 Poster: A snowHead
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I will keep attention on the orange trousers
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They're hard to miss!
The Green (Briance?) back to Chantemerle is open, according to all I've seen. Really nice cruisy trip through the trees. It crosses the Alphand at a number of places, so keep an eye up the slope, obviously!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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It's snowing here in Briancon as I write this. Been snowing (raining low down) since the afternoon so there should be a nice top up tomorrow.
We abandoned the mechanical uplift the last couple of days in favour of doing some exploration - in the Clareé Valley and near Les Combes round the side or the Prorel - so no update on conditions. However they haven't changed in just two days. It's not as cold as it was so that will to limit any ice. The wind is to pick up tomorrow which may blow anything fresh off the ridges and add to the avalanche risk. Depends of course on just how much fresh stuff falls...
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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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Keep the updates coming, Kevin, we're arriving on Sunday! Can't wait! 
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Thanks for the updates - have enjoyed them. Have a great time Carlos hope to hear from you. Still three weeks for me - soooo looking forward to it !
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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'll be checking in, Kay! Will be posting from the bar at least once or twice!
Can't wait to get back to Serre Che! 
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Looks like some new snow then in Briancon -surely that bodes well for the rest of the valley - Safe journey and good skiing for all going this week ! Sounds like a great area.
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Kay, it certainly does, but looking at the webcams it must be pretty windt this morning, as Cucumelle is completely empty, which means it must be shut
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...unless its towards the end of the day....then can get very chopped and carved up with newbs knackered out halfway down from all that snowploughing (I know, I was one there once  ) |
...and that will be me in three weeks time!!! Still can't wait though!
chemistry
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Is it too soon to pack ??
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I'm going on my first ski holday next sat... I've already packed most things and tried on most of my new gear in front of the mirror 
I feel like a kid at Christmas...
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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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OK Christmas Children, Intrepid Travellers and Those who Only Wait....
Fresh snow this morning...hard to judge how much but probably only about 5 - 7 cms...enough to make the powder challenging and the pistes that were not groomed overnight to become chopped up pretty quickly. Unfortunately, shortly after we went up in the Prorel Lift, they closed the top section and later closed most of the high lifts - and therefore all the links between Briancon and the rest of the valley and also between Monetier and the rest. The Grand Serre was closed and various others. The wind and the wind driven snow were pretty bad and at times we had to push ourselves downhill!! Plus the cross wind was tricky betimes. Anyhow we called it quits about 1.30pm to take the bus back down the valley from Villeneuve. The sun did shine so in the end we were happy with our lot. The end of a good week.
Those of you about to arrive, enjoy it and those still waiting, well, what can we say....except that we've never been disappointed here. There is always something to do...you can even go mushing in the Claree Valley and snow-shoeing is very worthwhile if you like to get away from the crowds. It's a magic place...
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You know it makes sense.
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Pleased you are having a great time and all good over there- Thanks for the update.
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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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Carlos the Slackal, the numpties on blades were there during our January trip last year. Not sure if they were students or not.
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Poster: A snowHead
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I'm going on my first ski holday next sat... I've already packed most things and tried on most of my new gear in front of the mirror
I feel like a kid at Christmas... |
tomb,
I will require a minute by minute trip report immediately upon your return...
chemistry
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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chemistry, will try my best, I'm taking a video out also as I'm part of a school trip (tagging along with my sister-in-law who is a teacher and organises the trips) so if/when I upload some vids, ill post the links to YouTube here!
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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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will try my best, I'm taking a video out also as I'm part of a school trip (tagging along with my sister-in-law who is a teacher and organises the trips) so if/when I upload some vids, ill post the links to YouTube here!
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Will also look out for that and any reports on the resort - going out there for the first time in half term. Have a great time !!!
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tomb,
Thank you for this and I would just add that whilst in Serre Che please try NOT to see your trip not as your holiday, but as a vital reconnaissance mission to help optimise mine (and Kay's presumably, as I think we'll be there the same week).
