 Poster: A snowHead
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welshskier, thanks very much. Off to L2A in 3 weeks and definitely keen to spend a day at La Grave if the conditions are right. Is it easier to book a guide in L2A and go with them, or do it all in La Grave? We're driving out there so no problem to drive round to La Grave if the link is not open.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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There's not much at La Grave. I would book in LDA. Snowing steadily today, made the mistake of going out early and got sandblasted (or snowblasted!) in wind.
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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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Sounds like I made the right decision to stay in the warm. Lazy old bag. 
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Yesterday had some apalling visibilty, probably the worst I've ever encountered. After one particular run I decided to download but did find some light lower and skied a little longer. After the La Grave trip the previous day we had a short sesion with easiski which was mostly drills.
There was a reasonable amount of snow overnight and we went up at 10 to poor light, some very cold winds and a fair bit of snow which was very heavy. We took it pretty easy with a couple of fairly lengthy stops then met up with easiski for our last session at 2. TBH the last thing I fancied at that point was skiing off piste but as the light improved a fair bit we spent most of the two and a half hour session off piste and found some nice snow on some fairly challenging runs. The last run of the day was off piste down Posettes back to resort.
That was my 20th day running skiing and the last of my first visit of the winter. I'll be back later for the last 6 weeks of the season.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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It's been great skiing with pam w, welshskier, Richard E and loads of other non-Snowheads the last 3 weeks. Going to be loads around for my next visit too I believe 
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ESF and ESS do group trips to La Grave which are good value. From what we saw of them though they don't hang around you need to be pretty handy to go with them (far better than me).
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It's been interesting reading your posts, safe trip home and thanks 
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| It's been interesting reading your posts, safe trip home and thanks |
+1
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From what we saw of them though they don't hang around you need to be pretty handy to go with them (far better than me).
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Indeed, the ESF-led group we saw were fairly hurtling down. Lapped us.
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Many thanks to Claude B for guiding us and sharing his intimate knowledge of mountain toilets  , and now it's off to La Plagne for me.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Thanks to welshskier, and pam w, for helping me drive down from L2A this morning, not nearly as scary as I thought it might be, but it was good to follow someone and know I didn't have anyone on my backside trying to get past. We are now happily trundling up the motorway and John is being a good passenger.
Great meeting you all, shame Johns and my holiday has been cut short but at least we can get his knee sorted ready for next year
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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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Anniegirl, glad it's going well and that John is behaving himself! Let us know what the prognosis is for the knee. I had a very easy trundle down to Albertville, where I did some shopping for the forthcoming week, and have unpacked and done a load of washing. Going to friends' apartment for a brasérade shortly. Nice fresh snow here and a little more forecast overnight; my resolution to rest my knee tomorrow might get tested. 
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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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Small world, just saw John and Anniegirl, in Troyes
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Poster: A snowHead
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Does this mean well now not have easiski'a a blog to get excited over? On the subject does anyone know why there isn't a weather thread for L2A in the weather section of the forum? Seems to be for serre Che and the surrounding areas but not incl L2A. Seems odd
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Does this mean well now not have easiski'a a blog to get excited over?
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not sure what you mean, Tomf05. Easiski's blog is on her website.
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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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Sorry mistype we'll only have*
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Don't worry like Arnie "I'll be back"
That was only Part 1, I'm back later in the season for Part 2, a further 6 weeks. I'm leaving L2A to the masses during the really busy period coming up. My daughter was also rather keen for me to be around for her 18th later this week.
Now back home starting to attack the mountain of washing.
After 20 consecutive days skiing I'm expecting to sleep a lot this week although I'd like to get on the bike sometime, weather forecast doesn't look promising though.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Tomf05, I think you only get a weather thread if someone is stationed in resort all season.
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The practice came in useful  Hope the recovery goes well. Having a great week in La Plagne and enjoying the powder.
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Anniegirl, good news. Crack the whip and make sure he does the physio!
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welshskier, and the loos?
Anniegirl, Good news, keep us informed of progress!
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20 straight days skiing has really taken it's toll this week. I've been absolutely shattered with aches and pains everywhere 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Claude B, well it wouldn't do any harm to have a few days rest - maybe have some massage? No need to get straight onto your bike. Gotta be in good shape for the second half of your mini-season.
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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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pam w, I'm just about to jump into a radox bath Sunday looks the most probable for the first bike ride of the year.
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Claude B, thinking about doing something similar next year ourselves to Serre Che. Seems stupid travelling down three times each winter, when once there and back would do. My ex-boss would never have agreed, which is why I have always just dismissed it as something we would have to do when we weren't working, but J's is much more flexible and more likely to agree.
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You know it makes sense.
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Hells Bells, Even with work I'd planned 7 weeks this year, 3 in January and 4 from mid March, I'd saved all my holiday for that. Finishing work though it just made sense to stay a couple more weeks until the end of the season. I'm already thinking about next winter's trip
Are you around during late March/April? I'm determined to get over to SC during my 2nd trip.
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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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Claude B, take it easy on the bike this weekend. Around here it's typical winter riding conditions (wet, slippery, cold, dark and lots of crud on the road).
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Poster: A snowHead
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dobby, Sunday looks as if it will be much brighter here. I've got a bit of tread on the winter bike and the hi vis jacket will get some use, it's still hanging on the back of the car seat after the France trip.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Claude B, thought you were heading out on the road bike.....
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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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Claude B, we'll be there from 8th to 22nd March . Would normally be a week later, but potential off-piste bash means J wanted to be there earlier.
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dobby, I've an older steel touring bike that I also use in the winter, kitted out much better with slightly wider tyres and mudguards. I used the road bike last winter but they're lethal aren't they.
Hells Bells, I'll be around your 2nd week.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Claude B, then you will have to come over.
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Hells Bells, Yes, I'll send you a PM nearer the time
I'm going to get over to ADH (which I know anyway) a couple of times and Col D'Ornon for an afternoon with Charlotte too. Not sure where else, season pass covers quite a few.
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Claude B, Got Alpe du Grande Serre on the agenda too - lovely place to ski!!
dobby, Err - been in LDA for 22 years now, and never lie about the conditions. However, I dont describe hardpack as ice!!
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easiski, ?. Never said you do lie about the conditions, and I enjoy your snow blog a lot. The only time I'd describe hardpack as as is if I made an ass of myself falling over on hardpack.
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easiski, Sounds good. So It will probably be a couple of days at ADH, Serre Chevalier, Col D'Ornon, Alpe du Grande Serre and either Montgenevre or Puy St Vincent
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I am back Nice drive down and arrived about 4 yesterday. It's been very warm today although a strong wind kept things a little cooler in places. Cloud came over for a couple of hours but there was a sunny end to the day. I came down at 3 which was expensive as I spent the rest of the afternoon having new boots fitted. Will try to take some photos tomorrow.
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