ALPINE ANSWERS - Key Persons

Having grown up around the world (father worked for an airline) there was only ever going to be one vocation for Earl - travel. After graduating in Economics, Earl began his career in travel working for a Japanese in-coming tour operator, before heading off to the Alps, obviously a lot more fun. On returning to the UK, more valuable experience was gained working in the ski industry with operators like Supertravel and Ski Solutions. Earl set up Alpine Answers in 1992 and the rest as they say is history. Simon, Partner Best thing done this year: After a tough winter of too much work and not enough play I have re-discovered road cycling and am busy clocking up the miles. Star sign: Leo Most wanted to be when grown up: Fighter pilot Favourite films: Jaws, Top Gun (either version will do), Saving Private Ryan Skier / boarder: Skier How many seasons: 4 Where: Sauze d'Oulx, Meribel, St Anton & Klosters Favourite ski terrain: Back country (preferably accessed by helicopter) Best bit of advice anyone gave me: You can't buy happiness but you can buy a new bike. Favourite subject at school: Geography Got in to trouble at school for: Joy riding the grounds-man's tractor