 Poster: A snowHead
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Have signed up for a Snoworks course in La Tania. I intended to sign up for the Off Piste course, but when the invoice arrived, I noticed that it said "All Terrain". Both courses are same place, same time.
I'm in two minds whether to get this corrected, or just go with it. I'm at the stage where I can ski pretty much anything pisted, but fall over a lot off-piste, or when it gets too bumpy. Would really like to get to the stage where I can have a go at ski-touring. Wondering if anyone has any advice or experiences to share?
Thanks,
Rob.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I would have thought that the all terrain might be a better option for you
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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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Give them a call to discuss. I did a summer course with them and they were flexible to mix it up depending on who wants to do what on that day, provided they can make it work with the instructors and groups.
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'All Terrain' will include some off piste & bumpy stuff whilst 'off piste' is as much off piste as can be accessed safely.
I think you are on the correct course 
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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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@stewart woodward, deja vu
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Thanks for the advice, confirmed what I was thinking - reckon I'll stick with the all terrain.
And @GeorgeVII, apologies if I have offended by not finding that three year old post. Very informative, though.
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@robhogg, No worries there mate. You have somehow grasped the wrong end of an invisible stick.
Some background..... Stewart is a mate. My partner is also looking at doing the same course as you but in Tignes, so I had asked Stewart for his advice on which might be the more suitable option. (All Terrain or Off Piste)
Hence the "deja vu" comment
Last edited by Then you can post your own questions or snow reports... on Thu 17-11-16 21:44; edited 1 time in total
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GeorgeVII is my supplier of Pork Pies when he visits during the season 
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I've done a few All Terrain courses with Snoworks, and I think the general aim is to do as much off piste skiing as possible, depending on the group ability and snow conditions. In the 'Level 4' groups there is usually a mix of skills development on piste and varying amounts of off piste (including itinerary runs if people are doing well) as well as steeps, bumps etc. The 'Level 5' groups (more experienced off-piste skiers) and above tend to do mostly off piste if conditions are favourable.
From your description of your skiing ability, I would have thought that the All Terrain course would be perfect for you. As others have already said, as long as it works with the group sizes there is usually quite a lot of flexibility during the week anyway, with people swapping between groups depending on how they are getting on and what they'd prefer to do.
Snoworks are fab, so you will have a great time!
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@stewart woodward, @robhogg, . After a quick chat yesterday with the main man at snoworks (phone was on divert from the office) Claire has booked the All Terrain course as well. 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Did a course a couple of years ago. They are flexible. I did an off-piste course and found that some people were mixing the two.
Does worry me booking off-piste weeks to find that the snow is poor/hard when i wished I had done an all-terrain. It is probably the best at your level. Tell them what you want out of the course and am sure they will oblige.
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