Best and Worst of 2008-2009......so far

Go on, you know it makes sense )

it's gotta be done really, hasn't it?

caron-a wrote:it's gotta be done really, hasn't it?

It does, do you wana buy a board?? :mrgreen:

what I'm really in need of is an eight man tent 8)

Cant help you there im afraid, however I know a man who can :D

Best run

I cant narrow it down to 1 I am afraid, theres been some great ones this season, including:

Ski route 12 in St Anton, which includes a natural half pipe, some serious steeps off the edges, and lots of bumps and jumps, hugely entertaining.

Blue 17 in St Anton down to Alpe Rauz top to bottom at top speed.

Blue 4 in St Anton first thing in the morning when it was as cold as anywhere I have been and we absolutely nailed it. Its the only way off back to the town in the afternoon and is usually busy and moguled, so it was a pleasure to fly down it when it had been groomed overnight.It was so cold our faces froze and we christened it the dentists run.

The Cucumelle in Serre Che after some decent snowfall, a nights grooming and in bright sunshine. A fabulous run.

Memorable days

Last day in Serre Che cruising around above Villeneuve and Monetier with the whole group who we went with, lovely sunny day, quiet slopes, simply exhilerating. It was a fitting way to draw a close on my season this year.

Going up the last Valluga cable car run of the day and watching the sun set from the top of the Schindler Spitze, before skiing all the way off the mountain with no one else on it.


You might have guessed, I found St Anton very enjoyable.

Tony_H wrote:Best run

Ski route 12 in St Anton, which includes a natural half pipe, some serious steeps off the edges, and lots of bumps and jumps, hugely entertaining.

That day we spent messing about on the ski-route and off piste in St. Anton was probably my best day so far. When I went back to do it a second time I got on a short section that was almost vertical (you know what I mean, it was sodding steep) and I was so pleased to get down it, then I headed to the gully which is as you say a natural half pipe, albeit a bumpy one :mrgreen:

Only having one week away this year not to much to say. But can say the entire Lapland experience was the best I have ever known. From the quality of slopes,snow,extra activities.......pure heaven.

MOST MEMORABLE.
Was actually not on the slopes but snow-mobiling across the fells and frozen lakes,stopping at a campfire and having lunch.

MOST SCARY MOMENT
Attempting the infamous Battery Run in Ruka, was determined to do it, but halfway down realising it was way out of my depth, far too steep, and no other way down. So stepped out of bindings and sat on snow board and boarded down on my behind.

BIGGEST ACHIEVMENT

Attempting the famous Battery Run for a second time only this time on ski's as opposed to board, did it, fairly slow and a bit shaky but did it. Looking forward to hitting it next year with a bit more finesse and speed.