Thread: Snow for the Euros.

you were lucky with 6 weeks. over here there were maybe 15 days of winter. most of them back in october...

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"More Cowbell".......

On a side...local reports from Champex base....snow! Snow line looks to be staying a little lower than anticipated. Raining cats and dogs here in GE.

Originally Posted by Meathelmet

Mmmm...crusty mank...Mmmm... I´ll take that!





Yo Euromags!
I will by all probability flying in to zurich or milan on 26-28th for a 10 day roadtrip to the alps.A bit swiss cheese, maybe a bit foie gras in france,
some germknödel in austria and grappa in italy....
Will be cruising around,following the snow or just checking out some new places. I would finally love to do some turns with some mags, let me know if you are up to some skiing or touring!
Hell, or arrange some mini-euro summit somewhere for the 6-7th of march?

So any interest in a gathering 6-7 March? Where? For me would have to be near an airport....Cham? Engleberg? Open to a reasonable drive/train from an airport.

Originally Posted by ChowdahRidah

So any interest in a gathering 6-7 March? Where? For me would have to be near an airport....Cham? Engleberg? Open to a reasonable drive/train from an airport.

Definately.

My probable schedule is 1-2/3rd in zell am see area,after that I will come to swizzera,to obergesteln(?) or something close to that.

Eberg/amat/vbier could be cool.

So.Mags, anyone intrested if we throw a impromptu Mini on 6-7th? Should we start a brand new thread on this one?

Originally Posted by Meathelmet

So.Mags, anyone intrested if we throw a impromptu Mini on 6-7th? Should we start a brand new thread on this one?

i'm interested but could we keep it kinda loose depending on snow? coz we all want pow, right?
if we are all mobile, just converge on the most central best snow spot.

I wasn't sure if this was the sweet cowbell and good soup thread or I could find some good euro snow info.

Landing in Zurich on March 10, anyone want to ski Engelberg that afternoon or the 11th? Anyone in Andermatt want to ski after that? Beers on me.

My buddy said snow in Davos went to hell in a bucket this weekend, and something about a facet farm 2' down. Where is it holding up?
Anyone got some long term info on snow fall? It looks like good snow towards the Italian border. WWMD, Should I hit Engadin or head to St Anton? Or?

Originally Posted by Ripzalot

i'm interested but could we keep it kinda loose depending on snow? coz we all want pow, right?
if we are all mobile, just converge on the most central best snow spot.

Yes and no.... I need to book a flight over for the weekend and don't want to have to go too far from the airport because I'd like to ski quite a bit on Sunday too before I have to jet. Right now flights to Zurich are slightly better than Geneva in terms of times and cost if that helps....so leaning toward Engelberg or maybe something cooler I haven't thought of yet?

march 10 could be full on winter again in the north. (sw pattern breaking down march1-3rd....) right now south is the place to go....

Meeting a friend in Geneva on Friday the 5th. Going to be riding Meribel and then Cham but back in Geneva Sunday night. Have a day solo on Monday (with a car) but flying back home early Tuesday morning (will have to stay in Geneva Monday night). Any suggestions as to where i should ride for the day based on current and forecast snow conditions? Verbier? Back to Cham? Any input greatly appreciated.

some fun and games of late involving a little booter session




PA- always innovating




bit warm for my tastes around these parts currently but here's hoping the rain/snow limit stays lowish, and that it does actually snow a bit

Originally Posted by Dam Skier

I wasn't sure if this was the sweet cowbell and good soup thread or I could find some good euro snow info.

A savvy reader could interpret the meta-conversation when posters on a ski forum are discussing everything but skiing. How about an example? See how your interpretation of the sample sentence matches the given meaning.

Seemingly irrelevant sentence: There were two lightning strikes in the Jura today.

Meaning: Winter is over in central Europe.

Not your interpretation? Fear not, springtime can be the right time in central Europe. Most importantly, though, you're still two weeks away. A savvy central European skier should know that anything could happen during the first few weeks of Spring.

