 Poster: A snowHead
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I've been reading the PiPAU (Piste Performance Amelioration Unit) in Tignes thread from last year and very much like the sound of a week's intensive instructing. However, the bash is generally aimed at "anyone who is capable of reasonable parallel skiing on red runs, through to people with a technical standard akin to Level 1 or 2 instructors." @admin stated that he is open to "anyone below this standard who would like to join this for a full week of instruction" but there needs to be sufficient interest to form one group.
As we await the buttons for this year's PiPAU2 bash scheduled for Sat 10th - 17th Dec 2022, I am wondering whether there are any other snowheads who are towards the start of their ski journey and would like to form a small group to attend this bash for a week's worth of intensive tuition? I suppose the criteria for this newbie group would have to be only having in the region of ten to hundred hours of experience under their belt and/or can ski green and blue runs. The intention being an intense desire to progress with their basic technique to comfortably ski reds and feel better prepared for other bashes?
Depending upon location, availability and button release dates, we could also arrange a group session at one of the fridges beforehand to confirm that we are all of a similar standard and would click well as a group for a week's tuition. But that may be a tad bit too organised and/or tight on time prior to the bash dates.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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PiPAU buttons are up with options for a possible lower ability group.
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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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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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@EViS, keep up the efforts! I have sent the details to a couple of people I think would be perfect for this so fingers crossed you get sorted one way or another
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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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@EViS, If you don't get enough for a full group you could try one of the ski schools in Tignes and book the PiPAU2 without instruction.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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@toyah807, that's very kind of you, thanks  !
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@EViS,
That early in the season there are likely to be more ski instructors in Tignes than punters unless (a) the Spanish are there and/or (b) the British students are there.
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I think the Spanish contingent will be around for the PSB rather than PiPAU, given when their holidays are.
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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.
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I've registered interest. Does that make four of us now?
Are we at the stage where we can confirm a group and wait for another bod or two?
Hope so 
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@obmij, looks like it booked up in under 24 hours of the buttons going live  .
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@obmij, latest update from admin says that if we can get another two to three people together, there may be space yet. So... final call for any other intermediates wanting to join the PiPAU2 for a week of guidance and instructing?
Last edited by snowHeads are a friendly bunch. on Mon 7-11-22 15:41; edited 1 time in total
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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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@toyah807, did you get any reply from some of your acquaintances in regards to whether this is of interest to them?
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@EViS, sorry, nothing doing I am afraid.
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You know it makes sense.
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@EViS, Great stuff. Hope it goes ahead.
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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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@EViS, I wonder if it might be worth just signing up and combining with the other group who are waiting? It's quite hard to read what the actual standard is.
At the end of my last trip I was 'capable of reasonable parallel skiing on red runs'...in fact I was reds from day 1 (with instruction) but I am definitely at the lower end of 'intermediate' I also tend to take a couple of days to warm up.
What about you? Do you reckon it's worth a shot?
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FAQ
's to show their interest. There are three of us atm. If anyone else likes the sound of this and is of similar level and determination, do go ahead and click the right buttons within the PiPAU2 group and/or drop me a PM 
