 Poster: A snowHead
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| thefatcontroller, By the way, I was told yesterday that this is going to be a really quiet week. Occupancy is only 20% apparently. Certainly lots of people leaving from here last night & this morning. |
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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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Snowing hard in Plan Peisey 
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Saturday 22nd September
It started raining / snowing around midday, and gradually got colder as the afternoon went on. I was soaked by 3pm so called it a day. It's currently hammering down with rain in Peisey but I can see snow settling on the trees below the Vanoise Express so tomorrow could be good.
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In September?
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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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ArseCaptain, these pictures are wonderful! Good work mate!
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AC I have a pair of tandem skis you can borrow if you want a go... I'm taking them out for the first time tomorrow!
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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It looks like I'm a bit behind with the updates!
Wednesday 26th March
We went to Ste Foy to make use of one of our free ski passes.
26th March - Ste Foy by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
Thursday 27th March
My friends had booked a guide for the day so we went to La Plagne to explore. There was some great snow around.
27th March - La Plagne Off Piste by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
27th March - La Plagne Off Piste by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
Our guide was Christian, a very friendly chap
27th March - La Plagne Off Piste by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
We finished the day with the Bellecote north face, where the snow had unfortunately been ruined by the wind. Our guide fell in the stream right at the end and we later discovered he broke his wrist 
27th March - La Plagne Off Piste by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
Then not much happened for a while - mostly sunny.
Tuesday 8th April
A change in the weather, with a horrible gloomy morning
8th April by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
It brightened up by the evening.
8th April by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
8th April by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
Thursday 10th April
A clear night
10th April by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
Friday 11th April
It was a calm day so I went flying. I was disappointed to find that the main flying area in Arc 2000 had suffered in the sun with lots of large bare patches. The take off was difficult as there wasn't much snow to use.
11th April by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
11th April by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
11th April by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
Saturday 12th April
Another gloomy day, with rain in the afternoon
12th April by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
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Tuesday 15th April
I cycled over to La Rosiere to see how far I could get up the Col du Petit St Bernard. After an hour and a half spent climbing 1000m a piste blocked my way:
15th April - Ride to La Rosiere by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
Whilst there I took a photo of Villaroger - there's very little snow low down:
15th April - Ride to La Rosiere by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
Wednesday 16th April
I set Emma up in the sun with my camera whilst I did a few flights.
16th April by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
Unfortunately the wind was stronger than I'd expected so I called it a day and we headed over to the water pool event. This poor boy fell in and not only soaked himself and his bag, but also snapped a pole!
16th April by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
I tried it with my tip mounted camera which gave an interesting perspective
16th April by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
Thursday 17th April
Another sunny day, possibly the last for a few days so we went for an afternoon stroll to the Chapel des Vernettes.
April 17th - Walk to Chapel des Vernettes by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
April 17th - Walk to Chapel des Vernettes by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
April 17th - Walk to Chapel des Vernettes by BadgerSpade, on Flickr
A quick report on the snow conditions. There's been a lot of melting, but you can still get down to Plan Peisey without much trouble. Only the very bottom runs have been disappearing, although the flat roads are starting to suffer. Still plenty to enjoy, and maybe even some fresh snow to come!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Saturday 19th April
The weather has changed, and it is noticably colder; infact, it's snowing in Peisey right now! There was a very light snowfall overnight, with the snow line at around 1600m. We went for a quick ski this morning and found 1-2cm of new snow on frozen pistes, which made a nice change.
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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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ArseCaptain, Some lovely photos there  Have you enjoyed your season?
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You know it makes sense.
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ArseCaptain, Thanks for postings, great photos, looks like you had amazing time.
If you do it next time, you think it will be Peisey again or you spotted better locations?
For me it seems like it is a good combination of some authentic village but still easy access to skiing.
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