This is the first of our new series of posts: ‘Meet The Team’. It’s a chance for you, our customers, to find out a bit more about those friendly and informed voices you hear on the other end of the phone.
First up is Chalet Advisor, Mark Alden:
Although a bit of a ‘geek’ with a passion for spreadsheets, the pull of the outdoors meant I left the desk job behind a few years ago.
As a qualified Outdoor Pursuits Instructor, I used to spend my days working (and playing) on and around Dartmoor; climbing, canoeing & kayaking (yes, there is a difference!) and mountain boarding – which ultimately led me into snowboarding.
I’ve been lucky enough to visit quite a few resorts, including those in the Three Valleys and the Paradiski, not to mention St Anton and surrounding resorts.
Married with 3 girls, an old Springer spaniel with dementia, an aggressive cat and giant land snails!
Mark snowboarding
How long have you been working for Chaletline.co.uk?
Since 2005 on a seasonal basis and then full time since 2007.
What is your favourite ski resort and why?
St Anton. It has something to offer everyone; a good selection of accommodation, great skiing and an amazing apres scene.
Skier or snowboarder?
Boarder – I don’t like to get involved with skier v. boarder debate!
What music do you like to listen to?
I don’t have one genre, I listen to everything from chart music to Indie to Folk and even Punk. There’s nothing better than live music – whatever and who ever it is!
What are you most looking forward to about winter 2013/14?
Getting back to the mountains! I’m keen to try out new resorts and if I’m lucky make the long haul and and sample everything North America has to offer.
To speak to Mark, or any of the Chaletline team, to test their knowledge of catered ski chalets, please call us on 01822 617 761.
Interview by Iain Martin