Search:

Type: Posts; User: GPendleton

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Replies
    11
    Views
    2,600

    Thanks guys! Hopefully we will see some snow. ...

    Thanks guys! Hopefully we will see some snow. It's been awhile here in Cham.
  2. Replies
    11
    Views
    2,600

    CHEAP LODGING HELP - Austria & Switzerland

    Going to St Anton, Engelberg and Andermatt midweek in two weeks with three friends. I am looking for some cheap lodging in or near each destination. I want to stay within bus distance for St Anton...
  3. Replies
    20,322
    Views
    4,642,250

    Fresh turns found via a little touring in...

    Fresh turns found via a little touring in Chamonix. All hope not lost.
  4. Replies
    20,322
    Views
    4,642,250

    Chamonix snow conditions are pretty bad but they...

    Chamonix snow conditions are pretty bad but they could be worse. I was expecting to be able to ski to Chamonix town but that is impossible. Higher up things are ok. Got some areas of thigh deep...
  5. Replies
    20,322
    Views
    4,642,250

    Cheap lodging - St Anton, Engelberg, Andermatt. ...

    Cheap lodging - St Anton, Engelberg, Andermatt. Any suggestions? I am living in Chamonix and have some Jackson Hole buddies visiting for a road trip starting Feb 5. Cheers!
  6. Replies
    1
    Views
    1,205

    I'm in Chamonix and looking for a ski partner...

    I'm in Chamonix and looking for a ski partner until the first week of February to ski the steep stuff.

    Alpsskiiier - know this doesn't help but thought I would try to get your thread moving...
  7. Replies
    20,322
    Views
    4,642,250

    Anyone in Chamonix/Mont-Blanc area that wants to...

    Anyone in Chamonix/Mont-Blanc area that wants to get some lines in? I've been itching to hit up the serious off piste on Aiguille du Midi for some time. Have all glacier and avy gear.

    bobinch -...
  8. Replies
    102
    Views
    16,836

    Spending my season this year (only season of my...

    Spending my season this year (only season of my young life) at Chamonix. I have always looked up to it as THE place to go in Europe and after reading a bunch of posts it seems like a season there...
  9. Replies
    31
    Views
    3,944

    Just got my condo leased out for 8 months - the...

    Just got my condo leased out for 8 months - the last thing that was holding me back! Now have to lock down my place in France and I'll be all set. I'll be in Chamonix from Jan through the first week...
  10. Replies
    20,322
    Views
    4,642,250

    This makes me think of a question some of my...

    This makes me think of a question some of my Jackson Hole friends are asking me for when they come over this winter: is there something similar to a Teton Pass (not a lift pass but a physical area),...
  11. Replies
    12,696
    Views
    3,391,601

    Good buy! Jealous... Wish I could find a steal...

    Good buy! Jealous... Wish I could find a steal like that in Europe this winter!
  12. Replies
    20,322
    Views
    4,642,250

    Yeah, I have friends visiting who have the same...

    Yeah, I have friends visiting who have the same concerns. It would just be alot easier to have all the options for taking a day off and a day elsewhere. The ala carte thing may be an option for you?...
  13. Replies
    20,322
    Views
    4,642,250

    CarveMan - It is not possible to get the 15 day...

    CarveMan - It is not possible to get the 15 day non-consecutive MBU pass. The only option is the 5 pack or the Chamonix a la carte which does not include Verbier. I have been emailing back and...
  14. Replies
    34
    Views
    6,901

    Never been but would be sick. I saw something...

    Never been but would be sick. I saw something about a boating and skiing trip done in Norway and that looked awesome. Cant recall where I saw it though.
  15. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,732

    Olin Mark VIII. Only way to go...

    Olin Mark VIII. Only way to go...
  16. Replies
    1
    Views
    1,396

    I'll be out there at that time. Fingers crossed...

