Take The Plunge – Val d’Isère, France
The classic French Alps resort of Val d’Isère is truly a destination of distractions. Drysuit, dry mouth. Full rubber face mask, moon-landing screw-on gloves. With a final thumbs-up, I clamp my legs around the instructor like a cheap hooker and sink to my fate, slipping lifelessly beneath a frozen lake. A spot of ice diving was … More »