 Poster: A snowHead
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@Mountain Addiction, far too much to put on a thread, and far too much to discuss in open forum! (including a lot of Snowcrazy's secret stashes).
But OK - here's a freebie.
One of the most original, unique, unlike anywhere else you'll have skied, so called 'pisted runs' is at one end of the resort. It is a red, but is a PITA to get to, and yet that makes it the "even-more-if-that-is-possible" enjoyable. Search this forum for Malgovert. (It could also be called Marmite - given the strength of feelings on here).
By the time we get there on Jan 16th, you'll have found quite a few of your own no doubt, but I'm thinking we'll need a SnowCrazy S:heads get together day during that week. You around SC?
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Sat 28-11-15 15:56; edited 1 time in total
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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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As far as secret stashes go, watch out for anyone using the new fatmap app n them. It has permissions to upload where you have been, and I have a suspicion that they will be publishing off piste routes if they see several people using the same route.
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I have dared to look a the web cams today and don't they look good. It appears that a lot of pisting is going on to form a firm base and the snow cannons are on. Only 3 weeks until I get there 
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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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I fear they are packing the snow to reduce the melt as warm weather arrives - that department took some stick for not doing it last year (maybe the snow in early Nov was too early). Fingers crossed it does not get too warm for too long - also could do with lots more snow below 2500m as its maybe only 30cm at 2000m and 15cm at 1400m.
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| Well done L'Ancolie! |
I stay practically next door... but can I ever get a table!? Going to make a concerted effort this winter. They don't mention it's run by David Poisson's parents. I sometimes see him training on Blanchot / 2300 just above the Peisey lift.
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| One of the most original, unique, unlike anywhere else you'll have skied, so called 'pisted runs' is at one end of the resort... Malgovert. |
One of my favourites. I have an eye - talking of secret sashes - on a 'super Malgo', ending at Les Granges. Will report back once I've tried it - unless someone else gets there first or already has...
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@Charliee, it looks as though the milder temperatures will be short lived. Hopefully not a month of fine warm temperatures like last season. No need to wobble just yet. At least that's what I'm telling myself 
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19 days till I get over and the wait is getting tortuous!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Lucky barstewards
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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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@thefatcontroller, Been lightly snowing all morning here in Plan Peisey And they are making snow too
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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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Going up today 
wooo....
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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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great fun, but couldn't make it to the top... only because my feet are out of ski boot practice and ended up with blisters on each ankle the size of 1 euro coins... ouchie
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Flying out tomorrow morning...!!! Woohoo!
Weather looks a bit brutal for the next few days.. my iPhone tells me its over 10deg?!
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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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Mountain Addiction Where did you go? We just took the dogs walking & it was beautiful (if a little hot!)
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We walked up from Vallandry - i don't know my way around yet, but it was up one of those tracks on to a piste... which is a helpful and informative description 
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@rob@rar, Would he have skinned up or hitched a ride from a friendly pistuer?
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Skinned.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@thefatcontroller, my guess is he drove to 2000 and parked there, skinned up the blue Vallee de l'Arc and then either skinned or booted up the back of the Grive. Nice work to get some fresh tracks
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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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So when are all the lifts opening anyone know?
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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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Lifts open next weekend! All looking very white higher up but we do need more snow as it is not very deep, but still better than last year. The snow canons have been working and they are getting everything ready for next week. The place has a strange calm about it waiting for people to arrive. The new lifts are ready and so are the new or improved pistes. Time to start the snow dancing! And fingers crossed for more of the white stuff this week. I aways post my recent photos over on the Les Arcs Winter page as it is easier to share them over there. Take a look if interested. Link below.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Cool thanks, I will be there from next Sunday for a cheeky week, hoping conditions aren't too bad.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Can't wait, got me lift pass, got me skis....
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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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We could have our very own PSB Les Arcs style come the 12th?
Also what's the deal with the furnicular? It seemed to be running a few days ago...?
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probably testing it/taking stocks up the mountain... I should imagine
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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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Thanks for the pics rob@rar.
I am stalking this page as out there in Feb and its nice to see picks of snow.
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@nem, you're welcome. Lots more will be posted as soon as the resort opens, but for now I'm currently in Austria so nothing from me for the time being.
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We could have our very own PSB Les Arcs style come the 12th?
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So who's around for opening week? I'm getting to Vallandry on the 12th as I've had the all clear from fracture clinic.
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Me and Mr Mountain Addiction will be, but we usually spend the first couple of days on our own - it's like watching bambi start walking. Plus he'll probs be doing transfers over the weekend so won't get out at least til Monday.
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I've got a non skiing mate coming over from the 12-19th, will get a day or 2 on the hill for sure for the early season week!
I'm based in Bourg..
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@haigie, yes like @Mountain Addiction, said they were making sure it runs ok. Tried to get a ride up to save driving
but not a chance. You can only ask!
If anyone is interested I will be out on the hill first day when the lifts open just for an easy ski to get the legs warmed up. Anyone want to meet for a ski or a coffee/beer on the first day or later in the week let me know. Now I hope this cloudy weather brings some snow.
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looks like i'll have to make up for it in Feb 
Not thats skinning, also with that amount of unpacked fresh snow you really do need to know you way round.
