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It really is. Admittedly, it takes me about 90 minutes to reach the slopes, but I can live with that.
Will probably do a trip resort specifically for Interlaken as a base for Jungfrau region for future reference for others.
Right, best get up and get to rest to head to Mürren to see how much did they got at Schiltorn overnight. Might try myself to the James Bond Brunch for 25CHF too 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| jebroni3_16 wrote: |
It really is. Admittedly, it takes me about 90 minutes to reach the slopes, but I can live with that.
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I see that the Winterlaken card is also available for several hotels in Wilderswil which would be a somewhat shorter journey to the slopes. 
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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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I'm at Balmers in Matten so it's only 3 minutes further on the bus, but I don't think I clocked that when I was exploring the options.
I was surprised the First gondola took 25 minutes to get up, but I guess it's not quite as modern as the Eiger Express.
It definitely wouldn't be suitable as a base for everyone, but for someone cheap and cheerful traveling on their own, it has definitely worked for me.
Only a 15 minute walk from here to the excellent wellness area at Bödelibad too. It's Ladies Only from 18:00 - 21:30 tonight though!
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Apologies for brevity, but any pistes to head for or avoid as a boarder on the Schiltorn side of Jungfrau region?
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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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Another good day up at Scheidegg, Lauberhorn busy as it’s the first part of the area to get the sun in the morning.
Had lunch in the Scheinerei cafe at Eigergletscher. Their latest offer is loaded fries with a good choice of toppings. Inexpensive (CHF16) and delicious.
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I used my Winterlaken Card to get the James Bond Brunch at Piz Gloria restaurant for 25CHF instead of 35. My first proper meal of the week and well worth the money.
In response to my own question, I'd suggest all avoid the runs off Gimmeln by Schiltgrat. I was advised to go there by an Aussie (who claimed to be Swiss) skier (who claimed to also be a boarding instructor). Won't make that mistake again.
Turns out the red and black runs he suggested were closed (yesterday, presumably still today) and Blue 23, which was open, had big holes in it in parts where grass was completely exposed.
I've never seen that on an open piste before. Some brown snow perhaps, but not actually visible patches of grass. Almost came a cropper on a couple of them because they were hidden by the little rollers.
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Decent snowfall last night - 15cm according to the Jungfraubahn.
Half term holidays have started, and it’s getting busy.
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Looks like a nice sunny week.
Temp in village at the moment is minus 2C.
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| telford_mike wrote: |
| Decent snowfall last night - 15cm according to the Jungfraubahn. |
I had a quiet word and left it all behind for you due to your general helpfulness and knowing how much you'd need it with the incoming holiday hordes.
You're welcome 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Sometimes we just need to stop and take it all in.
I was early for the 15:12 train from Wengen. Standing on the station sunshine on my face looking up at Jungfrau , quite simply has to be one of the most fabulous spots in the Alps!
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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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The fine weather continues - day after day of unbroken sunshine and mild temperatures.
It’s high season and the area is busy. Despite having had no new snow for a few weeks the pistes are holding up well.
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Continuing on from @telford_mike, report and picture. We skied across the First area (Grindelwald) this morning. My report from there is not favourable. Schilt chair is out of action for the foreseeable. A serious loss to the area. Further across the pistes around Hohwald t-bar are rapidly coming to a closure.
All a bit disappointing when reporting on St Valentines day.......the middle of February!
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You know it makes sense.
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I noticed that Gimmeln t-bar at Mürren closed today.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Hi - we’re on the train from Basel and very much looking forward to a week in Lauterbrunnen. Can anyone recommend particular ski areas/runs that are currently good please? It looks from the above that First is best avoided until new snow arrives (maybe Wednesday?). We’re a family of 4 skiers and happy with anything on piste. Thanks in advance!
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Poster: A snowHead
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@JProsski, Männlichen / Kleine Scheidegg is fine at the moment, with 77km open.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Talking to fellow Snowhead Colin Stone yesterday he reported that Mürren Birg was in super condition with very few skiers up there!
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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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Thanks both - will head to Mürren today, Kleine tomorrow, Junfraujoch on Tuesday and then see what the rest of the week brings!
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Video of how the new Stechelberg-Mürren-Birg-Schilthorn lifts will look when the Schilthornbahn 20XX project currently under construction is complete. https://fb.watch/iUF4dZSgzy/
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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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Some fresh snow today.
The good news is that the mild weather has come to an end - it was minus 9 at Scheidegg this morning. Village quieter now - it was bedlam last week.
