Ski Season 2018/2019

mollser · 05-01-2019 7:02pm

Macdarack wrote: »

Here you go bud enjoy https://youtu.be/31BDX4vHMhI

Classic! here's another one big on the circuit

mollser · 05-01-2019 7:04pm

Could barely feckin ski around ellmau today with the amount of snow on the pistes. Shame given it's Saturday and generally very quiet. Still, awesome trip and best of luck heading to Austria in the next few weeks it's awesome

Macdarack · 05-01-2019 7:08pm

What was that Johnny Depp, song, jesus ya.
Depp Depp Depp Depp, Johnny Depp Depp Johnny Johnny. Depp depp. My god I might see can I rebook for France maybe...

Macdarack · 05-01-2019 7:09pm

Macdarack wrote: »

What was that Johnny Depp, song, jesus ya.
Depp Depp Depp Depp, Johnny Depp Depp Johnny Johnny. Depp depp. My god I might see can I rebook for France maybe...

https://youtu.be/CE70PHlgrlo
Mother of Satan.....

Billy Mays · 05-01-2019 8:10pm

Macdarack wrote: »

https://youtu.be/CE70PHlgrlo
Mother of Satan.....

prunudo · 05-01-2019 8:13pm

Billy Mays wrote: »

At least we only hear it for a week, imagine being there all season.

Macdarack · 05-01-2019 8:32pm

Billy Mays wrote: »

I'm in bits, brilliant!

CardinalJ · 05-01-2019 9:23pm

jvan wrote: »

Haha, never heard that one before, should be used by the tour ops to promote their Austrian ski trips although can't really credit the Austrians as it's in Dutch.

How could you possibly have not heard that....

:D
It's on spotify and all...

dzer2 · 06-01-2019 6:22pm

Timmaay wrote: »

I was gonna go with the ucpa to France on the 13th Jan, but snow looking a hell of alot better in Austria at the min. Any suggestions for a solo trip to Austria?

We are heading to Westendorf on the 12th you might fing a place in Kitzbuhel as they are setting up for the race the following week. Loads of guides and a few Irish over that week usually

andyd12 · 08-01-2019 5:22pm

What are peoples thoughts on the snow forecast in Austria, I am going Saturday week to the Mayrhofen. 70-80 cm forecest for the next 7 days:eek:.
Dare I say it... too much snow!!?

Rew · 08-01-2019 5:41pm

andyd12 wrote: »

What are peoples thoughts on the snow forecast in Austria, I am going Saturday week to the Mayrhofen. 70-80 cm forecest for the next 7 days:eek:.
Dare I say it... too much snow!!?

Id be worried if i was traveling this Sat!! Were going out Sat week as well and I think (and hope) the timing is good and the worst will have passed (hopefully :eek:)

andyd12 · 08-01-2019 5:47pm

Rew wrote: »

Id be worried if i was traveling this Sat!! Were going out Sat week as well and I think (and hope) the timing is good and the worst will have passed (hopefully :eek:)

Ye hopefully, alot of snowing after falling recently

andyd12 · 08-01-2019 5:48pm

Rew wrote: »

Id be worried if i was traveling this Sat!! Were going out Sat week as well and I think (and hope) the timing is good and the worst will have passed (hopefully :eek:)

Where are you heading?

Rew · 08-01-2019 6:29pm

andyd12 wrote: »

Where are you heading?

Soll this time, we were in Mayrhofen last year, did some day trips up and down the valley there as well. Also if I never see another bottle of Grolsch in my life ill be ok

andyd12 · 08-01-2019 6:45pm

Rew wrote: »

Soll this time, we were in Mayrhofen last year, did some day trips up and down the valley there as well. Also if I never see another bottle of Grolsch in my life ill be ok

Sweet. I have been here before, just went to zillertal arena, did find it super tbh. Hope to get to the tux anyway this time! Did you ski hochfugen?
Too long in the ice bar haha

Rew · 08-01-2019 6:58pm

andyd12 wrote: »

Sweet. I have been here before, just went to zillertal arena, did find it super tbh. Hope to get to the tux anyway this time! Did you ski hochfugen?
Too long in the ice bar haha

No we did Hintertux and Hochzillertal, there is so much in the valley its incredible, found the bus and trains timetables a bit hard to navigate (mainly the bus).

a148pro · 08-01-2019 7:07pm

I'm in austria now. Its amazing. Too much snow is debateable. If you like off piste and are willing to get a guide its near spiritual. If you're having a tough time on a bumpy piste in low visibility, less so.

