 Poster: A snowHead
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Anyone else going ??
I'm doing the long weekend Wed - Sun.
I'm booked on the 15:05 Wed 05 Nov BA flight from Heathrow-Geneva, return 20.55 Sun 09 Nov. I've upgraded to business class using avios points, price difference was a couple of quid compared to normal flight cost.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Yeah but I'll only be passing you at Geneva on my way home 
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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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I won't be going this year as I've just had a knee arthroscopy and won't be fully rehabbed. But I've been in the past - good value and and great fun to get on the snow so early in the year. Just be prepared for some pretty fierce weather - not unusual for it to be fierce enough to shut all the lifts, with no skiing for the day.
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Hi Little Martin, currently looking into long weekend myself. Had hoped to fly from hometown bristol, but not possible so now looking into both heathrow & gatwick options. Waiting to hear from mountainsun re transfers so that I can book most appropriate flights
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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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Considering it, not yet decided.
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nickH, transfers are around 7pm - 7.30pm from geneva, and 4pm leave tignes - there wasn't many flights to pick from coming back, so went for 8.55 just in case, there's a slightly earlier one but wanted to add in times for any delays due to weather.
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Tempted..........
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Little Martin, great, thanks for that, will now look into the flights
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going for the long weekend. will sort flights later - last year there was a c. 14:00 from LHR which go you into GVA in time for a couple of sherberts before the bus to tignes
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Hi bertie bassett, have also pencilled myself in for the long weekend, currently looking at Swiss flights from LHR
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I'll probably book the lx353 out and the 358 back on the Sunday. Note you need the economy flex fare to get the ski carriage.
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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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Or pay for luggage... Which I think is cheaper Eco Flex has additional "benefits".
Little Martin, I'm a little curious why you upgraded. No tangible benefit to me... Other than priority security and lounge access?
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Or pay for luggage... Which I think is cheaper Eco Flex has additional "benefits".
Little Martin, I'm a little curious why you upgraded. No tangible benefit to me... Other than priority security and lounge access? |
2nd bags FOC (e.g. skis?)
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You know it makes sense.
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free drinks/snacks in the lounge apparently
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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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Ah yes, bertie bassett, that would perhaps be useful.
Little Martin, on a "points per pint" basis, those would seem to be expensive snacks...
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Poster: A snowHead
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Just saw this thread and to let people know the MidWeek and Full Week courses are full with a couple places on the Long Weekend still available, but we have a few thinking about it so please contact us if you wish to book
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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bertie bassett, now reserved with mountainsun and inside out. seems transfer on the 5th not until about 19.30 so went for flight LX355 which gets in 17.05. decided any earlier than that might mean a little too long in an airport bar !! also went for LX 358 for the return which should tie in well with the transfer.
any recommendations for airport parking ?
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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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Reserved with Inside-Out, ringing Mountainsun tomorrow
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KenX, have pm'd you
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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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Ah yes, bertie bassett, that would perhaps be useful.
Little Martin, on a "points per pint" basis, those would seem to be expensive snacks... |
That depends..............
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Any idea what the skills or performance options are?
I asked in the comments section on the booking form and Insideout said that would be sorted on arrival........
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If anybody is 'thinking' about this, JFDI. INside Out rock 
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Any idea what the skills or performance options are?
I asked in the comments section on the booking form and Insideout said that would be sorted on arrival........ |
Not sure what you mean KenX? They usually group you by ability then take a look at how you ski if you've not skied before with them and take it from there....
Ref your other thread about what skis to get, Scott or Rob will happily talk skis over a beer or on a chairlift, even better when they've seen how you ski!!
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Dunno, there were 2 options, skills or performance..........
I probably need both looking at!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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KenX, ah ok, I am sure one of the iOS boys will be along soon to clarify
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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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KenX, delighted to have you on board for this trip. The Skills and the Performance options are just an indication of the ability level of the coaching group (we also ask for everyone to give a broad indication of their ability level and their skiing experience) so we can work out the best level for everyone. We can make changes when we've seen everyone ski if necessary, but normally the groups work out OK based on us knowing most of our clients, and the info provided by those who are skiing with us for the first time.
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Cheers for that Rob!
I'm happy to fettle both my on and off piste skills (?), are both covered or does one choose which one for the duration of the course?
Looking forward to meeting you and everyone else 😀
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You know it makes sense.
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KenX, our pre-season coaching is on-piste only as the only terrain that is available is glaciated so heading off the marked pistes would be outside of our remit (as well as not very sensible once you have seen some of the crevasses. We will work on technical skills to help everyone get their skiing tuned up for the start of the winter season. The different levels of group means we can better match the level of development to the experience of the skier.
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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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rob@rar,
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Poster: A snowHead
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Last time I was there you even had to avoid the crevasses on the drag.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Best not take the snow blades then!
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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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Got my answer on skills/performance, skills is level 6/7, performance is level strong 7+, all on piste due to crevasses on the glacier requiring a mountain guide not a ski instructor
Last edited by Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see? on Sat 27-09-14 20:22; edited 1 time in total
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KenX, you'll have a great time, enjoy it
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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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kitenski,
I'll do my best!
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Can't wait
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Hmmmmmm
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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ansta1, is that a hmmm I am thinking about it 
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I can't make this this year unfortunately - but a great time and learned loads over the weekend last year.
I hope everyone who's going has a really enjoyable time!
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