Soll 2014/2015. Please read first post!!

fannymagee · 15-01-2015 6:30pm

AlternateID wrote: »

Where's that new/replacement lift they put in this year? It sucks for snowboarders. The bar where you'd normally put your board/skis seems to of been designed purely with skiers in mind.

Do you mean Almbahn, the new 8 man?

AlternateID · 15-01-2015 7:07pm

fannymagee wrote: »

Do you mean Almbahn, the new 8 man?

I think that could be it.

fannymagee · 15-01-2015 7:24pm

What's difference in bars? My perception suffers from skier bias lol ;-)

AlternateID · 15-01-2015 7:31pm

fannymagee wrote: »

What's difference in bars? My perception suffers from skier bias lol ;-)

Normal lift you close the gate and the bars are between the occupants. On that 8 man the bars drop between the legs which suits a skier as they simply put one foot on each side. Hard to describe without sounding nuts.

Traditional lift
http://static1.bergfex.at/images/downsized/7b/cf2ea87ae8fb7d7b_872c7b50ca8728f0.jpg

This might even be it
http://www.skiresort.info/typo3temp/pics/8cc4547620.jpg

fannymagee · 15-01-2015 8:34pm

Oh now I know what you mean!! Haha that's true- I can't imagine it's comfortable! OK hold on, because I'm a weirdo I think I might actually have a photo of Almbahn- this is what happens when you're hooked up with a lift saddo hahaaha... Standby...

Aaand.. RESULT!! Two photos, and I see what you mean!

AlternateID · 15-01-2015 8:38pm

lol you have photos

fannymagee · 15-01-2015 8:39pm

Haaaa!! I know. Scarleh for me ma for havin me. But come on... NEW LIFT!! Exciting times lol :-)

fannymagee · 16-01-2015 10:09am

Today:

bajj · 16-01-2015 10:21am

Hey Fannymagee, thanks for the pictures, looks like things are holding up well? We're heading out to Soll tomorrow, staying in the Bergland, looking forward to it. Just a quick question, how are the vally runs holding up and can you still ski down the nursery slop to the ski centre still across the road from the Bergland? Thanks
BAJJ

fannymagee · 16-01-2015 11:26am

bajj wrote: »

Hey Fannymagee, thanks for the pictures, looks like things are holding up well? We're heading out to Soll tomorrow, staying in the Bergland, looking forward to it. Just a quick question, how are the vally runs holding up and can you still ski down the nursery slop to the ski centre still across the road from the Bergland? Thanks
BAJJ

Yes absolutely!! All in good nick, no worries at all. Looking forward to hearing how you get on! :-)

drkpower · 16-01-2015 1:54pm

fannymagee wrote: »

Today:

Looking pretty good for such a bad start to the season.

Heading over for long weekend in early February . Cant wait!

Keep the pictures coming!

fannymagee · 16-01-2015 2:28pm

drkpower wrote: »

Looking pretty good for such a bad start to the season.

Heading over for long weekend in early February . Cant wait!

Keep the pictures coming!

To be honest, that start to the season got a lot more drama than necessary because of some of the antics on here! We had snow for Christmas, and that's normal. Yes it was stressy because of the uncertainty and the situation in the rest of the Alps, but it came good in the end- EXTRA good! I wouldn't advise anyone to go to Soll before Christmas if they want a 100% guarantee of snow. New Years I'd say yes go for it, but only go Pre-Christmas if you can handle a snow gamble (which in fairness usually pays off!) ;-)

But yes conditions have been lovely since, and no problem- I'm happy to keep 'em coming!

Actually on that point, here's some photos of the homestead just after New Year's. Worth the wait :-)

bajj · 16-01-2015 2:30pm

fannymagee wrote: »

Yes absolutely!! All in good nick, no worries at all. Looking forward to hearing how you get on! :-)

Great stuff, we'll keep you posted.

fannymagee · 19-01-2015 12:13am

Today:

Inconspicuous · 19-01-2015 12:17pm

Hey Fanny

quick question. I already have my own snowboard but it could really do with being upgraded. Do you happen to know though if the ski rental shop at the gondola carry a selection of rental boards? I was thinking of renting one this year to try out something different, but I would be looking for a more advanced board. On my last few visits to Soll I noticed that boarding isn't that popular so I'm not holding out much hope for them carrying anything more than a beginner's board.

