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Up here too in VT. Can't see one side of the main drag from the other for snow. Temp currently -5 at 2300m.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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is the Folie Douce in Meribel opening this year?
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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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dougals69, Yes!
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| Patch wrote: |
| dougals69, Yes! |
tidy!
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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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Still dumping ... even the oldest locals cannot remember snow like this at village level in December
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Is that just because they've become forgetful due to old age? 
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| Patch wrote: |
Still dumping ... even the oldest locals cannot remember snow like this at village level in December
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That is because France is currently having its best start to a season for ~60 years.
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| Mr Piehole wrote: |
| Is that just because they've become forgetful due to old age? |
forgotton what?
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How to spell 'forgotten'. 
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This is looking very well in Meribel village:
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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rob@rar, See you on the slopes a little later, when things start to open up a bit. Another 23cm of snow overnight at 700m, making about 100cm accumulated in 7 days. It's taken the last hour to clear the car (for the 5th time this week). Still snowing lightly now.
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You know it makes sense.
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Chinese whispers from Courchevel are that nothing will be open above 1850 today but 1550 lifts will run...
Various acquaintances who work for S3V reported piste machines not able to work due to high avvy risk, pisteurs bailing back off the Saulire until verything settles a bit - all second hand but quite believable with the amounts of snow we've had.
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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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(And live piste map showing only Jardin Alpin & Grangettes bubbles open...
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Poster: A snowHead
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Just got back from VT last night. Route between VT and Les Menuires was fun yesterday Morning. Had a great week but feel sorry for the Pisteurs who are struggling with the difficult constant snow.
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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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| emwmarine wrote: |
| Just got back from VT last night. Route between VT and Les Menuires was fun yesterday Morning. Had a great week but feel sorry for the Pisteurs who are struggling with the difficult constant snow. |
I imagine it's eating into their drinking time.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Should have mentioned that Meribel gave the first 100 people to turn up at the Mottaret Tourist Office a complimentary lift pass for the day, plus coffee and croissants. So all this, for free. Sweet.
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| rob@rar wrote: |
| Should have mentioned that Meribel gave the first 100 people to turn up at the Mottaret Tourist Office a complimentary lift pass for the day, plus coffee and croissants. So all this, for free. Sweet. |
Is that a Salomon sideways 3L Jacket you're wearing?
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Callum001, no, the model up from that with Goretex ProShell, the Shadow II.
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rob@rar, Ahh yes, I know the one. How is it? Was going to get the Sideways model but I've just seen the Shadow in Costwolds for the same price as Snow and Rock are selling the Sideways!!
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Callum001, I like it. I'd prefer an extra sleeve pocket, and the wrist closure isn't great, but other than that it does the job. Used it in heavy sleet and rain and it kept me dry.
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I can not wait to get on the 12th of January, hope this keeps up and settles down just before we arrive. Some cracking pictures, keep them coming!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Snow is very light now, almost stopping. Tomorrow's forecast is for blue sky. Be nice if a bit more terrain opened up, as both on-piste and off-piste conditions will be excellent. Here's another photo from today:
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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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Just back for lunch after an excellent morning in VT. Bright sunshine, loads of snow, excellent conditions. Bit windy at the top of the Grand Fond though!
Shame we're going home this evening!
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You know it makes sense.
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rob@rar, Looks nice!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Looking good! Looking very good!
I'm spending a week in the 3 Valleys next week (15th-22nd) and would be glad to meet up with any other snowheads in the area if they'd like to for a few hours. I'll be based in Les Menuires but happy to slide over to wherever is convenient.
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Poster: A snowHead
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kieranm, would like to meet up, but I'll be back in Les Arcs from the 15th. Shame to miss you.
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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?
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Low cloud and light snow this morning in Mottaret. Just a dusting overnight, but more expected during the day.
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rob@rar, Thanks. Impressive photos. First day with blue skies should be great.
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Quick q for those who know this area well...
Is there a way for pedestrians to get over to meribel from st Martin d b? Eg gondolas all the way? I am thinking not.
Also, I would like to put in a request to the local snow gods for it to be clear but not thaw-inducing next week . The snow can stop now.... I know this is blasphemy but I realy don't want my 4 year old to be put off by having to learn in a blizzard 
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robertsnerys, Gondolas will be only half way. Chairs on the upper halfs.
I guess sometimes chairs can be used by pedestrians, so maybe worth asking the tourist office. Or someone might know here.
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