 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi, I hate to come across as a bit paranoid but I was wondering about how people keep their stuff secure in the shared dorm rooms at places like UCPA? Stuff like passports and an ipad or laptop but also I have splashed out on expensive (£100) ski gloves as I have Reynauds and also heated socks, stuff like that. I can't find anything about lockable cupboards or anything on the website. Any tips and advice please?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Some centres definitely have lockable cupboards/wardrobes, but I think you need to take your own padlocks.
IIRC you're going to Flaine? I've only stayed in a twin room there, but I don't remember the wardrobes being lockable.
Action Outdoors have a webchat feature on their website. They might take a little while to respond, but they've always been good at answering any queries I have.
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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 never heard of any issues with shared rooms, but I / others may have been lucky. Also I was usually sharing with at least one of my "mates" so chances were reduced.
All the wardrobes I remember having locking catches, but you'll need your own padlock, and it might need to have a long clasp with a narrow diameter, I think some I took didn't quite fit.
Otherwise I suppose just make sure it doesn't "look" like iPad / laptop etc, or hide your valuables somewhere (I usually use my dirty laundry bag, as very few will dare venture near there...), maybe slip bits under the mattress? I'd also say keep them in your lockable luggage, but that would potentially just highlight to any potential thief where you're hiding things!
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Thanks to you both for the tips, and glad to hear it doesn't usually seem to be an issue.
Milzibkit, I was indeed going to Flaine but there were issues arranging a transfer so I've modified my booking and am going to La Plagne instead. I'll message Action Outdoors and ask.
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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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The UCPA in Plagne Centre definitely had lockable wardrobes in the twin room I stayed in. The rooms were also much nicer (bigger, more modern, better soundproofing, bigger shower) than the ones in Flaine. I think that's a good switch! As @EarthWindandWater said, take your own padlock with a long and thin shackle. A chunky one may not fit.
I found there were fewer Brits in the La Plagne centre, but plenty of Scandis who spoke English. Of course, you may be able to get by fine in French - unfortunately I can't.
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