Skiing/Snowboarding 10/11

Ghosteh · 19 Oct 2010 at 18:59

Anyone planning on any trips away this year?

Getting posted to Germany at the beginning of November, and hoping to get into the Army Championships for Snowboarding in Austria, just need to get a few things sorted once I arrive over there.

Probably be looking at getting my own equipment in the next week too, so can anyone recommend any sites for equipment, or do you think I should wait to be out in Europe? So far one of the sites I've been looking at has been The Snowboard Asylum, as there is one in Liverpool city centre.

Can anyone recommend any good resorts in the northern part of Germany too? Google's being a bit picky with results lol.

Can't wait for the snow

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Mr.Stu · 19 Oct 2010 at 19:17

Hoping to get out to Niseko in Jan/Feb - anyone have any tips on this area?

Also would like to squeeze in a few days in Europe at some point

chrisxuk · 19 Oct 2010 at 19:18

I believe I'm off to Avoriaz, again, first week of March. I'm looking forward to it, had some snow there already.

Ghosteh · 19 Oct 2010 at 19:59

Mr.Stu said:
Hoping to get out to Niseko in Jan/Feb - anyone have any tips on this area?

Also would like to squeeze in a few days in Europe at some point

Have you been snowboarding in Japan before? To be honest, it's one place I've never really considered, even though I know they have some good snowboarding out there.

Mr.Stu · 19 Oct 2010 at 20:14

Never but a few of the guys I met in Whistler last season are having a reunion there next year hence me trying to sort something out. I've heard that it snows 80% of days in Jan/Feb :0

Gavmeister · 19 Oct 2010 at 22:25

I'd wait until you were out in Europe to get all your gear. Much cheaper and a better range aswell.

I know it's no good to you but the end of season is the best time to buy in resorts!

I'm hoping that ill be off to Canada in the new year for a few months and im going to try getting in a bit of boarding in Whistler.

Although ive heard good things about the Rockies side aswell!

Nexus · 20 Oct 2010 at 03:49

Gavmeister said:
I'd wait until you were out in Europe to get all your gear. Much cheaper and a better range aswell.

European resorts are far more expensive for equipment and you've also got the poor pound/euro conversion rate.

I did a season in the French Alps this year and items were far more expensive when we compared to shops at home. Infact, a pair of leather gloves I bought at the start of the season in the UK were being sold in a French Resort shop at an even higher price during their end of season sale!

RoboCod · 20 Oct 2010 at 06:13

Bavaria in March 2011. Never been but hopefully it will be fun times.

McBain · 20 Oct 2010 at 08:00

Nothing booked yet, but maybe looking at Tignes.

Mr.Stu · 20 Oct 2010 at 19:22

McBain said:
Nothing booked yet, but maybe looking at Tignes.

Joking me, let me know if you are off anywhere pal, might be up for it (A)

Ghosteh · 20 Oct 2010 at 21:17

Captain Planet said:
Bavaria in March 2011. Never been but hopefully it will be fun times.

You off there with the forces mate? That's where I'll probably be spending most of my time.

Aero · 20 Oct 2010 at 21:24

Looking to head into europe in the first week of 2011 but unsure yet half tempted by andorra anone been recently?

regulus · 20 Oct 2010 at 22:56

I'm in Austria first week of January and heading to Slovakia the 2nd week to the High Tatras mountains again. Amazing range and dirt cheap. Might try and get to Colorado for late Feb depending on work. My brother goes out there every year and can't praise it enough.

RoboCod · 20 Oct 2010 at 23:07

Ghosteh said:
You off there with the forces mate? That's where I'll probably be spending most of my time.

Correct

Aero said:
Looking to head into europe in the first week of 2011 but unsure yet half tempted by andorra anone been recently?

I went there earlier this year, you shoud definitely go! Some awesome pistes and a good night life there.

p4radox · 20 Oct 2010 at 23:14

Val Thorens on the 3rd of December. Varsity ski trip.

Properly cannot wait, it was amazing in '08. :cool:

Ghosteh · 20 Oct 2010 at 23:45

Captain Planet said:
Correct

Should give us a shout on here or somewhere when you're heading over, I'll come join you for a beer or several

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RoboCod · 21 Oct 2010 at 00:17

Ghosteh said:
Should give us a shout on here or somewhere when you're heading over, I'll come join you for a beer or several .

Just might do that

Macca · 22 Oct 2010 at 07:15

I'll be living in Wanaka still so June 2011 our season starts again, so a full season of boarding here providing no injuries. My mate dislocated his hip and damaged his nerves in the leg, 6th day of season this year... was sickening.

Jokester · 22 Oct 2010 at 07:24

Off back to Colorado again this year, hoping for tons of snow.

alx · 22 Oct 2010 at 09:22

Quite possibly going to Meribel over New Years, and also may go again in late Jan/Feb or March to Les Arcs or La Rosiere.