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Oh Dear its gone quite out there!

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:10:32 GMT

That means the end of the season is nye :cry:. On reflection, the snow has been very poor in many places this season however, we enjoyed our trips to Obergurgl, Serre Che and Andorra being very lucky with the conditions in resort. Just think of the fun we will all have researching and then booking our trips for next season :D

We will not ski in December this year but move into early January and try a new resort in Austria. February's group trip is likely to be in Italy possibly Sauze d'Oulx, I love Sauze and March hopefully in the Southern Alps skiing some more runs in Serre Che :wink:

Anyone, got any plans on the backburner for next season :)

Re:Oh Dear its gone quite out there!

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:33:29 GMT

La Thuile in January with the group and hopefully back to somewhere in Austria in March open to all suggestions done Filzmoos and Obergurgl and N looking for somewhere new thats snow sure in case its another poor year :lol: :lol:

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Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:46:19 GMT

Sounds good Debiski, I would love to go to Lech or Stuben however, it is sooo expensive if you plan to go on other trips later in the season. I am looking at more cost effective options. I like the look of Schladming with trees if its snowing and 175kms of piste. I have heard that its good value also in terms of food and drink with some nice mountain huts. Although not the highest resort it has a good snow record. Well back to the research :wink:

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Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:59:29 GMT

In the US Midwest, we had an incredible season. Fresh snow (what seemed like) every few days, and only one warm week with sloppy conditions (I was in Utah that week). Snow canons only used in early November for a few days. For the first time that I can remember, my appetite is sated, and I'm ready for spring.

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Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:09:07 GMT

Trencher wrote:In the US Midwest, we had an incredible season. Fresh snow (what seemed like) every few days, and only one warm week with sloppy conditions (I was in Utah that week). Snow canons only used in early November for a few days. For the first time that I can remember, my appetite is sated, and I'm ready for spring.

Hi Trencher, perhaps you could share some with us next season :lol: Have you managed to get across to California they have broken all records this year? Mind you, you can't go far wrong with the Utah powder :wink:

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Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:46:55 GMT

Packing today for a visit to Tignes tomorrow :lol:
Weather forecast is hilarious !!
Sunny Monday morning then snow ! Which will be rain at resort level but up high on the glacier - snow.
Could be very interesting conditions. Fair bit still open, links and runs back to resort, and I WILL have a great time.
:thumbup:

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Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:02:06 GMT

Andy,
Have a good time in Tignes :D

I'm just starting to think about planning my next year's ski holiday, hopefully around Uni Christmas holiday dates rather than Feb school half-term.

Ally

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Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:44:11 GMT

OldAndy wrote:Packing today for a visit to Tignes tomorrow :lol:
Weather forecast is hilarious !!
Sunny Monday morning then snow ! Which will be rain at resort level but up high on the glacier - snow.
Could be very interesting conditions. Fair bit still open, links and runs back to resort, and I WILL have a great time.
:thumbup:

Have a good one Andy :thumbup:

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Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:57:47 GMT

Andy have a great time, you've waited long enough. I suspect its too early for you to be looking to book for next year :lol: :thumbup:

Ally, where do you fancy going in December?

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Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:50:48 GMT

AlistairS wrote:Andy have a great time, you've waited long enough. I suspect its too early for you to be looking to book for next year :lol: :thumbup:

Funnily enough we were talking about next year yesterday - looking like just before Easter, OH and son prefer the warmer weather!
Sister and I may sneak out for something low season as well which would be good.

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Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:45:40 GMT

:thumbup: Andy, Sounds good, I wonder when Easter falls next year as its very late this year. Hope you getaway in the low season. You know your worth it :wink:

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Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:53:02 GMT

Good Friday is April 6th next year, so two weeks earlier than this year :)

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Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:15:35 GMT

And in 2013 Easter is in March so post Easter could be both good snow and really good value.
Went post Easter a few years ago when it was seriously quiet with some lovely snow and sunshine.

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Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:25:27 GMT

AlistairS wrote:

Ally, where do you fancy going in December?

Alistair,
I'd like to go back to Courchevel, but get a 3 Valleys pass this time and ski out of the Courchevel valley in the afternoons after my lesson.

The problem is I'd like to go with the same group of people as last year but the only week we're all free without missing any school is the actual Christmas week, and I'd hate to be away from home for Christmas. As far as I can remember I've had Christmas here for the last 30 years. Plus, I wouldn't like to leave any family members behind, so we'd have to bring another 5 people with us!

