First EuroBBI Thursday March 21, 2019

**TAFKALVS** · 03-14-2019, 12:13 AM

Icelandair didn’t even look in the bag. Oh and fear not, we made it to Iceland. Got a few hours of shuteye on the plane. Now a quick layover and off to

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**Buster Highmen** · 03-14-2019, 12:22 AM

I’ll re add you later today, snowing in St. Anton really sorry to read about travel hassles

**comish** · 03-14-2019, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by 4matic

Bag guidelines say one pair of skis but it's always by weight.

Well of course there is only one pair in the bag.

Just make sure it's not too heavy and they won't look...

**Foggy_Goggles** · 03-14-2019, 06:17 AM

I always take one pair with touring bindings for three reasons. 1. ability to travel up hill is a requirement for high mountain itineraries. Even if you are not touring per se, I have had to slap the hides on for a varied of reasons (poor route finding, flat egress, etc.), 2. If the conditions warrant lift served freeride (powder), then I'm cool with touring bindings. 3. It is what all my European idols do.

Hope you guys get some flying done today.

**doebedoe** · 03-14-2019, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by 4matic

Bag guidelines say one pair of skis but it's always by weight.

Depends on the airline. Airline I'm flying tomorrow says to throw in the kitchen sink as long as the bag is 190cm or less, and 23kg.

**vendul** · 03-14-2019, 08:49 AM

Update:
Tickets:
Aaron
Marshall
Jacob
Lucas
Greg
Adam
Bruce
Scott
Woody
Michele Vendul
It is snowing and I've put together a sort of a plan (picture follows)

**vendul** · 03-14-2019, 08:50 AM

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**CascadeLuke** · 03-14-2019, 08:54 AM

After fretting about a canister learned that at Venduls place you can rent the Scott Alpride pack (elec. air bag) for 10/day. Thought I’d put that out there. Been wanting to check them out.
Schedule looks tasty - look forward to rippin with y’all !

**doebedoe** · 03-14-2019, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by vendul

Fuckin' A! See you tomorrow hopefully. Stoked for the Piz Maler day.

**GBB** · 03-14-2019, 10:58 AM

I'm re-thinking my plan to ski Engelberg the weekend of the 23rd as we have a few friends from London planning on meeting us for the weekend. They aren't serious skiers. Has anyone here skied Mürren / Wengen / Lauterbrunnen?

**LeoK** · 03-14-2019, 11:16 AM

yes, nice area. very scenic. Also some nice sidecountry to be found.

btw: @vendul: did you sign me up for the guided tour on friday and the stay from the 21st onward?

**Mr. Mike** · 03-14-2019, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by CascadeLuke

After fretting about a canister learned that at Venduls place you can rent the Scott Alpride pack (elec. air bag) for 10/day. Thought I’d put that out there. Been wanting to check them out.
Schedule looks tasty - look forward to rippin with y’all !

oooh, me too on that rental. I've been curious about that product too.

**TAFKALVS** · 03-14-2019, 12:14 PM

Made it. Dumping snow!

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**Mr. Mike** · 03-14-2019, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by GBB

I'm re-thinking my plan to ski Engelberg the weekend of the 23rd as we have a few friends from London planning on meeting us for the weekend. They aren't serious skiers. Has anyone here skied Mürren / Wengen / Lauterbrunnen?

Only been to that area in the summer. Really beautiful but that doesn't help with the skiing beta obviously. Maybe consider Davos/Klosters too? Only 2 hours from Zurich Flughaven and my research indicates it has extensive "flattering" intermediate skiing. I'm going there from Vendul's middle of the week next week.

**bw_wp_hedonism** · 03-14-2019, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by abraham

Nice!

After too much work fuckery including a cancelled trip, I actually will be attending. Just got a cheap Friday night flight to Frankfurt and a hotel down the valley from Venduls for 19th - 22nd then no real commitments for the weekend, just gotta get to Italy on Tuesday. Looks like I have a ton of reading to do about gear, tickets, insurance, etc.

Anyone heading out of SEA able to carry a shovel for me? I'm not certain I can fit it in my bags for the return flight without paying a bunch extra.

Rent a shovel? Can’t be more than like 10chf a day I would guess.

**bw_wp_hedonism** · 03-14-2019, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Mike

Only been to that area in the summer. Really beautiful but that doesn't help with the skiing beta obviously. Maybe consider Davos/Klosters too? Only 2 hours from Zurich Flughaven and my research indicates it has extensive "flattering" intermediate skiing. I'm going there from Vendul's middle of the week next week.

Easy skiing possible in Davos Klosters with some fun side country. Happy to show people around (I should be around).

**hafjell** · 03-14-2019, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by GBB

I'm re-thinking my plan to ski Engelberg the weekend of the 23rd as we have a few friends from London planning on meeting us for the weekend. They aren't serious skiers. Has anyone here skied Mürren / Wengen / Lauterbrunnen?

Yes. Wengen is a gem. Mürren very pretty too but the skiing on the Schilthorn won’t be fun for beginners slash whatever you call your friends. Stay in Wengen or Grindelwald and make the day trip over to Piz Gloria. Ask the CH Mags about snow. I haven’t been following.

**GBB** · 03-14-2019, 07:34 PM

Thanks all. Looks like Wengen is going to be call and will meet everyone's needs.

**subtle plague** · 03-15-2019, 01:19 AM

Today should be fun in the trees. And mags: i might ve in andermatt tomorrow because engelberg had to much wind and higher rain. (and terrain is not what i want for the warmth spike with 100 people dropping 8n on me

) If you're interested in some local (as far as a weekend warrior can have) knowledge let me know.

I can say 100% where i go this afternoon and post here if im there.

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**2FUNKY** · 03-15-2019, 01:28 AM

Andermatt is my play tomorrow

**LeoK** · 03-15-2019, 01:54 AM

@subtle: lets join forces for tomorrow! I was chatting with @bw_bp_hedonism, too. You still got my PM with my phone number -> write me there!

**Foggy_Goggles** · 03-15-2019, 05:52 AM

Did Hev and Doebedoe get in the air yet?

**doebedoe** · 03-15-2019, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by Foggy_Goggles

Did Hev and Doebedoe get in the air yet?

Hev had last minute family issue pop up. I’m a day behind schedule but about to board for Zürich from Heathrow.

**Ripzalot** · 03-15-2019, 06:18 AM

@Hev, if you see this i posted in the whatsapp thread about the tix. i'm there from 20-24 and haven't bought my tix yet.

**TAFKALVS** · 03-15-2019, 06:27 AM

Slopped around at disentis in the trees until it got too sloppy. Padded seats style snow, the alpy crew would feel right at home.

Tomorrow up high will be legit.

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