
The winner of the 2008 Marathon du Mont-Blanc was Jean-Yves Rey from Switzerland.
Once an MOU is signed, an individual province or territory can choose to become part of the Contributing Province/Territory Program(CPTP). Under the CPTP, participating provinces and territories make a financial contribution toward the success of Canadian athletes in 2010 through the Own the Podium 2010 program, and toward culture and arts through the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad program.
“The Olympic and Paralympic Games represent an opportunity for all of Canada to be showcased on the world stage and we invite Canadians, wherever they live, to play an active role (...) The 2010 Winter Games will be Canada’s Games" said John Furlong VANOC Chief Executive Officer.
You'll be considered a 2010 Winter Games volunteer after you've passed the security screening, have been offered and accepted a position and have completed the accreditation process.
Volunteering allows you to fill out your resume developing communication, career building and social skills that will be useful in your Career.
"By introducing in a voluntary manner a System of Environmental Management, the Tourist Office of Chamonix Mont-Blanc aims to be a real force for implementing the development of sustainable tourism and for encouraging all the main players to follow this path (...) Chamonix Mont-Blanc Tourist Office, undertake to put into practice all the provisions of our system of management and to respect the legal requirements in environmental matters which relate to our activities, in order to achieve together the objectives of a continual reduction in our impact on the environment, and by example, to motivate those who come to Chamonix to follow this course" Bernard Prud'Homme, Director of the Tourist Office, said.
Florence Petit is the one responsible to coordinate the efforts for the correct functioning of the Environmental Management System.
Recently the Tourist Office has launched a blog (chamonixgoesgreen.org) to promote sustainable and responsible tourism in Chamonix.
Best Overall Guest Service Program:
Heads Up is a common cautionary phrase that is used when someone is warning others to be careful, use caution, or pay close attention. Resorts receiving Honorable Mentions include California’s Bear Valley, Mammoth and Northstar-at-Tahoe, Colorado’s Copper, Keystone and Telluride, Eaglecrest, Alaska, Schweitzer, Idaho, Crystal Mountain and The Summit at Snoqualmie, Wash., and Whiteface, N.Y.