shropshire 0 #1 November 25, 2007 We dont live anywhere near the pistes but have booked 2 x 1 week holidays (St Gervais & Le Grand Bornand - both France) and planning some long weekend too (at least one will be a Speed Riding course in Switzerland)... Fingers crossed it will be a better season thna the poor one that we had last year. So, where are you heading this season? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #3 November 25, 2007 I dont get to snowboard this winter....I did hear that there are two resorts that opened here and they are sugar bowel and heavenly. For those of you who can play have a great winter... TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #4 November 25, 2007 Quote So, where are you heading this season? Colorado Rockies, this is where I hope to see snow for the 1st timeYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #5 November 25, 2007 Are you totally crazy, SNOW is disgusting it's cold an wet. Your going to get Pneumonia an die. Go an do something sensible like scuba dive the grand barrier reef Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 November 25, 2007 Quote Are you totally crazy, SNOW is disgusting it's cold an wet. Your going to get Pneumonia an die. Go an do something sensible like scuba dive the grand barrier reef it's GREAT Barrier Reef ya pillockYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris74 0 #7 November 25, 2007 Hello bros, Hey Tony , I live not far from Le grand Bo ( annecy ) . Give me a buzz before your trip ( we groudlaunch and fly all year long ) . Blue skies Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #8 November 25, 2007 Quote Quote So, where are you heading this season? Colorado Rockies, this is where I hope to see snow for the 1st time You haven't seen snow before? Do you plan to try skiing?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #9 November 25, 2007 <> I hadn't heard of that ... so I took a look via GOOGLE and it looks great - have fun. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #10 November 25, 2007 Poor old boy ... are y'joints aching? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #11 November 25, 2007 I live in Ski Country. Not as good as the West (U.S.) or parts of Europe, but certainly good enough. I've skied all my life. It's the only time I enjoy snow...well that and snowmobiling. Can't ski for now though.Hope you have a great time with great conditions. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 November 25, 2007 A few years ago, I did some work with a company out of Philly and during a couple of week stint went to the Poconos for the day and had a right blast with some mates... Although we did get told off for being on a Black Run (Diamond?) with rentals skiis on - WTF? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #13 November 25, 2007 Quote Although we did get told off for being on a Black Run (Diamond?) with rentals skiis on - WTF? Well, there is a higher probability of a person on rental skis being a beginner, and there is a higher probability of finding rocks on the steeper slopes, so the combination of those two means a greater likelihood of breaking the skis."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 November 25, 2007 Quote Quote Quote So, where are you heading this season? Colorado Rockies, this is where I hope to see snow for the 1st time You haven't seen snow before? Do you plan to try skiing? Might give bording a go. but i dont expect to be doing much skiing, i have jumping to do after i leave CO and dont want anything broken You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #15 November 25, 2007 I agree with Ryoder, but there are exceptions. Many times an experienced skiier has to rent, which is why most resorts have high performance skiis for rent. I have witnessed many times, people on the black trails who should not even be off the green ones. I don't know what they're trying to prove, but it's insane. I guess it's like skydivers who think they're ready to swoop or downsize when they have 100 jumps. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #16 November 25, 2007 It didn't bother us too much, we'd already done the run (we were at the bottom and getting on the lift). It just wouldn't happen in Europe... That's what rental insurance is for. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #17 November 25, 2007 Who gave you shit, ski patrol or other skiiers? _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #18 November 25, 2007 A lad operating the ski lift. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #19 November 25, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Quote So, where are you heading this season? Colorado Rockies, this is where I hope to see snow for the 1st time You haven't seen snow before? Do you plan to try skiing? Might give boarding a go. but i don't expect to be doing much skiing, i have jumping to do after i leave CO and don't want anything broken If you do try boarding, then wristguards are a must! If you don't believe me, then ask SkyMama.Also, wear a helmet. The first time I tried boarding, I had a headache for 3 days from the heel-side falls. (That was before I started wearing a helmet). That helmet has saved my brain from a lot of high-speed equipment dispersals. The impact of the helmet hitting hardpack sounds like a gun going off to the ears, but it beats the hell out of having a splitting headache for the rest of the day, and the next two."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #20 November 25, 2007 Something tells me the lad is a tad inexperienced. If you can ski the trail, it does not matter to the resort if you're using their equipment. They make a lot of money on the rentals. As for safety, like I said, if you can ski the trail; then what's the big deal? _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #21 November 25, 2007 Our thoughts too... but it was only a day out so not worth getting bent out of shape over. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #22 November 25, 2007 Plus, it was the Poconos. Not known as the best ski area, but it can be fun for a day out. People in that area who want a serious ski vacation generally head to New England. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #23 November 25, 2007 Squeak matey, definitely listen to ryoder in regard to boarding. Boarding can be a shitload of fun, but the first day on a board is very challenging and you can really bang yourself up. I'm not saying it's deadly. I'm just saying that if you're planning a skydiving trip afterwards, be very careful with the boarding. Have fun. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #24 November 25, 2007 Squeak you know if you want to learn I will teach you how to snowboard. You just have to come up to Reno/Tahoe area. Oh, and I will teach you the right way... TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #25 November 25, 2007 Quote Squeak you know if you want to learn I will teach you how to snowboard. You just have to come up to Reno/Tahoe area. Oh, and I will teach you the right way... It's a trap, Squeak! Look at her profile! She's just looking for new customers!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
