J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Ranchero_1979

Friends were reporting 40cm of powder in Courmayeur yesterday(21st). As per above seems Aosta resorts are in excellent condition!

Happy to hear that things have freshened up for those on holiday but really whole of Alps could do with a good m of snow. Still perfect, climbing conditions for those who are so inclined.

Personally I would always go for the best you can afford. Skis are a bit like car tires; a tire is a tire until you do a stopping test and you will see that some are about 50% better than others. Plus the most expensive options seem to offer super shape skis etc which are far easier and more fun to ski on than straights/planks.

As VSB states Chamonix offers an almost unique blend of both lift accessed off-piste and touring options. Maybe I am wrong but where else in the world offers:
Brevant: Hotel faces
Grand Montets: Top Bin
Flegere: Aguille Rouge tours and ski down to Le Buet
Le Tour: Down to Trient
Aguille Midi: VB many options, plus opportunity to skin up to Italian slide
Courmayeur: Helbronner
Get that lot done in a week and can probably retire from skiing.
As few people have hinted a guide would be useful a simple example being you don't see anyone on Blackcomb glacier wearing a harness which you really need for a lot of European offpiste. There are some great value guided courses in Chamonix to suit all levels of ability including some serious skiing. If you do pick Chamonix feel free to PM as will be there the week before.

I would try and get to Quechua, excellent value and decent quality. Avoid an insulated ski jacket which you can only wear really wear skiing, better to get a waterproof and fleece which are far more versatile throughout the year. As VBS states spend your money on socks, gloves and goggles.

If you are have not already booked transport then I would not look beyond Chamonix. As you are coming from Canada you may as well tick the box. Going anywhere else is a bit like going to England and not seeing London and the Queen.

Fischer Cruzar Fire: 114-71-100

Interesting looking ski, fun side cut and even a bit of rocker. You will have to let us know how the ski, look a great option for progressing on.

Alessi wrote:Finally bought my fist pair of skis - I've been waiting years to do that! Now to find boots!

What did you go for?

J2Ski Snow Report - December 22nd 2016 Started by User in Snow Forecasts and Snow Reports, 6 Replies
Friends were reporting 40cm of powder in Courmayeur yesterday(21st). As per above seems Aosta resorts are in excellent condition!

Big Pre-Xmas Snow Forecast for The Alps Started by User in Ski News, 19 Replies
Happy to hear that things have freshened up for those on holiday but really whole of Alps could do with a good m of snow. Still perfect, climbing conditions for those who are so inclined.

Is there ANY advantage to hiring anything but economy skis? Started by Kowal.Ski in Ski Hardware, 31 Replies, discussing La Plagne and Les Deux Alpes
Personally I would always go for the best you can afford. Skis are a bit like car tires; a tire is a tire until you do a stopping test and you will see that some are about 50% better than others. Plus the most expensive options seem to offer super shape skis etc which are far easier and more fun to ski on than straights/planks.

Beginner's guide to clothing for skiing/boarding Started by Dobby in Beginning Skiing, 23 Replies, discussing Courchevel
I would try and get to Quechua, excellent value and decent quality. Avoid an insulated ski jacket which you can only wear really wear skiing, better to get a waterproof and fleece which are far more versatile throughout the year. As VBS states spend your money on socks, gloves and goggles.

3 Canadians going to France Started by User in France, 10 Replies
If you are have not already booked transport then I would not look beyond Chamonix. As you are coming from Canada you may as well tick the box. Going anywhere else is a bit like going to England and not seeing London and the Queen.

The Equipment Thread 2016 / 2017: What have you just bought or thinking of buying? Started by User in Ski Chatter, 37 Replies
Fischer Cruzar Fire: 114-71-100 Interesting looking ski, fun side cut and even a bit of rocker. You will have to let us know how the ski, look a great option for progressing on.

The Equipment Thread 2016 / 2017: What have you just bought or thinking of buying? Started by User in Ski Chatter, 37 Replies
Alessi wrote:Finally bought my fist pair of skis - I've been waiting years to do that! Now to find boots! What did you go for?

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