 Poster: A snowHead
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..tomorrow. It looks like it's going to snow all week. I struggle in that flat light - any tips? 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I haven't been but my "where to ski" guide shows a noticable lack of tree runs. Therefore, my best tip would be to wear goggles with a yellow or pink lens (orange would also be better than sunglasses - anything that is not too dark).
Keep relaxed and bend the knees more so that you can deal with any unexpected changes in slope angle. Spend your time concentrating on technique and control rather than speed.
Don't put too much pressure on yourself to cover lots of ground - just chill, find some places that do good hot chocolate, take lots of breaks and don't go hurting yourself if the light gets really bad
I am sure that there will be some breaks in the cloud at some point.
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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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I'm off there on Sunday and in my research I found a note that if you ski through the trees the authorities get really angry and take your lift pass off you.
Er . . . too quick off the mark > runs through the trees.
One of the 'cheats' is to broadly follow someone else, not too close etc. That way you can see what you're coming up to by watching them. Skiing runs you've skied in better conditions and got a mental picture of also helps.
At least when the sun finally comes out you'll feel like you're Hermann Maier or whatever the female equivalent is (?)
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Skiing/boarding over young trees is forbidden.
This is clearly marked with a sign "Es Ihr Wald auch" & in English "Its also your wood". Where previous Avalanches/Acid Rain has destroyed trees the authorities are trying to protect the new young trees. Once regrown they help form a natural protection from Avalanches to communities in the valleys.
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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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On Sunday my other half and I have a full day's private lesson. I'm just getting over the flu and feel like cr~p. Scooby snacks will be in order I think! Anyone any better remedies for getting the old energy back?
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Cans of Red Bull and chocolate bars. I've been having the same problem on and off since Christmass. I feel basically fine but I'm aware my energy levels aren't as high as normal.
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In flat light concentrate on two things, your posture, and keeping your speed up. If you get your posture correct you can react to any bumps on the piste without thinking about it. Keeping your speed up is also important, because when you ski more slowly you use more energy and make harder work of coming down the slope.
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Probably to late to be of any use but in flat light taking lessons is a great idea. Following the instructor gives you knowledge of the terrain, bearings and hopefully an improved technique to cope with it.
Failing this there are a few tree lined runs above Lech .
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