But i'll take the pow any day of the week!

a148pro · 08-01-2019 7:19pm

The good thing about lots of snow is the atmosphere. Resorts are so much nicer when there's loads of snow and snowfall.

Re travel next saturday I think road to mayr will be fine I think its an artery? There's also a train if that works with flights? The main danger is innsbruck airport, there will be a lot of rerouting going on in snow from there. Munich further but you almost always be able to land.

Some12 · 08-01-2019 11:59pm

a148pro wrote: »

I'm in austria now. Its amazing. Too much snow is debateable. If you like off piste and are willing to get a guide its near spiritual. If you're having a tough time on a bumpy piste in low visibility, less so.

But i'll take the pow any day of the week!

Where is this - resort or back mountain> The powder looks deep & calm!

I've 3 & a bit weeks to go before hitting the slopes. Forecast looks great!

a148pro · 09-01-2019 7:35am

Some12 wrote: »

Where is this - resort or back mountain> The powder looks deep & calm!

I've 3 & a bit weeks to go before hitting the slopes. Forecast looks great!

First shot is actually a piste in zell am see, you can see the marker on the right! There's a lot of snow falling slowly all the time so less trafficked pistes get quite soft.

Other two shots are off piste in Saalbach with a guide. Its very deep but very dangerous. I wouldn't go anywhere without a guide. I think I skier in the general area died because he got stuck in deep snow. Guide not cheap but if you can afford it you get a much better experience, see the best areas, learn about the mountains and stay safe. We had fresh tracks all day in a very busy resort. Close to no one beside us.

andyd12 · 09-01-2019 8:59am

a148pro wrote: »

First shot is actually a piste in zell am see, you can see the marker on the right! There's a lot of snow falling slowly all the time so less trafficked pistes get quite soft.

Other two shots are off piste in Saalbach with a guide. Its very deep but very dangerous. I wouldn't go anywhere without a guide. I think I skier in the general area died because he got stuck in deep snow. Guide not cheap but if you can afford it you get a much better experience, see the best areas, learn about the mountains and stay safe. We had fresh tracks all day in a very busy resort. Close to no one beside us.

Cool. How much does a guide cost? Trying to look online but can't find anything concrete.

a148pro · 09-01-2019 9:29am

300 and its convention that you buy them lunch and give a tip. Not cheap but skiing ain't cheap so may as well be hung for the lamb. That's for 1 - 2 people, think its 350 for 4 people.

If you're headed saalbach direction or surrounding resorts I can pm you contact details.

I've never regretted getting a guide.

The Big Gig · 09-01-2019 12:11pm

Can you recommend the guide you used? Boarding?
TIA

a148pro · 09-01-2019 2:44pm

The Big Gig wrote: »

Can you recommend the guide you used? Boarding?
TIA

Skis. But really the guide is there to show you routes and keep you safe, so shouldn't really matter what's on your feet.

Trevor O · 09-01-2019 2:46pm

Donie75 wrote: »

We go to Mayrhofen most years and really like it. The last few years we have started doing a day in Kaltenback and Zell Am Ziller/Gerlos and it is great to cover three resorts in a few days. There's a good gang of us so we do Apres Ski there at the end of the day and get a minibus home. It's great to experience other resorts. We had great fun in Gerlos last year when we found a little log cabin/bar in the centre of town with very attractive bar barmaids and a good DJ.

Is it possible to ski down to the village at the end of the day or are the gondolas the only way off the mountain? Also, any idea if the nursery slope is located in the village or up top?

