Messages posted by : verbier_ski_bum
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Well, it should be quite easy. The resort typically have a website with all real estate agents listed. Or you can google them separately. Then you need to go from one agency to another one as not everyone deals with season rent. I am renting in Verbier and this is how I proceeded. I filled online forms with 6 agencies that had apartments for season and in July I got replies with offers. Alternatively you can send them emails with your query or call every single one. Price will depend on the accomodation and the deposit will depend on a price. You might also expect to pay the full amount of rent before January 1st, with the first installment within 10 days upon signing the contract, and the second - 1-2 weeks before you move in.
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The driest winter in 60 years over here. I think I will take even an average season in terms of snow next year. Anything will be better.
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My boots definitely weigh more than a litter bottle of alcohol, maybe 4 bottles.:) But I I can't understand why it is such a big deal to let boots onboard as a carry-on bag. I mean it's allowed to take small suitcases that would fit in the overhead bins, so what is the problem here?
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St. Moritz is a long way from GVA to go there for couple of days. But yeah, North-East of the country was more lucky in terms of snow this season.
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Vallee Blanche can be a good bet for a bit later, crevasses will be visible quite soon. Now when they are still covered it can be dangerous as snow bridges will be thin. Still Chamonix might be the best bet as it's the closest to GVA. I would avoid Villars, not sure what conditions it is reporting, but I know someone working there and conditions are quite poor, it's simply not high enough. Reports on this sight rarely match the reality.
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Yes, I will definitely have the boots looked at by a bootfitter because overall the fit is OK - the best one I've had so far, so maybe they can be softened. If not, thanks for the pointer, I will check junior race boots. |
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I tighten up my boots as the day progresses. the morning settings are not tight enough in the afternoon. But I still try to keep the second top buckle loose as my boots are stiff and my ankles flex better this way.
I may be actually in the market for new boots for next season. Definitely could do with a softer and lighter boot. My shell alone weighs just little bit less than my b/f's whole boot, if my size was much bigger it probably would have had the same weight. and he's taller and heavier and skis over 100 days per year, so if I ski more than just weekends on 5-6 day my tendons are in pieces. One of the problems is that I need a narrow last and this often comes together with additional stiffness, so it can be a long search. I can't understand why no manufacturer makes a boot with 95mm last and a medium flex... |
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Yeah, maybe it will be better to get boots on your next ski trip as there is normally at least one good bootfitter in a resort. Try to research in advance as they can be busy and you will need an appointment. And you can go straight there from the slopes if you need further adjustments. I wouldn't worry too much about the flex unless you are particularly lightweight or unfit. It's more of a problem for women than for men. In any case the bootfitter will address this too.
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