 Poster: A snowHead
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So we are thinking of heading for a Pow trip to Gulmarg, Kashmir this winter, around February time.
Anyone been before? Helpful advice? Places to stay?
We will have a guide the whole time we are there, probably get a few days in a Heli too..
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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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There's a thread I started on here somewhere too, with a reasonable amount of info. Unfortunately I can't go (yet) as I can't get the time off I'd hoped for from uni. TGR will ber your friend here too, loads of information on there.
To sum up what I found out, you need to be there for at least two weeks in case of bad weather, Feb is the best month, loads of places to stay depending on budget - but don't expect to get an accurate price 'til you're there (India = Haggling), touring bindings are almost a must as the lift isn't the most reliable.
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Sweet, great link Stanton, those TGR posts are inspiring!
Clarky, Yeah I think we can manage 10days out there, longer would be nice though! We're on a budget when it comes to accommodation, 4 in a bed kinda thing, although that might not be such a bad idea as apparently most of the heating is unreliable!
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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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Excellent american avalanche forecaster in Gulmarg. Definitely check out the avalanche advisory web page: gulmargsnowsafety.com and his free weekly avalanche awareness talks. I think at hotel pine palace.
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HellBent, so are you going there in the winter, i have spent time out in Kashmir working a while back. Always thought about going back for a ski. Do put a report up for us to read with pics if you do go. Thanks.
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HellBent, Although I have not been there yet I have worked with some of the team from Gulmarg Heliski and met Billa who is the manager of Gulmarg Powder guides. Gulmarg Heliski is run by a New Zealander and most of the guides work out of Queenstown in the southern winter. Definitly not anything like a European resort but great people and great snow and I am sure you will have a great time. 
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