J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by AlistairS

Tragic cases, including the dreaded Backpacks and Chairlifts scenario.

http://www.wheretoskiandsnowboard.com/news/boy-dies-after-baqueira-beret-accident/

Tony_H wrote:Hey you 2, glad you had a good one in my favourite little part of France. I actually feel like something is missing, having not been there this season!

Alistair, looking forward to your report and pics soon.

The pass over the Col can be quite mental. I drove it twice last year, and did it on a transfer bus as well. The weather up there can get quite serious.

Hi Tony,
I can see why you have a special place in your heart for Serre Che. Its a gem of a place and although we had six bluebird days, the snow as Jastem stated, was generally very good. We got within about 600m of Briancon before the slush started to turn into grass and we had to turn back up the mountain for the better snow. The snow between Le prorel at the top of St Chaffrey right across to Monetier was lovely although it became rather slushy the nearer you got to the villages in the late afternoon. The weather changed on the Saturday(12th March) when it started snowing at approx 1pm. The snow became heavy as we approached the pass and within minutes started to drift across the road. I will post some pictures and a report once I get myself organised. :D

jastem wrote:Glad to hear you enjoyed Serre Chevalier Alistair. Thought I spotted you from a chair lift at one point and I think you were getting on a bus at Monetier that we were struggling to get off?

Enjoyed is an understatement, it was wonderful, the whole family loved it! You could have seen the OH and myself getting on the Bus at Monetier on Friday afternoon between 3.30 -4.00pm. Our legs were shot by that time :lol: The boys skied back to our appartment but took the wrong lift and eventually arrived back at 5.30! I have some pictures of our transfer on Saturday. We came over the Pass with a snow plough in front of our van. We saw a car go over the edge of the Pass and we later heard that they had closed it. Strange how the weather can change so quickly in the mountains. Serre Che are now reporting 35cms of new snow since yesterday.

jastem wrote:Just back from yet another fantastic week in Serre Chevalier with six days of blue skies, sunshine and superb conditions. As usual, the Briancon slopes were suffering in the sunshine, but the other three areas were excellent above mid station and starting to suffer lower down in the afternoons. The new Vallons chair makes such a difference in speeding up the route back over to Monetier. Red Cucumelle is possibly busier because of the new link however. Really enjoyed red Cibouit.

Ditto Jastem,
Wow what a place, best ski holiday to date! can't wait to go back for another go. Sorry, I did not meet up with you however, we kept a look out for you whilst skiing in Monetier. My legs are still recovering from the Cucumelle. A big thank you too Tony for bringing our attention to "The best kept secret in France" :wink: I hope to post some pictures and a short report in the near future. :D

Thanks Ally :thumbup:

Sorry, Have a great time Brooksy and swell :thumbup:

Hi Steve, Good shout buying your own boots. I would set aside 2+ hours for a good fitting. This would include any heat moulding and custom foot beds/insoles etc. One of the best things I have done, your boots are so important in assisting your progress as a skier. :wink: Your looking for support in a boot with limited movement apart from your toes. Your heel should be totally enveloped with no movement. They should become more comfortable with use. Hope this helps a bit.

Thanks also Janet, PM sent :D