If one of us misses 2 days of school (and why on earth is his school going back on a Thursday anyway?) then we could go the week of 31st Dec to Sat 7th Jan. But the problem with that is that if we go back on the Eurostar night train again it means trying to get back home from London Sunday morning on New Year's Day by train, and I don't suppose they'll be running. In fact, come to think of it, the Eurostar night train might not be running on New Year's Eve :cry:

I should think the Eurostar tickets will come on sale in July, like last year, so I've got until then to decide what to do.

Ally

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Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:55:58 GMT

Ally, sounds like a major dilemma :shock: Why can't life be simple. Thats the problem with group trips and meeting everyones expectations and commitments. Good luck with what ever you decide upon.

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Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:29:18 GMT

I try to avoid being a creature of habit, and i made my last trip to Mayrhofen this season just gone, as i dont feel the need to return to ski it for a 7th time. Having said that, I'd happily go back to Serre Che again as I think the ski area there is fantastic. Theres a big old world of skiing out there, so it seems a shame to keep going back to the same places over and over.

I skied St Moritz for the first time in Jan, and the skiing there was top drawer, helped by incredibly good snow conditions, so I'd consider a return there next year for one of the 3 planned trips.

I think its time I stopped talking about going to the Dolomites and did it at last, so thats maybe the January trip. Serre Che would be an option for a long weekend over Easter maybe depending on how the snow holds up, which we did last year and it was superb.

So, no real plans as yet. It depends on whos going to be coming with us, when we go, and what others throw into the hat as well. The consensus does seem to be for a return to St Moritz though, so maybe that could be the March trip, as I think Dolomites would be better in Jan.

I'd like to squeeze a pre Xmas trip in to somewhere like St Anton if poss, but that might be pushing it a little!!!!!

Now thoughts are moving on to upcoming summer trips, and an imminent long weekend in Rome followed by 10 days in Thassos in June, and a planned week somewhere in September which hasn't been booked yet, still trying to find a really good deal.

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Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:12:57 GMT

Thanks Tony, that sounds like four trips :wink: or three planned and one flexy. Still you can't take it with you so enjoy it while you can. Thats my motto. We would jump at the Arlberg but with four skiers in our party it becomes mega expensive and so we are looking for cheaper options for Austria in January. Schladming is looking a good bet at the present time.

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Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:53:32 GMT

Started to muse about next season and the word 'Dolomites' kept coming into my swede!

Then I opened my Good Ski Guide at random and the book fell open on Madonna Di Campiglio....

then I decided....Kirkwood in California!

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Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:41:59 GMT

Hi Lota,
Heard good things about both :wink: But California = mega snow, well last season anyway and its on my list, once we have saved enough :lol: Always fancied a two centre holiday there to see the sights and ski. Very nice :D

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Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:16:54 GMT

Bugger the snow, the bikes now out started every other day to let my poor old legs recuperate
this week six miles, hopefully build the milage up as the summer months pass by.

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Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:02:16 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:Bugger the snow, the bikes now out started every other day to let my poor old legs recuperate

Never mind Wickers, you'll soon perk up. Here's something for next winter, I took this morning. Yes, that is a sprinkling of fresh snow on the rocks. :D

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Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:51:35 GMT

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Bugger the snow, the bikes now out started every other day to let my poor old legs recuperate

Never mind Wickers, you'll soon perk up. Here's something for next winter, I took this morning. Yes, that is a sprinkling of fresh snow on the rocks. :D

Yep it is all very nice but my season is over :evil: :evil:

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Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:10:43 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:Bugger the snow, the bikes now out started every other day to let my poor old legs recuperate
this week six miles, hopefully build the milage up as the summer months pass by.

Ian, is that how you keep fit for skiing or do you just like to ride your bike in the Norfolk Country Side?

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Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:48:12 GMT

AlistairS wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Bugger the snow, the bikes now out started every other day to let my poor old legs recuperate
this week six miles, hopefully build the milage up as the summer months pass by.

Ian, is that how you keep fit for skiing or do you just like to ride your bike in the Norfolk Country Side?

I started about three years ago just to try and keep the weight down and strengthen the legs for skiing, last summer with the company start up I did not cycle at all and I did notice the difference skiing this year, legs were not as strong and I had more aches and pains in the legs so this year I am starting a new and I hoping to get a tad slimmer and fitter. :thumbup:

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Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:40:53 GMT

Good Idea Ian, I've just started back at the gym. I do a five mile brisk walk and run on a hill program and do some weights on thighs and calfs. I do this once or twice a week right up to the winter season. It keeps these old bones going however, not sure they will make old bones :(

Re:Oh Dear its gone quite out there!

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:03:50 GMT

Well, the season's last knockings are here, and I'm having a short few days in Tignes at the end of next week. Am assured there will be snow, but will take my walking boots just in case. Good advice re the bike over the summer - must try it !

