Ski season 2016/2017

AlternateID

lawred2 wrote: »

How often do you get out to ski?

I aim to go for 2 2 week trips a year and aim to board everyday if possible. I get a season pass to save a bit

lawred2 wrote: »

Does anyone go over to Scotland out of interest? Anyone know what it's like for say a weekend ski trip?

I've looked at it and it seems expensive all in with dodgy weather. I'd stick to the alps.

cormee

lawred2 wrote: »

Does anyone go over to Scotland out of interest? Anyone know what it's like for say a weekend ski trip?

My Brother went to Cairngorm (I think) a few years ago, said it was absolutely polar, and with high wings. Said, weather wise, it's way worse than the Alps. If I recall correctly a light aircraft crashed up there a few years ago, the conditions were so bad they couldn't get up to retrieve the bodies for a week or so.
Regarding a weekend trip - besides the marginally shorter flight, there would be no real advantage to picking there over the Alps. You'd still have to go through the whole airport, transfer, hotel experience anyway. Much better flying to Geneva and going somewhere close by like Chamonix.

cormee

AlternateID wrote: »

I aim to go for 2 2 week trips a year and aim to board everyday if possible. I get a season pass to save a bit

Do you not go on any summer holidays?

AlternateID

cormee wrote: »

Do you not go on any summer holidays?

Haha Not really but I have been up to Hintertux in summer. Good fun but cost the same as a winter trip.

lawred2

cormee wrote: »

My Brother went to Cairngorm (I think) a few years ago, said it was absolutely polar, and with high wings. Said, weather wise, it's way worse than the Alps. If I recall correctly a light aircraft crashed up there a few years ago, the conditions were so bad they couldn't get up to retrieve the bodies for a week or so.
Regarding a weekend trip - besides the marginally shorter flight, there would be no real advantage to picking there over the Alps. You'd still have to go through the whole airport, transfer, hotel experience anyway. Much better flying to Geneva and going somewhere close by like Chamonix.

well I only say Scotland because the missus' folks are over there... But not really over there in a sense that would help for the highlands

I'd say it's perfect if you're local and not a 'working' type where you could make impromptu decisions to hit the slopes. Probably not great for planned trips.

CardinalJ

AlternateID wrote:

Haha Not really but I have been up to Hintertux in summer. Good fun but cost the same as a winter trip.

Will be in Mayrhofen in Jan and was going to go up there for a day? Is it worth it? Ive got a lot of mixed info about how long it takes to get there. Anything from 20 mins to 90! Any idea whats accurate?

cormee

lawred2 wrote: »

well I only say Scotland because the missus' folks are over there... But not really over there is a sense that would help for the highlands

I'd say it's perfect if you're local and not a 'working' type where you could make impromptu decisions to hit the slopes. Probably not great for planned trips.

It would be fantastic to have something like that here in Ireland. Imagine just being able to throw the skis/board in the boot, say bye to the missus and kids, and head up for a Saturday afternoon messing around on the slopes.

CardinalJ

cormee wrote:

It would be fantastic to have something like that here in Ireland. Imagine just being able to throw the skis/board in the boot, say bye to the missus and kids, and head up for a Saturday afternoon messing around on the slopes.

Ive promised myself that ill ski on Lugnaquilla this year. Every winter I go up when theres good winter conditions to hike/climb up the gullies coming down theres always parts that are skiable.

Its treking up with all my gear thats stopped me!

AlternateID

CardinalJ wrote: »

Will be in Mayrhofen in Jan and was going to go up there for a day? Is it worth it? Ive got a lot of mixed info about how long it takes to get there. Anything from 20 mins to 90! Any idea whats accurate?

I'll be there end of Jan too.

Takes about 30 to 40 mins on the bus. I usually drive. I would spend most of my trip there but stay in Mayrhofen. Other days I'd be off piste somewhere in zillertal valley.

Fattes

CardinalJ wrote: »

Will be in Mayrhofen in Jan and was going to go up there for a day? Is it worth it? Ive got a lot of mixed info about how long it takes to get there. Anything from 20 mins to 90! Any idea whats accurate?

30-35 min is the norm, well worth the trip!

lawred2 wrote: »

Does anyone go over to Scotland out of interest? Anyone know what it's like for say a weekend ski trip?

Expensive, time conusuming, all of the slopes are a couple of hours drive, weather is terrible, high winds, and minumal snow cover.

That said, skiing in Scotland is a great experience, and if you get the opportunity take it, if the conditions are good it can be amazing

cormee

CardinalJ wrote: »

Its treking up with all my gear thats stopped me!

Wait for the next PhantoM DJI, it will have gear-carrying functionality

Fattes

The cows are down from the summer pastures, and the first snow has fallen photos courtesy of Anni Monti and Prome Mountain sports

CardinalJ

Can anyone comment on what the best few all mountain skis out there at the moment? Friend looking to buy a new pair. Volkl Mantra seem to get v positive reviews.

