 Poster: A snowHead
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Have just returned from a week in Vallandry, thoroughly enjoyed it and were exceptionally lucky with excellent snow and clear skies!
More to gloat than anything else  thought would share a few pictures with you.
As always we drove down as seems a lot easier with kids and associated clobber, plus of course I hate flying – which recent events at Heathrow have done nothing to ease.
Can get a bit boring on the road, so you have to find ways to keep yourself entertained. Like looking for amusingly named lorries!
Although I always welcome snow, I had hoped to get into the resort without resorting to chains. However, the road up was somewhat slippy in parts so decided discretion in order. Please note the use of gloves and mat as recommended by 
Going at possibly the quietest week of the season I was hoping for some quiet Pistes, but have to say was shocked at how busy they were 
Compared to last Christmas, were there was still plenty of snow to ski on, could not believe just how much snow there was. The kids had a ball and when not skiing they loved to play in it. This picture taken at what we referred to as the “Secret Hut” – which if you’re interested is opposite the Transarc Mid-station, and is a great place to stop on a sunny day for a drink and snack.
As with all the best resorts, the snow fell overnight to leave the days clear, on most nights a couple of inches at resort level and more up top. This was an attempt to take an arty shot from our balcony.
For those worried about “warm” weather etc, trust me there is plenty of snow in the area and it is not going anywhere in a hurry. Following photo is taken looking down valley towards Moutiers and as you can see the snow line is pretty low.
We only had one morning of poor visibility when it snowed heavily, that afternoon was sensational. Here are the boys waiting to get going.
At the request of the artist formerly known as NewSkier, , now better known to all as Butterfly, I took a few pictures of Vallandry.
The following are from the main practice bowl at the top of the Vallandry Lift
This one at the base of Vallandry, by the lift looking towards the centre. Can just see Le Rilax which I would thoroughly recommend as a lunch stop.
This is looking the other way and shows the path past the Nursery to various others apartments.
Finally, to scare everyone, a picture of me somewhere above Les Arcs.
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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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Looks like you had a fantastic time. I'm new to posting (although have lurked for a while) but am interested in your pics as we are going to Vallandry for first time at Easter. Normally go half term but bad snow for last 2 seasons meant we changed this year ... what's the betting that half term will be great and Easter dreadful? Great to see the pictures of the resort - can't wait to go.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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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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You'll need to Register first of course.
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great pictures, Boris, it's really encouraging to see that the snow's deep enough to withstand any short term warm spells (I think there's another due this coming weekend). Second what thefatcontroller says about helmets, the kids seem happier about wearing theirs than you, though
Now can't wait to get my grommets there later next week for what I hope will be more of the same.
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thefatcontroller, only Lisa Tarbuck knows the rules for 'Norbert' spotting, boredsurfin, is faking it, Hell, he even claims to play Mornington Crescent 
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Thanks Boris - am getting really excited now!
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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.
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Thefatcontroller Norbert spotting, a derivative of Stobart spotting I guess.
Nobby has just merged with Christian Salveson so I guess another new rule will be introduced
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Boris, great pictures 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I do Norbert spotting 
boris, greats pics.
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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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Boris, great pics. At least we now know that you are not Boris Johnson 
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You know it makes sense.
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Ray Zorro, shame on you! It's part of the Les Arcs domain 
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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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Boris, one of my friends I am going with has asked me if I can find out if there is a supermarket in Vallandry likely to sell skimmed milk - she has to avoid fat & wants to know whether to pack a tub of powdered in the suitcase. Do you, (or anyone else) know?
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Poster: A snowHead
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Boris, Love the pic of the giggling kids half buried in the powder!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Butterfly, There is a Sherpa and it will sell long life skimmed. She will be ok.
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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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thefatcontroller, thanks.
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FAQ
. All in all the conditions were brillant. Glad to see helmets on show 