    I'll be out there at that time. Fingers crossed for good snow this year.
  17. Replies
    414
    Views
    140,192

    bump for october

    bump for october
  18. Replies
    38
    Views
    4,643

    No ski conditioning classes where I live. In the...

    No ski conditioning classes where I live. In the past I have done hour long bike classes 4 days a week in addition to core workouts and some upper body. That seems to work well.

    Right now I am...
  19. Sounds like a plan. I did some more digging and...

    Sounds like a plan. I did some more digging and found these threads so I guess that about answers it:
    Cheapest European Country to Register a Car In? - Teton Gravity Research Forums
    Canuck buying...
  20. I figured I would keep it up until I was called...

    I figured I would keep it up until I was called Jong. Car and van fall into the three letter no search category so I couldn't find anything. Oh well.
  21. Ski Bum Car for Europe - buy used then sell

    Does anyone have experience with this? As a non-citizen is it possible to buy a used car or van and then sell it when you leave? Trying to have a car to get around to other ski resorts. Ive seen a...
  22. Replies
    45
    Views
    7,770

    Thanks BGSTi , always solid advice. If only...

    Thanks BGSTi , always solid advice. If only there were a late night bus to arentiere...
  23. Replies
    45
    Views
    7,770

    I think I may have found a studio for 2100 euros...

    I think I may have found a studio for 2100 euros for 3 months jan-apr (700 euros per month) right where the arrow points to on Google for "Chamonix, France," by this Satsuki place and about a block...
  24. Replies
    105
    Views
    11,324

    Haggis - when was the last time you skiied...

    Haggis - when was the last time you skiied Chamonix and what time of year/week was this?
  25. Replies
    105
    Views
    11,324

    @wildskizer - I always wanted to ski Garmisch in...

    @wildskizer - I always wanted to ski Garmisch in Germany and Kitzbuhel in Austria growing up from going those places in the summer and not being able to ski. In Austria I'd still like to ski St...
  26. Replies
    19
    Views
    2,041

    Everyone I know that lives out there (24-26 years...

    Everyone I know that lives out there (24-26 years old) lives in the town of Jackson or out in Wilson somewhere (do not recommend Wilson for you - though the bar there would be a good place to meet...
  27. Replies
    27
    Views
    3,087

    I can just imagine saying to my future kids or...

    I can just imagine saying to my future kids or grandkids "back in my day, people used to smoke these things called cigarettes and they used to do it inside of places too!"

    It looks like there are...
  28. Replies
    27
    Views
    3,087

    Joe - thank you - hilarious and to the point

    Joe - thank you - hilarious and to the point
  29. Replies
    5
    Views
    1,610

    For iphones - http://www.vimeo.com/m/#/15315278

    For iphones - http://www.vimeo.com/m/#/15315278
  30. Replies
    27
    Views
    3,087

    Such hostility! I wanted to know because I like...

    Such hostility! I wanted to know because I like to smoke sometimes and in north america there are fewer and fewer places where that's okay. I had heard of increasing laws in Europe prohibiting...
  31. Replies
    27
    Views
    3,087

    Smoking in European Ski Towns & Areas

    Might be a stupid question BUT... are there bans that are enforced for smoking inside bars in all ski areas throughout Austria, France, Italy & Switzerland?

    Any bans against smoking outdoors -...
  32. Replies
    39
    Views
    6,602

    Targhee is awesome. Stay at Jackson and take the...

    Targhee is awesome. Stay at Jackson and take the bust to Targhee for the day when the pow is nice. It isn't really flat but it's not exactly Jackson. It's fun for a day of relaxing good runs. Def...
  33. Costa Rica is chill - thought I went there last...

    Costa Rica is chill - thought I went there last November and the surfing could have been better. Note that I went to the South Pacific side, around Jaco (pronounce ha-ko) and besides the first day...
  34. Replies
    176
    Views
    12,363

    Poll: North Carolina! Sugar Mountain? Beech Mountain?...

