 Poster: A snowHead
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@robnic,  I agree by the way. And cheap, nasty bog roll has got to be the ultimate insult!
@RobinS, I worked for a season many years ago and, yes, the richer/posher the clients, the meaner they were and the more liberties they took. It was very difficult for me to keep my temper with some of them. |
We had a party in our chalet (ski-in, ski-out, courchevel 1850) that was led/hosted by an investment banker.
He dislocated his shoulder and I did a fair amount of grubbing around tieing his shoe laces for him.
Not only did they not tip but they stiffed us on the honesty bar.
We counted up. There was a big difference from what had been logged in the book. We raised it gently. They all denied having the drinks. We let it drop. I found the empties hidden in their bedrooms when the left.
They literally stole from two chalet staff who were being paid Euro 50 per week.
Unbelievably scummy behaviour.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| Timc wrote: |
Overrated: Different resort every holiday.
Underrated: Really getting to know a resort.
Might be skiing the same pistes but every run is different every time. |
Particularly true for someone with as poor a bump of direction as mine. I love getting to know a place well enough not to be forever in danger of getting lost, landing up in the wrong valley at the end of the day etc.
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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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@jedster, revolting behaviour indeed.
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| Hurtle wrote: |
| Timc wrote: |
Overrated: Different resort every holiday.
Underrated: Really getting to know a resort.
Might be skiing the same pistes but every run is different every time. |
Particularly true for someone with as poor a bump of direction as mine. I love getting to know a place well enough not to be forever in danger of getting lost, landing up in the wrong valley at the end of the day etc. |
Yep. I totally agree. 
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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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Overrated, gluhwien
Underrated, Bombadino
Last edited by Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do. on Tue 15-02-22 16:06; edited 1 time in total
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Underrated: Elan skis
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| Gaz_H wrote: |
Overrated, glueing
Underrated, Bombadino |
Better still, a Calimero. A Bombardino with an espresso shot. 
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| Gaz_H wrote: |
Overrated, gluhwien
Underrated, Bombadino |
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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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| Gaz_H wrote: |
Overrated, gluhwein
Underrated, Bombadino |
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| Gaz_H wrote: |
Overrated, gluhwien
Underrated, Bombadino |
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| Gaz_H wrote: |
Overrated, gluhwien
Underrated, Bombadino |
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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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Overrated - Above the tree line skiing
Underrated - Below the tree line skiing
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| Gaz_H wrote: |
Overrated,
Underrated, Bombadino |
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You know it makes sense.
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| Gaz_H wrote: |
Overrated, gluhwein
Underrated, Bombadino |
Better still, a Calimero. A Bombardino with an espresso shot. |
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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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@Gaz_H, Got there in the end 
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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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| Gaz_H wrote: |
Overrated, gluhwien
Underrated, Bombadino |
+ 100!
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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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Underrated. Beer
Overrated. Shots.
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Overrated: Telecabins
Underrated: Fast Pomas
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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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Overrated: Marmots
Underrated: Black grouse
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| jedster wrote: |
| Hurtle wrote: |
@robnic, I agree by the way. And cheap, nasty bog roll has got to be the ultimate insult!
@RobinS, I worked for a season many years ago and, yes, the richer/posher the clients, the meaner they were and the more liberties they took. It was very difficult for me to keep my temper with some of them. |
We had a party in our chalet (ski-in, ski-out, courchevel 1850) that was led/hosted by an investment banker.
He dislocated his shoulder and I did a fair amount of grubbing around tieing his shoe laces for him.
Not only did they not tip but they stiffed us on the honesty bar.
We counted up. There was a big difference from what had been logged in the book. We raised it gently. They all denied having the drinks. We let it drop. I found the empties hidden in their bedrooms when the left.
They literally stole from two chalet staff who were being paid Euro 50 per week.
Unbelievably scummy behaviour. |
That’s hideous behaviour, I’ve no idea why people feel the need to do this! We are in/do trips with people who are in similar industries and a small minority are like it, but the vast majority are decent people who are courteous and respectful, and if anything like me, tip well!!
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| Hells Bells wrote: |
Overrated-Whistler
Underrated-Puy St Vincent. |
Having had a rather underwhelming week in Whistler (I think piste signage has probably been as bad as anywhere I've been, which is strange because I remembered it as being rather good ten years ago), have you got an underrated resort closer to Geneva as an option?
Still got two lots of easyJet flights there and will probably end up at Zermatt, Verbier, La Clusaz & Grand-Bornand or based out of Sallanches for my short trips, but always open to suggestions for places accessible via public transport or shuttle.
Last edited by Then you can post your own questions or snow reports... on Tue 15-02-22 16:43; edited 1 time in total
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@Gaz_H,
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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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@Gaz_H,
Did you try switching it off and on again 
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@Gaz_H, that must be correct, accountants cannot look after their own money.
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You know it makes sense.
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@twoodwar, agree +1
Overrated - any shots (other than a fine Malt Whiskey)
Underrated - WeissBier
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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 like this:
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Overrated: (wet) powder
Underrated: (silky) corn |
Overrated: Helmets
Underrated: Beanies
Overrated: Ski Insurance
Underrated: Carre Neige
Overrated: Carv Ski Instruction
Underrated: Physical Instructor
Overrated: Ski trips with friends
Underrated: Bashes
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Poster: A snowHead
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Anyway back on topic
Overrated. Croque Monsieur (or whatever its called)
Underrated. Goulash Soup
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Overrated: Fancy meals on the mountain
Underrated: beans on toast, with grated cheddar.
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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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| Hells Bells wrote: |
Overrated-Whistler
Underrated-Puy St Vincent. |
Having had a rather underwhelming week in Whistler (I think piste signage has probably been as bad as anywhere I've been, which is strange because I remembered it as being rather good ten years ago), have you got an underrated resort closer to Geneva as an option?
Still got two lots of easyJet flights there and will probably end up at Zermatt, Verbier, La Clusaz & Grand-Bornand or based out of Sallanches for my short trips, but always open to suggestions for places accessible via public transport or shuttle. |
If your staying in sallanches the portes de evasion is good, combloux, les contamines, st gervais and megeve all have bus links to sallanches and big variety of skiing
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Overrated: Niederau
Underrated: Nauders
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Overrated: Northstar
Underrated: Kirkwood
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Overrated: Facebook
Underrated: Forums, like Snowheads
Just watched yet another Facebook post degenerate - depressing.
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@pisteoff, You have to spill the beans (cut n paste, someone?!) for us non ar$e-bookers 
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Overrated: Tarentaise
Underrated: Aosta
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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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Overrated : Jagertee
Underrated : Feuerzangenbowle
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@Mr.Egg, have you had Feuerzangenbowle in a ski resort? Looks interesting.
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