 Poster: A snowHead
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Just got back this morning and I would agree with everything that James the Last, said. What a superb week. Out at 9.00 in the morning (with sharp edges) and back again at 5.00 most evenings with soggy socks!.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Much colder today, with a chilly north wind blowing.
Have been over in EK since Monday and to sum up conditions: everything high is OK, skiing down to resort isn't that great...
Gde Motte/Leisse etc good, Col des Ves OK, most other bits of Tignes thin & patchy.
"bellevarde bowl" OK, though big earth patch on the roll over just above Folie Douce, and the start of the 'green' runs on Borat Express isn't that 'green'.
Face was suffering on Tuesday, some very thin areas, but big slushy bumps down the lower half - awesome!
Solaise bowl in very good shape, the red down to town narrow & big slushy bumps on Tuesday. Runs down to bottom of Machet Express now shut, but the lift is still running (but only until 1400) for returns from Cugnai/Fours valley.
Le Fornet good, the blue down to the bottom is still in reasonable shape, though pushing the boundaries of a 'blue' run in places.
Today we found some reasonable spring snow up around le Fornet, and even some nice wind-drifted powder - very pleasant surprise!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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weather reports show a return to winter , temps dropping well below freezing and some light snow in the near future, so hoping for some of the above in a fortnights time 
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Neilski, Where are you staying/ when are you there? Might see you if the first week of May. You would be the first snowhead I have ever met.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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lightningdan, 29th april till 2nd may at the Le refuge and le gentiana
How about you ??
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A little info on how Tignes are maintaining skiing for clients;
Dear Owners,
As you all noticed, we live in today an exceptional situation.
Despite abnormally high summer temperatures for the season which necessarily affects the degradation of the snowpack, Tignes is doing well and Killy The space offers a satisfactory product.
Economy Track and STGM do an outstanding job in maintaining the field until the end.
Other stations are far behind us and some have already closed or are about to close or reduce their field before time.
Here is the information station until the end of the season:
Ski area:
- Opening Espace Killy: closing 1 st May evening held
- Tignes opening between 2 and May 8 in the evening also maintained
Organization:
- Area Grande Motte: the ski lift Rosolini exceptionally open from Sunday, April 17 to offer our customers additional high altitude skiing
In the same logic, the funicular will open at 9.00 instead of 9.15
Priority corridors will be installed before the end of the week for schools on all lifts in La Grande Motte
- On stages for schools in sports: in the event of a closure of the stadium Lognan, part of the track Rosolini would be reserved for competition
- Side Brévières the STGM anticipates from Wednesday, April 13 opening Brévières chairlift at 8.30 instead of 8.45 so that beginners can take the shuttle from 8.45 to Boisses.
Of course, we will keep you informed by email if a major change should take place before the end of winter.
Wishing you a very good end of season.
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stewart woodward, True.. but much more fun 
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Neilski, 2nd until the 5th with Mountainsun. Shame.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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lightningdan, Enjoy 
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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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Arrived here yesterday afternoon. The snow is better than I thought it might be which is great. As I passed the Sache on the way up the mountain that was open and with good coverage. Ok, there's not as much snow as this time last April but still plenty of skiing to be had for those going to the Espace Killy soon. It was cold out last night at resort level, could have done with a pair of gloves on. It's a warm sunny day here today but not baking hot.
Hope all those heading out soon have a good week.
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You know it makes sense.
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VolklAttivaS5, Thanks for the upbeat update, have a great time yourself
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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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Someone that know the closing day, and when Tignes open again for summerskiing?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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freeheelskier, Closing day is the 8th may
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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 know this isn't the place to ask but I can't work out how to post the pictures in full size if anyone can help
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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thanks
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Looks great.
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rambotion, Nice pics, the snow cover looks good. I did the that couloir a few years ago, loved it, didn't feel as steep as it looks once you're in it. I also did the north face of the Pramecou over at Tignes, that's more a wide face than a couloir but was steep and holding good snow when I did it.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Does anybody know when the Altibus service from Geneva airport to Bourg St Maurice stops running for the summer?
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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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rambotion, I'd never be able to ski that in my lifetime! Looks amazing.
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You know it makes sense.
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| freeheelskier wrote: |
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18th June.
A few clouds this morning but nothing of any significance, so looks like another sunny day 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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The future of British racing is looking 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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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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stewart woodward, Wouldn't expect anything less from their pedigree but they are pretty special by all accounts.
What are your thoughts on the predicted snowfall over the next week , does it look likely ?
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stewart woodward, no worries, so will just have to pack the fat skis and hope there is not so much powder it make things difficult
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Just back from Tignes and an enjoyable long weekend of spring skiing - so I would think anyone heading out in the next few days will have a nice time.
A bit soft/slushy, but all perfectly skiable/enjoyable. If you want something different head up to the glaciers (both the Tignes and the Val D glacier) and you can find some 'proper' winter snow too 
We had a bit of rain late afternoon/evening down in Lavachet yesterday - so this may well have fallen as snow on the upper slopes.
All-in-all a nice weekend of spring-snow and sunshine.
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What's the official closing date at Tignes?
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Chasseur, EK 1/5/11, tignes 8/5/11
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Going to be in Tignes, June time. I. Cannot. Wait.
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Neilski, thanks I presume that were one, for example, staying in Tignes for the last week, they would be looking at skiing solely on the glacier?
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