J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

Tony, get testing :D

Chamonix, fast access from GVA, high altitude skiing, big choice of accom, and it's open until May. Sorted :thumbup:

Tony_H wrote:

bandit wrote:

Tony_H wrote:I'm going to have to get me some rocker skis.

Try these...

http://www.sport-conrad.com/page/product-detail/__/shop/prod/1466/2/1/5/446/8/162/6/4/i/

Touring skis.
98mm underfoot
21m radius


Wholly unsuitable. But thanks.

Depends on what you want from a ski with an All Terrain Rocker I suppose...

http://k2skis.com/skis/adventure/hardside

Better stick with the piste skis.

Tony_H wrote:I'm going to have to get me some rocker skis.

Try these...

http://www.sport-conrad.com/page/product-detail/__/shop/prod/1466/2/1/5/446/8/162/6/4/i/

everglade99 wrote: Many have mentioned that Chamonix is pretty spread out. I have seen lodging all over the resort but it seems like being near the town is best? Thank you again to everyone for their help ... will definitely post a trip followup when I get back!

For really early, or really late booking in Chamonix, I like Booking.com

http://www.booking.com/

I stayed last time in the Hotel Vallee Blanche very central.

Definitely try and get somewhere in town, as you will need to use the buses to get around.

Welcome to J2ski :D Have a look at the Les Arcs threads posted by Snowcrazy:

http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/240/9134.page#113832

He's usually to be found skiing somewhere in the Les Arcs system.

The Chamonix valley has a very efficient bus service which is free with a lift ticket.

Glen Plake lives in Chamonix for all the obvious reasons )

Chamonix will do you nightlife to suit any budget. It's a town with around 10,000 residents IIRC.

PdS is a lovely system, but IMHO it's more about point to point skiing, unlike Chamonix which is more about picking your line on your hill for that day.

Not sure if you've skied France before, but do make sure that you have adequate insurance. Rescue services and medical care are not free.

Go and be stunned by the scenery 8)

Tony_H wrote:

bandit wrote:

OldAndy wrote:
Thanks for the clarity on your reasoning for being a member here ....
I sort of assumed you were here coz you loved the skiing.
:roll:

Well I'm not seeing any talk of skiing in this thread, perhaps I missed it?
Mostly I talk about skiing on this Forum, which is when I'm not skiing. I don't usually partake in the collective wibble.

You're more miserable than Wickers these days

Thanks for that :roll: