J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bedrock barney

Admin wrote:

bedrock barney wrote:The way the seasons going

North and Western Alps are set for a bit of a change! Cold and snowy from Thursday and well into February by the looks of the current forecasts (they've been indicating that for a week or so now, so good confidence levels).

It only takes a couple of big storms for a season to go from average to awesome! 8)

I'll vote for that! :thumbup:

Good report Tony. We still haven't booked our March trip. The way the seasons going I think we may opt for a late deal (or just default to Val Thorens!)

By the way, the hike didn't sound like much fun in ski boots!

I thought I might give these bikes a go at some point.......until we witnessed someone wiping out on a run down into Tignes over Christmas! I think he got the handle bars square in the face when he crashed. The guide we were with gave him a look over and thought he was concussed. I think there was blood as well......

You wouldn't want me on your pub quiz team answering questions on popular TV.

I didn't even know who William Roach was when he started appearing on the news!

Saying that, I can name all the characters in the Big Bang Theory 8) Our children seem to have it on permanent repeat.

What is a TOWIE?

They would be quiet if the lifts haven't opened yet! -)

Have good time you lot. We'll be viewing the j2ski 14/15 trip with interest.....

Every time I see the word 'Borovets' I think of our friends who 'holidayed' there 3 years ago. They were given a plate of boiled cabbage each upon arrival at their accommodation. I kid you not.

They also had to hand in their rental boots and skis at the end of each day and then collect a new pair every morning. :shock:


They haven't been back.......or skied since.

By the way, I managed (with two others from the chalet) to be more or less the 1st down La Face one morning. Lovely groomed slopes and not too challenging. Apparently at the beginning of the week, and after the prepping for the WC race, it was hideous.

Also skied down Santons on my last day in best conditions I've ever seen it. Hardly anyone using it and very little ice. Still don't like the flat section at the bottom though.

New Tovieres lift in Tignes is very nice!