 Poster: A snowHead
|
Ready to go...
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Sun 2-05-21 20:15; edited 1 time in total
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
enjoy and take lots of pics!
I'd recommend something to change into when you get to the huts - clean base layer, pants and socks. Also, wet wipes
|
|
|
|
|
|
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?
|
What about a solar powered Bluetooth speaker so that you can listen to some bangin' French language Drill toons on the way up.
I assume that all the tourers are so equipped these days...well based on a sample of one group I came across last year anyway.
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
|
Oooh - is that a booster strap on the ZeroGs ? If so what do y’a think ?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
|
Also - can’t see the ear plugs ?
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
| mishmash wrote: |
| Also - can’t see the ear plugs ? |
Or the ski or boot crampons ?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| mishmash wrote: |
| Also - can’t see the ear plugs ? |
Ear what?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| mishmash wrote: |
| mishmash wrote: |
| Also - can’t see the ear plugs ? |
Or the ski or boot crampons ? |
Ski crampons coming. No space for boot crampons and looks like it’s going to snow most days so shouldn’t be icy
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
|
| mishmash wrote: |
| Oooh - is that a booster strap on the ZeroGs ? If so what do y’a think ? |
I like ´em. Get a nice close shin contact, especially with the Sidas liners. Wedge at the back in there too to keep in a nice forward position.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| BobinCH wrote: |
| mishmash wrote: |
| Oooh - is that a booster strap on the ZeroGs ? If so what do y’a think ? |
I like ´em. Get a nice close shin contact, especially with the Sidas liners. Wedge at the back in there too to keep in a nice forward position. |
I got some intuition tour wraps for mine which feel amaaaaaazing - on the carpet. Not had much chance around Fulham this year . Good luck . If you have a guide and he/she suggests the nachamuli hut as an option for the last night, ask him to make sure he knows it’s open - we discovered it shut and had a choice between the very bare emergency room and an extra 90 minutes at 4pm up to the unmanned Refuge de Boquetins to share a packet of Knorr chicken noodle soup!
Cant wait to see your pics !
|
|
|
|
|
|
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
|
|
Looking forward to seeing your TR on this @BobinCH
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
| mishmash wrote: |
| BobinCH wrote: |
| mishmash wrote: |
| Oooh - is that a booster strap on the ZeroGs ? If so what do y’a think ? |
I like ´em. Get a nice close shin contact, especially with the Sidas liners. Wedge at the back in there too to keep in a nice forward position. |
I got some intuition tour wraps for mine which feel amaaaaaazing - on the carpet. Not had much chance around Fulham this year . Good luck . If you have a guide and he/she suggests the nachamuli hut as an option for the last night, ask him to make sure he knows it’s open - we discovered it shut and had a choice between the very bare emergency room and an extra 90 minutes at 4pm up to the unmanned Refuge de Boquetins to share a packet of Knorr chicken noodle soup!
Cant wait to see your pics ! |
Alas all the bivvy’s are shut due to COVID restrictions. Huts operating at half capacity. To be honest the weather forecast isn’t good but it’s impossible to get new hut availability so we’re going to give it a go anyway...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
You know it makes sense.
|
|
@kitenski, ...and one pair of shreddies.....
|
|
|
|
|
|
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
|
|
|
|
Poster: A snowHead
|
Verbier shreds are a nice touch.
Probably too late now as you will be on your way, but .......
Slippers for the hut (with a waterproof sole) so they don't get soggy - Ikea do some good uns. Some people wear their boot liners.
body wipes (as mentioned by Arno ) - for the times that there is no more hot water, a mile long queue for the showers or you can't be @rsed having a proper shower.
Multi-USB plug (somebody else will most likely get to the plug first but if you have a multi-plug then you can share the power).
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Tue 27-04-21 11:13; edited 2 times in total
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
| Markymark29 wrote: |
| @kitenski, ...and one pair of shreddies..... |
Only for emergencies #commando
|
|
|
|
|
|
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?
|
| DB wrote: |
Verbier shreds are a nice touch.
Probably too late now as you will be on your way, but .......
