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Great photo Skola. What's the condition of the snow? Heard from some people in other resorts saying it was very heavy. Heading down to Oz on the 13th, so hopefully will have some powder then.
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I havent skied a lot of powder but off/in between piste it was pretty awesome between ankle and knee deep
got my first proper powder turns pole planting etc felt amazing
on piste a little choppy they dont seem to piste all the time around here
Oz is one of my favorite places to ski but cant tell what the weather will be like - yet - http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Alpe-d-Huez/6day/mid
we get a dump almost once a week so far the snowfall has been epic
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CheersSkola, looks like there's a dump today and a biggie on Thursday followed by a cold snap. Should be some great skiing from Friday onwards by the looks of it. You there for the season? In terms of pisting, you're right - they only piste during the night so can get a bit bumpy later in the day if there's fresh snow.
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Friends reporting heavy snow right down to Bourg today but upper lifts closed again, sounds like this weekend would be a good time to arrive!
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ok i take back what i said - off the back of signal down towards huez the powder was very heavy not so nice
today it dumped down all day as forecast but now the wind has picked up its pretty wild out there - the power has cut out a couple of times
it should calm down by some point tomorrow - this weekend is set to be epic as weather websites claim between 25 and 55cm over today and tonight depending on which one you believe
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Nick D wrote: |
, sounds like this weekend would be a good time to arrive! |
Glad to hear it we arrive on Saturday
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Anyfirst hand news on the current conditions in ADH?
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one teleski open earlier
http://pistehors.com/news/forums/viewthread/1114/#3701
risk will drop a notch tomorrow 3/4 so a lot more should open up later
the side roads from Huez and la Garde are closed due to avalanche risk, the vaujany road is blocked by an avalanche but the tunnel detour is open
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snow
lots of it
i had to step UP onto a foot of snow to get out of the apartment this morning
i think we've had at least 40cm since yesterday - apparently the locals say this is the most snow in 20 years
its windy and snowing and im told barely any of the lifts are running
might venture out to see for myself
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ok went out about lunch time - terrible weather, windy, little to no vis - only 3 beginner tows running in the whole resort.
but - sun came out and the signal drag opened at 330 - did one run and it was BEAUTIFUL - fresh tracks to be had everywhere. light floaty powder heaven. a massive queue formed so I only did one run.
the storm has passed and the next few days will be amazing.
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We havnt had a post here for a few days, Skola, davidof, whats the news ? I presume the cams showing 'Bluebird' means you
have been far to busy to post. Some info and pictures would be nice
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Renry, Looks good on the cams. Driving down to Oz tomorrow for a few days skiing and the bluebird days look forecast to continue with it getting a little colder. Heard from someone down there that Sarenne is in fantastic condition which is always a good sign. Hopefully it'll hold out until the weekend.
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You know it makes sense.
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Bjorn_again_Daehlie, Think it should last until the weekend for you! We skiied the Sarenne over Christmas in the best conditions I can remember but the stones were coming through again a couple of days later. Have a good trip, see you over there in a couple of weeks, hopefully the Combe De Loup etc. will have some snow on them by then.
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Cheers Nick D, hope to see you then.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Nick D wrote: |
Bjorn_again_Daehlie, the stones were coming through . |
Wow after all that snow aswell!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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But what was the skiing like richcarboy, ?
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Renry, Apparently skiing is still good but pistes are becoming hard, sounds like the potential snowfall this weekend will be just in time for my arrival on Monday!
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Just came back on Tuesday. Monday was probably the quietest I've seen the area. Spoke to some of the locals and they feel the credit crunch hitting them. Snow is still good in general, however went to Auris on Monday morning and it was very hard. Did the run down from Marmottes 2 to Marmottes 1 and there was literally 2 people on it - and the snow was great. Did the Bartavelles run from Dome des Rousse to the top of the Alpette and after letting everyone start, I had the whole run to myself. As usual, the snow seems to be best going over towards this side. The top runs are still good, but Sarenne is becoming worn. I think a lot of the fresh stuff that came last had blown away in high winds. Off piste was crust, so I pretty much avoided it.
Was supposed to be going down again on Saturday for a week with the family, but because of work we've shifted it to March after the school holidays. Have a good one Nick D and might see you later in the season. Say hello to them in the Potee - had a good session / singsong in there on Sunday night.
P.S. Looks like the Grotte de Yeti in Oz has gone out of business. Anyone know whats going on? Not that I'll miss it too much.
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thanks Skola, nice to see some fresh info'
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Report from Oz (1350m). After rain earlier this morning theres been 2" of fresh snow so far and still coming down so hopefully more up top. Will be able to report in person on Tuesday morning when I expect to awake to loads of fresh powder! Bjorn_again_Daehlie, I think the whole Yeti group went out of business before the season started, no great loss unless you're into Euro Disco and paddling in over priced beer!
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Just heard it's dumped 24" in 4 hours in Oz tonight and still coming down. Sounds like the lifts may be late opening tomorrow, hope it carries on as forecast then it can stop on Monday morning, absolutely itching to get out there!
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Renry, theres a supermarket in the berger complex at the opposite side from the chair lifts - probably in there.
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Thanks Skola, looks fantastic and many thanks for adding the photos. The final day of my last stay was just like that. Im hoping for more the same this year. Im now watchning the weather thread with great interest. 2 weeks and counting.
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2 weeks? yeah I'd be happy with another massive dump by then
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Poster: A snowHead
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Skola, is that bottom photo off the back and to the left of signal? How safe is that as far as off piste goes?
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Renry, i'd guess its on the same side as signal - just quite a bit further to skiers right, above Huez. I'm sure skola will be along soon, but if it's where I'm thinking it would be above Huez, so they'd keep it fairly safe, and with all those trees too, my gut says go for it.
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To be honest Im not sure how safe it is but they way they have planted the trees looks to be to protect as Renry said - Huez villiage. When we went down the open face at the end of the ridge we kept the thick trees immediately on skiers left with the idea that its more stable and we can cut into the trees if need, then at the bottom just after the road where it flatterns out join the piste.
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There's a nice OP drop down to Villard on the opposite side of that crest, follow the drag down then a short walk up beyond it towards the pylon and drop right, gets tracked out pretty fast but you can then ride the chair back up to the back of Signal & go again. Either side isn't completely slide free historically so wouldn't do it without avvy gear.
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Nick D, i think they planted all those trees to help stabilise the snow didn't they?
Skola, done any of the big lines off the Pic Blanc yet? They should be very nice in a couple of days when the snow has stabilised
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Arno, Yep plus they've done loads of work this summer to make Huez more accessible generally, guess it's the only place still expanding beds wise. Bad vis today apparently, obviously gonna be bluebird tomorrow morning & I'll be on first lift!
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Arno, I dont generally go that high up as its cold/windy lol but saying that the thermometer outside the hotel says 14 degrees so a few people have headed up today to see if theres any nice powder left.
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meh- looks a bit busy
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