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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?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I've spending a week in Mottaret at the end of January, first time visiting the three valleys, I can't wait! Looking forward to updates from anyone out there during the season
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We are out December 23rd, we usually go in January but we keep getting more and more grief from the school for taking the kids out so thought we would go out for Xmas instead. Fingers crossed it will be a good season.
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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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Flying in from Australia for a week in VT early February. Can. Not. Wait. Hopefully this early dusting is a good sign!
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Usual Feb half term madness in Les Menuires for us. Look out for for a few adults severely outnumbered by crazy kids.....
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We are in Mottaret mid March, did La Tania 2 years ago so looking forward to being smack bang in the middle of the 3V.
Just a long time to wait and look at webcams/photos (hopefully full of snow)
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We are renting a place with a friend for the whole season in St Marcel (1m from St Martin). Won't be there all the time, but hoping for a good 4-6 weeks on the snow over the season-lucky us!
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ok I'm going early, doing the IO clinic based out of Les Allues from 9 Dec. Done this trip a few times - one year we had neck deep powder just up from the Chaudanne (no really Rob@Rar has the photo!) and one year we were bused round to VT to get any snow. This year, well who knows...
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| bertie bassett wrote: |
| ok I'm going early, doing the IO clinic based out of Les Allues from 9 Dec. Done this trip a few times - one year we had neck deep powder just up from the Chaudanne (no really Rob@Rar has the photo!) and one year we were bused round to VT to get any snow. This year, well who knows... |
Awesome - fingers crossed for snow and please give us all an update when you are there! 
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Looks like we will be in c1850 for a week on the 1st April, found a nice really cheap apartment, won't be eating out 
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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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We are heading out 16th Dec for the Season. Based ourselves down in Brides. Can't wait!
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You know it makes sense.
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Booked for Les Menuires on 23rd December. Stayed in VT last Christmas and had fantastic snow. Got good deal with Crystal. Now to get ski fit.....
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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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Looking like it fell heavily in Val Thorens and more forecast for the week ahead. This pretty much nails on a reasonable start in December. I'll be out first week so pleased for a November dump.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Woohoo snow overnight:
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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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Yep just about snowing down at 850m in Bozel, cars with about 10cm accumulation coming down from Champagny on the school run...
However (engaging grumpy old(-ish) git mode for a few seconds) this is an entirely normal November occurence and bears no relation to how the season will be... (remember last year and the free ski day in Courchevel that was about this time...).
Still, woop woop!
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Big dump this week!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Latania.co.uk reporting snow making has begun too
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@Bergmeister - website link is above. ^
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Is it true that all 3V resorts but VT will not be open prior to 9/12? I am in VT from 3/12 and must admit it never occurred to me to check. IS there any chance of some opening if conditions permit?
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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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| Mark1863 wrote: |
| Is it true that all 3V resorts but VT will not be open prior to 9/12? .... |
Officially yes (other than Orelle). It's not impossible for opening weeks to be brought forward if conditions allow, but that would probably open happen at about 10 days notice. And even in opening week it is not uncommon for some lifts remain closed.
It's not just dependent on snow: lift, piste, rescue and medical services all have to be sufficiently staffed. And prior to the advertised dates some hotels, shops, bars and restaurants will not have sufficient staff to open, even if the lifts are running.
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Webcams are looking good this morning 
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You know it makes sense.
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I think they will look even better tomorrow Morning.
Not many sleeps to go till i'm out there.
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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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20-30cm snow due tonight..
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Poster: A snowHead
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Booked into La Tania for Christmas week. Me, wife, 12 & 10yo. It's donkeys years since I've been to the 3V and even longer since I stayed in La Tania. Tell me all I need to know folks including your secret powder stashes!
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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?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| Layne wrote: |
| Booked into La Tania for Christmas week. Me, wife, 12 & 10yo. It's donkeys years since I've been to the 3V and even longer since I stayed in La Tania. Tell me all I need to know folks including your secret powder stashes! |
Enjoy, love La Tania!! Get yourself a nice big cup of tea/coffee and start here https://www.latania.co.uk/skiing/sguide.htm
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@Layne, I'll be there with my family the week before that, so will make sure I update here with up-to-the minute secret stash info.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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courchevel opening verdons and biollay lifts on wednesday according to their instagram.
looks like a lot of snow has fallen around the top of verdons bubble. they did similar last year but I dont think it was this early in november!
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First trip to Les Meniures and first trip with the 11 month old boy! Having grown up in Norway I'm super excited his first proper winter(I know he was alive last year however TOH would not allow a trip with a less than 6 month old  ) trip booked in for 6th January.
Anyway we're staying up next to La Ferme in Reberty 2000 which is apparently great.
Looking forward to all the tips and updates over next few weeks
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Worringly hot Looks like the snow will melt quickly today if the live temp is to be believed on the val thorens website
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@offpisteskiing, I'm so jealous!
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Looks like a beautiful day in 1850 and no crowds on the webcam I'm looking at
Still, being at work on a cloudy Wednesday is just as good I suppose.......walks away muttering.
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