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The head of German ski racing - Thomas Pfueller of the German Ski Federation (DSV) - has launched a furious attack on the logistics of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics. Speaking at the opening of a competition ski jump he criticised "unworkable" transport, "unacceptable" training facilities and accommodation prices which he claims are being hiked by a factor of "fifteen".
This report from Reuters.
The Italian organisers of the Games intend to respond tomorrow (Friday).
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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David Goldsmith, I followed your link, but no joy - "story not available" 
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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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snowbunny, worked for me ... but very slow to load.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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I just tested it and waved a magic wand (Bic biro on desk). Have another go!
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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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David Goldsmith, Working now thanks- wunderbar (unlike the Turin prices)
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Have you seen where they're building the bob sleigh run, practically in the valley ? They'll need to put wheels on them.
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I have checked out the prices being quoted for a basic apartment in Briancon, for 1 week , with one or two organised trips to OLympic events, around 750-1000 euros per person was being quoted for a 1 bed apartment which would probably get 850 euros max for that week of the season.
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Helen, I take it you're doubting the accusations of Thomas Pfueller (interesting surname - he's certainly spilling it around). Hopefully someone has asked him to back up his 'rent hike' claim.
Unless I've missed it, the Italians never responded to his attack - perhaps wisely if the German is spitting fire. The Olympics work best when countries cooperate!
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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David Goldsmith, I have heard that all the hotels in Turin had been blocked booked by the olympic organisation, and were being let out for up to 1000 euros a night.
I checked out the prices to see what was being charged when I was setting the rental prices for my apartment. I think those prices in Briancon are expensive, the apartments are quite small and not particularly luxurious.
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Hi All
If there isn't someone complaining about something then no one seems to be happy.
I would also question the price hikes. I stayed in Sauze D'oulx last Christmas and I looked at this years prices in the Neilson brouchers and what struck me was that there was no big increases during the Olympic weeks.
May be the German Team need to contact Neilsons.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Not sure where I got those prices from, but found these on sportsworld site, extortionate!!!!! Maybe I can put up my prices!!!
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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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Page 11. I think it was.
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You know it makes sense.
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D G Orf, they're extortionate, can't see that any tickets are included in those prices either, I'm sure i found some more reasonable prices somewhere though.
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