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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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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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historically what kind of stuff is open that first weekend? I assume glacier runs only, with the Val D'Isere links not opening until Dec???
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kitenski, It will be the glacier only
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Roger C, Ooooh - there's still space (and flights at around £100)!!!!
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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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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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holidayloverxx,  what flight are you on?
we arrive in GVA at about 530pm I think on BA from Heathrow
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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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Roger C, Swiss out of City, arrive 15:35, return 21:00 - confirmed £95. BA was £128.
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We have put together a bit of an itinerary for this weekend now. Not posted it on website or mailed out yet, so here's a taster (apologies if it's a bit wordy):
A very special weekend!
To celebrate the opening of the Tignes glacier after its three week autumn rest, and the start of the Ski & Board Camp 2008 we are planning a very special first weekend.
Arriving 26th September you have the option of staying 2, 3 or 4 nights. Prepare yourself for a busy weekend!
Guests will arrive at Geneva airport on 26th September late afternoon, where a transfer will be ready to leave at 18:30 and you will be transferred to Chalet Hotel Les Melezes for dinner. During the evening the Edge2Edge staff will set you up with the latest brand new skis, boards and boots ready for an early start.
After an early breakfast on Saturday 27th a private bus will collect you at about 07:30 and take you direct to the funicular railway, where the lift company will provide us with a private, exclusive train ½ hour before the public are allowed on the hill. As you exit the top station you will be offered a buck’s fizz or steaming coffee to down quickly before attacking the glacier. Then the magic begins! A chance to ski or board on brand new equipment, on the virgin snow which has hopefully gathered over the previous three weeks.
After a gruelling day skiing you will be brought back to Les Melezes where you can enjoy a session in the hot tub and saunas, or just to relax in the bar to prepare for the gala celebration dinner.
The evening will start at 20:15 in the bar where champagne cocktails and canapés will be served. The four course gourmet dinner with a selection of wines will commence at 20:30. Some well known skiers and ski industry dignitaries have been invited to join us at dinner.
More skiing follows on your subsequent days, with a slightly more sociable start time. You will be returned to the airport on our set time transfers on your departure date after skiing.
For those of you staying 3 or 4 nights we have a rather special optional extra available – White Water Rafting! Participants will be collected from the glacier at about 12:30 and taken back to the hotel to quickly change into travelling clothes and collect their luggage. We will then take you in the mini bus to the Isere River where, having donned a wet suit, life jacket and safety helmet you will raft 22 kms to Centron where you will be fortified with a steaming glass of Vin Chaud to re-charge you for the journey and proceed to the airport. A packed lunch will be provided for this option, and the total cost of the excursion will be 60€.
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You know it makes sense.
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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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It will probably be around 15:00 I guess...plenty of time for us to try and stay sober before dinner!!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Joanne Mountainsun, any paces left?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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This does sound tempting...
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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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Roger you have more holidays than thomas cook 
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If only we didn't have to take kids back to university that weekend 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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rayscoops, There were still places when I booked
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Guys, with the shocking exchange rate of around 1.18 euro to £1, and not likely to recover to 1.35, remember the currency surcharge will be applicable.
"If on the day your holiday starts, the exchange rate on Travelex (http://www.travelex.co.uk) is worse than 1.35 Euro to £1, we will ask you to pay a supplement in the resort of:
20 Euro per 7 day holiday
10 Euro per 3 or 4 day short break
By adding a potential charge in this way, we incur no collection charges, & we have kept our price increase for 2008-09 below French, Italian & indeed UK inflation rates.
We trust you will find this solution to be fair & we have added it to our booking terms & conditions. The currency surcharge will apply to departures after 25th Sept 08."
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Roger C, absolutely - I dreamt about it last night !
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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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I sure am looking forward to getting back on the snow next week! Blimey, HOW QUICK has this year gone??
See you on Friday! 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Just finished packing, printed off train/tube times, 1 sleep
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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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hope the chaos caused by the air traffic control centre problems today have all dissapeared by tomorrow
i'm tempted to pop in to see them at Swanwick on the way to Heathrow as it's only about 3 miles up the road from me
all packed, hand luggage only for a quick breeze through T5 (i hope!!!)
holidayloverxx see you in GVA
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Have fun folks, am envious!
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You know it makes sense.
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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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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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2hrs 20 till office departure, v difficult to concentrate on boats and their equipment this morning with a head full of the mountains and skiing!!!
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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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have fun Roger, are you able to report "live" on what the snow's like when you get on it??
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i think the chalet has wifi so will give it a go, i may even be able to report "live" from the piste if my pda thingy is up to it
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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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sitting on a sunny terrace, snow was good this am, firm at first then softening up nicely
highly recommens the ski and board camp!
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Roger C, enjoy!
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easiski, jase2472, thanks!
we came off the slopes at 3pm, back to the hotel for afternoon tea and cakes, change over of skis for tomorrow and a sauna and outdoor hot tub session, lovely
tonight we have apparently have a 5 course dinner with wine so perhaps not such an early start tomorrow
for those who havent been the glacier at tignes is a bit steeper than at LDA but there arent as many runs (or maybe they just havent got them all open at the moment)
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FAQ
. Do a trip report when you get back 
i an unsure
Have a lovely time! 