 Poster: A snowHead
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same old story, no powder for me! 10 more day to dump, but it don't look good.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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sd2010, Sounds like v similar conditions to last year then, pity. We had three years of fantastic snow in Jan whilst other areas had little. Have considered booking some off-piste guiding/instructing with son but sounding like it may not be worth it. I guess the Rocher Noir and Carmen are pretty bumpy then!
Real pity about the Chamois, we always found it a great place and the staff very accomodating - sounds like that's alll changed.
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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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philipb, Still a bit forecast for the weekend and the latter end of next week is shaping up well, so dont lose the faith  It always sounds worse than it is when back in Blighty.
The Chamois does sound a Shame.
Lets be honest the food was always OKish but the staff were great.You cant beat Family run places.
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hedley, I'm sure we'll have a great time whatever, beats sitting behind this desk staring at a computer and daydreaming!
Agreed Chamois wasn't top of my list of culinary experiences but v friendly and kids loved 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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Roughneck, I was out playing in the trees today and actually ended up in some powder - OK it was only ankle deep on my boots, but it felt fresh and was in really good condition considering it last snowed on 5th Jan. I had a ball in it. The wife was furious as she had gone and got some carvers instead of her all mountain
Excuse lack of names - it was far left chairlift from midway 14/1600 as look up mountain, drop down slightly along resort boundary and see yellow hors piste sign. Really easy minute hike up and then drop in to trees all the way down to 1400, cutting across occasional cross-country track on way. Just had to dodge lot of roots and carry speed at places. Unfortunately didn't have decent camera with me, but took some off little cam that had with me and will see if can post if connection out here will let me upload.
Also hopped off pendine chair, cut out western resort boundary today and dropped through the trees as far as could, was nowhere near as nice as eastern side of resort and as dropped down, snow gave way to grass in parts.
philipb, one of the guides today actually said off piste from top of pendine to the village in the valley was terrible at moment. But - in a lot of places theres a decent base , so even a few cm will hopefully be enough if the layers meld together. I reckon I'll still be playing in the trees when you arrive or off piste if any going - as long as don't mind coffee stops - say hello. Am easy to spot with yellow skis 
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You asked for some extra tips - i have reviewed the notes i made (forgive me if it is old hat to those more experienced).
I needed 2 teatowels, a couple of jaycloths and a roll of pedal bin liners (for sick bags and rubbish bags). I also took some pasta and a packet sauce in my suitcase in case i got there too late for the shops.
This year i will pack everyone a pair of ski socks in their hand luggage so i can troop them off to the ski shop straight away, so we can get hello kitty skis (husband a big fan  ) or wait till after 6pm when the shop quietens down. I am taking some spice mixes for the cooking, and a pair of scissors.
Hope that helps, fingers crossed it starts to dump eh?
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7 dishwasher tablets are useful to take too.
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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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And if you are hiring kit with very young children...A couple of Ikea bags(or similar) to lug the gear to and from the hire shop.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Any more info going? How many cash machines are there? I'm taking my board bag, any body had any trouble with the 15 k allowance
Looks like there'll be some fresh snow just before we get there.
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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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i think there is a cash machine by the supermarket. i am very excited by the forecast!
i have not taken a ski/board bag, so cannot help there.
also don't forget your 1euro coin for the aiport trollies!
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Chuck in a few extras, they make great loo cleaner.
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You know it makes sense.
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and your sunglasses. Puy can be very sunny (which is actually very lovely)
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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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It's well worth a go, and unless it's just a really boring flat circuit, much more challenging than you might think. Balancing on very thin skis with no metal edges, with free heels, isn't easy!
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Thanks - do you think it'll be too much of a challenge with a knee problem?
I rang Wendy and for x country and snow shoeing activities, these need to be booked in resort
Roughneck, I'm sure there's a cash machine in the resort but we never used it. I also recall the supermarket taking credit cards. BTW the supermarket is quite small - I guess about the same as anywhere you'd find in a ski resort. We tend to pack our own cereals and snack bars and other goodies, as much as we can carry! I think it might be closed on Sundays or at least during lunchtimes (someone else will probably correct me on this) so worth making sure you have some food for when you arrive.
Anyhow I'm guessing you're off this weekend? Have a fab time and let us know how you all got on.
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Poster: A snowHead
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oh and something else - there's no oven in the apartments but there is a hob and a microwave. We tried to make a cake but wasn't the same in the microwave!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Our pizza tasted a bit soggy in the microwave too! 
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