The Snowsports Thread 2014-15

Jokester · 2 Oct 2014 at 17:48

So the first snows of winter are starting to fall and some of the higher resorts will start to open in the next few weeks. What's everyone got planned for this season?

Me, possibly an early week in Europe somewhere to be decided and then 2 and a bit weeks out in Colorado. Looking forward to it!

I wonder if Scotland will have another season like last year:-

Jokester · 8 Oct 2014 at 17:39

olv said:
Have you been to Japan before and is ten days worth it/doable? I've always wanted to ski in Japan but have been put off by the travel time and the thought of losing 2 or 3 days. Hakuba looks like it gets an enormous amount of snow and the terrain looks interesting but is Niseko the safer choice?

I've been thinking about Japan recently, going to try and head over there in 2016.

Jokester · 14 Dec 2014 at 11:57

timebomb26 said:
Had my first day of the season today. Feels so good to be back on the snow. It definitely helps that we've had around 70cm in the last 3 days and that's in the village. Storm isn't even supposed to peak until Wednesday!

Jealous.

Planning on going to Japan next season.

Jokester · 2 Feb 2015 at 22:53

Yeah, but those guys with the skinny skis knew how to properly ski back then!

Was in Les Arcs at the same time as you, looks like we were both a week early!

Jokester · 16 Feb 2015 at 17:19

Will Gill said:
http://www.dogtag.co.uk/

Think I might go with them, just for the dog tag :cool:

Jokester · 16 Feb 2015 at 21:01

Kemik said:
are you guys made of money? Their policies are awful compared to other more generic insurers. Can't lie, the dog tag is pretty cool though!

Yeah I did get a bit of shock when I seen the price haha.

Jokester · 8 Mar 2015 at 13:42

Looks awesome.

Jokester · 23 Mar 2015 at 19:16

Plenty of indoor slopes about the UK!

Jokester · 30 Mar 2015 at 13:20

Well, just away to have my first day of 13 in Colorado. Breckinridge today, going to be spring skiing and particularly slushy as it appears to be very warm this week. At least there, plenty of snow base here. NW and SW USA have been a disaster for snow, but Colorado has done ok.

Jokester · 1 Jun 2015 at 12:27

Some fresh snow today at Glen Coe if anyone fancies some hiking.

Bought some new Salomon Quest Pro 110 boots and had them fitted with custom foot beds at the weekend.

Patiently waiting for the new season.