25 February 2003

With only 8 days to go now until the 14th Boss des Bosses anticipation is building as each resort finalises its team.

Competing this year are teams of resort workers from Zermatt, Val d'Isere, Chamonix, Meribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens.

The Crowd
The atmosphere on the hill for the Boss des Bosses was the highlight of last year's ChamJam and this year should be no exception, with coaches coming from all the the competing resorts, plus also Morzine and La Plagne.

Turnout is expected to number around 500 workers, who will party the night away later in the dedicated ChamJam marquee, with live music and footage of the day's events before prize-giving. For information on coaches, check the Boss page.

The Teams

Courchevel - The surprise package of last year, sharing the trophy with Meribel on their debut, this year Courchevel are again led by Natives sponsored rider, Pat Sharples. Dunsire shows his versatility by swapping this year to tele's, while last year's injured Rob Artois this time competes. Flexiski Rich is also a debutant this year, but the man to watch out for is Benoit, THE telemark skier (so they say!)


Zermatt - The winners of 2001 and 2000 are angling for revenge this year! Team manager Chris Patient has been organising the team for the Boss for over 10 years and knows what's required. With young rippers like Mark Harris and the experience of Jurg Biner, plus the team behind the Trijfti Bump Bash behind them, Zermatt go into the event with plenty of confidence that they will win back their crown.

Val Thorens - Little is known of the VT team, who will be making their debut in the competition. All we can be sure of is that they will be led by Skiworld Rick and have a few scandies in their team. As current holders of the Natives Workers Challenge team boarder and skier titles, they are keen to add the Boss to their trophy cabinet.

Chamonix - At the time of printing (?), absolutely nothing was known of this team, but watch out - you only need to whistle in Chamonix to come up with fantastic skiers! You know what they say about the quiet ones...

Val d'Isere - This team sounds like they should be stars. This year's captain is Alex P ('rude boy with all the toys'), ably supported by Alex S ('hucker and sticker fiend'), Graham H ('famous mincer'), Chalet Carrie ('horsey bird who drinks oceans'), Kurt Francis ('wannabe porn star') and Giles Lewis ('powder junkie and bodybuilder')

Meribel - After missing 2001, Meribel came back with a vengeance last year, sharing the title with 3V neighbours, Courchevel. Team captain Adam Johnston is putting together a strong team for 2003, which includes Magic instructors Raoul and Eric, plus Tommy Trouble from Auz.

We have been asked to give a special mention to one of last year's team, Gregoire, who was tragically killed earlier this year in an avalanche. The Meribel team will be skiing for him.

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