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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AxsMan, I was heading there between Christmas and NY and was watching the webcams like a hawk. Like you thought that they gave good views, but in fact only about 7 runs in total were going to be open (3 blues and 4 reds) and none of the top runs.
I changed to Cervinia instead at the last moment.
From the website, it doesn't look like much more is open now , but it does look like it is snowing, so I really hope that more is open for when you go.
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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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Thanks Ray Zorro, I thought I remember you were going. Two of the guys coming with me are first timers so as long as the Baby Goraz and Grimod are open (they are at present) we'll be fine. Conditions do appear to be improving so I'm optimistic. How was Cervina?
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AxsMan, We had a great time, thanks, Cervinia was a really good option for us and there was plenty of quality snow on the pistes. My kids love the bumps and jumps and getting mileage under their belts (but then don't they all) and it worked on all those counts. No off-piste available, but more than enough to keep us amused.
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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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Well back from 3 days skiing this weekend in Pila and conditions were - Excellent!
Just about all the runs were open, and had good cover, the lower pistes were mostly artificial but the upper runs had reasonable depths and the pisteurs did a great job of refreshing things every morning. Weather wise the hot spell provided a face tanning bonus, and thermal underwear was NOT required. The two guys who were beginners really enjoyed the gentle slopes of the Grimod, and my instructor mate (ex military) took me down Couis2 (a very dark red) with only minimal terror and a single change of underwear required.
In short, while a bit more snow would have been nice, (and needed soon, but fortunately forecast), it was the best trip so far this season. Didn't take many pics as too busy having fun, but here's a shot that shows the lower stretch of Grimod, note the absence of grass, rocks and other skiers
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Great Pic, Fantastic for some big carving, smooth as......
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