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+5 and cloudy here 
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So any update on the piste situation around monty and la plagne? Has the possible light dusting of fresh snow arrived?
We're arriving on Friday eve for our last visit of the season 
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Thanks cockofthenorth that's good to hear. We usually like to dabble in a bit of off piste as well but i don't think that will be on the agenda this weekend.
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cockofthenorth,
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they have opened another run down to monty which hasn't been open all season
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Which one?
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Boredsurfing, the red from the first lift.......................
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redrunmarcus, oh..............
Thanks
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So any update on the piste situation around monty and la plagne? Has the possible light dusting of fresh snow arrived?
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See you Saturday then? You flying? We flying from Heathrow Friday eve..........
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Hi Mouth, also flying, on the 5pm BA flight from Heathrow
I'm out with three other chaps so we are sure to be visiting 50s at happy hour 
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Conditions on piste seem to be OK generally (certainly up high) - low down some closed runs, some icey runs & some bare patches.
Off piste still good, Pt Face Nord of Bellecote a mix of chalky snow & chopped powder today - very pleasant considering. Snow round Roche de Mio still soft where it doesn't get the sun, powder turns this afternoon in the Arriérés (and yes, I was surprised to find that...).
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Happy hour finishes at 6.00pm 
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You know it makes sense.
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Just back from our first day for three weeks. I have to say the pistes are in much better shape than new year and first week of Jan. Despite the lack of snow the pisteurs have done a splendid job managing and maintainin the pistes.
We did not go too far as we had Emerson with us and we all had a late late arrival last night. But Plagne 1800 much much better with quite soft and skiable snow all the way. The occasional hard icy bit but very rare I have to say.
The runs down to Monty are in good condition but not all open. Looks like Bois de Crozelin remains closed as is Roclisse. Even the blue path which goes out wide is closed in places.
Overall a really enjoyable day with sunny skies and pretty ok snow. We are in for a good week even if the sun continues to shine.
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Mouth, offpisteskiing, at last some more positive people. Over on the Les Arcs thread they are all so depressing. I think although the wind has picked up today, there are still good places to ski and there is plenty of snow in most places. Although many places are hard packed and a bit icy.
Good to hear you also found the Bellecote quite nice offpisteskiing, we were on the Bellecote last Monday but did a different route. Found very similar conditions then as well. Might be fun if you have some time off to ski some of the off piste over your side together the next time we get some snow.
Mouth, Sounds like it has not changed that much since we were down at the omelette restaurant a while ago. Hope it stays that way as we plan to be over again this week. I did notice quite a few closed pistes down your way then as well, but the main path down way ok. Hope to see you whilst you are out this time.
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Poster: A snowHead
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-3 clear skies here .....but cloud appears to be moving in from the Italian border....not sure it will make it here
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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snowcrazy, Let me know if you are coming over this way. I am out on the slopes from noon each day when Emerson goes off for his lesson so could come and say hi at the "omelette" restaurant or do a few runs with you. I will pm you my mobile.
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-4 at 7-30 snow cannons running -clear sky-another groudhog day.............
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Fantastic day out yesterday, the pistes were in incredible condition. I made first tracks down the Fornelet and it was heavenly. The Emile Allais down to La Roche was great too. Top tip from a ski instructor I know, "follow the cannon snow...less stones" and he was spot on.
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I can confirm that conditions still remain good despite a distinct lack of the real stuff. I echo rebeccay, 's comments. Yesterday we had great piste conditions all over La Plagne. Once more we played around in Champagny, the sunny side, and all run that we did were great. A real cruising afternoon on blues and reds with soft pistes in abundance.
The runs down to Montalbert at the end of the day are a little icy but this is to be expected. If you follow the sunny route down then all is fine. Head out past the Forperet for the best run home and stop off for a Fisher or Vin chaud on your way.
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-4 on the balcony all the snow cannons running ....will put my washing out to dry 
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all the snow cannons running
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redrunmarcus, how much water do they have left? Just wondering, this cold dry spell has been around for so long...
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all the snow cannons running
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redrunmarcus, how much water do they have left? Just wondering, this cold dry spell has been around for so long... |
Not much the reservoir is looking very low. I took a photo the other day so will try to post it..
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Looks like they may need to run the cannons over the next few days...... to cool you all down!!!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Having been here a week now I continue you to be surprised at the quality of the on piste skiing to be had. The pistes are in the most part good with well groomed snow and the occasional bare/ice patch to contend with.
The last few days we have played around Roche de Mio runs and both reds - Inversens and La Source were really good still. I spoke to a friend who in the last week has skied Chatel, Les Arcs and La PLagne and he says that the La PLagne pistes are by far the best.
The next week will be tough as things warming up slightly but rumour has it as redrunmarcus, states snow will be arriving around 12th. It can belt down from tomorrow to the 3rd March and I will be one happy bunny
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You know it makes sense.
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cockofthenorth, Have a good 'un. Out for a celebratory one tonight? 
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Poster: A snowHead
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+4 on the balcony .....washing drying nicely 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Mouth, I wil ltry to keep my eyes open as I ski back tomorrow..............
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| Mouth wrote: |
Having been here a week now I continue you to be surprised at the quality of the on piste skiing to be had. The pistes are in the most part good with well groomed snow and the occasional bare/ice patch to contend with.
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have to agree with this. Was in La Plagne last week and was surprised at the quality of the pistes after the lack of snow recently. I skied Les Arcs on two days but found the pistes much more icy than La Plagne. Saturdays skiing was probably the worst, but it was + degrees!
I had a great week, but slightly dissapointed as i couldn't get any real off piste skiing done. Don't get me wrong though... the place needs a good dump of snow soon!
Back there in March, so hopefully will have snowed in between now and then 
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Went out for a few hours- Champagny side as you would expect on the south facing slopes -other pistes seem fine it is obvious that there has been no snow making over night-runs back home it good nick- not as warm out as I expected
Mouth, + 20 in the sun on the balcony..............
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0 degrees on the balcony-blue sky....... went over to Les Arcs yesterday with cockofthenorth,Mrs cockofthenorth, and some of their guests- good piste conditions all over-lunch at Le Boule above Arcs 2000- the only brown pathes we saw are south facing non skiing slopes even the run into Peisey was good -home via Forperet ....a good days piste skiing
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