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what is classed as high altitude skiing? above 2000m?

what is classed as high altitude skiing? above 2000m?

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Started by Jonm in Snow Forecasts and Snow Reports - 3 Replies

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Jonm posted Mar-2012

Hi
Sorry more questions , lot of people are saying that for April we would need to go to high altitude resort, just wondering what is classed as high altitude? above 2000m?
thanks
Jon

Grizwald
reply to 'what is classed as high altitude skiing? above 2000m?'
posted Mar-2012

Depends on the country really as the tree line falls as you move further east. I'm not sure that there is an official figure to differentiate 'high altitude skiing' from normal or low? Areas which have the majority or all of there skiing above 2000m are a good bet for later in the season as it's colder so in theory the snow stays in better nick longer when the sun starts to beat down.

Jonm
reply to 'what is classed as high altitude skiing? above 2000m?'
posted Mar-2012

Would anyone know if Superdevouly or la joue du loup be any good?

Bedrock barney
reply to 'what is classed as high altitude skiing? above 2000m?'
posted Mar-2012

Latitude also plays a part. The tree line in Norway is at approx 1000m which I guess is equivalent to 2000m in the Alps.

However, things are never that clear cut. Norway is warm at the moment which is not good for those heading there in a couple of weeks time (ie me!)
slippy slidey snow......me likey!

Topic last updated on 21-March-2012 at 15:03