the winter/snow sports thread

[Stu R]

With winter fast approaching, I'm really getting the snowboarding itch (so to speak) as I didn't get much done last year, and the 'what bindings' thread is the straw that broke the camel's back, I really can't wait any longer, and we need more snow chat around here

So, what's everyone doing this winter then? going boarding / skiing anywhere good? Anyone just getting started, doing a season, instructing etc?

I'm hoping to get a Scandinavian road trip in with a few mates v.soon, and a road trip to the alps has been confirmed post-christmas. I'd like to get away over xmas but if we do it'll be an uber cheap one. Would love to get back to Chamonix this season but we've yet to formally decide where we'll end up. I was really surprised to see how much the lift pass prices have gone up!

Your turn

[anonymous-user]

some of this!

[sleep envy]

not going this year

going to Oz in Jan instead

[johnfm]

you bds...

I've not been able to go the last two years - and this winter will miss out agains.

Life sucks.

Enjoy the snow....

[Marcellus]

I'll be staying at home this year

Which so happens to be 1m from the cable car to the 4th largest ski area in the world

Ain't life a biatch!!

[DeanoM12]

Snowboarder here

Only been a couple of times so far (Tignes and Avoriaz) but am now hooked. Just booked up 2 holidays with the boys. Off to Mayrhofen early Jan, and then Sauze D'Oulx end of Feb Also going to the London Freeze in a couple of weeks to get in the mood....I hope the Jagermeister Bar is there again haha

Here's a pic from last years trip

[R TOY]

Couple of pics from Canada. Nothing booked as yet but 1st week in Jan looks fav to start..see where the snow is. Soon be time

[PhillT]

Only learned to snowboard since moving to Dubai a year ago (yes, I know, random), but hoping to do a few days in Lebanon after New Year. Have no clue about equipment as I don't own my own stuff.
Can anyone recommend a good beginner's buyer's guide website?

Cheers.

[Stu R]

Feel free to drop me an email through my profile PhillT if you want some buyers advice emailing through. I'm just in the middle of setting up an outdoor shop and we're putting loads of guides together for the site. It's not live yet, and we won't be selling snowsports gear this season, but happy to help if you need some pointers

[Marcellus]

Stu - slightly o/t but can you get good prices on Fischer stuff?

(Particularly FIscher Cool Heat Skis 160cm)

[Stu R]

Marcellus said:

Stu - slightly o/t but can you get good prices on Fischer stuff?

(Particularly FIscher Cool Heat Skis 160cm)

I can but try fella, I'll drop you a line - hopefully today!

[W00DY]

Just booked to go on my Uni ski trip to Tignes on the 13th December. Usually get free trips with my family but a new house has eaten all my mums cash and i couldn't bare a year without hitting the slopes. Can;t really afford it but you only live once and i have acurrently unused but sizeable overdraft. Last year they took over 250 and it looks amazing so i'm already far too excited. Managed to stop myself buying the k2 kung fujas my heart so desires, but a new jacket is proving difficult to resist.

Edited by W00DY on Wednesday 4th November 16:56

[R TOY]

Just booked for the 13th Dec aswell, at LaTania (3vallees). Seem to have got a deal that was to good to refuse. Just hope there's some snow.. has come early last few years.
Time to get the planks waxed up !!

[OilyRagMan]

off to val thorens in the 9th jan with my new board

[eightseventhree]

I should be off somwhere end of feb with the Mrs.

Last year we went to Tignes and she complained that it was a bit steep for her

Possibly going to Avoriaz as not been there in about 10 years and loved it last time i went!

[rhinochopig]

I might have a trip up to Scotland again in the new year for a bit of mixed climbing.

Last year we did this classic route Invernookie (not my pics)

[shunt]

Off to Kaprun with the Mrs for new year, lads trip to Meribel 1st week in Feb and hopefully squeeze another one in at the end of March. We don't do sunshine holidays anymore. Only a few weeks now......

[eightseventhree]

Im off to Xscape at Castleford tonight for a quick fix!