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Ski boots - hand baggage or checked in
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 77 Replies
Sorry - keep the goggles safe that is, don't think goggles can magically keep ski boots safe??
Ski boots - hand baggage or checked in
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 77 Replies
Actually - I forgot - tend to put my goggles inside one of the boots, reckon this will keep them safe.
Ski boots - hand baggage or checked in
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 77 Replies
In the hold - definately! In my bag, at the bottom, well stuffed with socks etc.
They are pretty much indestructable from anything an airline/baggage handler can throw at them.
Getting from Meribel to Val T
Started by User in France, 7 Replies
Getting over to Val Thorens from Meribel isn't difficult, several routes over, some you pass through Les menuires but you can get directly to Val Thorens.
Is it worth the effort? That depends on what you like to ski. It is a very open and exposed ski area, so can be much colder and windier than Courchevel, and quite bleak.
But being generally high holds the good snow, for me this is the attraction. Late season spring skiing when Meribel valley is full of flowers brings out the best in Val Thorens.

For me the hidden gem of the whole Val Thorens valley is Pointe De la Masse above les Menuires. I love this mountain, good skking, generally much quieter than the rest of the valley as it is not on a route to anywhere and holds the snow well due to its aspect.
La Masse is well worth the effort in my view, whereas fighting all the way to the Cime de Carron may not be.
Hope this helps.
J2Ski App
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 10 Replies
I'd like to volunteer to test the app. once it is in beta mode :lol:
Obviously you'll need to get me to mountains in all of the more common ski areas to test out it's functionality.
Happy to pay for my own lunches .......
:roll:
Wibble
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 59 Replies
AllyG wrote: I WAS expelled actually - for wearing the wrong coloured socks :shock:
Ally


Wrong coloured socks !!!! Ye Gods - I expect you have grown up to be one of those skiers whose boots are not colour coordinated with their outfit?
Nightmare !!
:(
Schladming or Serre Chevalier?
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 34 Replies
AlistairS wrote:Because its on a lot of peoples wish list perhaps we should explore the possibilty of a J2ski Rally in Schladming in January 2012. If nice Mr Admin :wink: can pull a few strings he may be able to get us some discount for a block booking and have some T shirts made. :)


T Shirts???
January ?????
Do you know something about the long term weather forecast??
Yep :mrgreen:
Last week of the official season in Tignes