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As a group of 5, we have always been on the first lift of the morning thinking it was a fairly normal thing to want to do. Lets face it, surely you go on a skiing holiday to ski, don't you? Our group has recently grown to 12 which includes some newbies who think we are mad........ are we? 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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First lift every morning? I bet you are up on the mountain until gone 5pm every day too, eat your lunch on a chairlift and clock up at least a gazillion km's a week, regardless of weather and snow conditions.....
Fair play to you, but I go for a holiday too.....
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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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Avago, yes you are mad. Far better to hit the lifts along with the ski schools and the madding crowds 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Some days it is better to go up later, in times of thaw and refreeze it is better to wait untill the sun has sofened the snow a little ,the first run down on boiler plate can jar your legs up for the rest of the day .Of course when there has been a big fall of powder why wait for the lifts set off early and get to the top befor the lifts do!
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I've always been of the opinion that the best skiing occurs before 10:00 AM.
Let the rest of the group sleep in and meet up with them later.
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Guvnor, I can see why you might think that!! Actually we like to go up early so we don't feel so bad about all the beverage stops on route!!
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Avago, To be honest, it depends on the conditions and who I am skiing with - if it is the boys trip, it tends to be early starts (and occasional early finishes ) as it is December and the light fades quickly. If it is the wife, it can be slightly more leisurely, and if it is a group with kids, it can be a very slow start. However, powder days are different. There are no friends on a powder day.
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I like to go up early, but by the time you have got the hubby out of bed to walk the dog, made breakfast, showered, got two students out of bed, (even at aged 20 you stil have to check they've got their lift pass) it is almost lunchtime 
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Avago, don't listen to those nutters.
Not only is it normal but it is expected.
And the best thing about first lifts is the lardies are still having breakfast so we get the place to ourselves. (Apart from on a powder day... and... I'm normally still working so I don't get too many  )
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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There are no friends on a powder day
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There is no family either on a powder day, I'm so ashamed...sorry love gotta go....you dress the kids  (Can I legally still say "love" to my wife?)
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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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And the best thing about first lifts is the lardies are still having breakfast
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You would be surprised 
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On holiday I refuse to get up ealier then I would for work
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You know it makes sense.
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Avago, not mad at all. I just wish I had the will power to get up at 7am every day!!
Last lifts definitely have the edge over first ones though - the sunset and that experience of razzing it down after everyone else is great, plus you'll be the last to get down to the bars where everyone can see you as you come down.. you just have to hope you don't stack it with jellied legs!!! 
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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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parlor, How do some people manage to get any skiing in between food stops? Breakfast, elevensies, lunch, afternoon snack..... oh dear its getting dark, must be dinner time!!
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Poster: A snowHead
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I prefer 2nd lift of the day - someone else's bottom has soaked up the snow on the chairs then
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Going to vary for me I think. I've got some mates coming out for a week who are deffo 1st lifts to last lifts but I think I'll be keen if the weather is nice and less keen if its not...although I do need to get over my dislike of skiing in whiteouts...
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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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Specialman, I find it easier getting up early on holiday, its a different story at home. Probably got something to do with the excitement of skiing vs housework!!!
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First lift up, skiing the last turn of it as well! You are only young once...
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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arv, absolutely!!
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Before Mouth Junior and when we used to go short weekend breaks we were first on the lift and often waiting for the lifties to start work! Also last off the slopes in the evening. Ah those were the days. Also with our own place now and lots of trips per season we rarely feel the need to be out at 9am unless of course there has been a huge fall... then you won't see me for dust...
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First and last lifts everyday of the holiday!! I only get to ski so much each year - not going to trade any of it for an extra hour in bed!!
It also means I don't feel so bad about the beer stops =]
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shoogly, what do you look at from your windows? I see hills with snow from here 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Mr Docsquid and I are definitely first lift people. However I have to stop for lunch - I simply can't cope all day without food. Mr DS tends to do one more run than I do, but we have both been frequently chased off the mountain by the pisteurs too. We rarely give up for bad weather unless it is really diabolical - we were even skiing the last open draglift in high winds and zero visibility last year rather than give up or go home. Got a "Les Anglais *French shrug*" from the pisteurs for our efforts!
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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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Avago, you obviously don't drink enough cheap wine!
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Avago, I totally agree with you, it drives me crazy when I ski with people who don't want to get the first lift especially when I was younger and had to wait for for my parents to get up before I could ski. If you're paying £150 for a lift pass you want to get in as many runs as possible, and I have eaten lunch on the chairlift before although I do put quality before quantity. I don't find any difficulty in getting up at that time especially if its snowing then I'll have woken up naturally by 7am.
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You know it makes sense.
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Yes first lift.
I ski around 3 hrs non stop that is enough for a day, how else can you make fresh tracks? The tourists, ski schools start at 10 there fore its time to quit.
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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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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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First-ish lift, definitely the last one to blitz the mountain back down to the village and dive in the bar. A perfect day. 
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I am a first tracks guy, but I do like plenty of stops, long lunches. Also aim to be at the top around 4.30, wait till it gets quiet and have a burn down to the Apres bars
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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If I'm with the kids the time I start skiing tends to be governed by the time of ski school
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| Avago wrote: |
| As a group of 5, we have always been on the first lift of the morning thinking it was a fairly normal thing to want to do. Lets face it, surely you go on a skiing holiday to ski, don't you? Our group has recently grown to 12 which includes some newbies who think we are mad........ are we? |
Of course you are mad.
But so are virtually all of us who post on here, it's just a matter of degree.
Personally, I'm with papsmurf, but since I get up at 6:15 for work, that leaves me plenty of leeway on holiday to be able to get first lift.
Most days I certainly try to be on the mountain before the crowds, but I do have odd days when I just don't feel that enthusiastic, and then I will wait until after the early(ish) lift queues die down.
Just remember, you are there to enjoy yourself. If you don't mind getting up early, and love to heve nice empty freshly groomed pistes (or untracked off piste) then go for that frist lift. But if getting up early is a chore, or there are other reasonas for not rushing, then don't.
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On holiday I refuse to get up earlier than I would for work
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IMO there is no comparison between the two. I just can't get up at 07.00 for work (zzzzz.....hit snooze button.....and repeat) but cannot get up fast enough when I'm in the mountains!! In fact I can be up and away from mountain huts by 06.30 or 07.00 no bother for both summer hikes and winter ski tours. Everyone should experience dawn at 2 or 3000 metres - it's just amazing .
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Ideal day; First lift up. Ski hard (incl. mid-morning coffee/ritter sport), and try to take as late a lunch as possible - taking advantage of empty slopes then empty restaurants. Take it easy in t'afternoon - coffee and beer stops aplenty  .
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You're not mad and mountainaddict, is spot on, it's murder getting up for work but I've never had a problem in the mountains either in the winter or summer, even after a night on the toffee vodka. Keep catching the first lift and let the others in your group play catchup, they'll soon join you after a couple of mornings waiting for the same lift as ski school.
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