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Dave O'Mara: Maintenance Man with Alpine Elements

Not a man of many words, but he's good with his hands!

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By Ellie Mahoney, Updated

When he's not sprucing up one of the chalets around Tignes, Dave likes kicking back with a beer at après & riding some of the off piste Tignes has to offer.

Hi Dave, How long have you been a maintenance man and how long have you been working with Alpine Elements?

12 years at this type of work and 4 months for Alpine Elements

What makes Tignes a special place to be for you?

Great snow and après

What are the best bits about your job?

The flexible hours

And the worst bits?

I'm always on call..

What's your favourite piste or off-piste area & top tip to go skiing?

Just off the side of Sache

Your favourite place for lunch or dinner?

Vincents

Where will we find the best coffee or hot chocolate?

La Bouida

What has been your best ever day in Tignes?

My first off piste session

What's the best thing about Tignes?

Friendly locals

Favourite thing to do in resort when not skiing?

Relaxing with a beer

What do you do in the summer?

Work and kite surf

Where are we most likely to find you for après-ski?!

Vincents

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Alpine Elements have a number of places for you to stay in Tignes in both the winter and the summer. Take a look at their website for all the latest offers and what accommodation is on offer. 

 

 

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