Stay tuned.

Originally Posted by steven hatcher

A savvy reader could interpret the meta-conversation when posters on a ski forum are discussing everything but skiing.

Haha, I will be back in 3 weeks or so to finish up the season and drop in on this thread periodically to see how things are developing. When I see cowbells or restaurant discussions I don't linger in the thread!

Hey a question for anyone who can answer it.

The 3 free day passes that one gets with the chamonix pass allow for skiing at about 20 different ski areas.

Here is what is on the bon bon card:

Sur presentation de cette carte et de votre forfait-saison en cours de validite, vous pourrez echanger a la caisse des remontees mecaniques de la station choise (excepte la station emettrice et le Massif de provenance) les presents coupons contre un titre de transport. Il vous sera offert le choix entre:

un fortrait journee offert parmi les stations suivantes:

-> Les Brasses
-> Les Haberes
-> Nancy/Cluses
-> Semnoz
-> Cordon
-> Mont-Saxonnex
-> Himentaz (Bellevaux)
-> Praz de Lys - Sommand
-> Passy -Plaine Joux
-> Bernex
-> Bellevaux/La Chevrerie
-> Manigod
-> Chamonix le Pass 2765m
ou Mont-Blanc Unlimited - 50%
-> Les Houches
-> Le Grand Bornand
-> Praz-sur-Arly
-> Les Contamines
-> Evasion Mont-Blanc
Combloux Megeve, Saint-Gervais, Saint-Nicolas de Veroce
-> Grand Massif
Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoens, Sixt
-> Les Port du Soleil
Vallee d'Abondance, Chatel, Morzine, Avoriaz, Les Gets, Saint-Jean d'Aulps, Morgins, Torgon, Champery, Les Crosets, Champoussin


1) Which one of those would you recommend the most?
2) Particulary which ones rise up to 3000m or more and are quite good (because the snow level this weekend is kind of high).


Thanks
Arash

^^ 2) non, besides MB unlimited

Originally Posted by Marius

^^ 2) non, besides MB unlimited

Dang, well then I 'll wait for the snowfall level to lower a bit then.

Any suggestions for places when that happens?

Originally Posted by JoeStrummer

Haha, I will be back in 3 weeks or so to finish up the season and drop in on this thread periodically to see how things are developing. When I see cowbells or restaurant discussions I don't linger in the thread!

Linger longer. Untracked powder is elusive but good raclette recommends are forever!

Originally Posted by Orash111

-> Les Contamines

Just keep on skinning on the Mt Blanc side until you get to 3k....

Anyone up for amatt around the 10th of march?

Originally Posted by Orash111

Any suggestions for places when that happens?

flaine or champery/lescrosets/avoriaz (can be done on same day) gives you about 2500m and has some good shots. but i haven't been to many of those places you list.



mmmm raclette.

Originally Posted by jumpturn

Just keep on skinning on the Mt Blanc side until you get to 3k....

I think I'll just stick to Grand Montets then

Originally Posted by Orash111

I think I'll just stick to Grand Montets then

That sounds like a plan: keep on skinning until you get to 3.8k....

Hey anyone wish to join me for a morning of powder at Verbier tomorrow (Friday)?
I plan to leave from Lausanne. Get to le chable no later than 8:30 am and then leave at 12pm and be back at EPFL.

PM me if you are interested.

Despite the warm temps, hordes of hungover Brits, high wind, and limited light, Les Grands Montets still offered knee-deep snow to all those willing to look for it.

So today was pretty freaking good :-)

Mont Gele at verbier did not open today. Anyone think there is a very good chance it will be open tomorrow?

Originally Posted by Orash111

So today was pretty freaking good :-)

Mont Gele at verbier did not open today. Anyone think there is a very good chance it will be open tomorrow?

What has the isotherme zero been there? Heard that it had risen to 3000m in that area? How is snow in general?