Ski season 2015/16

Rew · 09-12-2015 7:39pm

30 Days till Tahoe!

cormee · 10-12-2015 11:01am

44 days, 4 hours, 29 mins, and approx 10 seconds until Val Thorens.

AlternateID · 10-12-2015 11:24am

I have a long wait.

coddlesangers · 10-12-2015 12:24pm

T minus 24 hours....Val D'isere....

Warm up ski 2 weeks ago in Champery....

Very excited.

StaticAge11 · 10-12-2015 12:34pm

6 weeks until Tignes! Pretty excited!

Timmaay · 10-12-2015 12:37pm

Things starting to kick off so ha! Throw up afew photos everyone can yas!

stevire · 10-12-2015 12:42pm

AlternateID wrote: »

I have a long wait.

Will be in Ischgl the same date, and Mayrhofen on the 27th Feb. Hopefully have the weeks inbetween the two trips to spend in Austria but that all depends on how work pans out...

cormee · 10-12-2015 1:53pm

AlternateID wrote: »

I have a long wait.

What is the webcam widget you use?

AlternateID · 10-12-2015 3:30pm

cormee wrote: »

What is the webcam widget you use?

I think it's called world scope. It's not great but does the job. I keep an eye on Hintertux all year.

AlternateID · 10-12-2015 3:31pm

stevire wrote: »

Will be in Ischgl the same date, and Mayrhofen on the 27th Feb. Hopefully have the weeks inbetween the two trips to spend in Austria but that all depends on how work pans out...

Going to take a breather from work and look for accommodation and flights for that trip. Looking at staying outside of Ischgl and will have the snowcard and car so that we can visit the other resorts nearby.

a148pro · 12-12-2015 9:50pm

Come on the fcuk snow, as soon as you come I'm gone, snow snow snow!

AlternateID wrote: »

Going to take a breather from work and look for accommodation and flights for that trip. Looking at staying outside of Ischgl and will have the snowcard and car so that we can visit the other resorts nearby.

I stayed in Kappl one night when I was there (think that's what it was called). Perfectly functional but no atmosphere or apres whatsoever. Galtur, previously the site of one of Europe's worst avalanche disasters supposed to be similar. Both seriously cheap compared to Ischgl though.

AlternateID · 13-12-2015 11:36pm

a148pro wrote: »

I stayed in Kappl one night when I was there (think that's what it was called). Perfectly functional but no atmosphere or apres whatsoever. Galtur, previously the site of one of Europe's worst avalanche disasters supposed to be similar. Both seriously cheap compared to Ischgl though.

Have been looking at Kappl and Galtur. Apres doesn't concern me. I'm not the drink yourself into oblivion type. Few beers with and after dinner and I'm ready for the snow after a good sleep.

AlternateID · 14-12-2015 11:01pm

Found a place in Galtur that's half board for a good price for two weeks in Jan/Feb. Finally got the first trip booked. Odd having booked the second a month or two ago.

Will be flying to Memmingen. Only affordable flight. Aer lingus is 600+ return to Munich including baggage. Anyone been through there?

fannymagee · 14-12-2015 11:56pm

AlternateID wrote: »

Found a place in Galtur that's half board for a good price for two weeks in Jan/Feb. Finally got the first trip booked. Odd having booked the second a month or two ago.

Will be flying to Memmingen. Only affordable flight. Aer lingus is 600+ return to Munich including baggage. Anyone been through there?

Munich is €600 return in Jan/Feb?! Whaaat?!!

AlternateID · 15-12-2015 12:01am

fannymagee wrote: »

Munich is €600 return in Jan/Feb?! Whaaat?!!

Flight from Dublin to Munich is €456.99 before baggage. Return flight is €179.99 before baggage.

Must be holidays or something.

fannymagee · 15-12-2015 12:02am

AlternateID wrote: »

Flight from Dublin to Munich is €456.99 before baggage. Return flight is €179.99 before baggage.

Must be holidays or something.

Jaysis that's insane, don't think even New Year's is that expensive!

AlternateID · 15-12-2015 12:08am

fannymagee wrote: »

Jaysis that's insane, don't think even New Year's is that expensive!

Saturday 23rd Jan. Take a look see. Returning the 6th of Feb. Add in baggage and the total is??????? €718.96 plus snowboard bag which is about €40 each way so lets call it €800. Flying return to Memmingen is under half that including baggage but with Ryanair. I can live with that.

This will be my first year in about 5 that I haven't been to Soll too. I might have to drop in in Mar/Apr if the weather sucks in Tux.

fannymagee · 15-12-2015 12:11am

AlternateID wrote: »

Saturday 23rd Jan. Take a look see. Returning the 6th of Feb. Add in baggage and the total is??????? €718.96 plus snowboard bag which is about €40 each way so lets call it €800. Flying return to Memmingen is under half that including baggage but with Ryanair. I can live with that.

This will be my first year in about 5 that I haven't been to Soll too. I might have to drop in in Mar/Apr if the weather sucks in Tux.