B Rabbit · 19-01-2015 1:38pm

Hi Guys,
Looking to go skiiing around the week of St. Paddy's day this year.
Small group of us looking to go , we're all around our mid twenties.
Would you recommend Soll?

fannymagee · 19-01-2015 4:22pm

Inconspicuous wrote: »

Hey Fanny

quick question. I already have my own snowboard but it could really do with being upgraded. Do you happen to know though if the ski rental shop at the gondola carry a selection of rental boards? I was thinking of renting one this year to try out something different, but I would be looking for a more advanced board. On my last few visits to Soll I noticed that boarding isn't that popular so I'm not holding out much hope for them carrying anything more than a beginner's board.

Err yes of course they do- they wouldn;t have much of a business if they only did beginner equipment lol! Personally I would go to the rental shop next door to the Salvenstadtl (snow n ski). If you tell him you're thinking of buying they'll look after you. Ask for Graham, he's Irish. You could also rent from there one day, and the garage the next, and compare what you get.

Either way, you will not be stuck with a beginners board unless you want one lol ;-)

fannymagee · 19-01-2015 4:24pm

B Rabbit wrote: »

Hi Guys,
Looking to go skiiing around the week of St. Paddy's day this year.
Small group of us looking to go , we're all around our mid twenties.
Would you recommend Soll?

YES! I love Soll for Paddy's Day!! It's great craic, they even turn the slopes green for the day lol. Last few years have been getting better & better, it's one of my favourite weekends of the year! (Also my birthday weekend, so double whammy) ;-)

Inconspicuous · 19-01-2015 4:35pm

fannymagee wrote: »

Err yes of course they do- they wouldn;t have much of a business if they only did beginner equipment lol! Personally I would go to the rental shop next door to the Salvenstadtl (snow n ski). If you tell him you're thinking of buying they'll look after you. Ask for Graham, he's Irish. You could also rent from there one day, and the garage the next, and compare what you get.

Either way, you will not be stuck with a beginners board unless you want one lol ;-)

Ah grand! To be honest I've not rented a board since 2005 and had bad experiences with rental shops in general (bad gear to the extend that one time I found my binding was cracked half way down a mountain on my first run!!) so decided then to buy my own and haven't looked back since.

My check that place out so and see what the craic is!!

Thanks again

enricoh · 19-01-2015 7:30pm

fanny would u know anyone competent to do a nixer of a full days tuition at the end of feb in soll? 4 of us are looking to spend day 1 getting dialled in again, coming up mad money on that skischule website. ta

fannymagee · 19-01-2015 7:50pm

enricoh wrote: »

fanny would u know anyone competent to do a nixer of a full days tuition at the end of feb in soll? 4 of us are looking to spend day 1 getting dialled in again, coming up mad money on that skischule website. ta

What dates are you thinking, and what day? That's a busy time, so very often all the instructors are booked up (esp on a Sunday) but I can look into it for you if you give me specifics. Ski school also do book 3 get 3 free, you could look into that?

http://www.skischule-soell.com/skischule-ski-school-snowboard-soll-skiwelt-wilder-kaiser-tirol-austria-en/58

dzer2 · 19-01-2015 8:21pm

enricoh wrote: »

fanny would u know anyone competent to do a nixer of a full days tuition at the end of feb in soll? 4 of us are looking to spend day 1 getting dialled in again, coming up mad money on that skischule website. ta

You should be able to buy a days lesson and then add 3 people to it for small enough money. We done it in Kitz last week full day for 250 euro for 3 people.

I would advise using the ski school as they are insured should anything happen

fannymagee · 19-01-2015 11:08pm

BREAKING NEWS!! Guinness now available in the Austria (Hotel) ;-)

AlternateID · 19-01-2015 11:10pm

fannymagee wrote: »

BREAKING NEWS!! Guinness now available in the Austria (Hotel) ;-)

Yea but is it on tap and not that vibrated muck? There was talk of moving part of the bar or something to fit the keg.

fannymagee · 19-01-2015 11:14pm

Ooh now there's detail I didn't go into lol!! I'm just happy coz it'll keep the OH quiet while I chat to Sinead. His Guinness radar is useless so he wouldn't notice anyway haha. I'll check it out and report back. Standby ;-)

RasTa · 20-01-2015 11:03am

Not sure I can miss another season waiting for friends to decide if they want to go. Any hostels in this place?

fannymagee · 23-01-2015 3:08pm

RasTa wrote: »

Not sure I can miss another season waiting for friends to decide if they want to go. Any hostels in this place?

