BOSS DES BOSSES 2004 - 17 March

The Natives Boss des Bosses
Wed 17 March 2004

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What is the Boss des Bosses?

The Boss des Bosses is a bumps race fought between teams of resort workers from Zermatt, Val d'Isere, Chamonix, Meribel and Courchevel. Previously Verbier have entered teams and last year Val Thorens entered the fray for the first time.

The ChamJam actually started 14 years ago with the Boss des Bosses, which originated as a challenge between the ski resorts of Chamonix and Val d’Isère. This year, with the ChamJam cancelled, it's a return to the origins of the whole event which has always been one of the real highlights of the week.

The Format

Two racers, head to head charge down a gruelling mogul field. Teams consisting of 9 skiers (7 male/2 female), 2 boarders (unisex) and 2 telemarkers (unisex). The competition is provisionally scheduled to run as two groups of three with playoffs between 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each group to determine the overall placings.

The Holders

Zermatt won the title for the third time in four years last year. In 2002, Three Valley resorts Meribel and Courchevel tied for top spot.

Your Resort Team

If you'd like to race, simply get in contact with your local team captain. We'll be running updated on Natives, profiling each resort's team as the competition nears.

Val d'Isere - Alex Pape or Alex Stead, Moris Pub (04 79 06 22 11)
Meribel - Adam Johnston, Magic in Motion (06 67 74 76 28 or 04 79 00 56 20)
Courchevel - Simon Hooper, Ski Higher (06 71 36 40 73 or 04 79 08 05 44)
Zermatt - Chris Patient, The North Wall Bar (027 966 3412)
Val Thorens - Rob Wilkins (06 63 87 32 80)
Chamonix - Contact Tom at tom@chamjam.com

Support Your Resort

With a massive street party, prize-giving and live music, this is the social event of the season - so make sure you're there!

If you're in any of the competing resorts you can book your place on one of our coaches. If you would like us to organise a coach/passes for you from another resort please email us

Meribel: Fat Face (04 79 00 39 17)
Courchevel 1850: Fat Face (04 79 08 04 24)
Val d'Isere: The Moris Pub (04 79 06 22 11)
Val Thorens: Duncan Street (06 19 95 13 09)
Zermatt: The North Wall Bar (027 966 3412)

Please note that seats must be booked in advance and none can be guaranteed on the day. Pick up locations will be confirmed locally, departing around 0730, getting back to resort about 0100.

Prices are €30 from the Three Valleys/La Plagne and €40 from Val d'Isere/Tignes. Pick-ups can be arranged from all stations, including La Tania, Meribel Village and Les Allues.

Boss des Bosses Day Pack

Everyone on the Day Out will get...

- Welcome pack with Natives Show Love wristbands
- Lift map, map of Chamonix showing discount bars, food and party locations
- Cheap deals on food and drink in Chamonix for all wristband holders
- Racing on the mountain, with music, food and drink
- Chance to be on TV (various companies filming)
- Free stuff to win on the journey from Show Love sponsors
- Discounts on lift tickets
- Lots of bars and shopping to visit
- Massive Street party with live music and prize-giving in the evening
- Extreme vids on the journey to help pass the time!

See you there…it should be a great day out!