J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by andyhull

Actually test yourself on the Col de Cluy black run from the top of Signal De L'Homme (mountain the other side of the altiport via the Alpauris scare chair).
It's a lovely long and wide black which comes out to the same track as the sarenne. Awesome moguls, you'll know at the bottom whether you want to attempt the Tunnel. If you struggle then give the Tunnel a miss, if you take it in your stride then give the Tunnel a go.
Just one word of caution, find out what the conditions are like. With the snow they've had the moguls on the Tunnel may be the size of minis!

With another interest rate cut forecast later this week, the euro could be worth more than the pound by this time next week. :cry:

There are only a few resorts left where you need a photo (other than for 10 days plus), those you do will usually scan the photo from your passport.

While I like the hassle free swipe cards which most resorts now have, I miss having lift passes with my photo on from all the resorts I've been to.

Skied there in '98 as a beginner, first trip after a 9 year gap.
Nice resort, lovely bowl with some good runs.
Not sure what the links with the rest of the Milky Way are like now, pretty rubbish back then.
Remember apres being superb, live bands in several of the bars.

The Tunnel is one of those runs which still gives me a 'kin ell' moment looking over the edge.
It's not as bad as it used to be, a landslide one summer about 6 years ago changed the lip. This was rebuilt with a little more sympathy for the average skier!
If you are up for a scare and a real test of your skills go for it, but you have to be committed, there's no other way down.
In comparison the Sarenne is a doddle, do that first!

Not a resort I'd take beginners to, but there's enough there for those with a few weeks under their skis.
As bandit has said Lech is a free bus away and it's full of nice cruisey runs.

Sounds as if the snow pack is seriously unstable at the moment, I've copied this from the JH website (http://www.jacksonhole.com/info/jhpressreleases/jhpressreleases.122908.release.asp)

(Jackson Hole, Wyoming, December 29, 2008 4:00pm MST) At approximately 9:26 am this morning routine avalanche hazard reduction work by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) Ski Patrol triggered an avalanche of significant size down the southeast aspect of an area at JHMR referred to as the Headwall. The Headwall which had not been open to the public this season to date and was not expected to open in the near future, consists of steep, expert terrain.

The slide descended from the top of the Headwall, and a second slide was triggered, which continued down to the base of the run reaching the west and south sides of the building that houses three resort restaurants, causing considerable non-structural damage to the building.

This incident took place prior to the Bridger Gondola being open to the public, but a number of JHMR operational employees were in the vicinity. A search for potential victims was conducted and by 10:06am, all JHMR employees were accounted for.

Following the incident a decision was made to close the resort temporarily while further avalanche hazard reduction work took place. Lower mountain lifts were quickly re-opened. At this time the upper mountain remains closed while Ski Patrol continues its avalanche hazard reduction routines in an attempt to get the resort re-opened as quickly and safely as possible.

Due to the significant snowfall received in the Teton region (62 inches in past seven days), we have received a request from our partners at Bridger Teton National Forest to close the OB gates into the surrounding backcountry. JHMR will honor this request and close all our gates into the backcountry until further notice.

"Our patrollers have done a phenomenal job showing the utmost professionalism and teamwork. I am extremely proud of their efforts and appreciate the risks they take on a daily basis. I also want to acknowledge our entire staff under these challenging circumstances” stated Jerry Blann, President, JHMR.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has established standards and protocols for minimizing the risk of avalanche that are based on the current weather and snowpack conditions. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort receives over 400 inches of snow annually and is dedicated to making the skiing and riding as safe as possible for our guests. Avalanche conditions change hour-by-hour and day-by-day. JHMR Ski Patrol continuously monitors elements of the weather and snowpack conditions 24 hours a day throughout the winter and uses this information to continually assess potential hazards.

We acknowledge and are grateful for the quick response of the community including the Teton County Sheriff's Department, Teton County Search and Rescue and USFS.

I'd like to see Russia get it, skiing will be moving east over the next thirty years. It will give them a reason to develop new facilities and showcase what they have to offer.

On the other hand Ipswich may get it, they'll have the biggest snowdome in Europe by then!