 Poster: A snowHead
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| oldscool wrote: |
| 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? |
Hold your horses on this as I might be joining you and flying from Bristol. The a car would be a good call
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Ok, horses back in stable, was thinking if we get enough to fill a MPV and carry gear it may be worth it. Snow chain hire probably still required. Will leave it a couple of days and see where we are.
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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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Sideshow_Bob, Good point, well done. I wouldn't have given that a thought... thanks for the reminder. 
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oldscool, mjaneprice, I'm already booked on Ben's Bus. I had a look on their site but could only see their cancellation policy for Geneva (in which case you lose your money, although it looks like they have discretion for a £10 charge). If you do book the bus then mention that you are the third/fourth (?) snowhead and see if you can get a discount (then you can spend the difference on beer for us all)
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Hi Red Leon / newageloafer - just for my curiousity - are you boarders or skiers (level?), guys or gals? [You don't have to answer of course!]
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Red Leon, Look forward to it! 
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| lgtramp wrote: |
| Hi Red Leon / newageloafer - just for my curiousity - are you boarders or skiers (level?), guys or gals? [You don't have to answer of course!] |
Why?? I hope you're not one of those skiers who's all, like "I hate boarders cos they wear baggy pants" an' that. 
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Has anyone got a feel as to what the snow is actually going to be like when we get there. I have seen a loss of a few cm's over the last week.
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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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XidiX, my feeling is that there will be a foot of fresh powder on the night of the 27th, conditions will be absolutely perfect. It will be very cold or there will be something else such as a yeti, which will scare all of the other skiiers/boarders away from going outdoors, therefore guaranteeing freshtracks all day. There will be more fresh snow through the week and the yeti will continue to scare other people from going outdoors.
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Batman_123, or in reality, looks like around 30cm new snow over the forthcoming week at midstation. Whether that comes into fruition or not, who knows, but looks like there'll be some new stuff at least. Temps looking fairly low so hopefully lower areas will remain in good condition. Tignes is pretty high anyway, and the 'lower' station on the snow reports is a good way beneath, so there's plenty of skiing higher up, where I'm sure the snow will be great. Maybe check out the Tignes thread, there's probably some news from people on the ground there.
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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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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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The weather forecast suggests the temps may drop quite dramatically on 27/28th and there may be quite a bit of precipitation for a few days. It's obviously a long way out to take much notice of the forecasts at this range but you never know...
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One final question before the 'book' button gets pressed... I'm assuming that people are booking the full area ski pass rather than just the Tignes?
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Singerjulie, There's plenty of skiing in Tignes but i would get the full area pass. This will allow you to ski right across the area to the Le Fornet glacier area beyond Val D'Isere. The full area pass will give you more options if the weather closes in. (tree lined runs down to Le Daille for e.g.)
Go for it.........you know you want to... .
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dangair, I'm all booked and am going to be driving to Luton, so if you want a lift, please shout.
Gainz, Same goes for you - unless that minivan is still an option?
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Duke, oldscool, mjaneprice,
i've already booked Bens bus too... so will not be able to join you in car share etc...
Are we there yet ????????????????????
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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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Red Leon - I wouldn't dare say that - I am a gal boarder myself! Not sure how baggy my pants are these days though, cos the content of same has enlarged a little. But if you wish to keep your status a secret, I guess I will have to stay curious
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You know it makes sense.
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Very tempted by this, just need to check holiday with work.
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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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Hi All , looking forward to some great snow and company in 10 days time , yeeee haaaaaaaaaa . does anyone know the name of the hotel . 
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Poster: A snowHead
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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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Red Leon, There are also some pretty decent reviews on Trip Advisor... and the manager's response to the dodgy food complaints (new chef), will hopefully negate the need for your Diocalm...
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Red Leon, there are always dodgy views on Trip Advisor, the site is best avoided IMHO.
I'd hazard a guess that jennycook, probably knows that the hotel is the Curling as she asked Dadmin, plus its the same company I think they went to Alpe D'Huez with
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There is every good chance that the week everyone 'apparently got sick' there was a person carrier in the hotel - rather than it being the hotel's fault. The following school trip all seem to survived! ........ and of course some people only book holidays so they can complain afterwards! Looks good to me. Might need some earmuffs for sleeping though or pillows over head but of course if we ski hard enough all day we will sleep through anything.
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| jennycook wrote: |
| If you went to ADH in Jan you know who the company is |
But, for those of us who didn't go to ADH in January, it wasn't quite so simple to work it out
I was joking about expecting Club Med - not likely at the price Admin's secured. I just remembered reading a suggestion that it might be Club Med and I hadn't seen any other suggestions.
Snow dance in progress. Fingers crossed!
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I did a google search for slopeside hotels, and that was the only one with 35 rooms... just call me Detectivejulie from now on 
Heheheheh video is looking GREAT jennycook
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I took the easy option and asked admin which hotel it was
Looks good, definitely 'whiter' than the webcams prior to my last two trips this season!
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FAQ
and the hire skis might not be up to much, either, apparently
