 Poster: A snowHead
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I've searched around the site and can't find much on Gulmarg that's less than 12 months old!
From looking around the various websites on the subject, it seems the area is very much alive and well - a friend and I are heading out there in February, so it will be interesting to see how my preconceptions measure up to reality.
Has anyone on here been out there - when, and how was it? I have seen Joe (Sherpa) from himalayanpowderdreams.com has been about on here a while back, and there are some others with a commercial interest in the area.
I got turned on to the idea by a Canadian I met in easter, and by all accounts it looks like a fine place to hone one's backcountry skills. Anyone got any experience out there; and willing to impart some advice?
What to take, what to leave behind... do Yasin & Billas huts have electrical supplies..? Might seem like stupid questions but i'd feel a lot more stupid turning up without knowing the answers!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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Ahh, a normal day in the office then.
Cheers Mike!
...putting the 'pro' into procastrination...
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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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My pleasure.
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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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Anyone have any views on best guide outfits to use in Gulmarg? There's a couple of commercial operators offering trips there at a tidy premium, but I'm sure they simply use the local guides which one could book direct/locally?
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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You could try sending Sherpa a Private Message
He's got a lot of experience of that area.
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not cheap - but these guys out of whistler are organizing a trip to Gulmarg in Feb 08. www.extremelycanadian.com
Have used their guides on my trip to whistler - unbeatable. fantastic group of guys/gals.
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Mountain Tracks are also doing two Gulmarg Trips in January. I am contemplating one of these as Japan is out, but the dates interfere with quality skiing time in France ... 
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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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That looks pretty good and pretty good value to me. Approx 2,500 quid all in (250 quid a day).
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was there earlier this year, so if anyone wants advice for next season (realisitcally missed the boat this year) just shout...
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