Poster: A snowHead
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I did the Pre-Birthday Bash last year and really enjoyed it.
I'm very interested in the SOPiB this season along with my friend and wondered if any other side-plankers on here fancied it? I know ability levels will vary but it would be cool to get a snowboarder (friendly) group/guide.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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There's always been a few, Duracell Bunny is the fastest boarder off the lift I've come across - nearly as fast as he talks. No sitting on his back bottom! The rabbit is well known in these parts and no slouch off the piste. A group of similar standard will be tough - it's not easy from 30 odd skiers, but we all know how much Admin likes problem solving
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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 met The Rabbit, Flavio and a couple of others at the PreBB and we discussed this with Admin over some bombardinos! Hopefully those guys are up for it and Admin can work some magic
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I read this when posted and was interested, but can't commit to it and am not sure it's right for me, or more to the point that I'd be right for it. I just now figured I should at least register some interest though.
A lot would depend on the levels of any group that might form. I can keep up with most on pistes and enjoy side piste stuff when it's easily accessible but unless I got some proper experience on the Pre and BB weeks I'd be learning it properly on the bash. I've only recently bought avi gear but only have the basic training that was offered free on the EoSB this year (which was a truly fantastic idea btw, thanks snowheads).
Basically, while I'm a fairly quick learner and can keep my head in a 'situation', I really wouldn't want to be the weak link in a group.
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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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Biggest "situation" you'll likely face is the Rabbit trolling you into some dreadful coral reef on the basis you might as well suffer as much as him.
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Dave of the Marmottes wrote: |
Biggest "situation" you'll likely face is the Rabbit trolling you into some dreadful coral reef on the basis you might as well suffer as much as him. |
My biggest worry with the Rabbit would be him introducing me to yet another cheese or drink, rendering me too fat and inebriated to ride:D
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Give me another season to find my feet, and I'd be up for this. As @jjams82 said, wouldn't want to be a weak link!
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@Harrison the Rabbit, Me just now - What's Taleggio... Google... "semisoft, washed-rind, smear-ripened Italian cheese" - "thin crust and a strong aroma, but its flavor is comparatively mild with an unusual fruity tang"....
YES.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@Robin Agogo, I too might be needing another season to be ready for the big stuff - I must try tag along with some knowledgeable off piste folks on bashes this season and soak up some skills. We should team up for some tentative probing off piste if we end up on the same trips.
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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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@jjams82, indeed, let's make a concerted effort to learn this offpiste business, not just pratt about as we always do! 😀
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Yep:D
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You know it makes sense.
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I'll be running some clinics at the PSB, would be good to make at least one an off-piste/variables session.
Admin also wants to do some more avalanche safety training, so will be getting involved in that too.
I'd be keen to get involved with the SOPB, but I've already got plans that week. I did hear there's a snowhead who runs all kinds of snowboard-specific off-piste camps and offers a Snowheads discount...
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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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Yeah, whatsis name, Steve something..
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@leggyblonde, great idea! Never been to a bash but this one has been on my radar for years! Never went bcz of the uncertainty around number/level of boarders...If I'm free and price is right, I would be up for it...
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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 might be interested...I am in Morzine that weekend but could probably make it down to SC late on Saturday ready for 11th.
I'm a strong intermediate, but that's been the case for about 10 years so I reckon that's as good as i am going to get. I usually do at least one day guided off piste each trip. I'm less worried about skill as I am about having the speed and fitness to keep up.
If the main groups are too much for me, and if it is acceptable to the trip organiser, I'd be prepared to hire another guide at my level for a few days and be happy to split that with anyone in the same boat.
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Hey all - brand new snowhead here. Just joined the forum and read about SOPiB and it sounds great! Anyone have a link to the 2018 event page?
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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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@budchawla, buttons for this aren't yet up.
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thanks @Hells Bells, just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything!
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For sure Duracell Bunny is up for more snowboarding at the Off piste Spring Bash again😀😀😀😀😀👍
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I am also a brand new registered snowboarder (strong intermediate) keen to join in the fun on the Spring Bash!
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@Nicki.parnell, welcome to Snowheads, it's always great to have more boarders joining in, you'll find everyone is very welcoming. Those of us not quite at the level for this shall be very interested to see what the off piste bash is like once we skill up!
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Those of us not quite at the level for this shall be very interested to see what the off piste bash is like once we skill up!
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Well I'm hoping you don't exactly have to be Xavier De Le Rue! 12 weeks experience for me including a UCPA half-time off piste-week, a day at La Grave and the Freeride Days weekend at Les Diablerets.
If I'm not up to scratch there's always this:
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If the main groups are too much for me, and if it is acceptable to the trip organiser, I'd be prepared to hire another guide at my level for a few days and be happy to split that with anyone in the same boat.
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And I'm still waiting for those buttons....
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@leggyblonde, pah! You'll be fine!
It's the likes of us on 5 weeks and the odd foray into the side-piste (which always seem to end in crawling out of a snowdrift) that need to worry! I'm actually doing the Onyx camp in La Plagne in December, hopefully there'll be a bit of off piste 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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My flights are booked, so that’s two of us. Just waiting for buttons now!
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You know it makes sense.
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Though d'admin handed me back my nuts on a necklace when I asked him if I might get the chance to for a swap groups and use my board if there's an opening on the self-harm bashes . . . I'll still bring it as we're not locked in 24/7 and do have a bit of time for some free slididing
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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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That's looking absolutely brilliant!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Ha - so last year I said...
brokenbetty wrote: |
I might be interested...I am in Morzine that weekend but could probably make it down to SC late on Saturday ready for 11th. |
And this year I am back in Morzine with the same people for the same week and that is exactly what I am doing!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@brokenbetty, perfect warm-up!
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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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This needs a bump
Any snowboarders interested for this season, send me a PM
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Just joined. Looking at the Pre-Birthday Bash, if I can get one of the last rooms sorted, any other boarders going / up for the trip? Last week of Jan......PM me if interested
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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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@leggyblonde, Up for a late Jan trip? looking at the Pre Birthday Bash atm...
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@charliesayz, I've already booked onto the offpiste bash, you should join if you can! I can't do January too
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Well its official on the event page, there are boarder places available. If you had been worried about holding people up, or being held up, now is the time to join. Two groups of sideways sliders!
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Just had another read through...
"you should be comfortable with anything a black run might throw at you."
I can't claim that yet, but we're off in a fortnight, and I will chuck myself at a few and see how it feels. Blacks have been firmly categorised as "rideable in reasonable conditions" for me after the last trip, or alternatively "just about survivable in crap conditions".
Would also need to invest in kit and education. Think that means it's my target for next year, which is great for shaping my efforts this year!
Soon...
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