I know it will be easy to get distracted what with all the snow, skiers and the like, but when stepping out of the hotel or zooming down the mountain, try not to be selfish by just enjoying yourself. Instead I really think your mindset should be "What about this should I include in my trip report for Snowheads?", so that in due course I can benefit from all of your top tips...!
chemistry
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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chemistry, I'll be posting a few more tips shortly, but right now, I must go for another beer!
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| Carlos the Slackal wrote: |
| chemistry, I'll be posting a few more tips shortly, but right now, I must go for another beer! |
Thanks/cheers!
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Carlos -Will look forward to the update- Cheers - Hows the snow by the way - any more yet?
Tomb - I agree with Chemistry all tips greatly appreciated - you have a duty to all of us still waiting and still checking webcams daily. Happy skiing !!
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New snow for your last day -My snow dance worked then - Hope it's a good one for you !
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Quick update, got here at 330 so didn't get any skiing in... But it ha been snowing all day and is still currently snowing albeit lightly. I reckon they've had 5cm or so here in viellnerve. Will hopefully update better tomorrow after a day on the slopes.
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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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Thanks for the quick update- hope new snow means a fantastic day skiing tomorrow - Heres to a great day skiing tomorrow, enjoy !! - Look forward to the update.
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Message to Chemistry - Very exited - looking good
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You know it makes sense.
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Hope you enjoyed your last day Carlos
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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About 20-30cm of fresh snow up te mountain this morning, made for great skiing. Went off piste and found some deep snow. Probably skied above my ability today, so gonna take it easier this afternoon!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Both Carlos and yourself talked about snow, and you are actually there. Why don't the websites say this - Serre Che is still reporting 120cm on the top and 30 cm at base level ( which is really low) They are forcasting 28cm for Briancon 16cm for Montgenevre in the next couple of days but only 1 or 2 cm for Serre Che - seems weird. Anyway thanks for all the updates keep them coming - Hope you have a fantastic holiday !!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Snow on the floor again this morning, I'd say about 2 inches here in viellnerve. It's also forecast to be in all day.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Thanks -hope it snows more at night than in the day for you - Weather forcasts now predicting 8 at serre cherre -still 28 Briancon- Hope skiing going well. Looked a lovely day on the webcam yesterday !
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It was stunning yesterday, clear blue skies. Completely different today though as its not stopped snowing, a complete white out at the top... Still there was plenty of fresh snow to be had and hopefully it will continue all night and leave us with another clear day tomorrow!
Will try my best to get some pics up here if I can...
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Will look forward to that !!
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Me too!
Chemistry
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Looks to be really cold in Serre Che this week- maybe pack some extra layers. Guy in Flaine said he had never had it so cold. Not long now Chemistry - or should I say Mr Chemistry after reading some of your other posts. Thought you were the lady of the house.
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Driving from Nice to Serre Chevalier next week. After perusing maps and Michelin/AA routes there seems to be several different ways to go with conflicting advice as to which is best at this time of year. Wondered if anyone on here had driven up from the South. We have driven from Nice to Valberg no problem but much nearer than Serre Che. Have also driven from Marseille to La Joue du Loup (one route 2.5 hours)Go to the southern airports because much cheaper as I teach and have to always go in Feb half term.
The shortest D902 looks very slow via Rissoul. Is it closed in the winter? Other option seems to go via Turin or Gap any comments on either of these please. Would appreciate your experience of any of these - Going on the 11th Feb. Thanks
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| Looks to be really cold in Serre Che this week- maybe pack some extra layers. Guy in Flaine said he had never had it so cold. Not long now Chemistry - or should I say Mr Chemistry after reading some of your other posts. Thought you were the lady of the house. |
Don't feel bad, my first name is Laurence, which IS a woman's name in France...
Team Chemistry is pretty well sorted for layering options, so hopefully well all be fine whatever the weather! Very excited now there is only a week to go until we fly!
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Kay,
Good luck with the drive & safe journey.
Chemistry
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FAQ
unless its towards the end of the day....then can get very chopped and carved up with newbs knackered out halfway down from all that snowploughing (I know, I was one there once 
Why? I mean, really, why?
