J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by admin

OldAndy wrote:Follow the weather forecast from September
Spend several hours a day on here.
Get fit.
Get unfit.
Get fit again.
Check ski gear.
Decide to buy some new stuff
Research this
Buy this
Take it back and change it.

Ah, you found my summer to-do list... :mrgreen:

I'm impressed (or is it jealous?) of everyone already with firm plans for next season! Far too many sleeps...

I've just cleaned this thread up, again.

Admin wrote:On topic please everyone - only Tignes-bound (or potential) peeps to post on this one. 8)

As a special service to motivate the hard-of-understanding; any further attempts to trash this thread will get you banned until next season. Seriously. :evil:

Heavy snow overnight and tomorrow; East and Northern/Central Alps in the firing line with snow down to around 1,300m, maybe lower.

...and a load more to come this week... we sent out 5,000 Powder Alarms this morning!

...and the longer range forecasts keep it going... :shock:

Check the wigglies for Geneva...

bandit wrote:....going skiing :D

Is the right answer. :mrgreen: Not jealous at all, no siree...


Looks rubbish... :mrgreen:

Ian Wickham wrote:ski with out poles holding the camera at low height adds for a great natural shot. Give it a try :thumbup:

GPWM, but probably works best if you can already ski like Graham Bell! 8) One of the chest-mounts will give a very similar perspective but leave your hands free for the poles...

On topic please everyone - only Tignes-bound (or potential) peeps to post on this one. 8)

bedrock barney wrote:Snow forecast is showing snow nearly every day so don't think we'll be getting much of a tan!!

:thumbup:

Look forward to a report when you get back; have yet to ski Scandinavia and have long thought about a trip to Norway.

Have a good one...

millstreet wrote:I think I'll leave the usual warm gloves also and opt for a lighter pair.

No, don't do that... 8)

Take everything, seriously. Val Thorens is high and will still get cold most nights / early morning.

The forecast is also showing a cold snap this coming weekend which will drop temperatures by 10C from where they are now (to below their seasonal averages). That should last a couple of days before Spring returns.

You'll be best layering up in the mornings and removing layers as the sun comes out - so a lightweight rucksack is going to be useful / essential.

Be prepared and you'll be fine - snow should be fantastic with fresh on a good base... good timing! :thumbup: