Who is going skiing and where 2015?

Who is going skiing and where 2015?

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Welshbeef

49,633 posts

199 months

Tuesday 23rd December 2014
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For those who are seriously considering driving from one resort to another daily for the snow - clearly countless others might be doing exactly the same so traveling time might be much longer and parking might be difficult.


In addition its been mentioned on some forums that certain resorts are restricting access.

Good luck to all those going out - but regardless of if the snow comes or is ok its a holiday with friends and family so enjoy.

AOK

2,297 posts

167 months

Tuesday 23rd December 2014
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Welshbeef said:
For those who are seriously considering driving from one resort to another daily for the snow - clearly countless others might be doing exactly the same so traveling time might be much longer and parking might be difficult.


In addition its been mentioned on some forums that certain resorts are restricting access.

Good luck to all those going out - but regardless of if the snow comes or is ok its a holiday with friends and family so enjoy.
Correct. Morzine/Avoriaz will currently only issue out ski passes to those who can provide proof they are staying within the resorts or have a AVZ address.

If anyone knows it, here's a pic from today of the approach to Les Houches from Albertville up the viaduct... Absolutely no snow!


gl20

1,123 posts

150 months

Tuesday 23rd December 2014
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AOK said:
Correct. Morzine/Avoriaz will currently only issue out ski passes to those who can provide proof they are staying within the resorts or have a AVZ address.

If anyone knows it, here's a pic from today of the approach to Les Houches from Albertville up the viaduct... Absolutely no snow!

Know it well. Is it any better in Cham valley proper?

Welshbeef

49,633 posts

199 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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AOK said:
Correct. Morzine/Avoriaz will currently only issue out ski passes to those who can provide proof they are staying within the resorts or have a AVZ address.

If anyone knows it, here's a pic from today of the approach to Les Houches from Albertville up the viaduct... Absolutely no snow!

Is that Mont Blanc in the pic? Or am I way out?

PurpleTurtle

7,016 posts

145 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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SilverSixer said:
a311 said:
Is he going with Interski by any chance? Worked for them for a few seasons. Pila looks decent on the webcams. Most of the skiing is in a large bowl so holds the snow it gets very well. In my experiene it's pretty snowsure throughout the season and a cracking area to ski in.
Brilliant, thanks for that. Yes, Interski. Coach trip from Reading. 10 yrs old, Mrs SS is cacking herself, first trip away from home. He'll be fine.
Should've stuck with Slovenia GP!! smile I'm only jealous of Silver Sixer Jr, no trip for PT this year frown

jock mcsporran

5,005 posts

274 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Forecast appears to have really picked up for the weekend at Avoriaz. We'll be on our way home but some reports have changed from about 20cm to 80cm at the summit for Sat/Sun.

//j17

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4,484 posts

224 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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If the current forecast comes true I'm going to feel REALLY sorry for people who booked the Christmas week for skiing. There's not much worse than having a crap week of snow, only to wake up and have to brush 12cm of snow off their car before driving home (current village forecast for Les Gets) - and if you have a late depart, seeing the beaming faces of the new weeks guests arriving to a sea of fresh snow.

Looks like some chilly nights ahead though, -16.

shunt

971 posts

226 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Forecast looking great now, we're off to Saalbach for New Year. It's forecast to start snowing tomorrow and not stop until Tuesday. Happy days.

a311

5,806 posts

178 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Yup looks like it's set to start snowing in most parts of Austria and not stop for a week!

Parts of France looking at a big dump Sunday/Monday with well over a meter.

The snow gods are fickle. It could be a case of being careful what you wish for if there's too much closing lifts etc while avalanche risk is sorted.

AOK

2,297 posts

167 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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gl20 said:
Know it well. Is it any better in Cham valley proper?
Nope, much the same. You know the lake on the right hand side of the road, opposite the rock climbing wall on the way into town? It's not even frozen over, and there's absolutely no snow at ground level. Even the rock climbing is open! Feels like summer Cham.

We did a day trip to Megeve yesterday which we always try to fit in. Didn't even bother taking the skis though, just had a walk around. It was 9°c in the town centre!

//j17

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4,484 posts

224 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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a311 said:
Parts of France looking at a big dump Sunday/Monday with well over a meter.
Well, if they will eat all that rich food over the Christmas period...

brickwall

5,250 posts

211 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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a311 said:
Parts of France looking at a big dump Sunday/Monday with well over a meter.

The snow gods are fickle. It could be a case of being careful what you wish for if there's too much closing lifts etc while avalanche risk is sorted.
Even here in Morgins we're looking at 30-50cm between Thursday and Sunday.

Sunday will be an absolute nightmare though - unclear how many lifts will be open, but sure as hell EVERYONE will be out on the slopes (especially as Saturday is changeover day for the punters arriving for New Year week)

timlongs

1,729 posts

180 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Warm and sunny in Bourg today but the forecast says thats going to change... Saturday will be a nightmare of a transfer day if the forecast snow happens. The roads will be carnage.

telford_mike

1,219 posts

186 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Much colder here in Wengen this afternoon. Forecast now looking good as it does for pretty much the whole of the Alps. It may well be a nightmare weekend for transfers, but if you can get to your resort it should be worth the effort smile

foliedouce

3,067 posts

232 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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There are some places in the Alps with decent skiing, taken yesterday:-


gl20

1,123 posts

150 months

Thursday 25th December 2014
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foliedouce said:
There are some places in the Alps with decent skiing, taken yesterday:-

Do you work at said venue, by any chance? Noticed your id.

Welshbeef

49,633 posts

199 months

Thursday 25th December 2014
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foliedouce said:
There are some places in the Alps with decent skiing, taken yesterday:-

Love the profile pic smile.

Ranger 6

7,053 posts

250 months

Thursday 25th December 2014
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5potTurbo said:
....February half-term: La Clusaz, with the family.
After briefly discussing a meet up last year - will our half terms coincide this year? Will be there 14-21 Feb, staying in the Val du Neige just up the road from La Ferme.

feef

5,206 posts

184 months

Thursday 25th December 2014
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Leaving here around midday tomorrow (boxing day) to get the tunnel. Met office has an orange alert for snow and high winds :S

By the looks of things, I'll be driving under this behemoth of a storm all the way to the alps!

5potTurbo

12,551 posts

169 months

Friday 26th December 2014
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Ranger 6 said:
5potTurbo said:
....February half-term: La Clusaz, with the family.
After briefly discussing a meet up last year - will our half terms coincide this year? Will be there 14-21 Feb, staying in the Val du Neige just up the road from La Ferme.
Yes indeed - same dates! smile
We've rented an apartment in the centre of town on the downhill 1 way.

43 cm of new snow forecast there in the next couple of days....and if you look at the webcam for the new Bossonet lift, you'll see it's much needed!


We've even 12cm of snow forecast for Luxembourg tomorrow!