No hostels as such, but you can get B&B accom in the region of €35 if you email tourist office/shop around. Check out first post on this thread. Start w Dorf 22 & say you're looking for budget

fannymagee · 23-01-2015 3:12pm

Human pyramid, SalvenStadl. How does this just never get old?!

Rew · 23-01-2015 7:23pm

How are things looking Fanny? Landing in Sunday next week. In Les Arcs ATM and it's getting a bit bare...

alexd05 · 24-01-2015 1:18am

We land Saturday week too! can't wait! 23 of us altogether the group grows every year! Hows the snow? x

fannymagee · 24-01-2015 9:31am

Conditions are beautiful! Plenty of schnee right down to the village, pistes are immaculate. Happy days :-)

fannymagee · 24-01-2015 9:34am

fannymagee · 25-01-2015 1:47pm

30cms since 6am, and still snowing. Wilkommen in Soll, everyone! :-) xxx

duckysauce · 27-01-2015 12:46am

fannymagee wrote: »

30cms since 6am, and still snowing. Wilkommen in Soll, everyone! :-) xxx

what do you work at over there fanny ?

fannymagee · 27-01-2015 8:53am

duckysauce wrote: »

what do you work at over there fanny ?

I don't work in the resort Duckysauce, I work for myself. I usually have a few different projects going at any given time, but once I have my iPad & Skype I can work from anywhere (including the top of the mountain!) Also means I keep Aer Lingus in business gping over & back, but that's a good sign

fannymagee · 27-01-2015 1:06pm

Visibility is ****e today, here's yesterday :-)

sheesh · 27-01-2015 1:20pm

fannymagee wrote: »

Visibility is ****e today, here's yesterday :-)

want to back now

drkpower · 27-01-2015 2:42pm

Hi fanny, I have a couple of questions re ski rental if you don't mind. The info on the opening page was really helpful, thanks.

1. Can you use the storage facilities at erdinger if you didn't rent skis there (storage there seems to involve the least amount of hassle)

2. The prices at ski center stoll (at the bottom of the drag lift) are a good bit cheaper. Is this a good rental shop or would it be better to rent at erdinger also?

Thanks a million

stevire · 27-01-2015 2:56pm

fannymagee wrote: »

Visibility is ****e today, here's yesterday :-)

Visibility bad due to snow......?

fannymagee · 27-01-2015 3:14pm

drkpower wrote: »

Hi fanny, I have a couple of questions re ski rental if you don't mind. The info on the opening page was really helpful, thanks.

1. Can you use the storage facilities at erdinger if you didn't rent skis there (storage there seems to involve the least amount of hassle)

2. The prices at ski center stoll (at the bottom of the drag lift) are a good bit cheaper. Is this a good rental shop or would it be better to rent at erdinger also?

Thanks a million

No prob, glad to help!

1) Yes you can, think its €2 per day. Well worth it to have your toasty warm boots handed to you in the morning, instead of battling the crowds in the Baltic free for all that is Stoll, & then battling a bus with all your gear (only for 2 mins, but still!)

2) Personally I would recommend Snow & Fun (next door to SalvenStadl) for ski rental, if you don't rent in Edinger (for ease). Stoll is mainly used by tourists

fannymagee · 27-01-2015 3:17pm

stevire wrote: »

Visibility bad due to snow......?

HEAVY snow ;-) Not complaining!!

Rew · 27-01-2015 3:29pm

fannymagee wrote: »

No prob, glad to help!

1) Yes you can, think its €2 per day. Well worth it to have your toasty warm boots handed to you in the morning, instead of battling the crowds in the Baltic free for all that is Stoll, & then battling a bus with all your gear (only for 2 mins, but still!)

