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Due to unforeseen circumstances I’m back in Chamonix for this season.
Any snowheads doing the same, might be nice to meet up for a ski, drink or a picnic.
Who’s in town?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I now live there ... and currently under-employed ...
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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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@jbob, I'm in Chamonix for 3 months from end of December, happy to meet up for some drinks and/or some skiing.
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Nice. I'll be there from 30th Nov (other than PSB and xmas in Ireland) 
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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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I’m there on and off from Xmas through to easter.
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There was few posts before to meet up in Chamonix but it’s really hard to find it later.
Maybe a separate communication channel like WhatsApp group?
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JanetS and I are there for the season, working 4 days per week. Would be good to have a meet up.
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@jbob, if you haven't already, pop an entry in the snowBuddy.
If/when I'm passing through Cmx (or anywhere) that's where I check to see if there are any snowHeads in town.
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There was few posts before to meet up in Chamonix but it’s really hard to find it later.
Maybe a separate communication channel like WhatsApp group? |
Yes, great - that'll make sure nobody can be a part of the clique unless invited in 
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I'm out from Jan for 3 months would be good to meet up and ski
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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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I'm there permanently but working 5 days a week 
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@Meltus, that must be bloody torture?!
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You know it makes sense.
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is it possible to work in Chamonix for 3 months of the season or would all employers only want full season employees?
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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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@Gainz, I would say yes. Check out driving jobs often flexible. Alpy bus etc recruits a lot of staff this time of year.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@Gainz, Employers are less keen on people who won't stay until the end of season so you will be at the end of the list for jobs at present, but one option is to look for jobs after Christmas/New Year - people quit, get injured, get sacked etc and replacements are needed - and if you start mid January 3 months takes you to the end of season. One thing to look out for though is accommodation issues - chalet companies tend to provide accommodation, but most proper driving jobs don't - we are driving for Chamonixfirst for the season, and they are one of the few to provide accommodation.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@jbob, @RobinS, thanks how about more casual work like waitress or bar staff, are they in high demand or do they have constant turnaround like London for instance?
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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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| @Meltus, that must be bloody torture?! |
It's not so bad. It's a permanent "proper job" albeit for a TO meaning I can enjoy the place all year round and get paid reasonably. I can't ski as much as some people but I still got 45 days in last year which is way more than I'd ever get in the UK. Being able to take leave during the winter is a big plus that a lot of seasonal workers don't get.
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As mentioned above JanetS and I are in Cham for the season, we are staying at the town end of Route des Nantes. My question to other seasonaires is, where is a good place to go for a drink, preferably at affordable prices? We have been to Chamonix before, but mainly in summer, and my days of hanging out at the Bar National in the early 1980's are not really relevant anymore! Thinking of after skiing/early evening rather than late night stuff, the sort of place where we can get to know people?
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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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@RobinS, I think you are probs best off at MBC (very good Thursday ribs) or (which I don't like) Bard'up.
You are also close to Hibou for rather good takeaway.
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@RobinS, we’re in the same part of town. Which is a little thin on bars. For cheap early drinks you’ll need to check out the happy hours which can change a little each year. Monkey bar and the other cham sud bars are usually reasonable and fun. For a bit more entertainment then chambre neuf up by the station is lively with elevation across the road. The Jekyll has been a picnic venue and is nice for a quiet drink sometimes music and comedy. MBC as above is also a favourite of mine with good basic grub as well.
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Hi!!
I’ll be in chamonix from early January for 4 months. I’m not working, only skiing  so I’m very keen to meet ski buddies.
I’ll be living in the La Frasse part of town.
I’m a pretty experienced off piste skier, doing an avi course in jan and then keen to start exploring the mountains.
Looking forward to meeting you all!
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I’m in town from the 30/12. The following week will be busy so how about we have a meet up in a bar Wednesday the 8/1. Venue to be decided.
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@jbob, yep!
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I'm going to be in Chamonix from 4th January to 1st February. I'm being joined by a friend for the month. I'm an experienced piste skier, some off piste experience and hope to do some touring this time around. I'll be mixing working and skiing, should be pretty flexible. It would be great to meet some other snowheads. Are any of you experienced tourers?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@jbob, good plan. See you then!
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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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@jbob, We will pencil it in - work allowing!
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@jbob, sounds good to me too!
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You know it makes sense.
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@jbob, I'm taken back to the whole 2015 initiation, though nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
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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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I suggest we meet on Wednesday the 8/1. At 7 pm in the MBC. Its a little early but should be reasonably quiet. I’ll try and book the table near the stairs down to the loo for an hour or so.
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Poster: A snowHead
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I will try and be there
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Table booked.
MBC Wednesday 8/1 @ 7pm. I requested the big table at the top of the stairs. Its immediately right of the entrance.
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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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JanetS and I will be at the Avalanche safety talk on Monday, we took two of the last three spaces.
Have also discovered that Bar d'Up happy hour beers are only 3euros.
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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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I went to the one Monday just gone, was useful even as a refresher of stuff you already know.
Becket & Wilde also has 3 euro happy hr 4-6 and isn't full of teenagers...
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Just a reminder.
MBC this Wednesday 8/1, 7pm. Reserved table on the right of the door.
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JanetS and I will be there, as we have a few days off driving.
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JanetS and I will be there, as we have a few days off driving.
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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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Sounds like a plan. Wednesday good for me/us ...
Might well also be in South Bar as well...
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