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How long will the snow last

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:40:25 GMT

Hi to everyone, not posted this year at all :)

Usually go on at least two ski holidays a year, this year I had non, employer issuse, family illness stopped me going

looking at snow reports how long will the snow last for.

my employer is sending me to Poland for a week in 13 - 20 of this month, with ski resorts an hours drive away, then i have been promised 10 days off.

where to go?

Last year vowed never to go later then mid March as the skiable slops become fewer but the ski passes stay high priced

Re:How long will the snow last

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:41:16 GMT

Dont know about Poland or Slovakia but high reports in the Alps have had a superb season ands theres still plenty left.

Re:How long will the snow last

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 18:19:37 GMT

Try Bialka and Kaprowky Weich and base yourself at Zakopane. It is a lovely town but must say the skiing is not joined. However you can have a good day each at the above resorts but if you are a reasonable skier you will struggle to get a week as the runs are limited. But if you are in the area!!

Re:How long will the snow last

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 08:35:15 GMT

You have a great time if not skiing ... walking in the hills 8)

How long will the snow last

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 22:05:23 GMT

Bonfire wrote:Hi to everyone, not posted this year at all :)

Usually go on at least two ski holidays a year, this year I had non, employer issuse, family illness stopped me going

looking at snow reports how long will the snow last for.

my employer is sending me to Poland for a week in 13 - 20 of this month, with ski resorts an hours drive away, then i have been promised 10 days off.

where to go?

Last year vowed never to go later then mid March as the skiable slops become fewer but the ski passes stay high priced

Hi,

There are heavy snowfalls in Polish ski resorts atm.
Plenty of snow so should last until your trip.
Where are you going to stay in Poland?

Re:How long will the snow last

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 01:17:19 GMT

biki17 wrote:

Hi,

There are heavy snowfalls in Polish ski resorts atm.
Plenty of snow so should last until your trip.
Where are you going to stay in Poland?

Hi

Krakow (need to get round to booking a hotel). Weather forecast is for rain second part of next week.

bald-eagleman wrote:Try Bialka and Kaprowky Weich and base yourself at Zakopane. It is a lovely town but must say the skiing is not joined. However you can have a good day each at the above resorts but if you are a reasonable skier you will struggle to get a week as the runs are limited. But if you are in the area!!

I love Zakopane, although I now the skiing is not great, not been for some years now. Last time I was there it was like water skiing over ice.

Ian Wickham wrote:You have a great time if not skiing ... walking in the hills 8)

Thanks, there is always stuff to do in the hills, canoeing, horse riding, cycling

Tempted to book Livigno on the 21st, will it be still open?

Re:How long will the snow last

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 06:13:55 GMT

Bonfire wrote:

biki17 wrote:

Hi,

There are heavy snowfalls in Polish ski resorts atm.
Plenty of snow so should last until your trip.
Where are you going to stay in Poland?

Hi

Krakow (need to get round to booking a hotel). Weather forecast is for rain second part of next week.

bald-eagleman wrote:Try Bialka and Kaprowky Weich and base yourself at Zakopane. It is a lovely town but must say the skiing is not joined. However you can have a good day each at the above resorts but if you are a reasonable skier you will struggle to get a week as the runs are limited. But if you are in the area!!

I love Zakopane, although I now the skiing is not great, not been for some years now. Last time I was there it was like water skiing over ice.

Ian Wickham wrote:You have a great time if not skiing ... walking in the hills 8)

Thanks, there is always stuff to do in the hills, canoeing, horse riding, cycling

Tempted to book Livigno on the 21st, will it be still open?

If you choose Livigno then some hotels offer free lift passes after 13th April 8)

Re:How long will the snow last

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:30:31 GMT

Bonfire wrote:

biki17 wrote:

Hi,

There are heavy snowfalls in Polish ski resorts atm.
Plenty of snow so should last until your trip.
Where are you going to stay in Poland?

Hi

Krakow (need to get round to booking a hotel). Weather forecast is for rain second part of next week.

bald-eagleman wrote:Try Bialka and Kaprowky Weich and base yourself at Zakopane. It is a lovely town but must say the skiing is not joined. However you can have a good day each at the above resorts but if you are a reasonable skier you will struggle to get a week as the runs are limited. But if you are in the area!!

I love Zakopane, although I now the skiing is not great, not been for some years now. Last time I was there it was like water skiing over ice.

Ian Wickham wrote:You have a great time if not skiing ... walking in the hills 8)

Thanks, there is always stuff to do in the hills, canoeing, horse riding, cycling

Tempted to book Livigno on the 21st, will it be still open?

Livigno offers much larger ski area than anything in Poland. It should also be more snow sure.
However if you fancy a short ski trip while in Krakow then Kasprowy Wierch near Zakopane is the highest skiable mountain in the country with 1000 m vertical and 2 long runs. Best suited for intermediate/advanced skiers. For early intermediates/beginners Bialka Tatrzanska near Zakopane is the better option. Krynica Zdroj has been voted the best ski resort in the country for the last 5 years running, but it lies relatively low and is 3 hours on the coach from Krakow. It is also a top Polish spa resort and my favourite ski resort in Poland. You can get weather updates on internetor by phoning the lift companies.
http://www.jaworzynakrynicka.pl/
http://www.pkl.pl/kasprowy/home
http://bialkatatrzanska.pl/index.php

Just read on their website that Krynica is closing on 14 April: :(
Snow condition on Kasprowy Wierch are good, 65 - 195 cm of snow with some fresh snowfall.
Bialka reports very good snow conditions with 70 - 100 cm of snow. No news on end of season date yet, but will be open weekend 13-14 April :)

Re:How long will the snow last

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 14:34:10 GMT

Val d'Aosta tourist board are offering free list passes from now till the end of ski season - 23rd April I think. You need to book at least 3 nights accommodation on half board in a local hotel to qualify for the offer. Champoluc and Monte Rosa area is superb - one and a half hours from Turin. Website is lovevda.it

Re:How long will the snow last

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 09:56:33 GMT

I'm checking my diary as we speak.....