian, and triggered a revolution that created a home-grown industry, multifaceted business expertise, gave many young folks an entry into the international world of skiing and, for a few of us, a shot at the American Dream.
As the magic powder cloud settles and its myriad of crystals vaporize, from the bottom of my heart, I say, merci, Émile!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
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