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Can I just say one thing:
I'm off to Whistler on the 5th June for two weeks
with my boys: 
Just thought I'd tell you
Seriously though, has anyone been, where did they go, and what should I do?
feel free to throw abuse...I don't care as I'll be larging it A-Line stylee
I'm off to Whistler on the 5th June for two weeks
with my boys: Just thought I'd tell you
Seriously though, has anyone been, where did they go, and what should I do?
feel free to throw abuse...I don't care as I'll be larging it A-Line stylee
Rico can only complain a little, as he's off to Mega with me a month later
Sweet, we've got BC pencilled in for '09. It's back to Morzine/les Gets in July this year.
Have you bought a package trip or going Indi? We were thinking of booking with ticket2ride and flying with Zoom because they're cheap and my local airport (Cardiff) is their UK base, but any opinion / advice gratefully received
As for Commie's being 'cool', I suppose they are in a geeky kinda way. Cove's I think you'll find are the Bad-boy Cool kids
Have you bought a package trip or going Indi? We were thinking of booking with ticket2ride and flying with Zoom because they're cheap and my local airport (Cardiff) is their UK base, but any opinion / advice gratefully received
As for Commie's being 'cool', I suppose they are in a geeky kinda way. Cove's I think you'll find are the Bad-boy Cool kids
P-Jay said:
Sweet, we've got BC pencilled in for '09. It's back to Morzine/les Gets in July this year.
Have you bought a package trip or going Indi? We were thinking of booking with ticket2ride and flying with Zoom because they're cheap and my local airport (Cardiff) is their UK base, but any opinion / advice gratefully received
As for Commie's being 'cool', I suppose they are in a geeky kinda way. Cove's I think you'll find are the Bad-boy Cool kids
Thats exactly how I'm doing it: £390 for the return flight from Cardiff to Vancouver.Have you bought a package trip or going Indi? We were thinking of booking with ticket2ride and flying with Zoom because they're cheap and my local airport (Cardiff) is their UK base, but any opinion / advice gratefully received
As for Commie's being 'cool', I suppose they are in a geeky kinda way. Cove's I think you'll find are the Bad-boy Cool kids
I've a mate who used to be a guide out there for Ticket2Ride (email me if you want to get in touch for any advice), and so I'll be staying at his for next to nothing for the two weeks...
Hopefully he'll know all the 'secret' trails and push me so my riding improves...
neil_bolton said:
P-Jay said:
Sweet, we've got BC pencilled in for '09. It's back to Morzine/les Gets in July this year.
Have you bought a package trip or going Indi? We were thinking of booking with ticket2ride and flying with Zoom because they're cheap and my local airport (Cardiff) is their UK base, but any opinion / advice gratefully received
As for Commie's being 'cool', I suppose they are in a geeky kinda way. Cove's I think you'll find are the Bad-boy Cool kids
Thats exactly how I'm doing it: £390 for the return flight from Cardiff to Vancouver.Have you bought a package trip or going Indi? We were thinking of booking with ticket2ride and flying with Zoom because they're cheap and my local airport (Cardiff) is their UK base, but any opinion / advice gratefully received
As for Commie's being 'cool', I suppose they are in a geeky kinda way. Cove's I think you'll find are the Bad-boy Cool kids
I've a mate who used to be a guide out there for Ticket2Ride (email me if you want to get in touch for any advice), and so I'll be staying at his for next to nothing for the two weeks...
I really fancy a go on A-line and that Comfortably numb XC trail. 23KM's long, but takes all day! That's gonna be tough.
Edited by P-Jay on Wednesday 21st May 14:55
P-Jay said:
neil_bolton said:
P-Jay said:
Sweet, we've got BC pencilled in for '09. It's back to Morzine/les Gets in July this year.
Have you bought a package trip or going Indi? We were thinking of booking with ticket2ride and flying with Zoom because they're cheap and my local airport (Cardiff) is their UK base, but any opinion / advice gratefully received
As for Commie's being 'cool', I suppose they are in a geeky kinda way. Cove's I think you'll find are the Bad-boy Cool kids
Thats exactly how I'm doing it: £390 for the return flight from Cardiff to Vancouver.Have you bought a package trip or going Indi? We were thinking of booking with ticket2ride and flying with Zoom because they're cheap and my local airport (Cardiff) is their UK base, but any opinion / advice gratefully received
As for Commie's being 'cool', I suppose they are in a geeky kinda way. Cove's I think you'll find are the Bad-boy Cool kids
I've a mate who used to be a guide out there for Ticket2Ride (email me if you want to get in touch for any advice), and so I'll be staying at his for next to nothing for the two weeks...
They pay the staff a pittance, as they know every git wants to do the job, and so my mate gave up and left, and got a real job over there. He's just got his VISA the lucky git.