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Some of the best skiing of the season fabulous grippy pistes and wonderful weather all week.
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Nice today. Lauberhorn. Pistes good.
Weather forecasts are all over the place for the next few days - anything could happen.
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Must confess to scepticism when I read @Jill t, on Fri evening.
I can only confirm/endorse Jill's report, skied this morning and the pistes are in fantastic condition.
Skiing Kleine Scheidegg to Grund a couple of times.
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Männlichen good today, pistes are well prepared, and just as importantly the crowds have gone.
The weather forecast is still uncertain, but today it was mild and sunny and tomorrow looks similar.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Not sure if this is winter, the thermometer hit a balmy 15c this afternoon in sunny Lauterbrunnen!
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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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from Friday...all change...winter returns!!
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A new experience for me on Tuesday - I was comprehensively wiped out by a teenager on Männlichen. The pair of us hurtled at least 50 metres down the hill before we eventually came to a halt. I had to swallow my pride and admit that I needed the SOS.
It was a big hit, and I was in shock for half an hour, but after a thorough examination at the doctors in Wengen I seem to have got away with nothing more than 3 cracked ribs.
So that’s my season done, but Mrs t_m has been testing skis all week and has bought a new (and very green) pair of Stöckli Montero AX's. Doubtless she'll chip in with a few pics while I'm recovering.
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You know it makes sense.
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@telford_mike, sorry to hear that. Get well soon.
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@telford_mike, sorry to hear Mike but you are lucky to have only 3 cracked ribs. I hope you have a speedy recovery.
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@Hurtle, @Chris Brookes, thanks guys
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@telford_mike, so sorry to hear this news, I wish you a speedy and comfortable recovery.
How did the other party fare?
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@Rogerdodger, Thanks - other party was a teenage girl - she was also in shock for a while, but managed to get up and ski off after some attention from the SOS guy. Teenagers bounce better than 64 year-olds I guess.
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Well, no real volume of new stuff up at Kleine Scheidegg this morning but the new stuff certainly freshened it all up massively.
If it snows through tonight tomorrow could be exceptional.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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TO BE fair this year i have had several near misses. Maybe the lack of runs has condensed everyone. Just back home after 5 great weeks.
Much too warm and i missed so many of my runs. Snow making on Black rock next year so thats something to look forward to
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Novelty today, skiing in a blizzard. Wow was it good to experience some fresh snow.
All extremely wind blown coupled with some very poor visibility made for a challenging day.
Pleased to report that we did not see people skiing daft lines in what is elevated avalanche danger.
On the avalanche thread it's sad to report this region had a fatality over near Lobhorn, person was buried/ injured on Sunday subsequently dying yesterday.
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The powder day at last! More snow through the night and lovely cold temperatures across Kleine Scheidegg this morning.
Mid week powder is always welcome as it does not get tracked out at all. Sunshine and visibility remained good all day.
Difficult to gauge the depths due to the wind distribution from yesterday but the better aspects probably 25-30cm.
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Considering the dry winter ,ski area has been remarkably good all season ,its a compliment to JB for the work and investment they have put into the snow making here
A snow sure resort even in a dry winter
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| telford_mike wrote: |
A new experience for me on Tuesday - I was comprehensively wiped out by a teenager on Männlichen. The pair of us hurtled at least 50 metres down the hill before we eventually came to a halt. I had to swallow my pride and admit that I needed the SOS.
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It was a big hit, and I was in shock for half an hour, but after a thorough examination at the doctors in Wengen I seem to have got away with nothing more than 3 cracked ribs.
So that’s my season done, but Mrs t_m has been testing skis all week and has bought a new (and very green) pair of Stöckli Montero AX's. Doubtless she'll chip in with a few pics while I'm recovering. |
Bit late noticing and sorry to hear this, but also mightily received that it didn't prove any more serious, especially for you, but also your accidental assailant!
Out of interest, I assume you have a season pass? If so, do you also pay for the Ski Care insurance that's offered with the lift passes. How was the issue of the potential costs of care on the mountain dealt with?
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@jebroni3_16, thanks for the good thoughts 
Yes, I have a season pass. Despite not being able to ski, it’s still useful as it covers all the local public transport. I don't buy the Ski Care cover - I have Swiss health insurance which includes accident cover. All you need do is flash your health insurance card when you get to the doctors (or hospital, or wherever). Also have Rega, which hopefully I'll never need.
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