 Poster: A snowHead
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Hells Bells, Phew! 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| blert596 wrote: |
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| Anyone who had lived in the mountains, or had skied for years would have known mountain weather changes often. |
Although not having lived in the mountains, or skied for years I know that mountain weather changes often. Unfortunately, its hard, given the current conditions to expect a sudden change that people have been saying will be coming for the last 2 months now. Still hasnt raised its head yet - and the longer it goes on, (although not having lived in the mountains) the less chance there will be surely.
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Between now and then, it could snow endlessly for 3 days, or just a dusting every other day or two. Either way, there'll be plenty of skiing come bash time.
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I hope so.
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| What else do people do but come whinning here when they still got 3 weeks to go before they can do some sliding... |
Why is it whining? Certainly, in my case as someone on their first ski trip, its a legitimate worry considering the reports that are coming in from people. Paying over £1500 and then not having some concerns would be a little blase. On the flip side, comments like "there'll be plenty of skiing come bash time." are a lot more reassuring for those of us who havent "lived in the mountains"
Certainly it might have been better/wiser to book a trip not so late in the season to have more chance of decent snow. But one of the reasons I wanted to do the EoSB was because of the group dynamic that seems apparent.
I think its very easy to come on and shout "stop whining" when you are "in the know". |
As someone who can be considered "in the know" I guess, having done a few ski trips, you have literally nothing to worry about.
Not only are you due for beautiful sunshine conditions, where you will be able to ski in your pants (though a decent pair of trousers and a thin jacket are sensible to avoid any nasty grazes) you will also only need a couple of runs to be open to have a brilliant week of skiing on your first trip. The simple fact is that the resort, with huge amounts of snow-making facilities and high altitude, has massively more runs than that which will be open.
You have no cause for concern. Honestly. Nothing. There will be snow, and plenty of it for anything you need. There will also be beer, nice lunches on the terrace of various mountain restaurants, and no doubt some good laughs.
I am personally looking forward to a great week of skiing in a great location, because I AM THE WEATHER MONKEY, AND ALL WEATHER BOWS DOWN BEFORE ME AND DOES WHAT I TELL IT TO! Now stick with me kids, and we will have plenty enough snow. We will also have toboggans 
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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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| kitenski wrote: |
btw FWIW the wigglies have been hinting at a return to colder than average temps out in FI, so you never know you may end up with the best snow of the season!!
[ or it could all melt  ] |
Fingers crossed.
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I have never seen a toboggan run that has a massive gondola to take you to the top. Have a poke at the piste map, it's a massive great long run.
I have been the Weather Monkey for approximately 10 years now. It's an officially recognised position by the Met Office. Wherever I go, the weather of my choosing is sure to follow. Recent examples include a foot of fresh powder in Tignes in December, the first snow for weeks in Courchevel in January, flights reopening from Grenoble airport on the day I arrive, and flat calm seas whenever I get on board a boat. I am currently doing my advanced diploma in tide control, known as the King Cnut Course (or at least I think that was how they spelled it)
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blert596, if you can do a black run in a safe and controlled manner in your first week on skis you'll most definitely be hooked.
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pam w, my other half did, and she is.
Mind you she had an excellent instructor.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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geepee, yes, just realised my mistake. He's obviously been skiing for ages and it's his missus who needs to be convinced this is the way forward for future family hols!!
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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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| pam w wrote: |
| blert596, if you can do a black run in a safe and controlled manner in your first week on skis you'll most definitely be hooked. |
I think my interpretation of a "safe and controlled manner" may differ from other peoples interpretation of it unfortunately.
To tell the truth though Pam I havent really been skiing for ages. Ive had the odd week here and there throughout 20 years. Its always been more a mix of endeavour and stupidity than any sort of technique that has got me down everything from blues to blacks. Time to try and address that a bit hopefully.
In the immortal words of Woody "thats not skiing - thats, thats falling with style".
I think I'd probably be a lev 3 standard or advanced based on this
http://www.warrensmith-skiacademy.com/about-the-course_group-and-skier-levels.htm
Disclaimer: I may or may not have rose tinted glasses on
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OTHER THINGS TO DO IN VT:
Get drunk
Have an affair
Have a serious injury
Get stuck in another valley
Pool Party
Try and punch a frog
Go swimming
Eat a Royale Fondue without sitting on the bog for 3 days afterwards
Get mugged by kids throwing snowballs
Have a long lunch on the way there
Sabotage some coach brakes
Fall off a lift
Sleep in a boot room
The list is endless
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You know it makes sense.
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Come on then, hands up, who would book the trip now?
