Having been all reved up by Pavel's tuning class I now face a dilema. We're skiing on the Tignes glacier in three weeks time and I can't decide how to wax my skis. Normally with glacier skiing (summer) you would expect the snow to get quite wet in the afternoon. I'm starting to think that by mid November it will be pretty much cold all day. Forcasts for the top have been in the -10's lately. At the moment I have some all round wax and some ultra hard (-16 to -20) wax which I use on the dryslope. It may be that I need to get some less extreme cold wax.
Anybody any thoughts or experiences of the temperature on the Grande Motte?
Tignes, Grande Motte, November - What temps to expect?
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Started by Ellistine in Ski Chatter 25-Oct-2007 - 6 Replies
Ellistine posted Oct-2007
Edited 1 time. Last update at 25-Oct-2007
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reply to 'Tignes, Grande Motte, November - What temps to expect?' posted Oct-2007
Unless we're in for another late start to the season, November on the Grande Motte is likely to be cold. The other possibility is that it will be C-O-L-D. Go for a cold wax, and pay attention to your clothing as much as your skis... 8)
The upper runs (anywhere above the funicular top station / restaurant) are very exposed to any wind that may be blowing. With luck the run down to Val Claret will be open by then though, and that's more sheltered.
From the latest GFS data; looks like a cold few days for the end of this month, then average temperatures (for the time of year) in the first week of November.
After that... looks a fair bit colder and maybe a wee bit of precipitation too... :mrgreen:
The upper runs (anywhere above the funicular top station / restaurant) are very exposed to any wind that may be blowing. With luck the run down to Val Claret will be open by then though, and that's more sheltered.
From the latest GFS data; looks like a cold few days for the end of this month, then average temperatures (for the time of year) in the first week of November.
After that... looks a fair bit colder and maybe a wee bit of precipitation too... :mrgreen:
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Bandit
reply to 'Tignes, Grande Motte, November - What temps to expect?' posted Oct-2007
It's going to be COLD...probably :D This means taking your best cold weather gear, thermals, face mask etc. Of course, that will mean that it will turn out warm and sunny :lol:
It can be very bleak up top, very exposed to the wind.
For the skis,, unless you are planning to rent a lane and run some gates, a Universal Wax, and a Zardoz Pocket Puck should see you through. Enjoy :D
It can be very bleak up top, very exposed to the wind.
For the skis,, unless you are planning to rent a lane and run some gates, a Universal Wax, and a Zardoz Pocket Puck should see you through. Enjoy :D
Ellistine
reply to 'Tignes, Grande Motte, November - What temps to expect?' posted Oct-2007
This would be the least costly solution - I have both already!Bandit wrote:For the skis,, unless you are planning to rent a lane and run some gates, a Universal Wax, and a Zardoz Pocket Puck should see you through.
Edited 1 time. Last update at 26-Oct-2007
Ellistine
reply to 'Tignes, Grande Motte, November - What temps to expect?' posted Oct-2007
Now if you could let me have that in writing... :DAdmin wrote:After that... looks a fair bit colder and maybe a wee bit of precipitation too...
Thanks Admin, It's like having my own private weather man!
Kenzie
reply to 'Tignes, Grande Motte, November - What temps to expect?' posted Oct-2007
Try these on snowheads.com, they've just been out there.
http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=30912&start=40
http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=31042
http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=30912&start=40
http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=31042
Ellistine
reply to 'Tignes, Grande Motte, November - What temps to expect?' posted Oct-2007
Thanks. Now can I bring myself to register with snowheads to view them :shock:Try these on snowheads.com, they've just been out there.
Topic last updated on 26-October-2007 at 16:42