Born in Bradford West Yorkshire in 1974. Educated at Rishworth School Halifax West Yorkshire. Graduated from Goldsmiths College University of London in 1999 with B.A Honours Politics & Economics.
Ralph spent 3 seasons in Tignes in the mid nineties as a ski guide and barman. Ralph returned to the ski business in 2001 working as Resort Manager for Ski Direct Control in Vallandry Les Arcs & then La Tania Courchevel. Ralph set up the Freeride Republic Ltd as a company in 2006, and ran the company’s first chalet in winter 2006 / 7 in La Tania and has remained in the area ever since.
The Freeride Republic is now in its 20th year of operating chalets in the La Tania & Courchevel areas. Ralph is a Halifax Town fan and is the President of the annual 3 Valleys Charity Day in Meribel.
Natalie
My love for travel began on the ski slopes as a teenager, which led me to spend an unforgettable season in La Tania as a chalet host. These days, life looks a little different as a mum of two, but my sense of adventure hasn’t slowed down — I still grab every chance to explore new places and show my kids the joy of discovering the world.
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