    North Carolina! Sugar Mountain? Beech Mountain? Anyone?
  35. Replies
    77
    Views
    7,498

    http://www.snow.com/epicpass/home.aspx ...

    http://www.snow.com/epicpass/home.aspx

    Unlimited access to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly (Lake Tahoe) and Arapahoe Basin.

    Sooo - CA and Colorado. How about that!
    ...
  36. Replies
    21
    Views
    3,811

    Anyones ideas on the Vagabond? Looks like the...

    Anyones ideas on the Vagabond? Looks like the belvedere is best but the whole lack of locker thing is an issue maybe.

    Easy to hitchhick on New Years back to Argentiere?

    What's this hostel by...
  37. Replies
    21
    Views
    3,811

    Did you feel all of your stuff was safe being...

    Did you feel all of your stuff was safe being left at the Belvedere? Being close to the Grands Montets would be nice, especially if there is a more permanent place in Chamonix Sud for the rest of...
  38. Replies
    44
    Views
    7,853

    I love how that the last post just seals the...

    I love how that the last post just seals the deal! Purchasing BDs.
  39. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,841

    Trying this setup this coming winter - will...

    Trying this setup this coming winter - will report how it goes...
  40. Replies
    20,322
    Views
    4,642,250

    Thats perfect - thank you for the advice.

    Thats perfect - thank you for the advice.
  41. Replies
    20,322
    Views
    4,642,250

    @ TeleAl - Been on the ChamServe trying to find...

    @ TeleAl - Been on the ChamServe trying to find an open room. Thinking about just getting a studio but can't decide. I have heard it isnt too hard to just show up and find a room to live in. ...
  42. Replies
    20,322
    Views
    4,642,250

    I heard the bunker hostel closed down as well -...

    I heard the bunker hostel closed down as well - but it sounds like it was sketchy anyways. I've stayed in a bunch of European hostels and I felt much safer in some than in others. That's my concern...
  43. Replies
    10
    Views
    2,000

    This response made my day.

    This response made my day.
  44. Replies
    21
    Views
    3,811

    All the non-hostels listed are pricey - like 60...

    All the non-hostels listed are pricey - like 60 euros a day vs 16 in Argentiere. Does anyone else have experience with Vagabond in Cham? Is it Chamonix Sud? It looks close to Aiguille du Midi lift.
  45. Replies
    21
    Views
    3,811

    Cold showers in the Alps? I guess you have to do...

    Cold showers in the Alps? I guess you have to do what you have to do, right? I'd like something different if that's the case. Also, def not acceptable to share a bed with a male stranger in my...
  46. Replies
    21
    Views
    3,811

    Dec 29 - Jan 3 - Recommendation for hostel in...

    Dec 29 - Jan 3 - Recommendation for hostel in Chamonix that would be good to meet seasonaires? I contacted Belvedere and they seem like a pretty good operation but I'm looking for something that...
  47. Replies
    121
    Views
    14,771

    All this back and forth bantering is doing one...

    All this back and forth bantering is doing one thing for me - making me extremely excited for my season in Chamonix this winter.

    I have been to Jackson 3 times over the past 5 years and have...
  48. Replies
    20,322
    Views
    4,642,250

    Ripzalot - I have no accomodations sorted. My...

    Ripzalot - I have no accomodations sorted. My plan is to book a hostel for the first week and try to meet someone that has an extra room or bed. My guess is that there will be someone who will be...
  49. Replies
    27
    Views
    4,424

    ALPINE ZONE

    ALPINEZONE -

    1 - The east coast does not compare to the Western US or Europe for Skiing.

    2 - Your very own little Alpinezone website has the word "ALPINE" in it, stealing naming rights from...
  50. Replies
    36
    Views
    5,879

    So long as they are skuffed and bent back into...

    So long as they are skuffed and bent back into shape a few times, fine by me. Tech Talk seems to be a better place for this though.
Results 1 to 50 of 75
Page 1 of 2 1 2