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Hello gang! I have just joined the lucky ones of you going out. Well paid up anyway. Very much looking forward to it. Keeps my boss happy as well, at least I won't be sulking for two weeks not having any ski plans  I live in Bristol and would prefer to fly from there, how many others are? |
How rude of me, forgot the introductions:
Me: Pim, male, 34, born in The Netherlands (ok Holland from now) live in Bristol
My sticks: pair of worn out Nordica Afterburners, also used to ride in the past and keep threatening to try again
Attitude: try to ski whatever is in front of my feet (as long as there's no metal or rock involved)
SH outings: first date!
Pay someone to ski with: only if it's worth it. Prepared to invest in avi gear if there's a few of us knowing how to use it (and can remind me)
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Schuss in Boots, I'm a guy boarder too, and Xidix is my guy boarder friend 
Lithos isn't a guy boarder yet but he will be soon!!!!  |
All these guy boarders coming out of the closet... great stuff!
oldscool, grinningsoul, Welcome to  s
Ok.. stats... (this is going to be painful...) 
Female, skier, 42 until Monday and then I'll be 21 again.. 
Ability level: Was OK intermediate, have dodgy legs which means sometimes I'm great and sometimes I suck (ok, so I'm lying about being great.. but lets gloss over that bit). 
SH Bashes to date: S5BB, EoSB09, S6BB, S7BB
Skis: Currently Scott Mayas... looking to go shopping and add to the quiver.
Looking forward to meeting so many bash-virgins (and guy boarders). The best bit is that since so many are new, they're bound to all start off thinking I'm quite normal and sane. 
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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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Richie rich1, Hi Richard
Thanks for the offer. I travel quite light just my board bag, Small holdall and a back pack so if you
can fit me in I'd be most grateful.
Looking forward to it now
Dan
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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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Richie rich1, It's not a good idea to post phone numbers on the forum if you don't want lots of spam calls. Best to use the PM facility (top right) for such things.
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I'm 39, male, tall dark and handsome....ooops wrong forum
I'm a boarder (refuse to say guy boarder, its just wrong)
early intermediate, off-piste, jumps and piste is what I enjoy. not so much BC - too much hard work and not enough board time.
riding a Ride Society UL w/ cartels.
This would be my first sH bash but 7th trip on the slopes.
Noticed quite a few peeps in N. London maybe we could pool for a minivan? I'm in Turnpike Lane.
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geepee, Hi there geepee,
Thanks for that, the no is just for this outing and is quite disposable!
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oldscool, I'm on the bristol flight and Bens Bus...
And my personal statistics are....
Oops sorry wrong forum...
Skier
36 year old female
Happy to whizz about on reds ,blacks when in the mood (did I mention I did le Tunnel at ADH admin, ????!!!) Rubbish off piste , love poweder but still trying to master it.....
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oldscool and jennycook, I'm on the Bristol flight and Ben's Bus.
I'm an intermediate skier on Scott Missions, age 45, and live just North of Bristol.
I started skiing five years ago. This will be my eleventh week, but my first snowHeads outing.
I have avi kit but haven't seen any powder since I bought it last season, so fingers crossed for snow.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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What's the average age of the people going on this trip? I'm not ageist but it'd be useful to know! And do you have the details of the return transfer times yet?
Cheers.
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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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Haha. No. I'm a bit of a tit though, as I've only just spotted pages 2-5 with all of the info that I requested... doh!
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You know it makes sense.
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Booby? I didn't write that...
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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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I'm thinking my board could do with a wax and edge. Should I get it done before we go or do you think I should just get it done when we arrive?
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Poster: A snowHead
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I intend to get my board waxed on the Sunday afternoon we arrive, but if you know any decent places near you then it's probably best to go there beforehand since it'll likely be cheaper than in the resort.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hi everyone,
Looks like I'm the old git then!
Being the wrong side of 60 means I can't remember how many years I've been at it, but its been a few on and off.
I'm a guy skier by the way, and I do mean guy.......Hrrrumph!
It's always difficult to know how well you ski but I suppose I would class myself as a reasonably fit on piste skier and although I will try most things the old knees don't take to kindly to the bumps or crud.
I'm an Englishman living in Mid-Wales and flying out of Liverpool with my friend "blaenbryno" (who's an even older git than me!)
Looking forward to meeting you all and some good skiing.
Roger
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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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Looks like I'm the old git then!
Being the wrong side of 60 means.....
