J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Gaz C

You should expect to be able to ski. I recall watching last year's 'Queen Stage' of the Giro D'Italia into Cortina on the 23rd May and there was loads of snow on the passes. You should also expect soft/slushy snow. Worst case scenario would probably be some lower runs closed necessitating a ride down in a gondola at the end of the day. I suppose it depends very much on your own expectations of the trip. If you are cool with a morning's skiing in the sunshine and a late, leisurely lunch just before you call it a day' then I would say, 'Go for it'. If you want to rip it up and munch the miles until the last lift closes you might be better off looking at Madonna di Campiglio or (if it's just for a couple of days), Passo Tonale. If it has to be in the Dolomites 'proper', then Arabba (an extra 30 minutes drive), with more shaded slopes is probably a better proposition than Cortina.Good luck :-) .

Snow history for Cortina d'Ampezzo:http://www.igluski.com/italy/cortina-snow-history_25705

That must be a real 'bummer'. Probably wouldn't stop a determined thief, but I've got one of these:

http://www.generaltoolstore.com/security-chain-2798-c.asp

Handy money too :thumbup:.

Glad to see you had epic conditions and all had a great time :D. 'Chapeau' to Ally G for a great job on the organisation front. I hope the rest of the gang bought you dinner on the last night -) !

Interestingly, it seems that a few of us are making the transition from on- to off-piste. We've probably all got little nuggets of information and advice to share. Here are three that I found particularly useful in Tignes in December:

1: For those of us that weren't taught the 'old school', feet together style: try to ski with your feet a little closer together than you normally would on-piste. I now make a point of this on many pisted runs too, just to get into the habit.

2: When turning, maintain a 'strong' inside leg. I was told that this, along with the narrower stance, helps the legs function more as a single unit.

3: Keep both hands within your field of vision at all times. 'Bang-for buck-wise', this was the single most effective piece of advice I was given. I instantly felt more balanced and planted when I did this. It's so easy too; until your core strength and, with it, your concentration starts to ebb away. Then it's incredible how difficult this simple act becomes.

I reckon a few of us have caught the bug now. What's next, j2ski avalanche transceiver boot camp? :lol:

Don't like to say, 'I told you so' -) . So I won't :thumbup:.

No personal experience of La Tania, but judging from the j2ski write up on the place (click on 'Resorts' at the top left of this page), it seems to tick the boxes. One place I do have experience of, and would also fit the bill, is Alpe d'Huez.

Top post Lynn, but we're going to have to agree to disagree about the Hidden Valley :-) . I loved it. Our trip there took in the Cinque Torri and I still think that is the most stunning part of an unbelievably picturesque area. You're quite right about the flat sections and the horse tow; I think it was only 1€ per person when we did it though. I'm not sure that a Hidden Valley trip would be feasible from Moena anyway. Alba/Pozza is a must do. I agree about the black under the cable car. It's terrific :)

Have PM'ed you with info. Have a good one.

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Neigh lad, Shergar blew us out and went with some Tesco trip instead.

Are you sure it was him and not My Lidl Pony? -)