J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Discodee

???????????? Why is my post credited to someone else? lol

Have done some more searching
http://www.skiclub.co.uk/skiclub/skiresorts/countrymountain.aspx/Italy#OffPistePolicy

"Off piste policy in Italy"
Although it is actually illegal to ski off-piste in Italy, we found that the guides actively encouraged it and the heli-ski companies seem to have immunity. Although we would never encourage anyone to engage in illegal activities, it seems to be a law that is seldom enforced. It goes without saying that any off-piste activity requires transceiver, probe and shovel, as well as the ability to use this equipment.

So Tony H is spot on!

sorry link http://www.cntraveller.com/news/2010/february/off-piste-skiers-to-face-ban-in-italy

Found this from last yr and tbh I find it very shocking. Given the amount of piste there is to ski on, I think people should think twice about skiing off piste. Not only are you endangering your own lives but you're causing potential avalanches in some areas. I know some people will disagree but come on, safety should be paramount.

We've just come back from Italy. I am not good enough to ski off piste but if it had been illegal I am sure the reps would've informed us.

Love the photo Dave mac!

offshore wrote:tbh, im a good snowboarder, ive been boarding for years and this is the first year i learnt to use one and now can use them! i would avoid them at all costs, i had a nightmare on one years ago, and vowed never go near one again. my mate hasnt boarded in 6 years, the first thing he does is go straight on a button lift, before even going down a small hill to get the feeling and getting used to it again! so i thought id give it another go and hey presto, i can now use em!

I'd never found any problem till this year. It depends where they are. I honestly think you'd have badly struggled on 2 of them in Bardonecchia. They were extremely long and very steep. And the problem was most of the time, if you DID come off, you were nowhere near the piste!

And it was in Arinsal