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224) Shopping at Geneva airport is really very reasonable.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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225) Ask resort workers what they do in the summer - no one will have thought to ask them this question before.
226) When standing in a busy lift queue, use the tip of your ski pole to pop the binding of the skier in front of you - it will help them get to the front of the queue more quickly and they will thank you for your selfless assistance.
227) Most resorts operate a free ski test service. You will find the test skis on ski racks outside mountain restaurants - choose to test the ones that look the newest and most expensive. No need to return them to the same place - any other mountain restaurant will do.
228) Sking is a very fashion concious sport - make sure yous skis, boots, poles and hat are colour coordinated with your ski wear.
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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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220) Don't bother packing more than one set of thermals. 6 days skiing in the same set actually improves their effectiveness.
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Mrs prog99 couldn't understand what was wrong with this! Mumbling something about merino wool doesn't smell.
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224) On chairlifts with a moving 'carpet in front of them be sure to shuffle backwards so that you remain in the same place, it's great fun and the lifties think it's really fun and shout their approval 
225) If the piste bashers are on the piste make sure you do a nice wide snowplough just in front of them to warn other skiers.
226) Always allow ski schools to go first if offered a child to share your seat always say no and push the child back towards the liftie or instructor.
227) If you find a ski school class is blocking the piste always stop the instructor and remind him of his duties and responsibilities.
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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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228 ) If the ski school doesn't stop then its acceptable to use them for slalom practice.
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Don't waste your money on expensive, uncomfortable ski boots. Just take your normal hiking boots to the ski shop and ask the ski tech to fit them to the longest skis in the shop. Everyone will think your a pro skier.
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230) Save on lift passes - Take up ski touring.
(My first post BTW. Great thread to kick-off on. 
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Scarlet Pimpernel, welcome to snowHeads 
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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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Scarlet Pimpernel, welcome to snowheads and my thread! Hope you keep posting but don't get as hooked as some of us saddos... 
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231) In France it is a local custon to spit on people from chairlifts. A direct hit is considered lucky by the person it lands on.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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232) Security staff at airports always enjoy a chat and a laugh
People telling them they are carrying a bomb is always fun
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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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233) Avalanches are commonly set off by others skiing or boarding above you. This is why the avalanche risk is highest on busy pistes, where there will be a great many skiiers at any time. Be sure to always carry a full avalanche kit in the largest rucksack you can find when skiing on piste.
234) Don't under any circumstances transfer your rucksack to your front when riding on chairlifts. This can make it hard to lower the bar, and so is extremely dangerous. Keep your rucksack on your back at all times.
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235)Never wear sunlassses they just leave you with panda eyes.
236) If vsibility is bad just sing very loudly as you ski, other skier's will hear you coming and stay out of your way.
237) On 8 seater chairlifts it is customary to start a game of Chinese whispers.
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You know it makes sense.
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238) The best snow in Paradiski is usually found in Montalbert
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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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239) 12 meters of powder is always the minimum in La Rosiwhere
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Poster: A snowHead
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15 all
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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240) The best fondues are made from Dairylea cheese triangles
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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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241) Winter tyres allow you to drive normally no matter how much snow and ice you encounter.....
242) Never visit ski resorts with less than 250km of local piste - They'll be crap.
243) Always assume the comments of snowheads with 1000+ posts are those of a man/woman with infinite experience and expertise. Don't question their knowledge of anything....ever.
244) Any posts from snowheads with less than 10 posts are almosts certainly those of someone with no knowledge absolutely.....particularly in relation to ski-ing.
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245) Downing a few beers at lunchtime will improve your skiing for that afternoon, considerably. 
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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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246) remember to fart in a crowded gondola 
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247) and blame it on the big beefy French guy next to you
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248) Remember that foreigners will be insulted if you attempt to speak their language and that they have difficulty understanding English unless you speak v...e...r..r.....e....e s...l...o...w...l...e...e and VERY VERY LOUDLY. 
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petemillis, no 54) i always hire cars from the french side of Geneva airport because they are chepaer - am I missing something ?
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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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249) Don't worry about wearing your backpack in a very crowded cable car. If you can't feel it bashing into the person behind you they won't feel it either.
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250) Once you can get down black runs, even if it is using a snowplough, you've gone as far as you can in skiing, best try boarding or you'll get bored
(this is actually the opinion of one of the guys i went skiing with this year  )
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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251) resorts rate their runs as follows:
Green = grassy
Blue = icy
Red = bloody
Black = only open at night.
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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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Yellow = where huskies dare
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252) Snowboarders - always try your best to get onto a six person chairlift sitting in the middle of five skiers. When you get off, they will appreciate nothing more than your board taking up half the width of the chair and they relish the challenge of trying to avoid getting tangled up with you.
253) The Italians welcome a hard slap when they try to push in front of you in a queue - don't disappoint them
254) If you find yourself losing control on an icy bit don't worry - someone will break your fall for you
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You know it makes sense.
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255) Try to ski underneath crossed poles. This can be great fun, and the lack of snow underneath them only adds to the enjoyment.
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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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If you hear an explosion, there will be an avalanche; you must point your skis straight downhill immediately and not turn until you have reached safety at the bottom of the piste.
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Poster: A snowHead
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256) if you see a small child on its own and crying leave him/her there, someone else will soon come to the rescue!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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laundryman, I think that is the best yet....
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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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257. New skiers are entitled to use the the ski school fast lane at lifts as they too are learners.
258. Never let on you're new to the sport when the ski instructors hand you a three year old to take on the lift.
259. Play your ipod really really loud so everyone can enjoy your tunes instead of soaking up the scenery.
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260) Don't pay for expensive lessons, just watch the other skiers for a few minutes then just copy.
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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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261) Book your lessons from jmdohanlon now!
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262) In spring snow conditions best to set out for skiing after lunch and hire some really narrow ski's.
263) In spring sunshine there is no need for suncream as the moutain air stops the sun from burning.
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264) SnowBlades really are cool.
265) One piece suits are back in fashion (ok, I know they are - but it's still bad advice)
266) Follow David Murdoch - he skies really slowly.
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