Who's going skiing and where 2020

[//j17]

EddieSteadyGo said:

stuarthat said:

jammy-git said:

Why do you get fined for wearing ski gear?!!

That’s the rules ,didn’t ask why ,maybe clattering about like a cow on roller skates doesn’t look good .

Suspect it is based on this;

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ski/news/ischgl...

It's a rule that came in a couple of years ago but usually get miss-reported. In Ischgl carrying skis/boards and walking in ski/snowboard boots through town after 8pm is against a local bylaw that comes with a fine of upto 2000Euro. The bylaw was introduced in part to avoid late night noise but as much as anything late night accidents and injuries in what's a big apres town. Unless you're a dick you'll get a little wiggle room. If you're not all over the place and trying to be quite at 8:10 you'll probably be reminded of the bylaw and told not to do it again or maybe a 20-30Euro fine. Much later at night/risk to yourself and others and you'll get a bigger fine. Get caught a couple of times so they know your face and THEN you're looking at 2000Euro.

In reality it's not really an issue for 99% of people. The post-skiing apres ski tends to stop at 7pm, with the last valley buses about 7:15 and even in ski boots the walk from one end of town to the other can be done in 30min. You also have a lot of hotel accomodation with meals served at 7:30 and restaurants who would prefer their customers not to be in ski gear. As a result the only people out in ski gear past 8pm are the, umm, dedicated drinkers.

Personally I don't like skiing in a jacket with a crusty patch where someone split beer on it the night before so it's skis home, quick shower and change and out to the apreas in civvies anyway.

[lemmingjames]

dazmanultra said:

I am heading to Val d'isere for my first ever skiing holiday with some friends next week. Really looking forward to it. Have had a few lessons at the Snow Centre in Hemel so I can do basic turns and get down from the top without falling now. Going to get signed up for ski school for the week to hopefully improve. Any tips or knowledge I should have (that isn't on beginner skiing guides...) gratefully received.

Stay off La Face at the end of the day when its icy as fk

[tvrolet]

//j17 said:

It's a rule that came in a couple of years ago but usually get miss-reported. In Ischgl carrying skis/boards and walking in ski/snowboard boots through town after 8pm is against a local bylaw that comes with a fine of upto 2000Euro. The bylaw was introduced in part to avoid late night noise but as much as anything late night accidents and injuries in what's a big apres town. Unless you're a dick you'll get a little wiggle room. If you're not all over the place and trying to be quite at 8:10 you'll probably be reminded of the bylaw and told not to do it again or maybe a 20-30Euro fine. Much later at night/risk to yourself and others and you'll get a bigger fine. Get caught a couple of times so they know your face and THEN you're looking at 2000Euro.

In reality it's not really an issue for 99% of people. The post-skiing apres ski tends to stop at 7pm, with the last valley buses about 7:15 and even in ski boots the walk from one end of town to the other can be done in 30min. You also have a lot of hotel accomodation with meals served at 7:30 and restaurants who would prefer their customers not to be in ski gear. As a result the only people out in ski gear past 8pm are the, umm, dedicated drinkers.

Personally I don't like skiing in a jacket with a crusty patch where someone split beer on it the night before so it's skis home, quick shower and change and out to the apreas in civvies anyway.

Never heard of that, it I’m all for it

I’d also do fines for anyone clomping about with all boot-clips undone. Anyone making a wee carry-pack thingy with skis supported by the poles and straps suitcase-style should be put in a pillory and only released once they can carry skis properly. Ditto carrying skis x-shaped across the chest (seems to be a favourite with young ladies). Anyone with a one-piece suit should have to remove it on the spot with men flogged and ladies forced to walk home naked. Anyone dancing on a table should just be deported. Day-glo and fluorescent gear should be removed and burned. So too ski gear with fur - fake or otherwise.

Phew - got that off my chest. When I were a lad the skis were wood, the boots were leather and lace-up and folks dressed with style and behaved of an evening. Old-man-rant over.

[dazmanultra]

//j17 said:

Personally I don't like skiing in a jacket with a crusty patch where someone split beer on it the night before so it's skis home, quick shower and change and out to the apreas in civvies anyway.

This is something I've been meaning to ask... What do people wear out at night? How 'dressed up' do people get and what footwear is acceptable/sensible?

[lemmingjames]

dazmanultra said:

This is something I've been meaning to ask... What do people wear out at night? How 'dressed up' do people get and what footwear is acceptable/sensible?

T-Shirt, Jeans and trainers/normal casual pub attire

Used to take my work boots but they suck on ice/hard compacted snow so just wear comfy trainers now.