Slippers for the hut (with a waterproof sole) so they don't get soggy - Ikea do some gun uns. Some people wear their boot liners.
body wipes (as mentioned by Arno ) - for the times that there is no more hot water, a mile long queue for the showers or you can't be @rsed having a proper shower.
Multi-USB plug (somebody else will most likely get to the plug first but if you have a multi-plug then you can share the power). |
Swiss huts! No worries - crocs, showers and plenty of plugs available. Running at half capacity so should be palatial 
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
Two jack russels. 
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
|
Life saving avalanche ribbons.
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
No gillet/vest?
Merino wool T-shirt / top?
Sun cream / lip balm
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spare bindings?
Do you have a light bivvy/blokka bag if you get closed out? I know you stick at the hut if necessary but....
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No spare duck tape around the poles?
Actually what model are they?
And @DB, think I can see the all-important HR belt below the back-pack 
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
|
And the monocular, so you can be hugely smug when someone says "I can't quite see whether that's the way point up ahead on the left or the right. What we need is a telescope ..."
Anyway, bonne route!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Helmet, ice screws, belay rope and Canon DSLR camera c/w 200/400mm lens?
|
|
|
|
|
|
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
|
|
Neon head band with text - e.g. Dynafit, Head, Verbier, Gore, Camp, Goombay Dance Band etc
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
| DB wrote: |
No gillet/vest?
Merino wool T-shirt / top?
Sun cream / lip balm |
There’s a t-shirt in there somewhere and the Mons top is Merino. Sun cream? Have you seen the forecast?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Dave of the Marmottes wrote: |
Spare bindings?
Do you have a light bivvy/blokka bag if you get closed out? I know you stick at the hut if necessary but.... |
I’ll have you know I have a fancy first aid kit equipped with survival bag!
Let’s hope the Alpinists combined with B&D leashes for the job!!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
You know it makes sense.
|
| Markymark29 wrote: |
| Helmet, ice screws, belay rope and Canon DSLR camera c/w 200/400mm lens? |
Rope is top left. The rest not so much...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
|
| DB wrote: |
| Neon head band with text - e.g. Dynafit, Head, Verbier, Gore, Camp, Goombay Dance Band etc |
Top right
|
|
|
|
|
|
Poster: A snowHead
|
| Weathercam wrote: |
No spare duck tape around the poles?
Actually what model are they?
|
Duct tape on credit card. Black Diamond Whippets
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
@BobinCH, Ah missed that.....enjoy, not envious, not one little bit.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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?
|
| BobinCH wrote: |
| Sun cream? Have you seen the forecast? |
No because I‘m playing Cinderella (not going) while you and the ‚ugly sisters‘ are enjoying yourselves again. 
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
|
@BobinCH, I hope you remembered the ‘strategic rock’! (To be placed surreptitiously into the fastest member of the group’s pack at the earliest possible time...).
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
| LaForet wrote: |
And the monocular, so you can be hugely smug when someone says "I can't quite see whether that's the way point up ahead on the left or the right. What we need is a telescope ..."
Anyway, bonne route! |
Merci. The GoPro Max will have to substitute for the monocle!
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
| offpisteskiing wrote: |
| @BobinCH, I hope you remembered the ‘strategic rock’! (To be placed surreptitiously into the fastest member of the group’s pack at the earliest possible time...). |
Haha alas I fear I’ll be the target of that prank...
FATMAP explore subscription with the Swisstopo overlay and offline download for the mobile dead spots, seems a pretty cool navigation upgrade since the last time we did something like this.
Alas Garmin InReach mini didn’t arrive in time...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
|
Thanks for the day by day trip report.
Really like the fatmap link.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Well clearly loads of snow there. Some of us are heading up North for the last of the Scottish snow for next week (see Scottish Snow thread under Snow conditions). The access lifts from the car parks at Glencoe and Nevis (Aonach More) are running, which reduces the walk to the snow line considerably. Still some snow at Cairngorm too but no lifts. See current Glencoe snow here (and others) http://www.winterhighland.info/cams/glencoe/
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