However, I'm even jammier as I'm Canadian and have a Canadian passport
which I keep reminding him about...As to Wildcards:
ETA: I might do a roadtrip report as I go - I'll be checking into PH each day whilst having a coffee I expect...
Edited by neil_bolton on Wednesday 21st May 14:57
neil_bolton said:
P-Jay said:
neil_bolton said:
P-Jay said:
Sweet, we've got BC pencilled in for '09. It's back to Morzine/les Gets in July this year.
Have you bought a package trip or going Indi? We were thinking of booking with ticket2ride and flying with Zoom because they're cheap and my local airport (Cardiff) is their UK base, but any opinion / advice gratefully received
As for Commie's being 'cool', I suppose they are in a geeky kinda way. Cove's I think you'll find are the Bad-boy Cool kids
Thats exactly how I'm doing it: £390 for the return flight from Cardiff to Vancouver.Have you bought a package trip or going Indi? We were thinking of booking with ticket2ride and flying with Zoom because they're cheap and my local airport (Cardiff) is their UK base, but any opinion / advice gratefully received
As for Commie's being 'cool', I suppose they are in a geeky kinda way. Cove's I think you'll find are the Bad-boy Cool kids
I've a mate who used to be a guide out there for Ticket2Ride (email me if you want to get in touch for any advice), and so I'll be staying at his for next to nothing for the two weeks...
They pay the staff a pittance, as they know every git wants to do the job, and so my mate gave up and left, and got a real job over there. He's just got his VISA the lucky git.
However, I'm even jammier as I'm Canadian and have a Canadian passport
which I keep reminding him about...As to Wildcards:
ETA: I might do a roadtrip report as I go - I'll be checking into PH each day whilst having a coffee I expect...
Edited by neil_bolton on Wednesday 21st May 14:57
As for T2R paying their staff peanuts. We travelled with Alpinelements last year and it's very much the same story. Bar staff / cleaners / chalet guys we on about £90 a month or something silly like that, obviously they got free bed and board (and a lift pass I think) but with a pint of local lager in Morzine being about £6-8 they weren’t exactly living the high life. Our Chalet guy raised extra cash by bulk buying beers from the supermarket and running an honestly box, 2 Euro's a beer I think. He was a TOP host so you wouldn't begrudge him for it.
The Guides had a pretty ropy deal as well, they got a bit more, maybe £120 a month, but out of that they had to maintain and use their own bikes. Set of Pads £30, £30 a tyre etc etc, take a spill guiding (although legally they weren’t guiding, they were merle a "friend" if we ever got stopped by the Police) and bend a rim, taking the tube and tyre with it and you could lose money that Month.
Edited by P-Jay on Wednesday 21st May 15:37
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Webcams are showing quite a lot of snow:
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/weather/cams/whis...
My brother's been out there since November and he did mention they've had alot of snow this season. He was planning on staying until the end of June to do a bit of MTBing but maybe not
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/weather/cams/whis...
My brother's been out there since November and he did mention they've had alot of snow this season. He was planning on staying until the end of June to do a bit of MTBing but maybe not
Moose. said:
Webcams are showing quite a lot of snow:
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/weather/cams/whis...
My brother's been out there since November and he did mention they've had alot of snow this season. He was planning on staying until the end of June to do a bit of MTBing but maybe not
From what I've been reading, the highest trail (officially) is at about 1100 metres - wonder if the snow is higher than that?http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/weather/cams/whis...
My brother's been out there since November and he did mention they've had alot of snow this season. He was planning on staying until the end of June to do a bit of MTBing but maybe not
ETA:
From the Whistler BikePark site:
Whats Open:
A-Line (Black)
B-Line (Blue)
Crabapple Hits (Black)
Lower EZ Does It (Green)
Heart of Darkness (Blue)
Devil's Club (Blue)
Crack Addict (Black)
Old School (Black)
Hornet (Black)
Monkey Hands (Black)
Upper Joyride (Black)
Schleyer (Black)
Lower Whistler DH (Black)
Smoke and Mirrors (Blue)
Lower Joyride (Black)
Edited by neil_bolton on Wednesday 21st May 15:47
neil_bolton said:
From what I've been reading, the highest trail (officially) is at about 1100 metres - wonder if the snow is higher than that?
No idea! I would ask my bro but he's in Mexico surfing at the moment and won't be back in Whistler until next week.Edit: I see you've found more info
Oh and I forgot to mention you're a git
I will go to Whistler one day!!!Edited by Moose. on Wednesday 21st May 15:49
Rico said:
Worse case scenario is you'll be bloody good at the Mega Avalanche snow start!!!
You've a point there ETA: Actually, I might get Craig to take me up to the top - seeing as yer only allowed with locals, and do a bit of snow riding...
ETA Mk 2: This is my mate Craig - Youtube goodness to get you all jealous...!
http://www.youtube.com/user/cbullen1973
Check out his video diary - how annoying is that life!
Edited by neil_bolton on Wednesday 21st May 16:08
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