2) Personally I would recommend Snow & Fun (next door to SalvenStadl) for ski rental, if you don't rent in Edinger (for ease). Stoll is mainly used by tourists

Im in the middle of doing my rental for Sunday and Snow & Fun are a lot cheaper!

fannymagee · 27-01-2015 3:53pm

Rew wrote: »

Im in the middle of doing my rental for Sunday and Snow & Fun are a lot cheaper!

And better looking! (to quote Michael Lowry) ;-)

fannymagee · 27-01-2015 3:57pm

PS if you fancy some really good quality, homemade Dutch fast food, check out Monique's van in the carpark opposite the Gondola. She does AMAZING Dutch chips! So tasty ;-)

bajj · 27-01-2015 4:15pm

Just back from a week in Soll, had a great time at the Bergland, great food and location. Conditions were great with a good mix of sun and snow. The quality of the mountain huts, the scenery and variety of runs never ceases to amaze me. Place was pretty quiet though, way less than previous years?? Not complaining just more room for us.

I rented again at Stoll, (second time) along with my friends, no issues, good equipment and good service. I have also rented at edinger and they are good but IMHO not as good as their price differential over Stoll and sure, aren't we all tourists.......

fannymagee · 27-01-2015 4:39pm

bajj wrote: »

Just back from a week in Soll, had a great time at the Bergland, great food and location. Conditions were great with a good mix of sun and snow. The quality of the mountain huts, the scenery and variety of runs never ceases to amaze me. Place was pretty quiet though, way less than previous years?? Not complaining just more room for us.

I rented again at Stoll, (second time) along with my friends, no issues, good equipment and good service. I have also rented at edinger and they are good but IMHO not as good as their price differential over Stoll and sure, aren't we all tourists.......

Oh my God you're so right, please excuse tourist comment lol!! Ok so let me rephrase: for heated boots alone, I'd stick with Edinger. The first time I ever came to Soll (as a pure tourist lol!) I used Stoll. To this day I feel hard done by that I struggled through a week of cold boots haha- tough times!!

fannymagee · 27-01-2015 11:10pm

So.

Sooo much snow now that the roads to Kufstein & Worgl were closed today. Open again now but you need chains. Not sure if anyone is arriving on Sat & taking rental car, but worth bearing in mind if you are.

So of course it's great for the skiing, but means we now need to use a toboggan to get to & from the house, the car won't make it up the final stretch. Fun & games. Aaahh, life is hard in the mountains lol ;-)

drkpower · 27-01-2015 11:47pm

^^^

Excellent stuff. Heading over on Thursday week (5th) and bergfex is showing a few small refreshers for most days between now and then. Just need the sun to come out on Friday morning for 5 days! I'd have settled for this when I booked, that's for sure!

Fanny, what would you estimate (cms) having fallen today/tonight?

fannymagee · 27-01-2015 11:53pm

drkpower wrote: »

^^^

Excellent stuff. Heading over on Thursday week (5th) and bergfex is showing a few small refreshers for most days between now and then. Just need the sun to come out on Friday morning for 5 days! I'd have settled for this when I booked, that's for sure!

Fanny, what would you estimate (cms) having fallen today/tonight?

Ooooh, prob about 30 in the village, 50 up top? That's a complete guesstimate though, I'll give you a more accurate report tomorrow ;-)

You're coming Thurs to Tues? Good plan! Did you find it hard to get split week accommodation?

drkpower · 27-01-2015 11:58pm

fannymagee wrote: »

Ooooh, prob about 30 in the village, 50 up top? That's a complete guesstimate though, I'll give you a more accurate report tomorrow ;-)

You're coming Thurs to Tues? Good plan! Did you find it hard to get split week accommodation?

Yes! I only booked about 3 weeks ago. 4 of us joining a bigger group who booked before Xmas. Managed to get an apartment in the schindlhaus which seemed to the the last one. Just got lucky emailing them as availability didn't appear on the usual booking sites. The other alternatives were all out of town so I think we were quite lucky.

Thanks for the update. Half the fun is snow watching in the weeks and days before the trip! Missed skiing in the last 2 years so really looking forward to this trip!

Soll 2014/2015. Please read first post!!

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