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09-30-2018, 11:02 AM #76
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09-30-2018, 11:07 AM #77
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09-30-2018, 03:06 PM #78
Another information resource on Andermatt and the offpiste/freeride routes:
https://wepowder.com/en/andermatt-gemsstock
(the Winterhorn lifts shown above Hospental have been decommissioned)
The only ones displayed that really require skins are Blauberg and Castelhorn.Merde De Glace On the Freak When Ski
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09-30-2018, 08:59 PM #79
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09-30-2018, 10:07 PM #80
I’m really warming up to making this trip happen. It’s obviously amazing situation you put together Buster- thanks for heading this up. My desire is there, gonna work on pulling the strings. I’m a euro jong tho. If some other cats are leaving out of SeaTac and want to galvanize- let a mag know
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09-30-2018, 10:21 PM #81
I haven't put anything together, I'm just sharing what I've learned from experiences with Dan Loutrel ( http://www.andermatt-guides.ch/EN ) and offers of accommodations from vendul (http://www.mt-lodge.com).
Just show up and ski.
It's Bobby's fault.Merde De Glace On the Freak When Ski
>>>200 cm Black Bamboo Sidewalled DPS Lotus 120 : Best Skis Ever <<<
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09-30-2018, 10:25 PM #82
I won't know until way closer to the dates but I could have a car to pickup/shuttle a few mags if needed. This likely coincides with a work trip in the spring. Now I just gotta try and make the visits line up correctly.
And make sure the girlfriend doesn't get annoyed at my being out of town for my birthday
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09-30-2018, 10:26 PM #83Registered User
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10-01-2018, 10:03 AM #84
Can totally vouch for E'Berg. Spent 2 days there - one whiteout storm day, one good vis day. Guided around by 2 different groups of random locals who showed me such an amazing time. Skied one of the longest vert runs in my life by walking about 10 minutes. Can't wait to get back there one day, if you have a chance ski there.
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10-01-2018, 12:26 PM #85Registered User
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Tickets purchased. Land in Zurich March 16 and will plan to head to Andermatt and then back out of Zurich on Sunday the 24th. LWS, Mrs. Mike will be joining me and she is a groomers only, so we may have to get the 2 of them together for a day or 2 of play, and my wife has already mentioned that she might day trip to Luzern one day. We will probably spend 3-4 days around Andermatt and then bounce somewhere else with more approachable skiing for her, and just some variety in general. I'm eyeballing Bettermalp for the relocation partly just because it looks wicked easy to access from Andermatt. Anyone have a report on that?
Buster, keep your eyes open for a PM. I need some recommendations on what to buy. My limited backcountry (Euro style) experience has always been guided, so I need some skins, probe and transceiver.
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10-01-2018, 12:47 PM #86
It is finally turning white outside!
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10-01-2018, 12:56 PM #87Registered User
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First EuroBBI Thursday March 21, 2019
This is pretty much a go for me. Flights have creeped up to $700ish including all checked baggage. Nailing down air fare soon and sleeping accommodations.
Super pumped.Last edited by 2FUNKY; 10-01-2018 at 01:21 PM.
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10-01-2018, 01:33 PM #88
Andermatt and Disentis have lots and lots of groimers, The Gemsstock has intermediate groimers on the upper half with a little bit of a pitch on the groimers down into town, but still just "advanced".
The Natschen portion of Andermatt (takes a little 5 minute jitney across town) is where all the fur clad eurochic types ski, so there's acres there and it continues over 15+ miles over to Rueras/Sedrun where venduls place is. Disentis also has a lot of big nice intermediate groimers.
I'm eyeballing Bettermalp for the relocation partly just because it looks wicked easy to access from Andermatt. Anyone have a report on that?
Choosing Engelberg could afford a stopover/transfer day in Luzern: leave early, fart around in Luzern for a day, take an evening train to Engelberg. I've stayed at the H+ hotel there, one of the better deals and 3 blocks from the train and right on the bus route to the Titlis.
