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Like it FlyingStantoni, ...had a great little rando yesterday morning with thigh deep powder on the way down. Mr S&T had his first face plant (apparently the dogs fault!) and also lost the first bit of kit for the season!! But it was well owrth the walk up.....loads more snow forecast for Wednesday so looks like a cracking start to the season.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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summer, you might want to have a look at this Facebook group. A bunch of telemarkers based in Morzine.
I think they're meeting up for a ski the weekend of 10th December based around the Avoriaz ski test. Unfortuantely I'm not out until the following weekend.
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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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FlyingStantoni, at my age?? 
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robauxgets, where there's a will....... 
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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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robauxgets, you don't look a day over 21... 
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i am out for a viewing visit to les gets on the 11th and 12th dec and i am after any local info that may aid my search for a apartment in les gets and also if anyone one has availability in a b&b or chalet for the 11th please let me know. i am flying into gva from the first flight out of liverpool(fingers crossed) so would have an empty car if any one neeeds a lift as far as les gets
neiltilley@mac.com
cheers neil
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snowandtrek - oh my word 
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Neilski, DallyPaul is possibly your man. Otherwise you could try www.mozinelets.com - in the Rhodos.
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FlyingStantoni, ... should have gone to specsavers, eh rob?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I see Les Gets is opening that little known ski area called Mont Chery this weekend...
From the Les Gets website:
Ski area open
Week-end 4th and 5th December 2010
The resort will open next weekend 4th and 5th December 2010.
On Mont-Chéry side only (cable car of Mont-Chéry and La Pointe and Chery Nord chairlifts).
Special price : 15 euros/day for adult and 10 euros per day for children.
The lift office and the lifts will open from 9 am to 4.30 pm
More information : 04 50 75 80 99
Possibility to reload your skipass : http://www.skipass-lesgets.com
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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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snowandtrek, what depth of snow is around the 1000m - 1200m mark? Am thinking of coming over next weekend and might look to do some touring? Good conditions higher up? 
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You know it makes sense.
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snowandtrek, Looks like a lot of fun.
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All looking very good. Looking to head out for a few days early season leg loosening in a couple of weeks, under the guise of undertaking essential chalet maintenance. Looks like the skiing will be good and the maintenance will have to wait!
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Poster: A snowHead
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garyscott20, I am so jealous... Mont Chery. I wonder if they are opening there first to give more time on the loose ends on the other side 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Is the rain now coming on Sunday?
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Pic taken on Mont Chery today. Not by me sadly ...
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... and Lou you're spot on there are a few "loose ends" on the Chavannes side still. Keep 'em crossed for the 18th ...
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did they actually put in the new red bubble replacement? saw pics of them demolishing the old lower station etc., but those pics were from not that long ago.
must go back there sometime.
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Lou, ctskifam, what loose ends?
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Is there any news on the progress of the Chamoissiere lift? Not quite as easy to see from the webcams as the red bubble
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| garyscott20 wrote: |
| Is there any news on the progress of the Chamoissiere lift? Not quite as easy to see from the webcams as the red bubble |
That picture was from around the 22nd.
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Lou, thanks not heading back to the PdS this season (i don't think!) but have loved both my trips there and interested in what's happening
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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.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Jamesc, Looks like there was still a fair bit to be done. IT wasn't long after that, that the snow arrived up near the top. Thanks for the photo.
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Lou, will be on the ground tomorrow (was meant to be today ...) and will report back!
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You know it makes sense.
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What's the story with the forecast? snowforecast is forecasting about a yard of rain starting Sunday but valdilliez.ch isn't forecasting any.
Wishful thinking or political correctness?Any other theories?
Cheers Tim
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Snoworecast is now showing 48 hours of rain with the freeze level above 3000m followed by a plunge back to snow. Probaby what will happen, but might not be as extreme as predicted. Either way, not a problem long-term unless you are trying to ski in the rain!
While I'm here, if I buy a 6 day pass for Chatel and environs, can I upgrade it on a day by day basis for the whole PdS? I know this is usually uneconomic, but might suit my Jnuary trip - my first time in the PdS.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Chris I dont know if you can buy a 6 day pass for Chatel or not. On the Swiss side, Morgins etc you can only get a two day "local" pass, after that you have to get the full PdS.
But the different resorts do have different policies and Chatel may well be a bit more flexible.
If you are definitely going i think you can buy online and if you are quick you might get a discount on the PdS pass so it wont cost much more.
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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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Chris Bish, You can't upgrade. If you are not sure where you will ski you could just buy day by day. We usually do this on our lads' trip. Quite a few of the "local" areas are big enough for a day - for example Chatel includes Torgon and the La Chapelle runs on the East side of the valley road. It also allows purchase of a half day or 5 hour ticket if you are slow on the move one morning for any reason. Might save you a few Euros and allows for a trip to Verbier or Chamonix or one of the unconnected local resorts (Bernex, St Jean d'Aulps) to be fitted in.
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DJL, Thanks. I am a typical "Km hungry intermediate" but we will be with people who might not want to do huge distances. Think getting the PdS 6 day online with a advance discount might be simplest. I assume getting around from Chatel to other villages is quite easy?? The snow looks great at present. (Last gasp attempt to stay on-topic, there!)
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Neilski, Cluses, Taninges, Les Gets unless the roads are really busy - can't imagine they will be. It costs a few Euros but makes for an easy journey - you are straight on the motorway from GVA Swiss side
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Chatel to Morgins, Torgon, Montriond is easy (couple of lifts then ski down) Champoussin, Les Crosets, La Chapelle Avoriaz fairly easy (couple of lifts then ski down x2) Morzine and especially Les Gets is quite a long way unless you are fast moving and know where to go. Mont Chery too far (but good skiing!). If you want to ski Les Gets and have a car I would suggest driving to Morzine or Les Gets (takes about 45 mins) that way there is no panic to get home. We have done Chatel to Mont Chery and back in a day but it is no fun and no chance to try any nice looking runs you see on the way.
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Ardoyne, that is the route i have been told the taxis take, thanks
DJL, cheers, good to have an alternative
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DJL, Good info. Thanks.
Any further rcommendations for an eager but unskilled lardy who can travel at a reasonable pace will be appreciated. I am a big fan of the 3V and I am told PdS is even better as long as you have low snow. Really looking forward to it. Jan 22nd cannot come soo enough. All this snow outside is making me twitchy!
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Neilski, It's also the route that FlyingStantoni told us about. The Ardoyne one that is.
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