J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by ise

Ian Wickham wrote:

ise wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:
So are you telling me that a resort at 700m would not be affected by the sun compared to some where higher, that just doesn't ring true, for example I have only been able to ski to the bottom of LGb (1000m) possible three out of the five years of visiting due to poor snow conditions in that area, Chinaillon at 1300m the snow has stayed fine.

The reason why in the same ski station it's different at 1000m from 1300m is the temperature lapse rate. You're not saying you think the sun's stronger the lower down the mountain you get are you? Obviously it's the reverse, UV radiation increases by around 15% for every 1000m you ascend.

No but it will be certainly warmer 8)

On the same mountain. Not a few hundred km away.

Ian Wickham wrote:
So are you telling me that a resort at 700m would not be affected by the sun compared to some where higher, that just doesn't ring true, for example I have only been able to ski to the bottom of LGb (1000m) possible three out of the five years of visiting due to poor snow conditions in that area, Chinaillon at 1300m the snow has stayed fine.

The reason why in the same ski station it's different at 1000m from 1300m is the temperature lapse rate. You're not saying you think the sun's stronger the lower down the mountain you get are you? Obviously it's the reverse, UV radiation increases by around 15% for every 1000m you ascend.

Ian Wickham wrote:

ise wrote:just trying to point out that the amount of snow that falls is a lot more to do with latitude and location than altitude

Agreed, Austria has a lot of snow fall but it was the general ware and tear on the lower slopes with higher temperature I was really getting at, I was not trying to Austria bash believe it or not :shock: I was just interested in what people see as the norm and except :D

I don't think Austria gets significantly more snow than anywhere else. Why do you think the lower slopes are so warm? Isn't latitude and location more important to temperature than height? Otherwise Siberia and the Sahara would have the same snow conditions :lol:

just trying to point out that the amount of snow that falls is a lot more to do with latitude and location than altitude

Ian Wickham wrote: As you all know I have never skied Austria, But at such low altitudes the snow must suffer, worn patches, and even icy, if I am right do you guys except that as the norm for an Austrian ski resort ???

Have you been to the Arctic? Average elevation around 2300m and it's full of snow :D

LOTA wrote:Ise

Is there enough snow for the lifts to continue (looks like it from that shot!) or is it an economic decision?

When I was in Arosa in March, I was told it was April 19 and that was it - even if there was a great pile of fresh powder. Seems a shame to close if there's still good sport to be enjoyed.

Some of the tiny stations can be flexible about closing or opening but larger ones need to predict when the snow's going to be there and when people will be around. Tourists don't ski much after Easter regardless of how late or early that is.

Time to do other things, the snow's melting and things to do, some more touring still up high though maybe.

Elmer wrote:I did try and goggle image search for show shoes that look like them, but at least on goggle none have the little skis

I've got to ask .... are you entirely sure you know what they are and what they're used for? :lol:

Elmer wrote:

Pablo Escobar wrote:

They look suspiciously like snow shoes to me,

You'd think but no not snow shoes

I think they are.