Snow place like it: Taking to the slopes of Switzerland's 4 Vallées skiing area

While it seemed daunting at first, Martha Brennan embraced the slopes on a recent ski trip to Switzerland

The incredible view from Mont Fort.

It’s not easy being Irish. Especially, being an Irish person on snow; a site so rare for many of us it seems to go against the very grain of our umbrella-covered DNA. Indeed, nothing screams “winter tourist” more than a pale, suncream-lathered Irish person tumbling down a Swiss mountain with blades on their feet.

And this is exactly where I found myself on a recent visit to the 4 Vallées ski area, where I experienced one of the most breathtaking holidays I have ever been on.