CardinalJ

If anyone was a fan of 'The Art of Flight', I'm presuming a lot of people, Red Bull Media House have a new film out with Travis Rice again. Only came out the other day but the trailer is sick.

Like TAOF it looks beautifully shot.

AlternateID

CardinalJ wrote: »

If anyone was a fan of 'The Art of Flight', I'm presuming a lot of people, Red Bull Media House have a new film out with Travis Rice again. Only came out the other day but the trailer is sick.

Like TAOF it looks beautifully shot.

Ahhhh it was broadcast last Sunday at 9pm on Redbull.tv but my broadband died at exactly that moment.Have been waiting ages for it. Trailers are awesome.

prunudo

Big fan of the previous 2, especially Art of Flight, I was blown away the first time I saw that.

But and this is based on first impressions. The fourth phase didn't do it for me. Maybe I need to rewatch it, not sure of the picture quality was lost on my streaming (via apple tv) but it didn't cut it with me. Maybe I was expecting too much but I thought it was a bit flat.

As I said, I'll get my hands on the dvd and watch it on my own time but first impressions was meh

Fattes

For anyone heading to Coyrmayer or Chamonix this season!

https://youtu.be/Tco3nJ9YESA

lbj666

jvan wrote: »

Big fan of the previous 2, especially Art of Flight, I was blown away the first time I saw that.

But and this is based on first impressions. The fourth phase didn't do it for me. Maybe I need to rewatch it, not sure of the picture quality was lost on my streaming (via apple tv) but it didn't cut it with me. Maybe I was expecting too much but I thought it was a bit flat.

As I said, I'll get my hands on the dvd and watch it on my own time but first impressions was meh

Ya I totally agree , I think was only 4-5 segments of actual boarding in total which is nothing compared to the previous two films.

It had the feel of a failed project and that they had to cut their loses a piece together a film out of it. Its no surprise given that they really pushed their luck a lot in the Art of Flight. My whole perspective of these films have changed a lot given, the mental state that Mark Lanvik was left in following Rice around so much.

That said there were some but not many great segments and one scene in particular my jaw just dropped , anyone who see's it will know what I am on about

prunudo

I see where you're coming from re the failed project and just winging the remaining 'story'. Wonder did the money men pull the financing after last scene.
Any idea if Landvic and Rice have fallen out. Did they just part ways in the movie or has the friendship fallen apart. He always seemed like the biggest messer so was surprised to see him getting that freaked out by the conditions and not just being there for the craic.

lbj666

jvan wrote: »

I see where you're coming from re the failed project and just winging the remaining 'story'. Wonder did the money men pull the financing after last scene.
Any idea if Landvic and Rice have fallen out. Did they just part ways in the movie or has the friendship fallen apart. He always seemed like the biggest messer so was surprised to see him getting that freaked out by the conditions and not just being there for the craic.

This explains it alot he basically had a mental breakdown, they didn't have a falling out really per say. Its just the near deaths, injurys , pressure to perform in front of a high production film setup, longs waits for weather, its really took its toll.

I saw that clip a few months ago watched the 4th phase kinda hoping Rice finally got his ass handed to him , while coming out of it obviously

prunudo

Wow, interesting little video that.
Even with some of the heavy content it was still a more enjoyable 12 mins than the whole of fourth phase.

hawkwind23

Heres one of the craziest moves ive seen on skis from around a minute in!

https://youtu.be/ZsX41G0MNqc

Same guy about 5 mins in

https://youtu.be/5KmSPTUgfio

Fattes

hawkwind23 wrote: »

Heres one of the craziest moves ive seen on skis from around a minute in!

https://youtu.be/ZsX41G0MNqc

Same guy about 5 mins in

https://youtu.be/5KmSPTUgfio

That clipping out and in is excellent, both of the lads in the 2nd video are very lifty with the inside ski, I can understand why the older guy is but the younger lad has no excuse!

cormee

And we're off! First snow of the season - will probably be gone by lunchtime though.

Fattes

We have snow down to 1,800meters now! Way to early to get excited about it, but always nice too see. Photo courtesy of Prime Mountain sports

stevire

Pretty sure I read somewhere that the year following an El Nino year has always had above average snow in Europe.... Fingers crossed!!

hawkwind23

First snowfall in Aosta Valley

cormee

hawkwind23 wrote: »

First snowfall in Aosta Valley

Ooh, that's a live, webcam photo. Fancy!

hawkwind23

cormee wrote: »

Ooh, that's a live, webcam photo. Fancy!

thats the one i use for your app
painfully frustrating counting down 64 days and 18 hours ha ha

Fattes

Sorry my friends & colleagues at the ski school have, terrible taste in music but they were out for a little hike today that turned into this!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BLoq761gVS2/?taken-by=primeengelberg