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Nadenoodlee, like Pam we found it great to escape a busy day in main areas. We did manage the circuit though skied straight past Pamski's[/b] restaurant recommendation  The snow wasn't fantastic, but then it wasn't great anywhere and I would happily go back.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| paulio wrote: |
| under a new name because it looked almost vertical, covered in moguls the size of horses, and I nearly did a poo in my pants |
Fair do's. I also found an "alternative" route the first 2-3 times I went to inspect that piste from the top. Love it now though, even my kids can handle it. Ya wimp. 
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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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To be fair our entire group of 4 bottled it, not just me. The conditions looked grim.
I'll do it this year, and if I die (or poo my pants) then its YOUR fault andyph and Nadenoodlee, OK?
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I'm with Paulio on this one.
Except that I won't be doing 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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Glad you got your balls back paulio,
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paulio, bags not sitting next to you on the lift. Whatever happens, you'll pong.
So anyway, how are we all fixed for, say, 4th or 5th April?
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I'm game.
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MontriondSkier, They will link Cherie Nord and Grande Terche over my dead body.
Graydon valley is a wildlife sanctuary and perfect for hiking to see Marmottes, Chamois, birds of prey etc, it needs mechanical ski gear to ruin it like a hole in the head. IMHO of course. 
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The link has been talked about for years, as has the one from Samoens(verchaix) to Ranfolly. I even had a pite map with it marked on at one point.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Lou, you spoilsport. Yet another year, so close yet... 
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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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DallyPaul, Ditto...
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Snow forecast for thursday! Decent amount as well.
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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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youngeratheart, its changed now, only a few cm due to fall!!! By the way, stop worrying about the 7th January, its bloody ages away!!!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Exactly. It's only still mid November for goodness' sake!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Ricklovesthepowder, the Snow-Forecast forecast changes in line with the GFS forecast - you need to look at the two in conjunction.
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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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paulio, 29th of nov is not mid nov I expect. Webcams are the problem. In the old days we would not be watching the webcams on a daily or hourly basis. 7th jan might be a long way off but with green fields and still above average temperatures people worry, look at webcam, readbthe weather thread, worry, stress, look at the webcam, see snow in coloured patterns........ Just me then?
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chrisb, no its not just you thats needs to chill out and lie down, you all need to!!! Yes its nearly December but we have been spoilt in recent years. I was in chatel 2 years ago in early january, it snowed early season then hardly anything again, apart from a few top ups a few evenings. Honestly, stop worrying, you will be fine. I know its stressful when you have spent £1000's and all you need it to do is snow, dont worry, it will do.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Calm down everyone, it's only mid December!
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paulio, i think you need a bloody calendar for Christmas!
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paulio, if you can't play nicely... 
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Yes its nearly December but we have been spoilt in recent years. I was in chatel 2 years ago in early january, it snowed early season then hardly anything again
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I have been to chatel for the last 3 years at the end of jan. 3 years ago it was excellent, deep snow everywhere including the village and car got stuck on the steep drive as it was so icy and snowy. It snowed several times at night although just a sprinkling and it was so cold walking in the village you had to walk quickly to avoid freezing.
2 years ago and much of the same except it completely dumped one night and we had over a foot of powder on piste in super chatel.
Last year was like a summer holiday, green grass, t shirts, you could have fried an egg on the same drive we couldn't drive onto the previous year. It doesn't matter how many times I am told to calm down, relax, it is only early etc etc, the reality is that the memories are far too raw and until it snows big time I will not relax no matter how condescending the advise is..... sorry, just the way it is 
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Ricklovesthepowder, You really are a 'My glass is half full' so refreshing when many around you are panic stricken. There appears not to be a single flake of snow in chatel from looking at the webcams and The fact still remains that whilst my spend is £600 all in, not as much as many I know, but it takes all year to save it and will not stretch to more than 7 days in any one 12 month period. I am starting to think I must save a bit more for next year and go higher or later so avoid the anxiety 
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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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youngeratheart, In the same boat, however mine sets sail on the 17th of December. I'm watching the weather forecasts like a hawk on crack.
Incidentally if anyone has a good weather site for Avoriaz et al please post a linky. ta.
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http://chamonix-meteo.com/chamonix-mont-blanc/weather/forecast/evening/6_days_weather_forecast.php
I did a season in Morzine and cham meteo was always the most accurate. Although it's for Chamonix, Morzine/Avoriaz in heavily influenced by the mont blanc weather, for anything to land in the Avoriaz bowl you want a freezing level of 2000m max. 'Snow forecast' can be exciting but it mostly predicts too far in advance and then has to revise it, usually for the worst. Have a browse at all of them and you'll get a good sense of what's coming. And the wiggles in the outlook thread are always pretty good to keep an eye on.
Don't worry, there's no point looking further ahead than a couple of days in the mountains. But keep up the snowdances 
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You know it makes sense.
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properjob +1. Cham Met always seem the most pessimistic but the least likely to disappoint, compared to the teasers at Snow-forecast.
I do enjoy watching the wigglies from time-to-time though, for real DIY feeling.
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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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Avoriaz has turned white 
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Poster: A snowHead
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More that the couple of cm forecast?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Any chance of being 15 cms !
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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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My experience last 6 years is that Morzine Avoriaz gets more useful snowfall often than Chamlnix at lower altitudes. And quite oftem more blue sky days.
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Chatel looks white down to village level from the webcams. Anyone on the spot?
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Snow in Avoriaz, in Morzine it's at the top of Pleney and half way down the Nyon
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All the gear...no idea!,
What does a hawk do when it's on crack?
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whoop whoop! SNOW
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Well, it seems that there is plenty of precipitation on the way. It's all now down to where the zero isotherm lands...
zzz, could you ask the locals to turn off their heating please?
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DallyPaul,
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Hopefully putting a good layer down in Lindarets/Avoriaz area. Could be the first snowshoe walk on Tuesday if the sun shines
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I really hope so. I am out on 5th Jan for a few days and there is only so much dancing I can do.
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FAQ
) - that's if it's still open. They have a nasty habit of closing MC early regardless of snow conditions 
