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23-Jan-2009 06:47
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docbrown »
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This branch is dedicated to all things travellers do in snowy cold places: skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, bobsledding, snow camping, ice climbing/fishing/sculpture, snowmobiling, making snow angels, or simply sitting in a chalet sipping on hot chocolate in a snazzy turtleneck next to a crackling fire.
If you have questions on where to go for good skiing, want to find out about the best new gear, or if you're looking for accommodation or travel advice when planning your snowy holiday, post your questions and discussions here!
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25-Dec-2009 21:33
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Due to work commitments, we have sadly had to reneg on our long awaited skiing holiday to Japan. As we paid early bird prices, we had to pay in full and are now unable to get a refund. The dates of travel are from 2nd – 6th Feb 2010, for 2 people, staying at ‘The Vale’ in Niseko, Japan. The Vale is brand new and only opened in Dec 09 and is absolutely stunning. It’s ultra luxe and features the following:
• Premium fit out
• Mountain view apartment
• Stunning designer onsen, heated pool and saunas
• Absolute ski in ski out
• Village centre a 150m stroll away
• Après terrace and cocktail bar looking up the ski run
• Restaurants, outdoor open fire pit and concierge.
The hotel is now fully booked all of Jan and Feb. I booked in October 09, and paid $2,700 which was an early bird price. I am willing to sell for less.
Please send me a private email if interested for more detail...
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22-Dec-2009 06:47
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chilledout1 »
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22-Dec-2009 22:04
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Hi all, in Verbier & need to travel to Meribel at the end of February 2010. Have checked trains but it seems like a loooooong loooooooooooooong complicated trip about 10 hours, whereas driving seems to be only 3 hours. Any tips on transport operators or anyone who wants to share fuel costs or a minibus/taxi/rental car would be much appreciated. Possibly returning to Verbier after 1 week 07th/08th March 2010. Cheers. :Dara
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18-Dec-2009 04:24
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stevemaz »
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23-Dec-2009 00:45
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Hi can anyone recommend some cheap accommodation for an extended ski trip in Alpe d'Huez as I'm planning on staying there for around 6 weeks in Jan/Feb. Many thanks.
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30-Nov-2009 07:15
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liquidmonkey »
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i have found that when i'm winter camping for 5 days or longer that my sleeping bag (haglöfs -30) tends to gather some moisture AND the part around my mouth gets really wet / icy which is a real problem.
how can you avoid these problems?
and FYI, i don't breath inside my sleeping bag.
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29-Nov-2009 11:35
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willow_tree »
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05-Dec-2009 12:05
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Salut,
I am trying to find affordable accommodation for the ski season in Val d'Isere. I have a job based there for the season and i found some accommodation but they want the full season payed up front! also the 'house' is shared with three others, who have yet to be found... and if they don't materialise then i would end up paying the full amount myself.....
Any advice or contacts would be much appreciated! i'm a single chick looking for a room in a house, or a couch space, or even just a garden to camp in from just before christmas until the middle of may...
thank you i hope somebody out there reads this!
Willow
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25-Nov-2009 04:17
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villdre »
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25-Nov-2009 04:17
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People - any idea if I can expect a skiiable snow cover in Turkish resorts in mid-April? Looking at going to Eastern Turkey, mainly considering Palandöken near Erzurum, or Kars-Sarikamis.
thanks!
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24-Nov-2009 10:57
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pallan »
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24-Nov-2009 10:57
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Hello
I - and a couple of friends - am free Friday (after work) 11 Dec - Mon 14 Dec and would like to go to a resort in French Alps - flying there and back.
A look on the web has shown that this seems to be tricky i.e. flying on Fri evening and returning on Mon evening.
Would anyone know of any good reasonably priced hotels that we could book independently for these three nights so that we could books flights separately eg. to Geneva and back.
Let me know if you know. Not too fussy on resort - just a good one for that time of year.
Alternatively if anyone knows of any package deals for these dates I would be grafeul.
Many thanks
Paul
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22-Nov-2009 22:58
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Sgt_Wilko »
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03-Dec-2009 10:46
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Hi all,
I'm looking for somewhere to stay for a week in January in MOrzine or Avoriaz - i'm ideally looking for a single person place, as am joining a big bunch of mates who have already sorted out a chalet. Can anyone recommend anywhere to start looking? Everywhere I have found thus far seems to be geared towards a minimum of two people, so gets expensive very quickly.
Thanks!!
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19-Nov-2009 14:38
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leothelion62 »
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21-Dec-2009 08:50
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Hi
Please disregard my previous message. What it should say is I am from Australia and not familiar with travelling in snow conditions. I will be in China over Xmas/New Year and in Beijing in early January. I also intend going to HARBIN in northern China, near the Russian border.Its climate is similar to Siberia's.
I am just wondering if anyone has some good advice about the type of footwear that works best in snow/ice conditions.
Many thanks
leothelion
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18-Nov-2009 06:16
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Callous »
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18-Nov-2009 06:16
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Callous »
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I would really love to hear from anyone who has been to Lebanon and skied,we are heading there in late Dec/early Jan with our children.
any thanks.
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17-Nov-2009 07:10
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kiteizenga »
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21-Dec-2009 20:46
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Allgau area in Germany has many ski resorts. What One is the biggest and has a good ski a school for kids?
Also if you know a good apartment to stay in let me know.
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17-Nov-2009 01:29
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cdab »
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21-Dec-2009 08:15
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I will soon be return to London in early january after a tour around europe. I have about 6 days before i leave london.
I love skiing and snowboarding, have worked a season in Colorado and skied/boarded in various resorts across North America and soon Canada so have a decent skiing ability..what ski resorts does anyone recommend for Europe?
I was thinking about trying to get a cheap flight through ryan-air or easy-jet from london, go ride for a few days and then back to london to depart.
There is so much choice in Europe to ski, i ideally want something that is relatively cheap and easy to get too, has hostel accommodation, or something cheap that close by to the ski resort itself..any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Edited by: cdab
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16-Nov-2009 13:55
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finucane »
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21-Dec-2009 08:54
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nicolassteiner »
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Hi,
Im from new zealand and im planning on being in france (antibes) early to mid feb 2010, to look for work on a yacht at the antibes yacht show. but im keen to leave for europe on the 27th of december hopefully to travel through austria, switzerland and other parts of france beforehand.
Ive done a little bit of research on places to visit but im looking for awesome places to snowboard with good nightlife and other cool things to see.
does anybody have any reccomendations or cool places to visit they could share with me?
cheers
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06-Nov-2009 21:04
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jasper007 »
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24-Dec-2009 20:45
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peteray121 »
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So I have a friend who wants to try skiing in the Alps this year and was wondering which are the best resorts for complete newbies. Somewhere not in the Euro zone would be good too.
If in the Euro then somewhere thats not too expensive, thanks.
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21-Oct-2009 12:55
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gingerpimpernel »
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21-Oct-2009 20:01
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Can anyone recommend a ski shop to buy skis from in Innsbruck? There must be some but my google searches only return hire shops.
Shops with websites so I can check the prices please folks ;-) ...
Posted By: VenessaP -- 24-Dec-2009 18:13
Posted By: VenessaP -- 09-Dec-2009 17:01
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