J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by snowb4ndit

Snowed all day yesterday and all night, here in Morzine.

Going by the forecast I've timed my days off to coincide with the blue sky days again - Woop! :thumbup:

Snocannon wrote:Snow4ndit, I am a bit of a Andorran fan too, tomorrow nights visit (yea!!) will be my 5th visit to Andorra and that coming from an impossible to please bunch is not a bad recommendation. Thanks for posting a positive view on a great area !!! )

I look forward to your report...And don't forget some pictures!

Looks like we agree on that then! Shame the people with the power don't seem able to reach a sensible compromise.

I never smoked outdoors, for me it was about sitting down relaxing with a cup of coffee...Or a few alcoholic drinks.

Tony_H wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:

Tony_H wrote:
Interesting. My skis are white. Mainly.

Crikey you're not still rattling around on those Scott Neos are you? So last year...or was it the year before, even?! ;-)

Oh yes, perfect for what I want them to do, in top condition, and TBH I cant see myself needing to replace them for a number of years now.

I know where you're coming from...Much like how I feel about my Smith Anthem goggles!!! Lol :lol: :wink:

Discodee wrote:but if you ski without a helmet you are only harming yourself. If you smoke indoors you are harming others. I smoked for years but I NEVER smoked indoors, even before the ban came in. EG when we used to go to haven parks, smoking was allowed and I HATED taking my kids in. It was lovely when it was banned. I dont want my kids breathing in cig smoke, sorry.I know kids dont go in bars generally, but if you stay in a hotel with a bar then the smoke will diffuse thru the hotel. A separate room is a joke. Anyone, not just a Biologist can explain the laws of diffusion

I agree, however given that smoking is not illegal then shouldn't people who smoke be treated with some small amount of dignity instead of being made to stand out on the street. What about banning it from the majority of places but still allowing a small amount of places to be 'smokers bars'. Everyone has a choice then. Simples!

OldAndy wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:Pas De La Casa is part of the Grandvalira ski area which has 193km of pistes. ............
Competition between the five major ski areas has led to major spending on the lift infrastructure and other state-of-the-art facilities. .............
Pas De La Casa - Grau Roig has established a lift link to the country's biggest ski area Soldeu - El Tarter forming one of the largest lift linked areas in the Pyrenées. Because of it's north facing position snow quality and quantity is virtually guaranteed from early December to mid-May ...........
I've been to Andorra on several occasions ..........

Gosh Snow4ndit !!!!
I am dead impressed and the area must really have made a positive impression for you to be able to remember all that !!
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I sense a hint of sarcasm there OldAndy!

Like I said I have been several times and the area really did make a positive impression, in fact, enough of an impression for me to remember and retrieve some factual information and pass it on to the OP.

Now...Remind me, what your contribution was, to the discussion about snow conditions in Pas De La Casa? :roll:

Pas De La Casa is part of the Grandvalira ski area which has 193km of pistes. Resort altitude is 2050m and the highest piste is 2640m so it is pretty much snowsure through out the season, with an average snowfall of 250cms.

Since the 1990's the area between France and the Catalonian region of Spain, with Andorra imbetween the two, has had much investment and expansion. There are now nearly a hundred ski resorts dotted around the area and the major centres have invested in snowmaking and new lifts interlinking some areas. As far as I am aware there are developments in progress that will see the area expand by another 60km.

Competition between the five major ski areas has led to major spending on the lift infrastructure and other state-of-the-art facilities. All five areas are now included on a 'Ski Andorra' pass making it possible to stay in or near the capital, La Vella, and ski to a different resort every day. Similarly, with all the ski areas within a short drive of one another, you may easily stay in one and ski in several others during your stay.

Pas De La Casa - Grau Roig has established a lift link to the country's biggest ski area Soldeu - El Tarter forming one of the largest lift linked areas in the Pyrenées. Because of it's north facing position snow quality and quantity is virtually guaranteed from early December to mid-May in Pas de la casa and it has computer controlled state-of-the-art snow-making which provides back-up when required. Soldeu is also able to augment natural snow, on 90km of ski runs, with 1097 Snow Cannons.

I've been to Andorra on several occasions including, Soldeu, P De la C and El Tarter and all occasions the conditions were great. Poor snow didn't even occur to me and on two occasions I went during the xmas period.

I prefer Soldeu as a town to Pas but I am in no doubt you will have a fab time. Andorra seems to be underated by many people. I'm guessing they have never been there or not been for many many years or perhaps only had a fleeting glance during very low season.

It is definitely an area worth considering IMO :D

PS... Alcohol is cheaper than most places in europe as it is a tax free area!

Very sad news. I was convinced she was going to be ok. My thoughts are with her family and friends at such a difficult time.

http://www.powdermag.com/stories/sarah-burke-dies-from-injuries/