Some places have an evening dress code so might be worth checking out

[Abbott]

dazmanultra said:

I am heading to Val d'isere for my first ever skiing holiday with some friends next week. Really looking forward to it. Have had a few lessons at the Snow Centre in Hemel so I can do basic turns and get down from the top without falling now. Going to get signed up for ski school for the week to hopefully improve. Any tips or knowledge I should have (that isn't on beginner skiing guides...) gratefully received.

If you are doing ski school with a big group then make sure you get yourself number 1 or 2 position behind the instructor. Otherwise you will be getting your guidance and style from someone at the end of a snake of people who have no idea what they are doing. Or get 1 to 1 lessons

[gregs656]

dazmanultra said:

This is something I've been meaning to ask... What do people wear out at night? How 'dressed up' do people get and what footwear is acceptable/sensible?

No body gets dressed up. Most people wear some kind of boot.

[//j17]

dazmanultra said:

This is something I've been meaning to ask... What do people wear out at night? How 'dressed up' do people get and what footwear is acceptable/sensible?

Unless you're a Russian trying to show off how much money they have - think 'going to the pub with mates'.

For most ski resorts I'd also say t-shirt and a fleece/hoodie, no jacket. Generally you're not walking far and it's not -80C outside but WILL be +2000C inside, and I'd take being a little chilly walking (you can either walk quicker or stop for a mid-point beer if too cold) over arriving, being hot, taking off your jacket then losing your jacket (and quite possibly lift pass).

[feef]

//j17 said:

dazmanultra said:

This is something I've been meaning to ask... What do people wear out at night? How 'dressed up' do people get and what footwear is acceptable/sensible?

Unless you're a Russian trying to show off how much money they have - think 'going to the pub with mates'.

For most ski resorts I'd also say t-shirt and a fleece/hoodie, no jacket. Generally you're not walking far and it's not -80C outside but WILL be +2000C inside, and I'd take being a little chilly walking (you can either walk quicker or stop for a mid-point beer if too cold) over arriving, being hot, taking off your jacket then losing your jacket (and quite possibly lift pass).

That being said, there's usually more than one news report each winter of someone that got pissed up and ended up dying of hypothermia after getting lost/falling down/falling asleep while inadequately dressed in a ski resort.

I tend to take a second jacket : got a nice North Face McMurdo down jacket which I wear out. T-shirt or hoodie underneath at most.

[//j17]

tvrolet said:

Anyone making a wee carry-pack thingy with skis supported by the poles and straps suitcase-style should be put in a pillory and only released once they can carry skis properly. Ditto carrying skis x-shaped across the chest (seems to be a favourite with young ladies).

Hey, there's nothing wrong with rocking The Oklahoma Suitcase and The Decapitator gives you fair warning of a beginner who should be given a wide bearth.

https://youtu.be/sU5cftDHOqo

I usually rock The Local but might try out The Hobo on my next trip

Edited by //j17 on Tuesday 25th February 15:50

[//j17]

feef said:

//j17 said:

dazmanultra said:

This is something I've been meaning to ask... What do people wear out at night? How 'dressed up' do people get and what footwear is acceptable/sensible?

Unless you're a Russian trying to show off how much money they have - think 'going to the pub with mates'.

For most ski resorts I'd also say t-shirt and a fleece/hoodie, no jacket. Generally you're not walking far and it's not -80C outside but WILL be +2000C inside, and I'd take being a little chilly walking (you can either walk quicker or stop for a mid-point beer if too cold) over arriving, being hot, taking off your jacket then losing your jacket (and quite possibly lift pass).

That being said, there's usually more than one news report each winter of someone that got pissed up and ended up dying of hypothermia after getting lost/falling down/falling asleep while inadequately dressed in a ski resort.

I tend to take a second jacket : got a nice North Face McMurdo down jacket which I wear out. T-shirt or hoodie underneath at most.

I'd contest that the people who get that drunk are the ones most likely to lose/forget they had a jacket, negating the benefit of having started the evening with one.

[Abbott]

What is it with the yoof of today who think it is a good idea to be out on the mountain with music (in its loosest possible definition) blasting from a backpack. In most cases they are not even in a group who may be enjoying the beat.
GET SOME HEADPHONES

[feef]

Abbott said:

What is it with the yoof of today who think it is a good idea to be out on the mountain with music (in its loosest possible definition) blasting from a backpack. In most cases they are not even in a group who may be enjoying the beat.
GET SOME HEADPHONES

IME it's not limited to the yoofs

[Speed 3]

Abbott said:

What is it with the yoof of today who think it is a good idea to be out on the mountain with music (in its loosest possible definition) blasting from a backpack. In most cases they are not even in a group who may be enjoying the beat.
GET SOME HEADPHONES

Agree, very annoying but I think headphones should also be banned - you need to be fully alert to everyone around you. If you can't get enjoyment from navigating a path on snow without music there's something wrong with you.

