Love it The kid on the final chair looked a little phased, should learning that association with is an experience in itself.
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?
What a day today turned out to be!! Went up late with the idea of testing some skis and then meeting up with friends for lunch and having a nice ski before heading over to the waterslide and going home.
Well, I did go up as planned and then things started to go wrong. First the Mont Blanc chair lift stopped for about 5 min (should have gone home then). Second, when I got over to the Arc 2000 area the lift queues were quite large (should have gone home then). Third, when I started to ski the harder bumps under the Varet lift my ski kept popping off (should have gone home then). Fourth, having thought the ski tech had sorted out my ski problem, I went down to the Chalet Pre St Esprit and met up with
Shimmy Alcott, good to see you all. We waited for nearly 25 min to get served in the restaurant section (waste of time), gave up and had the self service which is the same food anyway, just cheaper. Finally had some lunch after at least a 40min wait, far to busy. My advice, either picnic in high season when it is sunny or do not bother with the restaurant section at the Chalet de Pre St Esprit unless you want to wait a long time and pay more for the same food.
Then after lunch I found out that the Comborciere Chair was closed due to technical problems so had to go up the very slow Pre St Esprit chair (should have gone home on the bus instead with the others). Found a big queue at Bois De L'ours and Arcabulle chairs so went up the Varet with the plan of going up the Plagnettes Chair and across off piste to the waterslide.
DISASTER!! Never made it to the chair. Going down the RED Arandelieres piste my ski popped off again on the small bumps and I went flying!! Who says pistes are safer than off piste. Some kind French lads brought my skis back, a pisteur came to see that I was ok (how embarrassing), some other friends came to check on me, and finally I managed to limp down to Arc 1950 and the bus home.
I am now typing this with one hand and a very sore neck/shoulder. No pics today or for the next few days while I take a rest and see how long it will take to recover from this. The doctor at the hospital says I might need an Op! Please not again! I shall just have to wait and see.
From now on I shall stick to the skis/snowboard I like and stay off piste! Oh well! Some days you are just better off staying in bed!
I will continue with the morning updates on my Les Arcs Winter facebook page, but anyone else out this coming week, please post what it is like up the hill until I can get back out there!! And they say we are going to get some more snow by Monday!!!!!
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
snowcrazy, ouch. hope you are well enough to ski with us from 24th MArch for a fortnight.
Meanwhile... this popped into my inbox just a few moments ago:
Last minute flash sale on our online shop !
From 3rd to 7th March, 2012, enjoy a 30% discount on your purchases of 6 days ski passes Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry, Paradiski Découverte or Paradiski Illimité, with a first day of validity on 11th March, 2012*.
For any question or information, feel free to contact us by phone at +334 79 04 25 03 or by email at contact@ski-lesarcs.com.
(please do not anwser directly to this email sent automaticaly)
Seen you soon on the slopes!
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After all it is free
snowcrazy, oh dear, bad luck. Get better soon.
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snowcrazy, sorry to hear your hurt - we come out next Saturday, so looking forward to it. If your not back up and skiing I'll post on conditions (wont be up to your standard mind) I'm keeping my fingers cross for the new snow next week to freshen up pistes and maybe flatten out some of the bumps on the nature pistes - hoping to have a bash at some.
Arctic Roll, - I got that message too - typical I just ordered my passes online
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Richie_S, very good! Yes I noticed that poor kid who made a swift sharp exit to the left as soon as
31 March for us
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snowcrazy, so sorry to hear ... hope you recover quickly
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.
snowcrazy, sorry to hear you are hurt, but glad to hear you will keep posting. Hope you recover quickly and can get out there again.
Meanwhile, here's another movie from my recent trip...
So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much
So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much
snowcrazy, we've just arrived home - so sorry to hear this those skis really werent working were they
Hope you are back to 100% soon x
You know it makes sense.
You know it makes sense.
snowcrazy, Hope you are ok. See you end of March for a beer.
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
snowcrazy, What a day, get well soon, may pop over for a day at Easter, so if you fancy some leisurely skiing........
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Poster: A snowHead
Richie_S, tremendously camp video - you guys look like the illegitimate offspring of George Michael and Right Said Fred.
Loved it
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
red 27, lol! - For the record, (in case it's not obvious) we're brothers!
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?
Thank's to everyone for the messages. My shoulder is slowly starting to hurt less and I will see the specialist tomorrow. Hope it will be good news and I can get back out on the snow again soon.
