How long will the snow last

Hi to everyone, not posted this year at all :)

Usually go on at least two ski holidays a year, this year I had non, employer issuse, family illness stopped me going

looking at snow reports how long will the snow last for.

my employer is sending me to Poland for a week in 13 - 20 of this month, with ski resorts an hours drive away, then i have been promised 10 days off.

where to go?

Last year vowed never to go later then mid March as the skiable slops become fewer but the ski passes stay high priced

Dont know about Poland or Slovakia but high reports in the Alps have had a superb season ands theres still plenty left.

Try Bialka and Kaprowky Weich and base yourself at Zakopane. It is a lovely town but must say the skiing is not joined. However you can have a good day each at the above resorts but if you are a reasonable skier you will struggle to get a week as the runs are limited. But if you are in the area!!

You have a great time if not skiing ... walking in the hills 8)

Bonfire wrote:Hi to everyone, not posted this year at all :)

Usually go on at least two ski holidays a year, this year I had non, employer issuse, family illness stopped me going

looking at snow reports how long will the snow last for.

my employer is sending me to Poland for a week in 13 - 20 of this month, with ski resorts an hours drive away, then i have been promised 10 days off.

where to go?

Last year vowed never to go later then mid March as the skiable slops become fewer but the ski passes stay high priced

Hi,

There are heavy snowfalls in Polish ski resorts atm.
Plenty of snow so should last until your trip.
Where are you going to stay in Poland?

biki17 wrote:

Hi,

There are heavy snowfalls in Polish ski resorts atm.
Plenty of snow so should last until your trip.
Where are you going to stay in Poland?

Hi

Krakow (need to get round to booking a hotel). Weather forecast is for rain second part of next week.

bald-eagleman wrote:Try Bialka and Kaprowky Weich and base yourself at Zakopane. It is a lovely town but must say the skiing is not joined. However you can have a good day each at the above resorts but if you are a reasonable skier you will struggle to get a week as the runs are limited. But if you are in the area!!

I love Zakopane, although I now the skiing is not great, not been for some years now. Last time I was there it was like water skiing over ice.

Ian Wickham wrote:You have a great time if not skiing ... walking in the hills 8)

Thanks, there is always stuff to do in the hills, canoeing, horse riding, cycling

Tempted to book Livigno on the 21st, will it be still open?

Bonfire wrote:

biki17 wrote:

Hi,

There are heavy snowfalls in Polish ski resorts atm.
Plenty of snow so should last until your trip.
Where are you going to stay in Poland?

Hi

Krakow (need to get round to booking a hotel). Weather forecast is for rain second part of next week.

bald-eagleman wrote:Try Bialka and Kaprowky Weich and base yourself at Zakopane. It is a lovely town but must say the skiing is not joined. However you can have a good day each at the above resorts but if you are a reasonable skier you will struggle to get a week as the runs are limited. But if you are in the area!!

I love Zakopane, although I now the skiing is not great, not been for some years now. Last time I was there it was like water skiing over ice.

Ian Wickham wrote:You have a great time if not skiing ... walking in the hills 8)

Thanks, there is always stuff to do in the hills, canoeing, horse riding, cycling

Tempted to book Livigno on the 21st, will it be still open?

If you choose Livigno then some hotels offer free lift passes after 13th April 8)

Bonfire wrote:

biki17 wrote:

Hi,

There are heavy snowfalls in Polish ski resorts atm.
Plenty of snow so should last until your trip.
Where are you going to stay in Poland?

Hi

Krakow (need to get round to booking a hotel). Weather forecast is for rain second part of next week.

bald-eagleman wrote:Try Bialka and Kaprowky Weich and base yourself at Zakopane. It is a lovely town but must say the skiing is not joined. However you can have a good day each at the above resorts but if you are a reasonable skier you will struggle to get a week as the runs are limited. But if you are in the area!!

I love Zakopane, although I now the skiing is not great, not been for some years now. Last time I was there it was like water skiing over ice.

Ian Wickham wrote:You have a great time if not skiing ... walking in the hills 8)

Thanks, there is always stuff to do in the hills, canoeing, horse riding, cycling

Tempted to book Livigno on the 21st, will it be still open?

Livigno offers much larger ski area than anything in Poland. It should also be more snow sure.
However if you fancy a short ski trip while in Krakow then Kasprowy Wierch near Zakopane is the highest skiable mountain in the country with 1000 m vertical and 2 long runs. Best suited for intermediate/advanced skiers. For early intermediates/beginners Bialka Tatrzanska near Zakopane is the better option. Krynica Zdroj has been voted the best ski resort in the country for the last 5 years running, but it lies relatively low and is 3 hours on the coach from Krakow. It is also a top Polish spa resort and my favourite ski resort in Poland. You can get weather updates on internetor by phoning the lift companies.
http://www.jaworzynakrynicka.pl/
http://www.pkl.pl/kasprowy/home
http://bialkatatrzanska.pl/index.php

Just read on their website that Krynica is closing on 14 April: :(
Snow condition on Kasprowy Wierch are good, 65 - 195 cm of snow with some fresh snowfall.
Bialka reports very good snow conditions with 70 - 100 cm of snow. No news on end of season date yet, but will be open weekend 13-14 April :)