J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by snowcrazy2005

There must be 25+ cm down at the lake in geneva by now maybe even more. Take a look at the webcams.

http://www.camvista.com/watch-live-video/europe/switzerland/geneva_live_webcam.html


Now shut until at least 6pm tonight, but the way it is snowing, it could be a lot later.

Just heard there is about 50cm+ on the hills nearby and the snow is still coming down.

Loads and loads of snow!! and it is still snowing now. Just what you all want to hear. The winter has really arrived and next week should be amazing. The wind is blowing a bit as well so lets hope it drops off and does not spoil all the new snow.

Take a look at the web cams, looking very good. Not long to go now.

Just a quick update. The snow did arrive in Les Arcs as well over the last few days, although not as much as we had over here. But still good. The snow goes right down to the valley and on down towards Moutier, but do not worry if you are driving out, roads are clear right now. More snow predicted for later this week so all looking great for the start of the season.

One downside, work had to stop on some stuff, but they hope to continue while the weather holds. Still expect to have everything ready for the 11th Dec.

For anyone coming out. There is the Les Arcs Film festival the first week of the season as well. Should be interesting, I attended last year and it was very good and did not effect the skiing or lifts either, in fact it made it better as more was running.

Here is the film festival link if you want to get tickets.

http://www.lesarcs-filmfest.com/2010/home/?p=home

Bandit, based on what you have said, it should be possible to take on the Insurance company if they did not pay up, but it does sound like you had a lot of hassle.

I hope when they have finished their policy wording review they will come up with something a little clearer and easier to understand what you are and are not covered for, which is what prompted my friends to ask the questions in the first place.

Today's route:

The Petit North Face of Aiguille Rouge and the Robert Blanc Couloir.

The first section, Petit North Face of Aiguille Rouge is hard. Starts skiers left at a rocky entrance, unless very good snow depth after skiing down the piste 100m from the top. If you do not know where I mean you need to have a guide.

After the entrance and a steep exposed 30+ degree rocky slope you get to a large powder field which is great and takes you back to the red road piste coming from the top.

Cross the road about 50m to the left and drop into the Robert Blanc Couloir. Much easier at 28 going down to 20 degrees or less and quite wide but once you are in you cannot get out and back to the piste until you are in the Arc 2000 bowl. A great route for those wanting a safer challenge but you need to be sure footed and have plenty of energy as it is a long way down. The good thing about this route is that it holds the snow well and if you do fall over you will just stop and not slide very far.

Remember if you do not know the area, take a guide and if you are skiing with a Ski Club GB leader these routes are not within there policy rules anymore according to what I have been told.

Hi everyone, been away in the hills again. I am getting quite into this touring stuff. Sorry no update of Les Arcs slope conditions as I was not in that area. Will have a chat with one of those that lives there and update tomorrow.

I am pleased to hear the moving floor in Arc 1950 and the rope tow across the flat from the Arcuable to near the snack bar are finished. Not sure about the moving floor up to the Flames above Arc 2000 yet, but I had heard it was well on it's way. Will find out.

If there is anything like the amount of snow we had in Switzerland over in Les Arcs, then next week is going to be great. Powder all weekend, but yesterday it was a blizzard. The fun of touring for you.

Even better news than yesterday. Snow down to the valley and beyond with a cold spell as well to help form a base. I have been told the canons are still working away and it is hoped that all work taking place in various parts of the resort will be finished in time for the 11 Dec. Will have to get the skins out again this weekend or maybe even go somewhere where the lifts are already open

Nellyps, that sounds really tasty!