Snow Sports Thread 2017-18

Jokester · 23 Jul 2017 at 21:30

Ah well, last season is a distant memory. What is everyone thinking of for next winter?

Just bought my Epic Pass so will be heading to Colorado at some point and still dreaming of Japan, maybe next year!

Jokester · 20 Aug 2017 at 17:37

Excellent choice.

Jokester · 22 Oct 2017 at 09:02

Any reason why not just Soul 7s?

Jokester · 22 Oct 2017 at 18:28

Out of this years skis I've seen reviews of:-
Scott Slight 100
Nordica Enforcer 100
Head Kore 105

getting plaudits for being good all rounders.

Jokester · 20 Nov 2017 at 06:37

Looking on enviously at Whistler at the moment.

Jokester · 20 Nov 2017 at 18:11

Amp34 said:
2m in the last week!

La Niña declared as well.

Enjoy!

Jokester · 23 Dec 2017 at 12:38

Aye, I’ve found a couple of times people could be a bit arsey but wouldn’t be enough to put me off going back. Don’t really expect it in touristy places. This was in Les Menuires/Val Thorens.

Jokester · 4 Jan 2018 at 10:17

Val Thorens looks to have been buried overnight again with fresh snow.

Jokester · 9 Jan 2018 at 12:01

On piste will be “safe” and maintained by the ski resort. Just don’t go off piste.

Obviously if your going specifically for off piste/back country yeah you’re a bit screwed.

Jokester · 29 Jan 2018 at 19:00

I prefer goggles just to cover up the rest of my head from the sun with a helmet. Current generation photochromic lens can pretty much do away with the need for carrying separate lenses for different conditions, though I find mine are just a fraction too bright on very sunny days. Slightly more expensive than the equivalent 2 lens goggles.

Jokester · 16 Feb 2018 at 12:15

From what I can remember the train station down in the valley is right next to some sort of funicular that takes you to 1600 I think.

Jokester · 16 Mar 2018 at 18:13

And that's how we remove the chairs at the end of the season.

Can't believe they weren't able to shut that down

Jokester · 16 Mar 2018 at 19:17

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-43422186/skiers-jump-from-speeding-lift-in-georgia

Gudauri in Georgia.

Aye, apparently the emergency brake failed and gravity did the rest.

Jokester · 7 May 2018 at 15:20

Glen Coe shuts today, still looked decent when I checked the webcams the other day as well. Been one the best seasons in years in Scotland.