Rew · 09-01-2019 3:27pm

Trevor O wrote: »

Is it possible to ski down to the village at the end of the day or are the gondolas the only way off the mountain? Also, any idea if the nursery slope is located in the village or up top?

Generally speaking its not possible (saw some off piste tracks but wouldn't fancy it TBH). There is a slope to the village on the far side to the main one. Its 2 or 3 pistes isolated from from the main area. The nursery slopes are all up top of the main gondola.

am i bovvered · 09-01-2019 3:52pm

Dumping since yesterday here in Morzine.
Delighted for anyone about to hit the French Alps as it was badly needed.

slightybonkers · 09-01-2019 4:44pm

Trevor O wrote: »

Is it possible to ski down to the village at the end of the day or are the gondolas the only way off the mountain? Also, any idea if the nursery slope is located in the village or up top?

Nursery area at top of A Horn, which also has a home run to the village which is Red as far as I remember. Main gondola in town centre goes up to the Penken and there's a small nursery up there too. No run or official route back down to the village from Penken.
Have a great time.

mulbot · 09-01-2019 8:48pm

am i bovvered wrote: »

Dumping since yesterday here in Morzine.
Delighted for anyone about to hit the French Alps as it was badly needed.

Heading to Chamonix Saturday, looks like it's going to be decent enough

Donie75 · 09-01-2019 10:31pm

Trevor O,
No, you can’t ski home to the main town. There used to be big queues in Mayrhofen but the installed a new faster main lift up from the town for last season so there are no real queues any more.
It works great, ski back to the top of the main lift and have a few beers in the Elk Bar and get the lift down.
I find a lot of the home runs very narrow, badly rutted and the snow gets very grainy in the afternoon.
Adding a day in Kaltenback and Zell Am Ziller when in Mayrhofen makes it a fantastic trip.

andyd12 · 10-01-2019 10:24am

Donie75 wrote: »

Trevor O,
No, you can’t ski home to the main town. There used to be big queues in Mayrhofen but the installed a new faster main lift up from the town for last season so there are no real queues any more.
It works great, ski back to the top of the main lift and have a few beers in the Elk Bar and get the lift down.
I find a lot of the home runs very narrow, badly rutted and the snow gets very grainy in the afternoon.
Adding a day in Kaltenback and Zell Am Ziller when in Mayrhofen makes it a fantastic trip.

Agreed on the home runs, always super busy and tracked at the end of the day, plus when you are tired, it doesnt help. I much prefer getting lift down

Timmaay · 10-01-2019 2:06pm

Hmm booked nothing yet here ha, but fairly sure I'm going to go to France with the ucpa on Sunday ha, where I duno yet, ideally Val d'isere but very little fresh snow there, however looks like some useful snow in both Chamonix and Flaine (Grand massif), could do an off piste course with either for a change.

cormee · 10-01-2019 3:29pm

Timmaay wrote: »

Hmm booked nothing yet here ha, but fairly sure I'm going to go to France with the ucpa on Sunday ha, where I duno yet, ideally Val d'isere but very little fresh snow there, however looks like some useful snow in both Chamonix and Flaine (Grand massif), could do an off piste course with either for a chance.

I'll be in Flaine for a week from Thursday next

Snow Garden · 10-01-2019 3:47pm

andyd12 wrote: »

What are peoples thoughts on the snow forecast in Austria, I am going Saturday week to the Mayrhofen. 70-80 cm forecest for the next 7 days:eek:.
Dare I say it... too much snow!!?

I am going to Mayrhofen in February. Never been there before.

Any advice on ski schools or ski hire? We have only skied once before around 20 years ago. Any tips/tricks appreciated.

kal7 · 10-01-2019 3:51pm

Going to Flaine 26th Jan, Glad it got about 10-15 cm yesterday. Don't have it all tracked out before I get there, especially Gers valley

Timmaay · 10-01-2019 3:58pm

Actually I told myself after last time ending up with a crappy rental helmet that I would buy one before I go skiing again, I'm too late to get one online now, where in Dublin would I pick one up for not mental money instore?

