Wengen downhill practice cancelled, 20cm new snow..
Plenty of snow in La Thuile, temperature 37F at the base and light snow/mix. It was warmer today and rainy at the base but all snow up on top. Lot's of closures today, they were afraid of some trees falling over the lift cables. Looking forward to tomorrow.
Travel was very uneventful, customary punctuality from Swiss, easy transfer from Geneva airport, Aosta Express (same company known as Chamonix Express in France) does a very good job of seamlessly transferring skiers from Geneva Airport. Actually it was 2 mini bus rides, from Geneva to Les Houches (8 of us in mini bus, about 70mins.) and another mini bus was waiting just for me to take me to La Thuile - private transfer in a way. Drop off at the hotel 2 1/2 hours after landing in Geneva. Cost is 48Euros/$57
Is that a picture of the place? What other info can you give us on this Pizza restaurant?Oh, this is bringing back memories. I only spent a day at Courmayeur and a day at La Thuile/La Rosiere but quite enjoyed my time there. On mountain at Courmayeur I had the best pizza I've ever had at one of the on mountain restaurants. I wish I could remember the name.
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Is that a picture of the place? What other info can you give us on this Pizza restaurant?
JFK to Geneve is just bit over 7 hours. Not much longer travel than to Whistler or Tahoe/Mammoth.Hey All,
Due to the lack of snow out West, I am starting to think of changing my ski plans for this season. I've heard that skiing in Europe from the East coast can be more affordable than a trip out West, plus there's the cool "glamour" factor, cultural experience, etc.... I'm on the MCP, so my target destination would be Chamonix....I am looking to take lessons. A multi-day clinic would be ideal. I'm an upper-intermediate/lower advanced skier, depending on the day. Can any of you point me to good schools/instructors in Chamonix? ...If I do go ahead with this thing, I'd most likely fly from NYC to Geneva. That seems like the most direct route....
Many Thanks!
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JFK to Geneve is just bit over 7 hours. Not much longer travel than to Whistler or Tahoe/Mammoth.
I will ask around when in Chamonix next week how much are the ski schools/clinics. I am eyeing 3 day clinic with the last day descending Vallee Blanche. Keep in mind that MCP allows only 2 days at limited area of Chamonix Valley. And no 50%off consecutive days. MCP passes for Chamonix do not include Aguille du Midi
I might take clinic in LaThuile for 3 days and do Valle Blanche with access from the Italian side (Punta Helbronner), hotel owner highly recommends that.
Watching RAI news now and that avalanche in Sestriere does look scary. One can tell by just looking at the snow that frequent change from snow to rain back to snow does create some unstable snow pack.
January is the cheapest month, many resorts run special rates for ticket/hotel package.
I wouldn’t pick an area just because of a few free days on a MCP.Thanks for keeping your eye out Goran. Honestly, I have only just started looking at this and the options and scale of the mountain areas is just dizzying....
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