J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

Admin wrote:Meercat - thanks for taking the time to post that; avalanches are definitely something we should all consider.

Meercat wrote:I did not mention probes because vacationers rarely carry them

IME that's not generally the case; pretty much everyone I've ever encountered with a bleeper has had "The Holy Trinity" of transceiver, shovel and probe. Whether or not they've had enough practice with them is another issue but they do generally go together.

bandit wrote:The risk level was posted at 2 that day.

Tsk, tsk... Level 2 on the Avalanche Risk Scale is still "Moderate"; that's a moderate risk of death to you or your companions, so quite enough to justify wearing a bleeper.

And remember that's the general risk level for the area - there will be individual slopes that are far riskier; even in the most benign conditions. The only time there is zero risk of avalanche is when there's no snow (at all).

Although presumably the risk was a little lower in the restaurant... 8)

But fair dos... if you take it off at lunchtime, you need to remember to put it back on again when you leave!

Well everyone on adjoining tables knew for sure that they were hard core skiers :D
I believe I made no suggestion that Avalanche Level 2 would negate the value of wearing a Transceiver whilst off piste, though it would seem that in this case the risk of needing rescue from the restaurant, led to the whole party transmitting during their waiter served meal :D

Perhaps they used to be Boy Scouts or summat?

ise wrote:wake up the thread ... I wanted to type something like this in the other one but this english keyboard is a pain

Use your english fingers silly :roll:
:wink:

Angpie, it may be useful for you to post your request on Natives forum as well. I have read that Natives also organise seasonal lets, which may be worth investigating.

RoseR wrote:
How I envy you, its my dream to be away at xmas or new year, but my contract of employment is no annual holidays for the whole of December and first week of jan. :(

Rose, I can think of some advantages of avoiding December and early January, lack of daylight and peak holiday prices being two that first spring to mind.
On the downside, by working through, you get to deal with all the snivelling brats that are sickly over the school holidays :twisted:

After that ordeal, you deserve a ski holiday :D

Actually, Meercat's post has reminded me of something. Apparently the SCGB led groups require the wearing of transceivers at all times when off piste. Okay fine, but one such group was seen by a friend at lunch inside a smart restaurant in Les Arcs all still wearing their transceivers whilst they ate a large lunch :D

The risk level was posted at 2 that day.

BTW AFAIK The ABS backpack charge canisters are still banned by airlines originating in the UK. So, you can't fly to resort if you intend to travel with an operational ABS pack. If anyone has any updates on this please post them. I did hear that in Chamonix you can now rent an ABS pack for the day/longer.

I can't imagine anyone wearing a transceiver in a jacket pocket though, most are switched on by fastening the harness :?:

Good post, and a useful reminder for experienced slope users, plus novices just starting out. You have not mentioned carrying Avalanche Probes as a search tool. Any particular reason?

What do you mean when you say "safety bag"? The ABS Avalanche Airbag Backpack or something different?

tino_11 wrote:

a week in a mountian spa resort in Switzerland with a 6 day lift pass would do for starters :P

You are stuffed for the spa trip I'm afraid. How about a 2nd choice, say...

:D

Transceiver practice Started by User in Ski Hardware, 5 Replies
ise wrote:wake up the thread ... I wanted to type something like this in the other one but this english keyboard is a pain Use your english fingers silly :roll: :wink:

Seasonal Let wanted for 08/09 season(Austria)! Started by User in Ski Accommodation WANTED, 2 Replies
Angpie, it may be useful for you to post your request on Natives forum as well. I have read that Natives also organise seasonal lets, which may be worth investigating.

Avalanche Awareness - It's no joke...... Started by User in Avalanche Safety, 54 Replies
Actually, Meercat's post has reminded me of something. Apparently the SCGB led groups require the wearing of transceivers at all times when off piste. Okay fine, but one such group was seen by a friend at lunch inside a smart restaurant in Les Arcs all still wearing their transceivers whilst they ate a large lunch :D The risk level was posted at 2 that day.

need help planning a ski/road trip!! Started by User in Ski Chatter, 29 Replies
tino_11 wrote: a week in a mountian spa resort in Switzerland with a 6 day lift pass would do for starters :P You are stuffed for the spa trip I'm afraid. How about a 2nd choice, say... :D

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