Rew · 10-01-2019 4:00pm

Timmaay wrote: »

Actually I told myself after last time ending up with a crappy rental helmet that I would buy one before I go skiing again, I'm too late to get one online now, where in Dublin would I pick one up for not mental money instore?

Great outdoors has some on sale, they are generally expensive everywhere TBH. Snow and rock normally have a good selection and you can claim to be a member of the ski club of ire for a discount...

blue note · 10-01-2019 4:16pm

Timmaay wrote: »

Actually I told myself after last time ending up with a crappy rental helmet that I would buy one before I go skiing again, I'm too late to get one online now, where in Dublin would I pick one up for not mental money instore?

Try sports direct. I got a decent one there for about €40 I think it was.

cormee · 10-01-2019 5:10pm

kal7 wrote: »

Going to Flaine 26th Jan, Glad it got about 10-15 cm yesterday. Don't have it all tracked out before I get there, especially Gers valley

It seems to be due a big dump this Sunday, as well

Rew · 10-01-2019 5:41pm

Careful out there

https://www.snowsbest.com/australian-avalanche-dies-austria/

slightybonkers · 10-01-2019 7:06pm

Snow Garden wrote: »

I am going to Mayrhofen in February. Never been there before.

Any advice on ski schools or ski hire? We have only skied once before around 20 years ago. Any tips/tricks appreciated.

We used Ski 3000 Mayrhofen for rental and ski school last year. Easy to deal with and great instructor. We were advanced ski school and only had 6 in our class on some of the days. Covered alot of ground every day. They are on the main street near the Penken gondola and price included ski storage at the top of you wanted it.
Have a ball

andyd12 · 10-01-2019 9:19pm

blue note wrote: »

Try sports direct. I got a decent one there for about €40 I think it was.

Second that. I seen them for sale in Sligo store last week.
You could buy over there also

trashcan · 10-01-2019 9:24pm

Heading to Westendorf (as usual) on the 19th. Must say I'm beginning to get a little concerned now. Looks like the lifts have been closed the last couple of days. Hope it calms down soon.

a148pro · 10-01-2019 9:52pm

trashcan wrote: »

Heading to Westendorf (as usual) on the 19th. Must say I'm beginning to get a little concerned now. Looks like the lifts have been closed the last couple of days. Hope it calms down soon.

Will calm down soon don't worry - you should be happy at prospect of deep snow so low down - any pics I've seen of westendorf with snow look lovely, real chocolate box stuff

Billy Mays · 13-01-2019 11:24am

3 dead and 1 missing following an avalanche in Lech yesterday

All had safety equipment and abs backpacks

mulbot · 13-01-2019 1:01pm

Beautiful conditions in chamonix, arrived yesterday did the walk around stuff, woke up this morning to find a huge amount of snow fell overnight and still going strong.

Timmaay · 13-01-2019 3:26pm

I'm heading for Chamonix also at the min, only decided yesterday ha, the 2 or 3ft of snow forecast was too tempting.

mulbot · 13-01-2019 5:27pm

Timmaay wrote: »

I'm heading for Chamonix also at the min, only decided yesterday ha, the 2 or 3ft of snow forecast was too tempting.

Hahaha, good choice. Still falling heavy here, think tomorrow too then blue skies for a few days so should be good for you.

irlirishkev · 14-01-2019 1:33pm

Just back from Arc 1950 on Saturday.
Really excellent ski conditions there last week. 2 days of sun and blue skies, 2 days of mixed snowing/whiteout/sun, then 2 days of sun and blue skies again. Snowing nearly every night as well, which really helped during the day. Presumably getting bits of the heavier snowfalls in Austria etc..

Always depressing as hell returning to grey Irish skies after beautiful ski weather

Only 7 weeks til Spring Ski in Italy though, so not too depressed

Rew · 14-01-2019 6:53pm

Avalanche warning gone to 5 in some places and more fatalities in Austria...

https://www.planetski.eu/news/11240

Ski Season 2018/2019

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