 Poster: A snowHead
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Specialman, I'll be there 22-25 but I'm going to try the boots and skis. thought if there's a dump the board's coming out.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Specialman, roga, you guys want to get a move on and book, i think you may find it is full that weekend [well from the sunday ] as there is a bit of a SH's invasion
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Just looked at the diary and she'll have to take some days off (which will be hard to sort without ruining the surprise). Might either head out ont he Thursday and come back ont he Sunday (21st) or leave it until late November and do a mid-weeker. Might have a bit more snow cover then (hopefully!!).
Masque, I'll be taking the board regardless - what are conditions like on the glacier? Soft snow? Ice?
Also, will it just be the glacier that's open at the end of November or will runs lower down be available if there's sufficient snow coverage?
Going a bit later means I might have a better pick of flights (and prices) too.
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Specialman, it would probably be better skiing-wise if you can go in the first half of December, it's more likely that more than just the glacier will be open. But flights will probably be more expensive and the lift pass that is inlcuded in the deal only covers the glacier - you would have to pay extra for the full area pass.
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Specialman, The glacier can be anything from perfect piste to dirty grey polished ice . . . but the bashers do their best. It's probably too early for any significant or safe off-piste. If it's been cold enough to spark up the cannons or there's been a good early dump (preferably both) there may be a route down to Val Claret.
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Hey, snow is snow to me so the glacier will be fine.
Think the week commencing 26th Nov is gonna be the best for us, pay day, probability of snow and all that.
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Just checked out flights from Luton and does anybody know if these will fit around the transfers:
Luton > Geneva
Arrives at GVA 17:05pm
Geneva > Luton
Departs GVA 17:40pm or Departs GVA 21:55pm
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Specialman, You'd be best checking with Joanne at Mountain Sun, I know that four of us are getting a (Sunday) flight out, landing at 1600, and will be in resort well before the flight for those that are on the transfer bus, leaves Luton 
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Michelle, Have mailed her so hopefully will get an answer
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Specialman, It will depend on how many have booked, as there are only limited places on the bus, but it leaves quite late to tie in with the last flight from Luton.
When are you looking to go, if your it might be worth starting a thread of your own to car share if you're not successful in gaining places on the transfer bus ?
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IncogSkiSno, have asked for availability for 27th Nov to 30th Nov.
Good idea about car share though - might be worth a punt if we're unlucky with the bus
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| Specialman wrote: |
| Hey, snow is snow to me so the glacier will be fine. |
But what happens if it's just long pitches of glacier ice?
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rob@rar, you're only jealous 
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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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Specialman, those flight times to line up with minibus transfer - I am on those flights in Dec (you'll have to amuse yourself in the bar on arrival though as the bus wont leave till later in the evening, maybe not till 9.00ish). as others have said the issue is whether or not the bus has space.
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Poster: A snowHead
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| holidayloverxx wrote: |
| ...you'll have to amuse yourself in the bar on arrival... |
It's a dirty job but someone's got to do it!!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Joanne Mountainsun, Atomic UK, it has been suggested on another thread that the busses from the hotel to the funicular are a little limited in the pre-season period. Can you advise on how we get from one to the other.
On a similar issue, I was wondering about the ski test. Being so far from the hotel, how does the exchanging of skis work out through the day.
Thanks
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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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| Ray Zorro wrote: |
| Being so far from the hotel, how does the exchanging of skis work out through the day. |
When I've seen ski tests being run at Tignes the manufacturers will set up base at the bottom of the funicular, as well as having a slightly smaller setup at the top of the funicular on the Panoramique restaurant terrace. Maybe this is how Atomic will run this this autumn?
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rob@rar, Will there be snow at the bottom of the funicular in less than a month's time 
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boredsurfin, for some  s the prostate is a remarkably effective alarm clock.
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| Specialman wrote: |
Just looked at the diary and she'll have to take some days off (which will be hard to sort without ruining the surprise). Might either head out ont he Thursday and come back ont he Sunday (21st) or leave it until late November and do a mid-weeker. Might have a bit more snow cover then (hopefully!!).
Masque, I'll be taking the board regardless - what are conditions like on the glacier? Soft snow? Ice?
Also, will it just be the glacier that's open at the end of November or will runs lower down be available if there's sufficient snow coverage?
Going a bit later means I might have a better pick of flights (and prices) too. |
Conditions will vary from day to day. I was out there mid August - went up the glacier on a Wednesday and it was ice early on and slush later - what you'd expect for the end of a hot summer. It then dumped for two days up there and by Saturday morning it was powder and out came the snowboard !
It is possilbe that if there is good snow through Autunm more of the area will open. The lift company will (understandably) give no guarantees of their intentions except that the full winter season starts around 16th December. The lift pass we are providing is for the glacier - if more runs are open and an upgrade is required to use other lifts you will need to pay for your upgrade; if this was the case the cost would be small.
I think there are more choice of flights later depending on where you want to fly from.
Let it snow!!
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Can't see my teens getting out for 07:00 
It would be probably be best to get a taxi if travelling is required outside of the bus times. I wouldn't have thought that would break the bank - anyone any ideas on the fare for 4 people + skis?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| Specialman wrote: |
Just checked out flights from Luton and does anybody know if these will fit around the transfers:
Luton > Geneva
Arrives at GVA 17:05pm
Geneva > Luton
Departs GVA 17:40pm or Departs GVA 21:55pm |
Transfers from Geneva will be set to accommodate evening flights and will not leave Geneva before 8pm. There will inevitably be some waiting for some people on occasions but we will try to keep this to a minimum. If you prefer to get a morning flight and spend the day in Geneva this is very easy to do as there is a direct train from airport to town, and a good left luggage facility in the airport. Return transfers will leave the resort around 16.30 – 17.00 in order for guests to have a third day of skiing. It is important therefore that your return flight is after 21.00 on your way home.
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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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Can't see my teens getting out for 07:00
It would be probably be best to get a taxi if travelling is required outside of the bus times. I wouldn't have thought that would break the bank - anyone any ideas on the fare for 4 people + skis? |
I will find out for you - probably won't be able to give an answer until around 24th September as the hotel is closed at the moment to give the staff a couple of weeks holiday, but they'll be back next week. If I forget to post the info remind me!
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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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BF and I are flying out on the 29th Nov- 2nd December, we're hiring a car at Geneva though as the transfer on thursday night was full! Anyone else out there when we are?
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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, 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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cathy, well aren't they just the luckiest people!
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[quote="Joanne Mountainsun"]
| Ray Zorro wrote: |
I will find out for you - probably won't be able to give an answer until around 24th September as the hotel is closed at the moment to give the staff a couple of weeks holiday, but they'll be back next week. If I forget to post the info remind me! |
As promised I have found out information about taxis - taxis are available and can be pre-booked the evening before. For a 8 seater it's approx. 20 euros.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Don't let CEM, carry your Duty Free's to the Aircraft
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Spyderman, refund sorted + voucher as apology
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CEM, The Boots aren't that bad, but thanks for the offer and the voucher will be nice.
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I cant believe i have only just seen this now. I may be forced to have another outing. I think i will have to take the gf though to sweeten her up before my winter outings without her. Does anyone know if this has been released nationally yet as i am pretty limited about dates and would imagine it would be pretty full already. Hopefully aquire some boots before the pre-season bash.
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punts, the offer has appeared in a few places now, it's certainly mentioned in this month's edition of Fall Line skimag. Your best bet would be to drop Joanne Mountainsun a PM and see what availability they've got left.
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FAQ
I bet not too many snowheads will be on that one 