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More mature you may be robul, , but chances are you'll be fitter than some of the young 'uns !!!
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Am getting seriously twitchy and not sure how to survive the next 12 days!!
Very much looking forward to meeting and skiing [and boarding] with you all.
Am 49 years young female from Taunton - havent skied in Tignes for a few years, am arriving saturday on the overnight coach so will scout out watering holes etc - gather there are a few changes and updates - hopefully Folie Doice is still rocking!!!
Is anybody getting out there in time to hit the slopes on sunday?
Yipppeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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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jennycook, ain't that the truth... 
glenkama, I'm with you.... getting quite excited now. How many sleeps till we go?
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admin, I'm still dithering as to whether to book this! Will the transfer back get into Grenoble in time for the 10.35am flight to Stansted?
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Singerjulie Most of us are on the 10.50 flight to Luton - so if not, you could fly back to Luton and then use the airport transfer bus to get back to Stansted. Lorraine
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| Gainz wrote: |
Noticed quite a few peeps in N. London maybe we could pool for a minivan? I'm in Turnpike Lane. |
I'm getting closer and closer to booking this, but I'm just trying to work out if I can feasibly fly from Luton instead of Stansted as that seems to be the popular choice - Gainz, if I drive to Luton, would you be up for sharing the cost if I pick you up (I'm in East London)? Parking costs around £35 for the week so it'd be less than twenty quid each between us... 
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For those of you wishing to get to Luton - IF trains run early enough for you to get down to Luton Parkway Station there are then shuttle buses every 10 mins, which if booked with your rail ticket only costs £1, to get you to the airport.
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lgtramp, , unfortunately trains trains from st. Pancras to Luton Airport are looking pretty useless for that morning. There is one arriving at 2:17 and the next one gets in at 6:48 which is a wee bit late.
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hi guys, yeah the train's no good for our flight leaving luton, the only public transport option is bus, national express run through the night every 20 mins from victoria and cost £8 one way (takes just over an hour). i live in islington (angel side) and would be up for sharing a lift and the cost of fuel and airport parking if we could come to some kind of arrangement re. pick-ups. am hiring skis and boots in-house so will only have one bag. no worries either way, but would be cool to hook up an get to the airport together if poss... dan
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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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Mudkicker I have found it is usually a lot cheaper to get board waxed in resort than in the UK
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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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So it's just three of us from Bris (Jenniecook, Duke and myself)? Was considering adding in some confusion by suggesting hiring a car or a taxi transfer for late arrivers but with just three of us I guess I better start looking at Ben's... Are there any others coming into Grenoble on Sunday around 2/3pm local?
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Poster: A snowHead
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I would love to join this trip but I would have to come home on Thurs 31/3  . I can get a flight to Grenoble on Sunday from either Luton or Stansted but there are no Thursday flights from Grenoble to either Luton or Stansted. However, I can get back to Stansted from Geneva - which is fine if I can work out how to get from Tignes to Geneva airport.
So, questions...
Admin - would staying Sunday - Weds nights be feasible?
Everyone Else How do I get from Tignes to Geneva airport on Thurs 31/3?
TVM
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Red Leon, Nice one. It would be worth sending admin a PM with the question as he's away on the SOPi Bash at the moment. I doubt he's getting much chance to read threads so it will ensure he gets the message. I'm guessing it will be possible though so fingers crossed.
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oldscool,
Hi,
I get in from Birmimgham to Grenoble about he same time with easyjet , after2.00pm,I have not booked bens bus yet ,I do have a skibag ,could be a problem if there are 4 ski bags in a car, weshould get a deal if therea few for an afternoon transfer.
I am in eqypt at moment so expect a slow reply.
Ian
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Red Leon, It appears that you can get the bus to Geneva airport from Val Claret centre (Gare Routiere) at 6.40a.m. Its runs every day.
Roger.
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Hi, is this trip still available, thanks
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Hey Robert,
indeed it still appears to be. (and probably will be until full, or until date of departure...).
The latest one could join the group would be
up to admin to decide, but it sems he is away on holiday and so unlikely this week to be on the forum much....
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For everyone on the early flight and booking taxis etc, remember that British Summer Time starts on the Sunday we fly out, so you get even less sleep than you expected the Saturday night! May be worth reminding the cab company of this to check which 5am they are going to turn up at
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robert read, yes it is.
Red Leon, not only can you leave on Thursday but I can charge you £55 less for doing so
Similarly, if anyone else wants to leave on Thurs or before, the price is £190 instead of £245.
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