As the first storms of the winter blow in, the ski patrol is working hard to get the resort open as early as possible. Spud the piper plays at a fairy-tale castle, and at La Taverna, Toni rips out a historic bar.

As Christmas approaches, the reindeer are made ready for the busiest day of the year. The RAF assist the ski patrol with avalanche training.

The new year starts with some of the biggest snowstorms for years and the team on the mountain face a major struggle to keep it open.