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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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espri, nearly an everest day
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Today's plans are now on hold, the warmer air has reached us sooner than forecast, + temps below about 1700m at the moment. Was hoping for a little ski tour but not in above zero and maybe rain later. Only a temporary blip as set to cool and lots of snow forecast for the next 3 or 4 days. Looks like a piste centric morning, if I can remember what the edges of the skis are for.
Quick update...it's now snowing, still says +3 outside, so hopefully a sign of the colder air pushing in already.
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A wet and soggy day. Only skied a couple of hours this morning. To start with was not too bad higher up, enjoy some nice off piste, the snow was heavy with some fresh on top but the temps nudge up some more and suddenly it was wet porridge, that was the time to end the ski day. Been warm and raining on and off the rest of the day, just driven back home, the last few miles were the worst road conditions we've had. These roads are lightly travelled so have been snow covered since the first snow in December. This evening the roads are a quagmire of slush and compacted ice, just made it up to the apartment without chains, was really a chains kind of day. If it freezes it will be a tad slippery tomorrow but hopefully some nice fresh cold snow will help.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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So I've not got the connector for the phone to the laptop and can't send my email a message from my phone - not a smart one obviously - so it will be words only for now. Arrived in Maria Alm yesterday - Flangesaxes we do love you and Radstadt and will def be back at some point before too long we hope - so we thought a different bit of Ski Amade was worth a look.
Staying about 100m from chair/gondola mixed lift and only a quick push to the T-bar where we tried to find our ski legs along with many small children who kept not quite getting to the top. Much snow and easy to ski tho it was raining for much of today at all levels. But the Hungarian waiter this evening assures us 30cm snow is on its way......
After an interesting time on a very red red - I'm not known for courage- we left the raceskiers training and caught the bus round to Aberg. Up to the top and down to Hintermoos and pretty good soft cover almost everywhere -Dave says on the slushy side but I'm happy whenever it isn't ice...... Still raining outside just now so not sure what tomorrow will bring. Pics will have to wait but reckon the webcams are going to give a reasonable idea.
Oh planning to do Konigs tour but being a bit on the less speedy side thinking of sections update tomorrow if time and energy etc allow.
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Pumping it down with big flakes this morning. Temps at 1000m dropped from +6 last night to 0, set to keeping cooling. The snow level taken a beating from yesterday, don't need to many rainy days like that. Set to keep snowing for next few days.
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Good news waynos, I'm into Radstadt on Sunday and am a little bit too excited now....... 
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Timberwolf, where are you flying to, Salzburg? I'm coming over on Sunday as well so I could easily pick you up from the airport. It would save you the transfer costs.
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Full on storm now, puking snow, strong winds, powder accumulating on piste.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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espri, is that a well marked route. Looks great and I plan to try it out in good conditions at the end of the month. Any further info would be well apreciated 
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Timberwolf, pardon?
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Poster: A snowHead
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Freddie Paellahead, whoops 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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just setting myself up for next week 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Hi guys!
Am looking at a catered chalet in Maria-Alm for a week from 4th-11th February.
Dare I ask if I should expect any snow issues?!
Kind regards
Rossco
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View up slopes at Hinterreiter late pm today - plenty snow, wind not a problem at this altitude. Had been up Abergbahn in the morning but due to being blown backwards came back down - it was then shut as were most lifts for a while in the entire Hochkoenig region except drag lifts. Need to hope low pressure round Greenland becomes less of a problem. Still hoping to do some of Kings Tour but not holding breath.
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waynos, Yay, first lifts on the Planai - enjoy. Great pics too.
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Phew, thought we weren't getting piccies today, was slightly anxious. Now I can relax (well as much as just 8 sleeps and a large gin will let me)
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| simonmj66 wrote: |
| espri, is that a well marked route. |
The route is well marked with pointers like you can see in the pictures, yellow for Maria Alm to Mühlbach, orange for Mühlbach to Maria Alm. We didn't have any trouble following them (though I do know the area a little). There was only one spot where a pointer was missing, at the King's Cab lift, I think, but that didn't confuse us. The pistes are mostly wide and cruisy. Enjoy it!
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| rossco wrote: |
Am looking at a catered chalet in Maria-Alm for a week from 4th-11th February.
Dare I ask if I should expect any snow issues?! |
Yes - you may be snowed in if it carries on as at present 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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7 sleeps and an over night at the airport for me - now getting well excited!
anyone else out in Schladming then?
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Mister T, Me my son (17) daughter and friend (16 each) - Help
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espri, thanks for that -hopfully get it done - will report back!
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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simonmj66,
 My kids are that age - say no more
Thankfully this is not a family trip!
If you fancy a abit of respite or a change of scenery whilst skiing drop me a PM - my friend and I are at the Rossl having stayed there last year - basic but acceptable.
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Poster: A snowHead
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It looks great. Can't wait until we arrive next Saturday. Looks like the weather may be about to turn cold and sunny towards the end of next week. Looking forward to getting in some serious mileage.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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geepee, almost to puddle stage, it's getting embarrassing
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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kooky, That'll be me then.......out tomorrow
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Timberwolf, woohoo!!!!! Who´s a lucky boy then!!! Where are you staying?
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kooky, At Ben's
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kooky, I need to retire and spend my last days there. 
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| Timberwolf wrote: |
| kooky, At Ben's |
Send them my regards. Enjoy.
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Thanks geepee, Will do
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Taken this pm - at Hintermoos. Back in Maria Alm have just seen another lorry load of snow go round the corner - and its still snowing. Bulldozers been working since 4am and still working hard.
Wind had dropped today except for the expected slightly blustery experience up at the tops.
Skiing in continuous fresh snow was for me far better than hard packed or icy pistes though resulted in chaos at times according to my husband who tended to be ahead of me as I am not known for speed and said he wasn't bored by the traffic!
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