I'm gobsmacked! I suppose I'm spoiled in that I can shuffle dates to get the cheapest flights, but €800 is insane!

Aww that's a pity you won't be hitting the Mill- swing by & open up a tab if you get a chance- you know you want to!

DoraDelite · 15-12-2015 10:23am

AlternateID wrote: »

Found a place in Galtur that's half board for a good price for two weeks in Jan/Feb. Finally got the first trip booked. Odd having booked the second a month or two ago.

Will be flying to Memmingen. Only affordable flight. Aer lingus is 600+ return to Munich including baggage. Anyone been through there?

Went through there about 5 years ago, actually can't remember much about it which is probably a good thing as it means it was easy and uneventful.

Going through there again in January also (16th) heading for Ischgl, any issues I'll let you know!

lbj666 · 15-12-2015 11:53am

fannymagee wrote: »

I'm gobsmacked! I suppose I'm spoiled in that I can shuffle dates to get the cheapest flights, but €800 is insane!

Aww that's a pity you won't be hitting the Mill- swing by & open up a tab if you get a chance- you know you want to!

Its because the today fm trip is that week, was looking at the same flights a month back.

stevire · 15-12-2015 12:42pm

AlternateID wrote: »

Saturday 23rd Jan. Take a look see. Returning the 6th of Feb. Add in baggage and the total is??????? €718.96 plus snowboard bag which is about €40 each way so lets call it €800. Flying return to Memmingen is under half that including baggage but with Ryanair. I can live with that.

This will be my first year in about 5 that I haven't been to Soll too. I might have to drop in in Mar/Apr if the weather sucks in Tux.

We're flying into Zurich for the Ischgl trip on Jan 23rd, got it at €128 round trip before baggage.

epopnomis · 15-12-2015 12:54pm

Memmingen is very handy, its tiny, 2 baggage belts maybe, you'll need to get a bus or cab to train station then link in with all the trains, the german trains are great, if you're travelling with a group 5 or less, you can get a bayern ticket which allows all users to travel under the same ticket in the full bayern region for less that 30 quid... great value...

Rew · 15-12-2015 12:56pm

AlternateID wrote: »

Will be flying to Memmingen. Only affordable flight. Aer lingus is 600+ return to Munich including baggage. Anyone been through there?

Yeah went though their on the way to Soll last year, the car hire was a bit of a trek to find but other than that it was painless to drive in and out of.

fannymagee · 15-12-2015 2:26pm

lbj666 wrote: »

Its because the today fm trip is that week, was looking at the same flights a month back.

Aha, good to know- thanks! Where are they going this year?

AlternateID · 15-12-2015 2:29pm

stevire wrote: »

We're flying into Zurich for the Ischgl trip on Jan 23rd, got it at €128 round trip before baggage.

Interesting. Who's that with?

stevire · 15-12-2015 2:41pm

AlternateID wrote: »

Interesting. Who's that with?

Aer Lingus, just had a look, coming in at 190e return at the mo!

For transfer you could get train to Landeck and then bus it to Ischgl

AlternateID · 15-12-2015 2:45pm

stevire wrote: »

Aer Lingus, just had a look, coming in at 190e return at the mo!

For transfer you could get train to Landeck and then bus it to Ischgl

€262 including baggage but not snowboard. Another €80. That would be the normal price I'd expect to pay to Munich but will keep it in mind for next time this happens. Cheers.

My return to Munich with Aer Lingus in March is around €315 including baggage and snowboard.

DoraDelite · 15-12-2015 5:12pm

stevire wrote: »

Aer Lingus, just had a look, coming in at 190e return at the mo!

For transfer you could get train to Landeck and then bus it to Ischgl

How long is that transfer?

fannymagee · 16-12-2015 12:53am

AlternateID wrote: »

stevire wrote: »

Aer Lingus, just had a look, coming in at 190e return at the mo!

For transfer you could get train to Landeck and then bus it to Ischgl

262 including baggage but not snowboard. Another 80. That would be the normal price I'd expect to pay to Munich but will keep it in mind for next time this happens. Cheers.

My return to Munich with Aer Lingus in March is around 315 including baggage and snowboard.

Wow. I just booked Munich return for 124! It's in and ou on a Wednesday though, makes such a huge difference!

lbj666 · 17-12-2015 4:24pm

Not going for another few weeks but all this mildness is getting me very antsy

cormee · 17-12-2015 5:03pm

lbj666 wrote: »

Not going for another few weeks but all this mildness is getting me very antsy

Same here. Am going to Val Thorens, so at least I'm guaranteed snow there, but if everyone else in the 3V is forced up to that altitude it will get very busy.

Timmaay · 17-12-2015 5:07pm

What would chamonix be like if this continues? I'd actually well more prefer waiting till late Jan but my group couldn't go any other dates than 1st week of Jan.

DoraDelite · 17-12-2015 5:11pm

Timmaay wrote: »

What would chamonix be like if this continues?

Couldn't be any worse than this time last year! Chamonix didn't open until the weekend before xmas and even after that just Grand Montets was open for that week.