Anyone arriving in the next few days are in for a good time if the 10 - 20 cms predicted tomorrow does arrive. Hope to be up with you on the slopes again soon.
Taken from my morning update on Les Arcs Winter facebook page. The conditions today are still very nice:
The good weather will continue this morning. It will be a generally sunny day, even though high clouds may be present at times. In the afternoon the clouds may slowly increase locally. Maximum temperatures significantly down 12 ° at 1000 meters, 5 ° at 2000 meters -3 ° at 3000 meters.
However the forecast for tomorrow is another story. The winter is back. Some snow flurries. Mostly cloudy and cold with low precipitation and scattered snow showers to a level of around 700m. Between 10 and 20 cms is expected (will have to wait and see if this really happens, hope so!!)!! The wind dominates from the NORTH, moderate to strong.
Only another week to go before my first trip to Les Arcs, stopping in Plan Peisey. I'm looking for a little help from all the Les Arcs affionado's(sp) in SH's.
Richard and myself are reasonable intermediate skiiers capable of most pistes including blacks and a little easy off piste. Looking for a few ideas for the must do pistes and lunch time eating stops - thanks in advance for your help.
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Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
stevew, All the runs around Plan Peisey & Vallandry are great Coombes can be a bit icy if its been sunny, but the forecast snow this week should help it out - very pretty - one of my favourite runs in fact. If the Stadte is open, give it a try - usually closed at weekends because of ski club, but sometimes first thing in the morning & late afternoon. Its the run to your left as you come to the top of the Peisey lift - by the little shack. Great run & always quiet. Ourson to get home rather than Ours - quieter. Grand Col - nice bits off the side too. The list is endless...
Lunches - La Vache, Blanche Muree, Le Solan, the shack at the top of the Peisey lift if its sunny, Chalet de l'Arcelle over in 1600 if you're feeling like a big lunch - lovely sunny terrace.
I'm sure others will have suggestions
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Just been reminded that I have to endure another trip to LA, out on Friday.
genepi, If you're about in Vallandry Saturday 17th about 10AM I could do with a hand, well eyes...
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allanm, Oh yes - I'll be around - friends & brother are leaving then, but I'm happy to help....
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allanm, Endure you should feel priviledged to get the chance to come out so often. It is such a hard life. The snow is still great, the sun will be back out after a few days of top up and all the people will be leaving (well i hope so). Now that is such a hard thing to 'Endure' Oh yes, I know I forgot to add, you are only joking of course See you when you get here.
genepi, How long are you around for. Are you able to get back on skis this season? If you can, we should all meet up for an easy ski. You see I am being positive and already planning for my comeback after the doc tells me tomorrow that my shoulder will be OK
stevew, If you want to try some easy off piste (well piste natures), then head over to Malgovert when they open it above Arc 1600. Really fun (it is graded Red), but safe as it is protected so after the fresh snow they are forecasting it should be really good.
Other runs/areas. Under the Varet Gondola, down Droset or over from the top of the Clocheret Chair down the easy off piste that is also safe without the gear also above Arc 1600. There are loads of other places, but these should get you started.
You could eat at the Altiport after/before you try the waterslide. A 'must do' activity whilst in Les Arcs. Or the Arpete lower down. Self service is much quicker. For cheapish pizza, the Mushroom (Bulle) on the piste in the Arc 2000 area near the chair lift and rope tow is also good.
Hope you have a good week everyone that has come out this weekend. I plan to be back on my skis before the end of the week, so maybe see a few of you. At the very least, if anyone fancies meeting up for a beer, send me a PM.
Richie_S, nice video. If you come out again, send me a pm and we could meet up for a beer and maybe even do some riding.
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snowcrazy, Sadly my knee is still way too unstable to ski this season. We're around 9th - 23rd & I know N would love to ski with you again if you're around. My snowboarding brother is around for the first week too & he'd enjoy meeting you as well. I'd love a coffee/beer somewhere though - La Vache/Solan/Mont Blanc & Vallandry all accessible for me now
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.
genepi, snowcrazy, Thanks thats really useful, might see you around
So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much
So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much
allanm, I am out Sat for a week. Hopefully meet up again? snowcrazy, hope all goes well with docs.
You know it makes sense.
You know it makes sense.
snowcrazy wrote:
allanm, Endure you should feel priviledged to get the chance to come out so often. It is such a hard life. The snow is still great, the sun will be back out after a few days of top up and all the people will be leaving (well i hope so). Now that is such a hard thing to 'Endure' Oh yes, I know I forgot to add, you are only joking of course See you when you get here.