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Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:37:54 GMT

Wickers - isn't East Anglia err - flat?? :lol:

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Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:09:56 GMT

acarr wrote:Wickers - isn't East Anglia err - flat?? :lol:

Yep, perfect cycling territory

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Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:35:33 GMT

acarr wrote:Wickers - isn't East Anglia err - flat?? :lol:

I tell you what I thought East Anglia was flat till I purchased a penny farthing

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Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:55:14 GMT

Forget my last, had to do it: booked our first catered chalet trip to Lech in January 2012. :D :D :D

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Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:28:21 GMT

Would you believe it?....The lifts in Arosa are closed - and there's 30cms of snow forecast over the next two days!

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Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:06:29 GMT

Heliskiing anyone :wink:

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Fri, 27 May 2011 20:18:04 GMT

OldAndy wrote:Packing today for a visit to Tignes tomorrow :lol:
Weather forecast is hilarious !!
Sunny Monday morning then snow ! Which will be rain at resort level but up high on the glacier - snow.
Could be very interesting conditions. Fair bit still open, links and runs back to resort, and I WILL have a great time.
:thumbup:

Old Andy - where are you? Did you have a good time?

Have been looking out for your report - but not a dickie bird from you....

Speak............

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Fri, 27 May 2011 20:29:38 GMT

Dids1 wrote:

OldAndy wrote:Packing today for a visit to Tignes tomorrow :lol:
Weather forecast is hilarious !!
Sunny Monday morning then snow ! Which will be rain at resort level but up high on the glacier - snow.
Could be very interesting conditions. Fair bit still open, links and runs back to resort, and I WILL have a great time.
:thumbup:

Old Andy - where are you? Did you have a good time?

Have been looking out for your report - but not a dickie bird from you....

Speak............

Well old andy is old ...... he is possibly curled up in his favourite chair, wearing his favourite slippers, smoking his favourite pipe :D

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Tue, 31 May 2011 09:00:35 GMT

Dids1 wrote:

Old Andy - where are you? Did you have a good time?

Have been looking out for your report - but not a dickie bird from you....

Speak............

:oops:
Well .......
Firstly my apologies, I intended to write something and also a general thank you to everyone but when I started the words wouldn't flow.
I have been grieving the end of the ski season! This year feels like a "season" to me - a great hol early on and another right at the end with a huge amount of fun in between, thanks to the forum.
For the first time in many years a couple of weeks skiing just wasn't enough :cry:
And I'm finding that tough!
But - back to Tignes. :mrgreen:
A wonderful time was had - snow; typical spring, ranging from solid ice to knee deep slush as you would expect. With powder, blizzards, white outs, rain, blazing sunshine all mixed in! +8C to -11C at 3200m was noted over the week.
The snow up really high was lovely but visibility meant that we had to pick and choose our time up there.
The best part was that my sister can still ski - she has had some serious surgery on her back since she last skied and so was a little nervous.
The funniest part was my niece - 24yo, seriously fit (rows for her University), who could not understand why the two old codgers didn't get as tired as she was!
I took pity on her later in the week :lol:
She said "wow - that's so easy!"
Just about letting the hill take down the speed at the end of the turn (ie: finish the turn) rather than braking and using muscles so much.
He He He
Thanks for your comments and here's to the next time on skis.
:thumbup:

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Wed, 1 Jun 2011 17:48:19 GMT

Cool, just hoped all was well!!!

Glad you had a good time...Happy Summer

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Thu, 9 Jun 2011 08:46:21 GMT

Just back from Thassos, lovely Island.
It was 37c much of the 2nd week we were there, but mentally they had 1.5 metres of snow on the ground in April.
I just find that so hard to imagine.

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Thu, 9 Jun 2011 08:58:04 GMT

Tony_H wrote:Just back from Thassos, lovely Island.
It was 37c much of the 2nd week we were there, but mentally they had 1.5 metres of snow on the ground in April.
I just find that so hard to imagine.

Glad you and yours had a great time ..... now back to work :wink:

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Thu, 9 Jun 2011 12:37:14 GMT

Tony_H wrote:they had 1.5 metres of snow on the ground in April.

:shock:

Amazing - and more than some of The Alps at that time!

You not on holiday this week then Tony? :lol:

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Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:41:49 GMT

Admin wrote:

Tony_H wrote:they had 1.5 metres of snow on the ground in April.

:shock:

Amazing - and more than some of The Alps at that time!

You not on holiday this week then Tony? :lol:

Indeed. I thought it was a tall story but the Thomson rep showed me a photo.

Busy this week writing reviews )