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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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flicksta, er .. me too... so which one where you ? (I'm Simon BTW)....
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brian
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Latest GFS run has dry through until Friday, snow (with snowline maybe 1800m or so) Saturday and Sunday, clearing up Monday.
Frankly the GFS has been all over the place in the last week or so, so who knows ??
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JT,
We should be in La Grave by mid afternoon Saturday so I will be in the bar in the evening...and the next one....and the next one...
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richjp,
Me too... 
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| ski wrote: |
| flicksta, er .. me too... so which one where you ? (I'm Simon BTW).... |
Ahah-how funny! Paul!
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brian
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Looking increasingly like there's snow heading our way over the weekend, hope the wind doesn't get out of hand 
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brian,
oh no.....!!!!
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I have mixed feelings about the HUGE DUMP which seems to be predicted. On the one hand, I am looking forward to skiing some powder, on the other, it's a shame for the LG first-timers if we can't see the majestic scenery and high winds might keep us off the top of the mountain altogether
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| Arno wrote: |
| I have mixed feelings about the HUGE DUMP which seems to be predicted. On the one hand, I am looking forward to skiing some powder, on the other, it's a shame for the LG first-timers if we can't see the majestic scenery and high winds might keep us off the top of the mountain altogether |
We had the same last week, we were only up at P3 for two days. However, they were two unbelievable days of awesome powder shots all the way to P1. It's a worthwhile investment.
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Arno,
Huge...? We can't afford to sit out a storm, I agree
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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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JT, well, I'm going by netweather.tv - a recent find for me so not sure how accurate or otherwise. Actually, provided all the lifts are open, LG isn't bad for storm skiing. Lots of rock outcrops to provide definition high up the mountain and trees further down.
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JT, now you see why I was so insistent we needed transport. If there's a substantial dump, it's highly likely they'll shut LG completely for 3 days until the snowpack stabilises (exactly that happened the end of this coming week last year). IIRC they opened only up to P2 the first day of the dump, and then shut the lot completely for the next 2-3 days. We could be seeing a lot of Serre, ADH and LDA.
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Arno, JT, the worry is if it's warm and windy, don't fancy tree skiing in the rain particularly.
The wind doesn't look too outrageous at the moment, but it would certainly be blowing up high. FL looks around 1800-2000m Saturday/Sunday, lowering below 1500m on Monday. Sunday currently looks like the big dump day, possibly clear up (at least ease off) on Monday.
Details are bound to change though ...
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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 did ask brian whether this was the US East coast storm of about 10 datys ago.
Anyway, it doesn't matter, we get what we get and have to work around it.
I'd rather be going into this week with the prospect of snow than without it.
GrahamN, We shall probably meet BC early and he knows what's what. All arrangements ticking over, I'll give you a call later this week.
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FL of 2000 is actually ok for a lot of LG's skiing. i'm not worried - there is loads of great skiing around there
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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brian
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JT, the answer was sort of I think, that low filled mid atlantic and was joined by another I think on its track westwards.
Anyway, currently not looking like a huge dump but some showers Saturday, possibly a spell of snow Sunday and clearing up a bit on Monday. Wind not looking too bad either.
Arno, fatbob, one of you remember your driving license.
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| brian wrote: |
JT, the answer was sort of I think, that low filled mid atlantic and was joined by another I think on its track westwards.
Anyway, currently not looking like a huge dump but some showers Saturday, possibly a spell of snow Sunday and clearing up a bit on Monday. Wind not looking too bad either.
Arno, fatbob, one of you remember your driving license. |
Already with my passport!
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I always have my driving licence with me (which explains why is it such a miserable, crumpled bit of paper)
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I've lost track. Are we all on the same flight tomorrow?
Also, should we swop phone numbers just in case? If people want to PM theirs to me, I can collate them into one PM and circulate it.
Finally, assuming I arrive in good time, I'll be using my BA Exec Club Gold Card privileges by having some free champagne in the First Lounge. I am only allowed one guest. Can't think of the fairest way to do this so how about the first person who calls me after I get into the Lounge gets to come in?
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brian
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Arno, pm'd you my mobile.
I'm checked in in seat 9A. Assuming my connecting flight's on time I'll be hanging around T4 from about 4.30.
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brian
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btw, looking like, half hearted snow Saturday, more significant snow (20-30cm ?) on Sunday, easing to snow showers Monday.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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See you all at the airport.
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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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Have a great and safe time guys
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Blinding day....... the guide is a maniiac and we are knackered........ for bad vis it does not get any better. trees, trees and more trees,
Could not tell you what we have done as we can not see it...............................
Dinner with the guys and charlotte..........richjp is at the bar as well....
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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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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JT, GrahamN, please don't expect your guide for the Serre Che to be the same standard as the ones from LG!  I'm hoping for some fresh snow tonight to cover todays tracks but the clouds have gone and its now a moonlight night!
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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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brian
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Just a quick thanks to everyone & Ullr for a great weekend.
As Arno identified we suspect that the guides certainly must have used the French equivalent of "gaper" to describe some of our, & particularly my "diversions". Expect more in Arno's soon to be released "Heros to Zeros" thread.
Extra thanks for Brian's reversing down sketchy narrow snow covered road skills, the Edelweiss for their fine shovels and the telepherique employee who was obviously in such a hurry to get down said road that he rectified our chain mishandling antics.
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fatbob, ditto all the thanks
we need everyone to post their photos and film to snowmediazone so my TR can be an all singin all dancin multimedia etc
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Sounds absolutely fabulous. Hurry up and post those pics, I can't wait to see them 
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