Three decades ago, in my 20s, I was a ski rep shepherding school children on trips in the French Alps. Fast-forward 30 years and I was doing an action replay in my 50s. This time it was as a tour leader for adults in Mayrhofen, with British operator Solos Holidays, in the Tyrolean Alps.
As travel restrictions began to ease this season, the company found their Austrian trip fully booked at the last minute and were in need of an experienced rep to look after a group in the resort – responsible for making sure the trip ran smoothly from airport transfers to hotel rooms, ski hire, lift passes and, if needed, emergency doctors. Without hesitation, with memories of my youth flooding back, I jumped at the chance – working in the mountains was the best thing I ever did, and for many…
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