It is a hard life for the unemployed! Being coerced into weeks upon weeks in the Alps is not exactly cheap I'll have you know...
codger Well, it would be rude not to... I'll ring when out - same number.. ends in 498? Mmmm..... if I can afford it that is...
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Hi,
I am headed up to Les Arcs 1950 in a couple of weeks. I am considering getting new boots, or at least my current boots 'looked at'. Is there anyone in 1950 that is particularly good, or someone in one of the other bits?
I always have problems with sore feets, so someone used to 'difficult' feet would be best.
cheers
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allanm, yes same number. Similarly assume your number remains the same, ending 764? See you next week
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
snowcrazy, Hi, just back online after a great week in Les Arc. Hope the sling my wife applied stayed on.
We got to watch some of the water slide, great spectacle but I declined to join in!
I'll post a longer report when I can and give my regards to Baxter
Take care and hope the shoulder is better than it initially looked.
Martyn
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?
fragglerock, not ignoring you, but is always difficult to recommend when you (a) haven't had that problem yourself! and (b) when boot fitting and expertise is often down to individuals rather than brands or shops. Having said that, I've just checked a 2012 thread on the arc1950owners website, and there are recommendatios for both Precision and Freeride (and individuals therein), as well as Equilibres up in 2000. Pays yer money...
Not sure where you are based, but this weekend we went to Ski Bartlett in Uxbridge to get some new boots for miniroll, and the service there for 'fixing' problem boots seemed to be very good.
If I do have an issue with them, it is the queing system: you can't pre-book a time ( unlike CEM - who did Mrs Roll 2 weeks ago) , but with only three bootfitters, taking between 90 mins and couple of hours per person, it can be a long wait - we turned up at 2:50, were seen at 5pm, finished at 6 (although probably worth the wait in the end - she has got some cracking boots and insists on wandering around the house in them...)
Have been in 1950 since Saturday. Weekend was very busy with great weather but the conditions were icy and crusty particularly off-piste. Definitely in need of freshening. On Sunday we took part in a Veterans GS race in 1600 followed by a prize giving and a Dinner & Dance in Bourg and had a great time. Today awoke to low cloud and light snow so took our time to get out after a late night to be greeted by a significant drop in temperature and very flat light so headed over to Peisey to ski amongst the trees. Still fairly busy on piste so made our way over to 1600 where things were quieter , then back to the apartment to have lunch and get warm. Cloud then lifted a bit and we went out again staying in 2000 bowl and found some better conditions on the side of the piste coming back from top of Varet. Conditions then closed in again so decided to call it a day. Still snowing so could be a powder day tomorrow!
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Heading to les Arcs sat week. Any full-depth slides happening there? Any danger areas? Do all naturides look like they'll be still open?
Thanks Arctic Roll, it was an named individual i would prefer. I know that it is pretty much pot luck though!
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Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
patricksh, Maybe, but nothing to speak of at the mo, maybe - Mont Blanc bar is prob the worst danger area, & I guess maybe / probably - depends on the weather really. You just never can tell.
P.S. It may snow too!!
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After all it is free
Sitting at home getting very bored looking out the window at the blue sky and the sun shinning so thought I would share the details of the email I was just sent from some kind friends up the mountain today.
'There has been about 8 cm of fresh snow in the last few days and it has been quite fun to ski! (you can really hate people sometimes ). It is warm in the sun but other areas are very chilly and we are not doing the waterslide today even if it is open! (wimps ).'
I guess they will be back in touch again tonight to tell me what a wonderful time they are having! Time to watch another movie
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For anyone coming out to Bourg by Train or bus and going up or down the Funicular. Here is the link to the 'Funi Snack' bar facebook page so you can see what food they are doing that day. The breakfast is very good. and they are open early when the train gets in normally.
You will need to copy and paste the url as it seems to long to be all highlighted.
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stevew wrote:
Richard and myself are reasonable intermediate skiiers capable of most pistes including blacks and a little easy off piste. Looking for a few ideas for the must do pistes and lunch time eating stops - thanks in advance for your help.
FAQ
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The kid on the final chair looked a little phased, should learning that association with 
is an experience in itself.
Bad day at the office! Sorry to hear that. Hope you're better by the end of next week whenwe'reout again for a couple of weeks 
Oh yes, I know I forgot to add, you are only joking 
See you when you get here.
