Chemmy Alcott
If you ever want to meet some of the world's best skiers, past and present, in the flesh, then the Verbier High Five on 2nd April is the event to aim for.
The weekend event mixes top class ski racing with plenty of partying. Verbier High Five begins in the resort's Place Centrale at 6pm on Friday 1st April, with an Opening Party and the presentation of the racers. Participation in the races is open to all and registration is now open at www.verbierhighfivebycarlsberg.com. The best of the amateur racers will make up pro-am teams for the Parallel Slalom.
At 10am on Saturday 2nd, five races are planned (Giant Slalom, "Speedtrap" downhill, Skier-cross, the Carlsberg Triathlon and the concluding Parallel Slalom).
Didier Cuche, who won his 4th Kitzbühel Downhill Gold medal as well as a silver in the World Championship downhill in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, will be there, along with the likes of Didier Défago, ex champion Luc Alphand and injured British number one Chemmy Alcott who'll be there as an ambassador.
"Didier holds this festive event very dear to his heart, because he loves its friendly and competitive spirit and the close contact he can have with his fans." said the event's organisers.
Throughout, the public will have the chance to be near the stars and following the racing and prize-giving there's a party to be held at Pub Montfort, where the Pros party with their fans. And, to conclude the Verbier High Five by Carlsberg, the Pros will join Verbier's annual Charity Dinner, for the benefit of "Right To Play".