Here's the Swiss rail map :
https://www.sbb.ch/content/dam/infra...bbdownload.pdf
I think it displays cable cars too.
Buster, keep your eyes open for a PM. I need some recommendations on what to buy. My limited backcountry (Euro style) experience has always been guided, so I need some skins, probe and transceiver.Last edited by Buster Highmen; 10-01-2018 at 01:54 PM.
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>>>200 cm Black Bamboo Sidewalled DPS Lotus 120 : Best Skis Ever <<<
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10-01-2018, 01:36 PM #89
Mountain Lodge Sedrun Maggot Deal
Maggot's Deal:
- Single room 70chf per night
- Double room 65 chf per night per person
- family room ( 4 people) 55 chf per night per person
This include: room + breakfast + apres ski dinner ( self service buffet served at 17:00)
Lunch bag: ( sandwich and soft drink) +5chf, *must special order
Activities included ( with at least 10 participants...)
- night fondue on tuesday night, train ride, than 30 minutes with skins or walking, return by skis or sleighed.
- tram ride up to Tgom to tour Piz Maler ( great tour) !!!!>>>>*****<<<<!!!!
- on thursday night music and fun night here at the Hotel's Bar
This is an awesome deal, like it used to be in Andermatt 6 years ago. All that needs to be added is lift tickets (40-60chf/day) which keeps costs below $150US/day not including transpo.
http://www.mt-lodge.com
You should PM me for a password to use when you make your reservation.
Rooms:
Big thanks for vendul for putting this offer together.Last edited by Buster Highmen; 10-01-2018 at 02:02 PM.
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10-01-2018, 01:38 PM #90Registered User
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10-01-2018, 01:40 PM #91
Looking like a go for me
Let’s party!
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10-01-2018, 01:48 PM #92
Fuck yeah!
Euro dweebs beware... buncha uncultured uncouth wide-eyed mouth-breathing muricans headed yer way!
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10-01-2018, 01:51 PM #93
gawddamn i'm super psyched for this even tho i will never sniff it. can't wait for pics and stories. still shooting for utah
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10-01-2018, 01:52 PM #94
[QUOTE=Norseman;5453571]Fuck yeah!
Euro dweebs beware... buncha uncultured uncouth wide-eyed mouth-breathing muricans headed yer way![/QUOTE
And we love it!!!!
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10-01-2018, 01:52 PM #95
For transceivers, etc, you can also rent if you don’t want to drop $$ on a purchase. You should be able to get touring skis (will have frame bindings) and skins too.
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10-01-2018, 01:58 PM #96
I pretty sure I can make this happen, but it's looking hard to get both the BBI UT and bbiYurp in given the dates. I don't think with all my other ski time(s) off that I can commit a full 2 weeks to get the cheapest fares.
Move upside and let the man go through...
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10-01-2018, 02:12 PM #97
Evidently vendul can get the TGoms lift running for us for a tour, it's a little hotel cable car across the valley, I think it holds 12 people:
https://disentis-sedrun.graubuenden....tgom-cable-car
It's about 700 vertical meters back down and all North facing.Merde De Glace On the Freak When Ski
>>>200 cm Black Bamboo Sidewalled DPS Lotus 120 : Best Skis Ever <<<
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10-01-2018, 02:12 PM #98Registered User
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Even though Bettmeralp is in the wrong direction, it's only 3 hours 21 minutes from there to Zurich, however. I had already identified Flims/Laax as another alternative as well, though. Negative that you have to change to a bus to get all the way into town, but not a deal killer. I'll explore the Engelberg option too. Right now sbb is showing it to be a bit of a hassle to get there, but that's checking next week. Hopefully the winter train schedule will be more robust.
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10-01-2018, 02:13 PM #99
NW representing tough.
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10-01-2018, 02:15 PM #100
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