 Poster: A snowHead
|
Mrs PhillipStanton and I are out from 11th December until after Easter doing our BASI 3s with BASS in Morzine and I thought it would be useful to find out who's around for the season.
I thought it might be nice to arrange either a social ski or beer sometime close to the ski test weekend and before things get busy for Christmas. I'm open to suggestions on this...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
Myself (Vicky) and my husband (Adam) live in Morzine year round. I did my 3 with BASS last year! I presume you are on the Trainee Instructor on the 18th Dec? We have some people staying in the chalet on that course.
Where are you staying? We live in Morzine near the centre.
You can see more about us on www.snowandtrek.co.uk
|
|
|
|
|
|
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?
|
Hi snowandtrek.
Good to hear you did your BASI 3  Did you enjoy it?
BASS are offering a "Fasttrack" course this year - a cross between Formula 3 and the Gap course - which starts on 9 January. It's more structured than the Formula 3, but less structured than the Gap course - full time for the first couple of weeks; part time; full time shadowing; part time and then full time again. If that makes any sense.
We've got an apartment at Pied de la Plagne - on the Thonon road, just out past the bakery - which we've had a couple of years.
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
Just sorting my accom out (staying with oopalley) for mid feb-mid march  Off out on my own so it'd be nice to meet other internet forum types!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
...and it'll be great to meet you too toiletduckuk.
I'll PM you some contact details when we get our phone SIMs sorted.
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
Hi Phillip,
Well, you won't be the oldest here that's for sure. I'm not much into the BASI sort of stuff but have been doing seasons in Morzine, on and off, for a while now so would be happy to do some free skiing with you, when you are not shadowing that is. 
cheers
zzz
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thanks zzz. Fortunately we've "only" got two weeks of shadowing and that's the UK half term weeks - so I'm guessing that I won't be missing out on much anyway.
Always happy to be shown around by someone who knows the area - it's a big area and there's loads we don't know very well yet.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PhillipStanton, I'm a mere part timer but we can certainly endeavour to see you round then - I only need to sort out overnight accom as I can't believe driving home will be an option! The test's the 16 and 17th isn't it? I need to check with the Mrs but the Friday might seem like a plan. Bouda Bar open?
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
David Murdoch, We can offer you some overnight on the weekend of 16th/17th Dec if needed. B&B or catered. see www.snowandtrek.co.uk
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
snowandtrek, that's very kind and we will take you up on it if we need to but I was rather thinking of a chum's spare room! My whole plan is of course predicated on all the DIY being done and dusted in CHX. Actually. I've just realised that I've made a commitment to be in Cham that Friday so count me out I'm afraid... ;-(
|
|
|
|
|
|
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
PhillipStanton, Yes it's warm here today - but they are hoping for a longer cold spell starting next week. Not much forecast in precipitation but definetly colder. Minbus - Voiron - yes my husband seems to live in there in the summer!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| snowandtrek wrote: |
| Minbus - Voiron - yes my husband seems to live in there in the summer! |
Typical boy thing doing DIY I think
6 trips in one day is my record...
|
|
|
|
|
|
You know it makes sense.
|
Aaahh, Voiron, I must have spent most of the summer in there I even have a Voiron T-shirt.
I head back out in a couple of days be good to meet up for a slide about.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
|
Hello Fat-Russ. Excellent.
Maybe you should set up a little cafe inside Voiron. My bet is that most of the people in there would welcome a nice drink on their second or third visit of the day!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Poster: A snowHead
|
Afternoon PhillStanton,
What a nice rainy day in blighty.
Cafe in Voiron now there is an idea, although i suspect that not a lot of DIY and Refurb will be getting done due to the number of visits and stops in the cafe, not to mention the amount of toilet breaks after consuming all that liquid.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
Good afternoon to you Fat-Russ. It must be said that London is growing increasingly unattractive as the start of the season grows near - just 15 sleeps to go...
Actually, I think the "winning" business idea for Morzine would have to be a proper fish and chips shop. I reckon half the self-caterers would go for it one night a week - and a goodly proportion of people leaving the pub...
(Les Gets, of course, being too upmarket for a fish and chips shop!)
|
|
|
|
|
|
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?
|
| PhillipStanton wrote: |
Actually, I think the "winning" business idea for Morzine would have to be a proper fish and chips shop. I reckon half the self-caterers would go for it one night a week - and a goodly proportion of people leaving the pub...
(Les Gets, of course, being too upmarket for a fish and chips shop!) |
I was actually thinking that myself only a few hours ago. Love to see the maire pass that one.
As for Les Gets, If it was on the same lines as Rick Steins chippy in Padstow then it may be ok.
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
| David Murdoch wrote: |
| snowandtrek, Actually. I've just realised that I've made a commitment to be in Cham that Friday so count me out I'm afraid... ;-( |
David Murdoch, you dont have to stay in Cham that night especially for us!!!! But if you are there maybe we can buy you a beer so that you can fill us in on the current conditions around the valley......
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
|
|
|
|
|
David Murdoch,
You know you are always welcome chez nous, ssssssspecially if you bring all that wine agin.
