We had like 5 feet last night in Val D'isere. None of the lifts opened today, the road was closed both ways from val D'isere. Mark Wilkinson, the manager of my shop here in Val woke up to an avalanche smashing through his back window into his bed. Most action his bed has seen in a while.
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Thread: The alps are BURIED
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12-15-2008, 08:43 AM #1
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The alps are BURIED
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12-15-2008, 08:45 AM #2
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O. M. G.
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12-15-2008, 08:45 AM #3
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Wow
That is not something you see everyday. Good thing it wasn't a little worse.
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12-15-2008, 08:46 AM #4
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That must have been quite a wake-up call!
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12-15-2008, 08:53 AM #5
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Those are some awesome pictures!
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12-15-2008, 08:56 AM #6
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I don't know how many times it has to be said around here, but it doesn't matter what the conditions are, you should always have your beacon, shovel and probe on you!!! there are many packs that are low profile enough now that you can get your shovel and probe in and still barely notice them when you're trying to fall asleep.
I don't understand why people don't get it....
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12-15-2008, 08:58 AM #7
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Yeah, some pretty sic shots, super jealous!!
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12-15-2008, 09:01 AM #8
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that's a rather rude wakeup call
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12-15-2008, 09:06 AM #9
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HOLY SHIT.
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12-15-2008, 09:06 AM #10
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Originally Posted by powdherb
Sweet pics!
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12-15-2008, 09:07 AM #11
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Jeebus!!
Havent seen a shitshow like this in ages...
Half of the europe lacks snow and the rest gets drowned in it.
The floggings will continue until morale improves.
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12-15-2008, 09:09 AM #12
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WOW....that's is awesome.
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12-15-2008, 09:13 AM #13
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Hahaha...love it Originally Posted by AK
I don't know how many times it has to be said around here, but it doesn't matter what the conditions are, you should always have your beacon, shovel and probe on you!!! there are many packs that are low profile enough now that you can get your shovel and probe in and still barely notice them when you're trying to fall asleep.
I don't understand why people don't get it....
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12-15-2008, 09:25 AM #14
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This thread delivers
How far did this storm reach east?If you can't dig it, you ain't got no shovel
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12-15-2008, 09:27 AM #15
LEGEN..wait for it...DARY
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HO. LY. SHIT!!!
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12-15-2008, 09:29 AM #16
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LOL Originally Posted by AK
I don't know how many times it has to be said around here, but it doesn't matter what the conditions are, you should always have your beacon, shovel and probe on you!!! there are many packs that are low profile enough now that you can get your shovel and probe in and still barely notice them when you're trying to fall asleep.
I don't understand why people don't get it....
great pics
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12-15-2008, 09:35 AM #17
I call bullshit
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holy shit!
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12-15-2008, 09:38 AM #18
Ca plane pour moi
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Fuck yeah !
(Surefoot ? Pharmacie shot from work ?)"Typically euro, french in particular, in my opinion. It's the same skiing or climbing there. They are completely unfazed by their own assholeness. Like it's normal." - srsosbso
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12-15-2008, 09:47 AM #19
Just fuckin' with ya
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That is just silly.
Skiing TR to come later I assume?I don't work and I don't save, desperate women pay my way.
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12-15-2008, 09:53 AM #20
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Focking insane!
I'm so hardcore, I'm gnarcore.
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12-15-2008, 10:07 AM #21
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how is the weather forecast looking? do you think the roads will open by FR and it will be possible to somehow get there? I found a super cheap flight from Prague to Geneva FR-MO .. wont have any xmas gifts but fuck it, this looks epic ...
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12-15-2008, 10:15 AM #22
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That is probably the most unbelievable picture I've ever seen. What the fuck do you do when all of a sudden your bed is covered in snow? Other than take pictures and laugh your ass off.
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12-15-2008, 10:16 AM #23
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High pressures coming in for the end of the week. Things should settle down. Originally Posted by 2-czech
And the road will be open (it is already).
(From http://www.haute-tarentaise.net)
Last edited by philippeR; 12-15-2008 at 10:18 AM.
"Typically euro, french in particular, in my opinion. It's the same skiing or climbing there. They are completely unfazed by their own assholeness. Like it's normal." - srsosbso
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12-15-2008, 10:33 AM #24
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Holy balls. That's pure absurdity.
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12-15-2008, 10:49 AM #25
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[QUOTE=philippeR;2150031]High pressures coming in for the end of the week. Things should settle down.
And the road will be open (it is already).
(From http://www.haute-tarentaise.net)
thanks philippe ... i think i will pull the trigger and fly in on FR evening ... gotta figure out the transportation to Tignes ... that picture is sick!
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