Family Toby Ann Benjamin Martin Jonathan

Paddington Crosses The Vanoise A SkiSmile Production ©2011
starring... Paddington Bear
The Crew PB's PA Ski Stunt Double* Photographer *Paddington Bear would like it noted that the use of a Ski Stunt Double does not in any way imply any inability on his behalf to execute each and every ski manoeuvre demonstrated in this sequence; it simply reflects an insurance reality beyond his contractual control.
Introduction - Planning is everything In which we fill our boots before getting into our boots
Let's start the day with plenty of honey...	...plan the route carefully...	...and check the weather conditions.
Chapter 1 - The journey to the other side To get to Les Arcs from La Plagne we have to catch the Vanoise Express. It broke down only 2 years after being opened. A fine example of French engineering (not many things last 2 years).
Ready for the off...	Sitting pretty? I don't think so.	Map reading has to be done by a professional.
This could be a clue...	...this looks likely...	...and at last we get going.
Chapter 2 First bumps of the day
That bloke in yellow thinks he has spotted a film star.	Now, this looks promising.	I guess it must be this way.
They have no idea where they are going.	Just standing around.	This is the life.
Uphill skiing?	Nobody can tell he is stationary.	And down at last.
From here, we just schuss to the bottom.
Chapter 3 A short break for lunch
This run always reminds me that I am hungry...	...and we all know that Ours is a great name for a run.	I hope it does not get too windy...I can shelter in here.
Chapter 4 Time for some more exercise
Who are they trying to kid?	Who is that? Have not seen him before.	Hooray, a long black run.
Just checking...	Which one has lost his ski pass this time?	Does he know how silly he looks?
And, of course, this is my favourite lift.
Conclusion The journey home
Last chair before we go home...	It looks further from this side...	Just chilling on the way back to La Plagne.
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