Messages posted by : bennyboy
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I go by j2ski now!!! Always accurate and give good information, freezing levels, snow amount, level above which snow will fall to etc.
Well done to the website people who put these forecasts up, i am a fan of them :D |
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http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-7236163464686144013&q=skiing+powder
Snowboarding, i know. But what a video!!! Powder like that is a dream, to those who can ski it well, unlike me!! :( I will learn soon though!! :D http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-5066717861212807481&q=skiing+powder Thats also a good video too, i looove watching those, although it does make me wanna go skiing EVEN more than i already do!! |
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Snow should be good...
Ill leave it to the La Clusaz resident on this forum to give you the better details!! |
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I recently bought new boots (end of Oct). i had the custom foot moulding but otherwise there were no other modifications, which is good. I had my first testing of them yesterday at Milton Keynes snowdome and they are great. They fit me perfectly, very comfortable and dont hurt in any place. i will try and get back there once more before i head to Filzmoos in Feb.
Testing them before you go skiing in the mountains is vital though, so you can iron out any problems beforehand, if there are any. |
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It doesnt look too bad now, i had a look at those webcams that Admin put the link to and there are people skiing, looks like it is snowing and i cant see any grass!!!
You should be ok. |
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I've never been to the area but i know that Alta and Snowbird are amazing, from friends that have been there. The Snowbird Lodge, i think its called, is supposed to be good. Both Alta and Snowbird are famous for their amount of snow, 500 inches per year, and the quality of it. Also both are within an hour and a half of Salt Lake City with its international airport. You cant fly there direct from the UK but fly with Delta from Heathrow to Cincinatti then from there onto Salt Lake City.
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I agree, it is a holiday that is designed by you, not a package that you have bought. More a feeling of satisfication.
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Eamonneor,
Quick question answers 1. I would recommend snow boots for sure for all times you are not skiing but still out and about in the village. They are very warm and also provide you with the grip you will need walking around in the snow and ice (on pavement and roads). 2. Thermal underwear such as long johns will do fine and then the ski pants on top. For the upper half I tend to wear a base layer (wicking), a micro fleece type thing and then my jacket. Sometimes if its colder you may need another layer but that usually is fine for. 3. In some Austrian resorts the apres ski starts right after the lifts close, when people will still be in their ski stuff. But i have never been to Alpbach so i am not sure what its like. There is a lot of apres ski to be had in the hotels, so that might be enough for you, if not the town will have bars/clubs/discos, so whatever you like really! Have fun with your trip and i hope you the skiing bug bites you!!! (i am sure you will love it. Hope that helps, Ben |
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