Martin
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
zzz, rumbled!!!
Ah, there you are. Splendid evening thank you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
Fat-Russ, Les Gets might to too posh for fish and chips but I still bet the Brits (who seem to own half of the town) would still go. We will be there again this year on 25th Feb. Word of warning - my mad three year old is following in her older sister's foot steps (or should I say snow plough turns) this year.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
chrisb The Pic may be doing some good old brit food this season, I'll suggest fish and chips to them.
|
|
|
|
|
|
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
|
PhillipStanton, I'll be over at some point during the French holidays on my "Kiddie Killers". 
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
got a skiing mate going to Mozine 20th Jan - 27th Jan with a group and he fancies learning how to board, any recommendations or schools at Mozine, what is the resort like for learning, it seems a bit low so does that mean lots of chair lifts for messing up? any info would be appreciated
cheers
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
You know it makes sense.
|
Hi rayscoops - I'm not sure how low altitude of resort equates to more chair lifts? Anyway, he'll be pleased to know that the main Pleney lift up from town to the teaching slopes is a bubble lift - so one less thing to worry about
All the main schools do boarding lessons - BASS (www.britishskischool.com); E2SA (http://www.morzineski.fr/en/bienvenue.html) and ESF (http://www.esf-morzine.com/). There are more specialist schools and you could try contacting The Park, which is a good snowboard shop, http://www.theparksnowandskate.com/ (not the best of sites!).
Hope that helps.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
|
PhillipStanton, thanks for that, very helpfull.
I have recently learned to board my self and doing the basics on a little bank of snow at resort level was useful; I noticed the resort is a bit green at the moment on the Morzine webcam hence my worry about having to jump on a chait lift to get to snow before learning the basics. As you say the bubble takes you up to the nursery slopes so not a problem.
As I am on the web at the moment, any recommendations for restaurants, apres ski etc.
cheers
Ray
|
|
|
|
|
|
Poster: A snowHead
|
rayscoops - the ski / board schools all meet at the top of the Pleney for adult lessons anyway.
There are no shortage of good places for food and beer in Morzine. If there's one "must do" for a bar it has to be the Buddha Bar in the centre of town - which absolutely anyone will be able to point you at. The place above the Buddha Bar is also good - although I've forgotten its name at the moment. The Dixie Bar, Bar Robertson and Jolly Good Bar (known locally by its old name - the Sherpa) are also "classic" apres venues.
I must admit that I've not yet eaten anywhere in town that's done a bad job of food - although l'Etoile (just up the slight hill from the Buddha Bar towards the main Pleney lift) has become a favourite - the ribs are particularly recommended. The Combe Zore also does something for everyone (and is a bit cheaper) - the pizzas and steaks there are particularly good - but stay away from the wine and stick to beer in there as the wine is over-priced / under-qualitied. Places in town can get busy and, whilst that week is a quieter one, booking is advisable - it's possible to turn up at an empty restaurant only to be told that there's no room. Ten minutes later it'll be packed.
Food on the hill is a bit more hit and miss. The Vaffeur, at the top of the Belevedere chair lift, does good food (salads are particularly good) and excellent mulled wine towards the end of the day.
Other on hill recommendations are on this thread on Les Gets.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
|
cheers for that PhillipStanton, my favourite chill CDs are 'Buddha Bar'. I will pass on details
|
|
|
|
|
|
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?
|
rayscoops, ignore the greenness of the webcams. As mentioned elsewhere, Morzine and LesGets seem to insist on village level cams for publicity rather than decent top of lift webcams. Although that does seem to be changing with the new Les Gets panorama cams... just a shame they are not on any external sites!
Regarding lessons, I learned with Tim Scott. I think the URL might be www.skischool.co.uk but it looks different to what I remember.
For food, I just avoid the lunchtime rush. Usually get there half hour before the rabble arrives, or have late coffee break, ski on empty pistes, and then late lunch.
I tend to stick to the Les Gets side, but might do a bit more of the Morzine/Nyon/Chamoissiere side this time (as well as the PdS loop).
only 54 sleeps to go...
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
I'll concur with Vaffeur, but if you want another on the hill venue then try the Nyon, refurbed and good grub you must book.
Tim Scott is still going strong and can be found in Les Gets, i would also recommend 360 although French they all speak better English than i do.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
|
Fat-Russ / andy - does Tim do boarding - I thought he only did skiing?
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
| andy wrote: |
| only 54 sleeps to go... |
12 sleeps andy - but who's being competitive!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PhillipStanton, he sure does. Couple of people in the chalet last year got some last minute private snowboarding tuition from him.
Tim tought me to ski about 10yrs back.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
PhillipStanton, Fat-Russ, not competitive, just suffering withdrawal symptoms from that white stuff.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| andy wrote: |
| PhillipStanton, he sure does. |
Good to know - I have need a snowboard instructor for some friends next season.
Fat-Russ - look at you getting all competative I'll be in the bar sometime the week of 11th!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
) there was a crepe caravan in the high st I guess that has gone now. 
