 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi All, there is still one place left on this course.
Thanks
Mark
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hi Mark
Is this place still available ?
Thanks,
Phil
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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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mark handford, Mark, if the place is still available I would like to take it up i will make my donation later tonight Regards Jaxonskis
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phil625sxc, jaxonskis, Yes there is still one place available. Make your donation and become a "snowhead", 1st to do this gets the last place.
Thanks
Mark
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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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mark handford, Hi I made a donation on line last night does this qualify me for the last place Regards Jaxonskis
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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jaxonskis, not sure how on top of things admin is with updating the user rankings (IIRC it's done manually), but as far as I am aware, you will stay "down a crevasse" until snowHeads has a valid email address for you.
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The course is now full
Confirmed on the course are
Martski
Mogs
Geepee
Linds
Farley Goode
Pam W
Pam W's OH
Mark B
Elizabeth B will also be assisting on the day.
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Well given the weather I doubt I'd take the bike over for a pint... have fun gang. And remember - the worse the weather the better it is to train nav skills 
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Scarpa, how do you know what the weather will be like? And when you're at it, can you tell me whether it will be OK for skiing in Morzine at Christmas? Come for a pint. I lived in Wales till I was 24. It doesn't always rain. Just usually.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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pam w, Morzine will suffer a temperature inversion on the fifth day of Christmas so take an early lift up high and you might look down on cloud filled valleys as you ski in brilliant sunshine.
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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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Scarpa, What about Verbier/La Plagne/St Anton from the 14th December ?
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ahh curses, missed it !
if there's a cancellation list or anyone drops out then I'd love to come along - if not then have fun everyone... 
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You know it makes sense.
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I'm so jealous, do hope it might happen again (very happy to pay a fee, though, to you or your organisation, mark handford.) Enjoy yourselves, one and all.
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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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| mark handford wrote: |
The course is now full
Confirmed on the course are
Martski
Mogs
Geepee
Linds
Farley Goode
Pam W
Pam W's OH
Mark B
Elizabeth B will also be assisting on the day. |
If there is a change to those listed above please post on here so that other SH may fill your place.
The meeting point and time for Saturday 15th November is:
The Tyn y Coed Inn
Capel Curig
LL24 0EE
01690 720331
The course start time is 09.00
Finish time back at the Tyn y Coed car park will be no later than 17.00.
There is ample parking on the car park opposite the hotel. Please use the central entrance to the hotel and go straight ahead to the mini reception room, I will put a sign up on the door.
Tea and coffee will be available for you whilst we spend no more than 1.5hrs covering the basics indoors.
After that we will be spending the rest of the day outside using marked tracks and paths in a hill/mountain environment. We may venture off the beaten track depending on how we are all getting on.
For the day you will need:
Waterproof jacket and trousers, these can be light weight, please don't wear ski wear as its not always waterproof and can be very hot to walk in.
Sturdy waterproof walking boots or similar, the ground will most likely be wet and boggy/muddy (Its North Wales!).
Lunch will be taken outside, so a packed lunch will be needed plus your hot/cold drinks for the day.
A small ruck sack will be ideal for carrying your food and personal items etc, make sure you pack warm gloves, hats and Don't forget some form of head torch or similar!
We will be using the Ordnance Survey map of Snowdonia - OL17 1:25,000 scale. Maps can be provided if you need them as well as compasses, please let me know before hand.
The course content is aimed at novice level. If there is time and people are learning effectively there may be the chance to cover some intermediate techniques later on in the day.
I will be e-mailing you all the above information as well as booking/medical forms which I would like you to bring with you on the day.
See you all soon
Mark
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Poster: A snowHead
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Sorry, due to other commitments can't attend so anyone want to take my place?
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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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| martski wrote: |
| Sorry, due to other commitments can't attend so anyone want to take my place? |
I'd love to, might have work commitments meself though. Shall check and possibly become a superdooperheadfullofsnow or somesuch?! eh?
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| martski wrote: |
| Sorry, due to other commitments can't attend so anyone want to take my place? |
I'll happily take this place if still available ?
Thanks !
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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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phil625sxc, I have PM you. The spare place is yours.
kittya, I will happily put you as a standby if another place becomes available and your work commitments allow.
The course is now full again.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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[quote="mark handford"]phil625sxc, I have PM you. The spare place is yours.
Thanks Mark.
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Does anyone have any recommendations for cheap n cheerful accomodation in the area ?
ta.
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phil625sxc, Plenty of the mountaineering clubs rent out external bookings... under a tenner per night usually.
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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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Scarpa, mark handford, cheers chaps.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Anyone travelling there on the Friday night? I'm staying overnight in The Tyn y Coed Inn. 
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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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phil625sxc, Happy birthday. 
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geepee, some of us are staying in Betws y Coed - the Church Hill Guest House, arriving Friday. If you can make it down from Capel Curig it would be great to meet you. The Church Hill Guest House, according to jacksonskis, is neither very cheap nor especially cheerful but we shall have a good evening nonetheless.
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You know it makes sense.
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cheap n cheerful accomodation
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bivi bag, that's what I do! and happy birthdayphil625sxc.
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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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Me and Linds will be there Friday night....but I've not booked accommodation yet 
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Poster: A snowHead
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geepee, Swirly, thanks !
I was toying with the idea of chucking the tent in the car but as I'm heading up straight from work on the Friday and won't get there until late-ish I've wimped out and booked into the YHA !
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Elizabeth B, see my post above - a few of us are in the Church Hill Guest House, Betws y Coed. It would be nice if you could join us.
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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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pam w, I was holding off becasue I was thinking of seeing if pyb had any space for b&b...but they only do last minute bookings.
phil625sxc, which YHA are you in? Linds and I are booked into the one in Capel Curig for 2 nights. I liked the fact that for a cheap price they throw in a free breakfast!
May make an attempt on Snowdon or Tryfan on Sunday if the weather is pleasing.
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Elizabeth B, yep, I'm in the same one, as per Mark's suggestion earlier, but just for the Friday night as I have to get back to London on Sat night.
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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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Elizabeth B, phil625sxc, I'm in the Tyn y Coed Inn for 2 nights. I will probably be leaving earlyish on Sunday morning. I didn't fancy the drive home after a day in the mountains. Looking at the map it's only a few hundred yards from the YHA.
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Hi all,
We will be using the ordnance survey 1:25000 scale map of Snowdonia, the map reference is OL17.
Can those attending please let me know if you need to borrow a map and/or compass for the day.
I will also e-mail you all direct this week.
If you have gaiters to wear with your boots then please bring them; its quite boggy up here:)
See you all on Saturday.
Cheers
Mark
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mark handford, I was just wondering about that; might have left my compass in France. Definitely left gaiters - was up to the knees in mud on a very mild walk in Essex on Sunday. I might try to borrow a pair. I will definitely have to borrow a map - will let you know about the compass. If it's OK I'll bring my GPS because learning how to use it on the mountains (as opposed to the sea) is something I'm hoping to tackle.
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pam w,
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Definitely left gaiters
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I may have a spare pair I can bring - I'll check tonight.
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phil625sxc, thanks a lot.
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I've got a compass, but could do with borrowing a map if you have a spare one!
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FAQ
I'm trying to tempt fate and make it dry up 
). Problem with the RN is the bootnecks take you for a week on Dartmoor, evil b*ggers...
