J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by ise

Bigbrat wrote:
Also is Recco recognised in Arinsal?

Arcalis, Pas de la casa, Soldeu – El Tarter and the Andorra helicopter base (bombers) all have Recco. However, it's entirely inadequate as a safety device if you're intending to ski off piste and you need to carry proper material and know how to use it.

WampaCow wrote:
ise: From what I understand the OR Alti Mitts are the warmest glove out there. The thing is that they are designed more for mountaineering and not skiing.

warm's not really a big deal though, you can always use liners. The big deal is something you've got some sort of use of your hands with and is hard wearing, carrying skis and grabbing lifts wipes out cheap gloves quick.

WampaCow wrote:I am looking for a pair of warm gloves/mittens. I have read topics on cold hands and am aware of other things to do to keep them warm (don't take gloves off outside etc).

The two I am trying to decide between are the Black Diamond Guide Gloves and the Outdoor Research Alti Mitts

I'm not sure they're the top two gloves, I've some light BD gloves that I use for touring and climbing and they are good though.

The best gloves are probably the pro range from Hestra, my current pair have are on their third season and they're in fine condition still. I use them winter and spring and they're just fine, slightly hot to climb in but otherwise perfect.

Meercat wrote:Re. The 12Km run - it's in Davos.

among other places I think, there's a 22km run in Zermatt and I can think of some others that must be 12km as well.

amore_proprio wrote:Stubai is great if there's new snow. There are a few places off the main runs on the lower part of the area that stay un-cut for about a week. Follow the route from the main station by starting off behind it and passing the DANGEROUS cliffs.

Good luck.

There's the Wilde Grub'n IIRC, brilliant long unprepared run down to the valley station.

cipressina0 wrote:Hi all
I am an intermediate boarder and I will be snowboarding in Austria for 6 days in Jan and I would like to know the best three or four Ski areas around Innsbruck.
Also I will need to rent the board do you know any good deals?

The closest and best area would be the Stubai, it's linked by a ski bus to the centre of Innsbruck. There's several distinct area in the valley and all are good for boarding. The other "must visit" station would be Axamer Lizum but this gets busy at weekends as it's a favourite boarders station for Innsbruck. I think a Stubai pass would cover Axamer, or at least it used to.

bandit wrote:I don't remember seeing any free lifts either. However, the last time I was there, I was early, and the lift pass office told me that by buying a weekly ticket beginning the next day, I could ski that afternoon "gratuit" :D :D

Maybe worth an email to the Tourist Office to find out for sure?

Not surprising though, they'll be on the nursery slope so you'll not be using them as a norm. I can't really speak for La Plagne but most stations have them and the tourist office will certainly know.

jonG wrote: :Dhi,not entirely sure about La Plagne as i ski the Les Arcs side,but if you can get hold of a La Plagne piste map before you go or from the lift ofice when you get there the free lifts will be marked as"des ramontes gratuit" (a little unsure about the spelling though sorry).
best of luck and have a safe enjoyable trip.
jon.

remontées or remontées mécaniques :D like pushers offering the first fix for free ski stations like to get you hooked :D