Messages posted by : Dave Mac
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Interesting question. I had a quick google, and picked up this thought ~ "Winterkill is most likely to happen in areas where snowfall is nonexistent and a few bright sunny days with high winds occur at the same time".
I think there will be some grass die back, but on the alps, there is the combination of warm weather and rainfall, in late spring, and this is a recipe for a quick recovery ~ days after the final melt. Also, as the snow layer thins, there is a lot of daylight getting through the snow. Errm, I know this. I have been under a foot of the white stuff, looking up, and I could see stars.... |
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The snow is measured at the side of the piste, SnowLily, and it is uncompressed. I wouldn't worry, there are some freshies due this week,and the piste machine team are the best in Tirol.... |
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I noticed the price "co-incidences" three years ago, and asked a St Anton friend. He said that all of the ski hire shops, across most of the Arlberg, as far out as Galtur, were owned by the same family.
Many start prices were different, but the bottom line was always the same. |
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Hang on Rusty, did I not get them in Zell? :D Or do you restart the clock every season! |
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At the speed you ski at, Rusty, should be looking for at least 80 ~ 100 km a day!
You are pretty quick! |
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It pre-dates computer measured distance, but when, in 2001, I broke the Niederau record for the number of runs in a day, this computed, in straight line skiing, to 107km, but adding just 20% for some turns, and non-linear elements, is 128km.
In 2011, this, in turn, was substancially whupped by two 18 year old Austrian sh*ts, and this would equate, adding for turns, 148km. Now, I don't want to make anything of the fact that the uncle of one of them works in the Gondola base station (controlling the Gondola speed), or that they did not have to go through queues, as I did. No, that would be pure sour grapes. GRRRRR. |
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Hi Snapzzz,
This is the snow history for La tania for APRIL, in the last 4 seasons, village/mountain. 29cm / 79cm 37cm / 119cm 7cm / 81cm 56cm / 130cm I have skiied La Tania in March and April, with good complete skiing. It is good to just skate a few yards through the woods, and drop onto the piste, then ski home at night. I would have no concerns. I have skied many end of seasons (April)at Niederau, which is some 500m lower, and always had complete runs. This year I will be in Niederau in March, and elsewhere in Tyrol in April. The conditions are generally different from Jan/Feb powder skiing, tending towards variations during the day. Because the night skies tend to be clear of clouds, the early runs may well be frozen piste machine tracks, really great to ski on, but ~ it jars your brain ~ any residual hangovers are quickly gone. Great skiing as the snow softens, 9.30am ~ 2.00pm. Then gradually starts the challenge! The snow can go heavy, like porrage. You notice a difference passing from sun into shade, rocking backwards, then skis shooting forwards. Again, great skiing, but different from smooth groomers. Towards evening, it can get really tough, as the porrage starts to re-crystallize, and the legs are tired. After this is the time of day, I like to get out on the balcony, in the sunshine, glass of wine, and paint. On the other hand, it is still just after mid-season, and you can still expect to get some good snowfall. |
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Well done, SP. CEM has helped a good number of friends, often, like yourself, indirectly.
When I bought my boots, now 25 years old, they were like slippers, so you are in appreciative company. I have never understood why people should accept less. It does disappoint how poorly Edinburgh is served for skiers. It is a short train journey for me, but would offer nobenefits. Now go out and ski well! |
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