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Here's a photo from the Icelandic Met Office:
The inset and grey bit is the current Holahraun eruption.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well that went wrong.
Last edited by Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person on Wed 21-01-15 14:23; edited 1 time in total
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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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Heading up North this weekend for our annual work ski trip. The ski area has got a nice new layer of fresh over the last couple of days and tomorrow is forecast to be bluebird!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@meh, Have a good one
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Planning a few weeks up in the western fjords in Spring, any recommendations?
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@jimmer, sorry didn't spot this. Basically the main town is Ísafjörður which is probably the best/only home base and it's a bitch to drive around the West Fjords which is partly why the ski touring operation there runs from a boat.
I've not actually skied there myself so I don't have any particular recommendations for things to do. Gimmie a shout if you're around Reykjavik though.
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Also there's a meter and half forecast for the weekend! It's probably the auto-forecast going mental but a boy can dream.
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Had a great day today tootling around by myself even though the snow was completely wind .
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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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Great pictures...sent you a PM, we are coming over this weekend.
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Pack some winter boots!
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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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@rungsp, so glad the weather cleared up for you guys!
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Poster: A snowHead
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I'm inspired by the great pictures to visit Iceland. Are there any areas where you can go touring for a week or 10 days?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@meh, Very nice
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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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@BobG, yeah, the too biggest areas are the West Fjords and the Troll Peninsula. The latter probably suits day touring more as it's a bit easier to drive around. Both have dedicated outfits including touring from a sailboat in the West Fjords. The usual season for a half decent chance of good weather starts now and goes on until late May usually by which time you have pretty much 24 hours light.
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In snow news we've been hit by a series of storms in the SW with a ridiculous amount of snow which is nice but there has been very little room in the schedule for skiing as a consequence. Still I'm heading up North for a three day avi course as a refresher this weekend.
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Nice one meh. That long 30 degree 'firm' gully must have reminded you of some of your Cairngorm's skiing ...
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@meh, Very nice.
If any like minded snowheads ever organise a trip up to Iceland please count me in
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@moffatross, haha, yeah it definitely reminds me of some interesting times in Scotland.
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Have enjoyed your Iceland reports meh - looks like somewhere to add to our unusual destinations 'to do' list
What's the lift-served skiing like? Not expecting the Three Valleys of course - we've skied a few tiny European/ N American areas of one or two lifts and really enjoyed them - so could well be up for whatever's on offer, plus some touring.
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@mountainaddict, cheers, very much that, small ski areas with a few lifts. Most take you into nice terrain though so are a good start to tours much like the Scottish ski areas. Both Ísafjörður in the West Fjords and Akureyri on the Troll Peninsula are great bases to launch out from. In particular there seems to be a stream of pro and semi-pro skiers coming through the West Fjords this year. There is skiing near Reykjavik but in general it's harder to access without specialized vehicles until spring time. March through May is the usual window for decent weather but there is skiing nearly all year round.
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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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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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Poster: A snowHead
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@meh, So when is the best time of year for touring v flight prices ?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@AndAnotherThing.., probably March and April. I've not pegged it against flight prices mind you but those are the months with the best sunlight to snow ratio. Getting into May you're starting the ramp up to summer tourist season but are probably okay although in a bad year late-May might involve more hiking than skiing.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@meh, Cheers, I do fancy it...
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Wow - that's absolutely brilliant meh! Just seen your response. Will get back on here shortly after checking a couple of things at this end...
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@mountainaddict, Don't miss eating at the Saegreifinn (Sea Baron) reastaurant in Rejkyavik http://saegreifinn.is/?page_id=1333 : the lobster soup is legendary, and whale kebabs are superb
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@mountainaddict, awesome, glad you got out yesterday, was pretty grim in Reykjavik so I did wonder.
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Cheers geoffers - Er, if we end up there we may see what else is on the menu - I'm on a low fat diet ...
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Update from today: A day out sightseeing in some of the worst weather conditions we have ever encountered . Went sightseeing round Reykjavic then drove round the main sights of The Golden Circle. It was like being at the Lakes in winter: 7C, gale force wind and more or less constant heavy rain. Some great sights - especially love the geyser at Geyser and Gulfoss Waterfalls are just amazing.
So still had a great day - even if (waterproofs and all) we were soaked through and almost hypothermic by the time we finished our day. We have loved Iceland and would love to return for longer next time.
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