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What are the snow conditions like just now? I would expect them to be excellent, yet the Widschoenau site saying grippy (griffig) where I would probably have expected powder (pulver) given the snow in recent days??? Waxing the skis tonight  mmmm nothing like the smell of skis getting waxed to get you in the mood
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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[quote="skime2"]geoff10, chrish, boabski,
What time do you all arrive? if early then get any pre booked lift passes off the reps as soon as pos.Can ski on them after 2pm and get the last couple of hours in.Warning don't use before 2 or will be charged for the day.
Just been informed that this is no longer the case it is 3 or 3.30pm 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Reckon we won't get to hotel till 7-8pm. Bring it on
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Think I will be getting to hotel about 4/5pm, will relax and maybe pick up skis then have a cheeky beer. I am planning on going to Auffach first couple of days because I read that Niederau is busy start of the week with ski schools(not sure why that would change later in the week though!). Have a great trip everyone and a great 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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Having been for the whole week in ski school in Niederau I can see why it gets less busy as the week goes on. Quite a few people drop out of the classes for various reasons. Some only book for the first few days and then get good/confident enough to go off on their own or with the rest of their more experienced party. Some get tired and go off sightseeing instead. A very small number start finding it difficult to get up early after drinking and socialising late. I think they expect the classes to be like they are in other countries - either morning or afternoon. In Niederau you attend both morning and afternoon. The classes I have been in have gone down by at least 50% as the week goes on.
My brother liked to go to Auffach in the morning and Niederau in the afternoon as that way you get the best snow conditions in both because of the angles to the sun.
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| J Rhiannon wrote: |
| I think they expect the classes to be like they are in other countries - either morning or afternoon. In Niederau you attend both morning and afternoon. The classes I have been in have gone down by at least 50% as the week goes on. |
Actually both the Niederau ski schools (blue and red) will do half days (albeit it's not much less than full days).
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Not long now should be flying out at 6am hope to be at hotel by 12 we are doing the ski school so not starting in till Sunday does anyone no when and wear we pick up skis and boots from booked tho nelson
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Ok folks. Off to pack. Safe journey and hopefully see some you at bobos (wherever that is?) on Sunday from 4
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Hope to get there to
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king bean,
Am on 06.10 flight from Manchester so should be there about same time.
Pick up skis and boots usually from right outside hotel or shop 2 mins away.
Pick up Saturday ready for Sunday
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I am on the 5.55 from gatwick so should be there same time looking forward to now trying to get to sleep but no chance yet
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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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See you all at Bobo's on Sunday !
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Booked at last! Going from Gatwick now. All really ideal flights had gone, so not going to get to Niederau until about midnight on 4th. What a palaver - first of all there was no accommodation left in Niederau, then that was a mistake, but there were no more flights. All sorted now though, and getting there in the end. Ski boots are out and ready to wear around the house. Soo excited!
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You know it makes sense.
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Will also turn up on the 4th travelling with J Rhiannon, been 2 years since I was at Niederau, kind of using it a a warm-up for a trip to Canada
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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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| EggRider wrote: |
| Will also turn up on the 4th travelling with J Rhiannon, been 2 years since I was at Niederau, kind of using it a a warm-up for a trip to Canada |
Ha! So that's what you are calling yourself. Gottcha!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Well now we have brilliant sunshine and very cold - minus 11 this morning. Skied all the runs yesterday and have to say ther were all wonderful, quite quiet as well so no queues! Did you all meet up at Bobo's last night? Did keep an eye out but didn't recognize any snowheads! Carolyn
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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carolyn, I met up with Geoff at bobos on Sunday. Have to say that the snow is really tip top. Have been skiing auffach the last 2 days and is excellent. Mate and his son skinned up some hill and have lovely powder all way to valley floor
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Glad to hear someone met up, the snow is really good at the moment and more is forecast for the next few days and then back to sunshine! Carolyn
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Sadly today was not great. Temp very mild and raining almost up to around 1600-1800m (in auffach anyway). Thankfully visability was fine though. Needs a freshen up now that temp has risen
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Snowing today.....
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Yep your webcam shows the snowfall quite well (lovely grey out)
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Was a bit mental at top of hill today. We got chair up and stopped as soon as we got off. Blowing an absolute hooly at top and we took refuge in hotel as my youngest was literally getting blown off hill. Waited an hour or so for gondola to reopen and took the gondola of shame. Had a bit of food and went back for a couple of top to bottom runs. Snow was lovely and vis wasn't too bad. Folk arriving over next few days should be in for a treat as long as temps stay low
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It has finally stopped snowing, but still cloudy. Forecast is for more snow today and to get colder!
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HI Carolyn
We are coming out on Saturday so hope the snow conditions remain good til then. Really looking forward to having a good time skiing this year.
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Managed a couple of hours yesterday morning. Was truly epic conditions on and off piste. Road to Salzburg was a bit dodgy. Don't think I've seen as much snow en route to an airport.
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Visibility at Innsbruck airport on saturday no good, too much snow so had coaches to Munich for flight home.
What a bummer !!!!!! but was worth it for the week we had
Never seen so much snow since 2005 in the area and have been going for the last 10 years.
Great conditions for those this week
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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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Light snow this morning with forecast of 11cm more to come! Our garden furniture has all disappeared under the snow, as you say, Skime2, there is lots more than there has been for ages! Enjoy everybody Carolyn
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New snow over the top of my dog walking boots this morning, and if the forecast is to be believed sunshine tomorrow, thurs and fri. Sounds good to me 
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You know it makes sense.
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It looks fantastic in the pictures.
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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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Not sure if it isn't brightening up a bit......
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Poster: A snowHead
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Minus 5 and sunshine
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Minus 2 and cloudy today but forecast says sun to follow! Hope so Carolyn
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Snowing and minus 10.5 today. Carolyn
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carolyn,
We're seeing forecasts that it may go as low as -32C on Sunday. Is that really a possibility? 
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Last day at work before trip - although in this case my work location (Warsaw) saw -22 overnight so am already used to the cold. Mind you don't want to see -32 in Niederau either
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My last day at work too, but I'm in balmy Swansea. It's probably about +4 outside now, but it is more like +28 inside. It was -3 when I got to work this morning. It's a gloriously sunny day here.
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Gosh, that would be colder than I have known here! Today it is minus 13.6 and the odd light snow flake in the air. Do bring your thermals, though! Pistes are all fine! Carolyn
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carolyn, Hi to u, looks like a terrific season, I take a sneaky peak at your webcams most days. It reminds me of when we first brought our kids to Niederau about 8 years ago. We had never seen so much snow, it was awesome! We are skiing this yr , first week in March, not booked yet and not sure where to go, although will defo be Austria. Have a great season Carolyn and I hope any Snowheads going out will bring you a creme egg or 2! 
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On my way to Niederau early tomorrow morning, staying at Hotel Alpenland. Wuut!
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Minus 19 and a sunny start this morning. Pistes are wonderful and here's to another fabulous week! Thanks for your good wishes, have a great time wherever you end up!
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