Once again, we're looking forward to the stunning hospitality of Klaus and his team and a week or so in the sunshine beating the crap out of the mountains.
As a little test here's a shot of last year's fun in the Ecrins - the boys showing how important it is always to stay above the tops. Click on the photo to spot the three sailplanes...
...and another to prove that just occasionally we get it right - 17,500 feet overhead Susa, Italy.
If the flying, poker, beer and nuts don't get in the way I plan to update this blog for the week - forward to Dover and the ferry!
