Messages posted by : steverandomno
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Who knows? Robot ski patrollers sent out in the morning to do preliminary avalanche control? Robots to gather data about snow quality and stability... Just imagine incorporating this technology into your sled? Sled up a hill in the backcountry somewhere and set it off to navigate back to a pre determined GPS coordinate so you can ski back to it. Ski lift in a box.
Though I guess the real point is to find a way of legitimately spending your research grant money on lift tickets? |
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You have 10 seconds to comply...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/6396354/Skiing-robot-developed-by-Slovakian-researchers.html |
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Yes, it can get cold, especially in early January. -10 and below would not be unusual.
You shouldn't have a problem with these temperatures. Normal ski wear with a few layers is fine. Just make sure you cover up your face if it is windy. You still get these sorts of temperatures in the US it is just that they don't get the very occasional -30, or even -40 days that Canada does (they will close the lifts if it gets too cold, which rarely happens). From a comfort point of view, altitude would be more of a consideration. I would much rather spend a few days in a cold Big White than in some of the higher Colorado resorts. The key to cold skiing is to make sure that your boots are not too tight. If you have thicker socks etc... be carful that you don't make your boots too tight. When you constrict the blood flow to the feet, they will get cold very quickly. Also try to get a pair of silk gloves (about $10) and wear them under your ski gloves. What this does is wick sweat away from your hands keeping them dry and warm. You would be amazed at how effective this is. Don't be put off by the cold. Big White is a great choice for the family and probably has better temperatures than some of the other interior Canadian resorts. You will have a great time. For accomodation - the Sundance Resort is an excellent luxury option (http://www.sundancebigwhite.com/) and the Inn at big White (http://www.bigwhite.com/accommodations_showBuilding_ID_17.html)is a very good value option. |
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Nice photos. Looks great. Thanks for the info on pistetopowder - I fancy a day with them.
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Hi Ross,
I haven't stayed in Le Villard. But I have stayed in St Martin. It is a pleasant, low-key village with good access to the main 3 valleys areas. It has some great restaurants and a couple of decent low key bars. there are no all night party bars as in some of the other areas. The skiing down to st martin is all easy beginner runs. However it is a good base from which you can get to all of the other areas without too much trouble. Do be careful not to miss the Becca chair if you spend the day in Val Thorens. |
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Just confirmed with BA that the current price for pre-booking an extra bag (for skis and poles, below 190cm's long) of up to 23 Kg's is 28 pounds per leg when flying to Zurich. It is per bag, so if you pack your boots seperately, expect to pay another 28 pounds per leg.
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BMI is a load of old rubbish, as illustrated by rugby players. I have similar profile to you, would like to loose no more than a stone, but in no way would I consider myself to be obese. On a positive note, compared to my other half, who weighs about the same as one of my legs, I find it useful to be carrying a bit of weight in the powder. Perhaps that's the true origin of the term 'fat skis'. |
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I think that Hermann Maier's BMI would be in the obesity range, like many rugby players. So yes fat people can ski.
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