 Poster: A snowHead
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i have never been away for xmas before so unsure what is a good resort for that time of the season. any reccomendations on resorts that are open and usually have good snow records.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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graeme, most resorts lift systems will be open by 2nd week of December, with the high resorts (VT for example) open a few weeks earlier. It CAN be a risk as it's relatively early, but there are many places within the PdS, Tarentaise and 3 Valleys which would have decent snow by the end of December. Might depend on what you want - high altitude, pretty well guaranteed snow cover, open lifts but lacking in charm or festive atmosphere, or lower altitudes, good chance of skiable snow, open lifts and more in the way of character and charm. 
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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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graeme, are you a chap who plans well in advance, or are you going this Christmas (2010).
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planning in advance really. how about obergurgl (sp). just trying to suss out what best options are
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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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Keep a record of snow cover this christmas.....use it only as a guide though!!
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Keep a record of snow cover this christmas.....use it only as a guide though!!
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In fact, don't bother. Snow cover at Christmas is hugely variable. 2 years ago, across much of the Alps, it was spiffing, but 3 years ago it was poor - just a couple of runs open in the entire Courchevel valley IIRC and green green grassy slopes in many lower resorts in France and Austria.
By far the best bet for a Christmas holiday is to book it on about 16th December, when you will have a reasonable idea (though even then...... 3 years ago the early December cover was spectacular, but it melted and many resorts had bucketsful of rain at Christmas.
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graeme, I'm not sure you took in what pam w said. 
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I have only ever been away at xmas or just before.
Having said that, I have only ever been skiing in North America. Not had a problem with the snow cover at that time of year.
My advice would be to go high.
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