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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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| Dr John wrote: |
| Come on then, hands up, who would book the trip now? |
Can I put it back down now? People in the office are looking at me, and my arm hurts. The apartments are significantly nicer than my flat, partly because we don't have a swimming pool etc, so for me a week of relaxing with a few beers and a few nice lunches is worth it. If there's lots of great skiing, fine. If not, I've had a good break from being at work.
Seriously, for the price I honestly couldn't stay at home for much cheaper. And if there's snow anywhere, it's VT. Plus I am the Weather Monkey. If I pull off fresh powder, I am expecting an OBE, but the pistes will be fine. Trust me - if I can pull off Morzine in the same week last year, I can pull of VT this year.
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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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I'd still book the FBash, and the week after
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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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| Frosty the Snowman wrote: |
OTHER THINGS TO DO IN VT:
Get drunk
Have an affair
Have a serious injury
Get stuck in another valley
Pool Party
Try and punch a frog
Go swimming
Eat a Royale Fondue without sitting on the bog for 3 days afterwards
Get mugged by kids throwing snowballs
Have a long lunch on the way there
Sabotage some coach brakes
Fall off a lift
Sleep in a boot room
The list is endless |
Feck, you fit all that in on one £o$B
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Schuss in Boots,
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Oooh a list... I do like a list... do we get a prize if we tick the most off?
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Aha, this is appealing to my competitive spirit! 
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Boredsurfing, into 2 days, I had the serious injury at the end of the 2nd
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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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Hurtle, Do we have to do them in order ? I might struggle with number 2 after number 1, although number 2's should be easy after number 8.
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| Frosty the Snowman wrote: |
OTHER THINGS TO DO IN VT:
Get drunk
Have an affair
Have a serious injury
Get stuck in another valley
Pool Party
Try and punch a frog
Go swimming
Eat a Royale Fondue without sitting on the bog for 3 days afterwards
Get mugged by kids throwing snowballs
Have a long lunch on the way there
Sabotage some coach brakes
Fall off a lift
Sleep in a boot room
The list is endless |
You missed ....
Squash a Welshman
Open-Door Thru-Town car rallying
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Agenterre, How could we forget that one. "Fasten ze seatbelt..." 
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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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| blert596 wrote: |
Although not having lived in the mountains, or skied for years I know that mountain weather changes often. Unfortunately, its hard, given the current conditions to expect a sudden change that people have been saying will be coming for the last 2 months now. Still hasnt raised its head yet - and the longer it goes on, (although not having lived in the mountains) the less chance there will be surely. |
You're obviously not a gambler. Any gambler knows the longer the "dry spell", the higher the payout!
In reality, whether it will snow the next week had no relation with whether it snowed last week (or last month, 2 months...).
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Megamum, you've just put into words what my worst fears are. This being our first ski trip I've been dreading coming on site every day and reading how poor the chances of actually skiing are looking.
Although excited about the trip, to be honest there's a part of me regretting that I've booked, as without any snow its deffo not the type of holiday we would of booked. And the money could have been saved towards guaranteed skiing later on this year/next year.
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| I think its very easy to come on and shout "stop whining" when you are "in the know". |
I understand not everybody knows how snow pack behaves. But if you don't know, you just have to trust those who do, won't you? 
Why do you think the snowheads pick to have a bash at this location this time of year? 
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You know it makes sense.
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| abc wrote: |
| Why do you think the snowheads pick to have a bash at this location this time of year? |
Because it's cheap.
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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 because there's usually snow.
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Poster: A snowHead
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There's usually snow in mid Feb too.
Not cheap though.
Hence, I'm right.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Mr Technique, It might be a little misleading to have an end of season bash in mid feb though 
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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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| Mr Technique wrote: |
| Because it's cheap. |
Val Thorens...cheap... Nope, sorry you've lost me.
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A drop in temp forecast next week and er....snow!  we'll be fine!!!
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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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There's usually snow in mid Feb too.
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no, there's always snow in mid Feb
we're both right.
Tarquin, If you think it's expensive at the end of the season you should try it in February.
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pam w, So do you not think it's expensive then ? It's twice the price in April as Austria & Italy any time of the year. Or did you just have to have the last word again ?
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Tarquin, I'm too scared to write anything now....
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Tarquin, the price that admin negotiates for the Bash seems like a bargain to me - but of course you don't have to go if you think it's a rip-off.
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| Mr Technique wrote: |
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| Why do you think the snowheads pick to have a bash at this location this time of year? |
Because it's cheap. |
There're other places that may even be cheaper that time of year. But do they have as much snow as VT? Year after year?
Last edited by You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net. on Thu 7-04-11 21:39; edited 1 time in total
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pam w, I think Tarquin means Val T is an expensive placee, not admin's deal
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