Looking at the web cams the pistes that are open look okay but reports are that you may forget about off piste which doesn't bode well for my off piste course over the new year! I'm hoping for snow mid to late next week, all it needs is one big dump.

cormee · 17-12-2015 5:23pm

DoraDelite wrote: »

Chamonix didn't open until the weekend before xmas and even after that just Grand Montets was open for that week.

My brother was supposed to go to Chamonix last week and he ended up not going. he said only 19% of pistes were open.

Timmaay · 17-12-2015 5:27pm

DoraDelite wrote: »

Couldn't be any worse than this time last year! Chamonix didn't open until the weekend before xmas and even after that just Grand Montets was open for that week.

Looking at the web cams the pistes that are open look okay but reports are that you may forget about off piste which doesn't bode well for my off piste course over the new year! I'm hoping for snow mid to late next week, all it needs is one big dump.

Actually in fairness if sh1t hits the fan and **** all snow I'll be switching to a board for the week, all I'll need is a green somewhere high up. And some very good impact shorts ha.

Eurovisionmad · 17-12-2015 11:03pm

Off to Andorra tomorrow night, absolutely buzzin, about 80% of the slopes open & temperatures dropping by Sunday! Would like a bit of fresh powder but look you can only have so much in this life! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Puibo · 18-12-2015 9:01am

Just had a look at the webcams in mayrhofen. Looks pretty good!!

DoraDelite · 18-12-2015 11:31am

cormee wrote: »

My brother was supposed to go to Chamonix last week and he ended up not going. he said only 19% of pistes were open.

I'm of the mindset that 19% is better than a day in the office

Timmaay · 18-12-2015 3:05pm

DoraDelite wrote: »

I'm of the mindset that 19% is better than a day in the office

The glass is 1/5 full ha?

Puibo · 22-12-2015 11:14am

Is anybody snow bound over Christmas!?

stevire · 23-12-2015 2:30pm

Forecast finally picking up for the Alps, significant snowfall forecasted for first week of Jan. Hopefully it's consistent from here on in!!

Timmaay · 24-12-2015 2:04pm

Totally random question here ha, one of the lads on my ski trip to Chamonix is going to milan straight after the trip instead of flying back to Ireland. He's looking into a train from Geneva to Milan, but struggling to find train tickets that don't require physical tickets posted out to an address (he might not get them before 2nd Jan). Anyone any ideas?

Timmaay · 28-12-2015 8:05pm

5days until Chamonix!! Possible some fresh snow due, fingers toes everything crossed we get something! Don't think I'll ever bother risking this early in the season again, unless it's total last minute.

I was 50 50 about chamonix or VT for this trip also, didn't go to VT because I thought it was too early in the season and too much risk of it being too cold and windswept, I got that wrong haha.

cormee · 28-12-2015 9:16pm

Timmaay wrote: »

5days until Chamonix!! Possible some fresh snow due, fingers toes everything crossed we get something! Don't think I'll ever bother risking this early in the season again, unless it's total last minute.

I was 50 50 about chamonix or VT for this trip also, didn't go to VT because I thought it was too early in the season and too much risk of it being too cold and windswept, I got that wrong haha.

Both vt and Chamonix look like they're due a dump in the next few days. Hope it's the first of many as I'm off to vt on 23rd and its looking bleak up there at the moment.

Fattes · 29-12-2015 3:55pm

The difference between snow sure and snow cannons Panorama shot is of a resort with 100% snow cannon coverage and leas than 50% of runs open. Other 3 are a snow sure resort with 95% open and 30% snow cannon coverage

prunudo · 29-12-2015 5:05pm

Fattes wrote: »

The difference between snow sure and snow cannons Panorama shot is of a resort with 100% snow cannon coverage and leas than 50% of runs open. Other 3 are a snow sure resort with 95% open and 30% snow cannon coverage

What is the altitude in both photos. If I was booking for a Christmas/new year trip id be looking at a minimum of 1800m for a resort but even this year it doesn't look enough.

Fattes · 29-12-2015 6:26pm

Photos with snow are at 1,850 the panorama is a photo sent to me from a resort for an article I was writing has a max elevation of about 1,900. But is regularly sold bye some as snow sure because of its snowmaking

prunudo · 29-12-2015 6:48pm

Fattes wrote: »

Photos with snow are at 1,850 the panorama is a photo sent to me from a resort for an article I was writing has a max elevation of about 1,900. But is regularly sold bye some as snow sure because of its snowmaking

Reminds me of 06/07,heading out to Soldeu mid January and boarding on ribbons of snow. Has always made me nervous of heading back.

Timmaay · 29-12-2015 7:49pm

Only 4more sleeps, not really looking great for any proper dump yet ugh. Weather subform on snowheads gone into meltdown with idiots squabbling ha, I think I'm gonna give up checking for snow, wrecking my head by now haha.

Diemos · 29-12-2015 11:29pm

Heading to the french alps in 3 weeks, any idea what to expect?
It's not looking great.

Ski season 2015/16

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