J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Mekka

We had the best snow I have ever experienced.

OldAndy gives a good overview here http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/11775.page#104945

Enjoyed L2A, hoping to go back next year.

My advice would be to avoid any green runs. A lot of them seem to be flat for massive parts of them :-(

We got back on Saturday. Snow was ok then on the runs I was doing. A little icy at the top of the glacier in the morning but better in the afternoon.

It was snowing as we left Saturday morning but I'm not sure how much fell.

I live in a built up area that hasn't got cable. I'm a slave to Murdoch for my tv :-(

Is Virgin any closer to a service that isn't reliant on cables Snapzz?

This year I had the most experiences of people stopped chatting in the middle of the piste. Even worse a string of people stopping a couple of metres below their mates in the middle of a narrow part of the piste. Is it really that unreasonable to be expected to move to the side?

The other niggle was the ride up the Jandri (not very) Express. Not had to stand up in a cable car before. Nor become that well acquainted with intricacies of the stitching on strangers back packs/clothing. I like chair lifts and gondolas with seats. I'm lazy like that.

OldAndy wrote:

Mekka wrote: The Valentin looks like it will be my first black....

Take a deep breath and set off, the convex top looks much steeper than it is. When I was there the better snow was to the right (looking downhill) as the more timid skiers tended to stay on the left which gives the impression of being less steep.
Enjoy :thumbup:

Thanks Andy :D

Glad your results are clear :D Thanks for the tip.

I saw that thanks. You're review was forwarded to my group :-) The Valentin looks like it will be my first black.... I'm capable, just need to grab my confidence by the throat and take it with me :shock:

The cow shed has been mentioned as somewhere we need to look up. As well as the place you met your brown haired friend :-)

New boots and footpads purchased. Off to try them in ridiculously cold L2A tomorrow. Hoping for a heli-trip over to Alpe d'Huez so will be taking Tony's review page and marking a skull & crossbones over the terrifying tunnel thingy on the piste map.

Any recommendations for L2A greatly appreciated.