Messages posted by : snowsteve
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Just had an amazing day on the slopes today! The runs are so quiet and the snow is amazing - so much powder and loads more forecast for the week!
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With a Vallnord card you'll get 10% off your lift pass and lessons plus equipment at selected shops, however you'll have to queue up at the lift pass office, then head round to ski school to get booked in.
[Info, not advertising ta - Admin] If you're buying boots, personally I'd buy them out there as you can try different makes before you buy, plus if you get thermally fitted boots (where they mould parts of the inside to your foot), you can wear your new boots for a day on the slopes then get them moulded, which I think is better than getting them moulded straight away. Also, hopefully it won't be but if something is wrong with your new boots you can easily take them back. |
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You like riding in Austria RossF?
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Do they have their EHIC handy? :lol: |
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I've been in Andorra for the past three winters seasons and going back for a fourth this year. I really wouldn't say it's shit. That's just the opinion of someone who probably lurves the Alps. I've worked 5 winters now, and been to Canada, USA, France, Austria, Italy and Andorra ... and Andorra definately isn't shit. Yes, it is different, but Grandvalira is a huge area with excellent terrain parks that are usually well maintained, plus they've got an air bag for practicing jumps. Vallnord is smaller, but they're re-modelling their freestyle area in Arinsal for 08-09, and if you head over to Arcalis then it's just amazing.
Unfortunately it is true that there are quite a few flat bits, but nothing too bad. Vallnord are actually working on reshaping some of their flat bits to make it more friendly to snowboarders! Anyway ... Andorra - try it, you might like it! |
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Four weeks and counting until I go to Arinsal for the season :lol:
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Went to Mayrhofen for fasching (or however you spell it) week a few years ago and had the most amazing time! I'd love to go back.
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