[S100HP]

Speed 3 said:

Abbott said:

What is it with the yoof of today who think it is a good idea to be out on the mountain with music (in its loosest possible definition) blasting from a backpack. In most cases they are not even in a group who may be enjoying the beat.
GET SOME HEADPHONES

Agree, very annoying but I think headphones should also be banned - you need to be fully alert to everyone around you. If you can't get enjoyment from navigating a path on snow without music there's something wrong with you.

I'm clearly broken then. I used to listen to my minidisc player then iPods religiously when I did my seasons. Often went snowboarding on my own and really enjoy music. Perfectly aware of my surroundings and not had an issues based on listening to music.

[chandrew]

//j17 said:

Unless you're a Russian trying to show off how much money they have - think 'going to the pub with mates'.

For most ski resorts I'd also say t-shirt and a fleece/hoodie, no jacket. Generally you're not walking far and it's not -80C outside but WILL be +2000C inside, and I'd take being a little chilly walking (you can either walk quicker or stop for a mid-point beer if too cold) over arriving, being hot, taking off your jacket then losing your jacket (and quite possibly lift pass).

Whilst, depending on the resort, you might have to tone up or down the level of smartness I think the 'looking like you're not trying too hard' is universal.

Here in St. Moritz it's mostly shirts with either a blazer / sports jacket or jumper depending on the location. There are a few hotel restaurants where a tie is required but they're in the minority. Old jackets and sweaters are fine, probably even preferred. Absolutely no badges or labels unless they're club colours from Dracs or one of the private sporting clubs and then best of all a version that you picked up in the 90s or that was a hand-me-down from your father.

[GT72]

S100HP said:

Speed 3 said:

Abbott said:

What is it with the yoof of today who think it is a good idea to be out on the mountain with music (in its loosest possible definition) blasting from a backpack. In most cases they are not even in a group who may be enjoying the beat.
GET SOME HEADPHONES

Agree, very annoying but I think headphones should also be banned - you need to be fully alert to everyone around you. If you can't get enjoyment from navigating a path on snow without music there's something wrong with you.

I'm clearly broken then. I used to listen to my minidisc player then iPods religiously when I did my seasons. Often went snowboarding on my own and really enjoy music. Perfectly aware of my surroundings and not had an issues based on listening to music.

My kids loved following some yoof round the snow park today who was blaring out some bangin tunes. Whilst I generally hate people playing music or videos in public places, I also quite enjoyed it today.

[DoubleSix]

Speed 3 said:

Abbott said:

What is it with the yoof of today who think it is a good idea to be out on the mountain with music (in its loosest possible definition) blasting from a backpack. In most cases they are not even in a group who may be enjoying the beat.
GET SOME HEADPHONES

Agree, very annoying but I think headphones should also be banned - you need to be fully alert to everyone around you. If you can't get enjoyment from navigating a path on snow without music there's something wrong with you.

Agree it's annoying - but the reason you mention is exactly why they are using speakers... having headphones on whilst skiing is pretty dumb/dangerous too!

[tvrolet]

//j17 said:

Hey, there's nothing wrong with rocking The Oklahoma Suitcase and The Decapitator gives you fair warning of a beginner who should be given a wide bearth.

https://youtu.be/sU5cftDHOqo

I usually rock The Local but might try out The Hobo on my next trip

Edited by //j17 on Tuesday 25th February 15:50

wonderful. The ‘hobo’ was laugh-out-loud. But I’ll admit to being a sticker for the ‘local’

[Tuna]

Just back from Breckenridge (again). Tonnes of snow, clear blue skies (oops, suntan), good food and facilities as usual and more miles of runs than we could cover in a week (ok, family outings slow us down!). Really can't fault the place, except for lift queues on Presidents' Day (otherwise, everything is kept moving). The whole place is super friendly and polite.

One fall hitting deep powder at speed, one incident of some loon taking our skis because they looked a bit like his - a reminder to separate them.

Wish we had more than the half term break to spend out there - could happily spend a few days just taking photos and exploring, but in a week it's a question of getting the whole family on the piste as often as possible and trying not to wreck our knees.