Après-Ski Party Dilemmas!

So you’ve cleared the diary, bought the ticket and kicked back, happily anticipating the party of the year with The Jungle on Saturday 7^th March.

The Après-Ski Party if firmly on the horizon.

Approaching faster than a downhill ice-skater on nitrous oxide, The Jungle’s Après-Ski Party is firmly on the horizon. It’s snowy, fancy dress theme bellowing like the 

mountain-loving Yeti.

Anticipation swells, giving Excitement a kick up the arse to do likewise.

You are excited and don’t, won’t, can’t hide it because, let’s face it, The Jungle’s Après-Ski Party is fresh, it’s different and it offers a quirky alternative to the cattle-market inspired nightclubs that so often occupy your weekend.   

The Après-Ski Party offers everything you want from a party including a fancy-dress theme, big beats, awesome décor, dancing and dancers, a fully-stocked bar, entertainments and prize give-aways.

But, horror of horrors, you suddenly realise your wardrobe is utterly void of any form of ski or snowboarding gear. Both clothing and ideas elude you as you reach the unhappy conclusion that … you have nothing to wear!!!

What to do when you don’t have a clue.

Call The Jungle of course! Many of you have been in touch and so we present the following top clothing suggestions for those who don’t own ski/snowboarding gear but want to join the Après-Ski fun.

1. Dig out the Winter woollies

We’re thinking chunky cardies or itchy woolen jumpers in bold, immodest colours that scratch at the eyeballs demanding an undeserving level of attention for really, they’re quite ugly … but cosy and, in a battle against the snow monster, cosy works best!   

 2. Fall in love with Leg Warmers again 

Great in the 80s and still great, these fabulously cosy creations are a must in the fight against frost bite!

      3. Think like the Chalet Maid 

Gingham is a popular choice among chalet maids everywhere and for good reason - discover why by digging out that old gingham shirt and getting your Gok Wan on.

      4.  Take inspiration from the Moon  

Ever noticed how Snow Boots have a spooky resemblance to the Moon Boot off off the 70s? 

It’s an oldie but a goodie!

                                                                         

5.  If in doubt, get the beanie out!

You can't go far wrong with a trusty hat, and with so many fantastic designs to choose from you'll certainly fit in with the best dressed of our Après-Ski revelers! 

  Hope that helps in your quest to prepare for the Après-Ski Party. We’d love to hear your thoughts –comment below or email bookings@thejungleni.com.

The Jungle celebrates its 10th Birthday in Après-Ski style!

We all know winter can drag.

Long, dark nights affect a troublesome burden on the soul, dimming the memories of happy summer days.

In such times, folk are often said to be blue.

But not The Jungle.

We, at TheJungle, believe that life isn’t merely good. It is great. For just as there is an adventure around every corner so too is there a celebration in every day.

And in 2015, we have a lot to celebrate for this year marks our 10^th anniversary.

That’s right; The Jungle has been in the adventure business for 10 whole years! We attribute the lengthy service to an ardent love of adventure, passion for the delivery of excellent customer service and an ability to smile, regardless of the weather.

And so, in an effort to share our happiness at reaching such a milestone, we will host the first Après-Ski Party seen this side of Europe’s powder dusted slopes.

Party in Après-Ski style with The Jungle!

On Saturday 7^th March, we will transform our funky barn into an Alpine-themed haven of celebratory greatness, enabling visitors to benefit from a party scene to rival that of the world’s top ski or boarding resorts.

Ask any discerning skier or boarder and you will quickly learn that the Après-Ski is equally as important as the actual skiing event.  It typically begins around 3pm when adventure weary revelers pour off the slopes into the rustic bars searching for a refreshing reward for their daring pursuits and friends with whom to share tales of their snowy explorations.

The Jungle’s Après-Ski Party will offer all that and more!

We’ll offer you everything that makes an Après-Ski event unforgettable, from inspired décor, a top DJ, big beats and cheesy sing-along songs to traditional dancing chalet maids, state-of-the-art lighting, amusements and, of course, refreshments. The bar will be fully stocked with only the delicious from beers to spirits or, Jagermeister to Schnapps, your needs will be catered for by our friendly and attentive staff.

Dress for the slopes to be in with the chance of winning a prize!

The Red Bull Wings Team will be onsite seeking out the most inspired snow gear so dress to impress and you could win something you’d want to win!

If you were strapped for cash and couldn't escape to the slopes this season, or perhaps you went, the times they rolled but now you’re experiencing the post-holiday blues, or maybe the ski holiday remains a hopeful on your to-do-list.  

Either which way, The Jungle’s Après-Ski Party can lend a helping hand and ensure you regain that mile smile. 

So join us at our Après-Ski Party where we will raise a toast to celebrating without time frames, adventuring without limits and growing older with carefree abandon.

Life is short. Celebrate while you can. To Après-Ski.

The Après-Ski will kick off at 9.30pm on Saturday 7^th March. Tickets are £12 each, with £2 of each ticket going directly to the Northern Ireland Hospice (http://www.nihospicecare.com/). Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.thejungleni.com.

In your face January!!!

We have escaped – hoorah!

January is no more. Its cold and penniless grip is now but a distant memory as we stand happily on the cusp of a new month. And what a month awaits!

It’s February baby!

Having less than 28 days it is the shortest of all the months but what it lacks in length it makes up for in greatness, offering a bevy of celebratory events such as Canned Food Month, International Friendship Month and National Pet Dental Health Awareness Month.

Tucked quietly among the raucous crowd, is Valentine’s Day. 

A day which celebrates affection, love, romance and everything in between. A day which strikes fear in the heart of singletons everywhere and paints smugness on the faces of those happily coupled.

Such smugness exists at The Jungle in the form of our two miniature schnauzers: Alfie and Gypsy. They are indeed a happily coupled pair and seem to have it sussed, daily demonstrating the big spoon-little spoon affect and even finishing each other’s barks.  

And, while in a mature relationship of some four human years, or 28 dog years, they still find time to reconnect with their inner pup and spend hours playfully chasing tail throughout The Jungle’s expansive site.

Not only on Valentine’s Day do they demonstrate the meaning of the term puppy love.

Rather, the furry pair provide the perfect example of a happily ever after. An example made better still by the fact that there are to be more mini Alfie and Gypsy’s on the way because Gypsy is preggars! The pups are due mid-February and we are an excited bunch indeed.

We wish you the most happiest of February’s and, regardless of your feelings on the matter of Valentine’s Day, we hope you enjoy the cute pictures of our two loveable scamps – Alfie and Gypsy.

 For more info on The Jungle NI visit: www.thejungleni.com