Show us your ski pics.

[andrew311]

So sort of following on from the who's going in 2012. It's the end of the summer and it's been so long since I skied at the end of April I could cry..... So thought I'd share some pics to make me feel better and invite anyone else to do the same. You can also try and guess the resorts mountains as a bit of a game.















If anyone knows where the one above and the one above that is you get bonus points.

[PugwasHDJ80]

the two where you ask where they are look suspiciously like Ullswater

[andrew311]

PugwasHDJ80 said:

the two where you ask where they are look suspiciously like Ullswater

Didn't think anyone would get it that quick! Skied Helvellyn, I think it early Feb or late JAn.

[andrew311]

Edited by andrew311 on Wednesday 24th August 13:35

[PugwasHDJ80]

andrew311 said:

Didn't think anyone would get it that quick! Skied Helvellyn, I think it early Feb or late JAn.

ahh spent too long walking all the routes round patterdale, especially in winter- high round in the snow is my favorite!

think you last one may be switzerland- villars perhaps.

[andrew311]

PugwasHDJ80 said:

ahh spent too long walking all the routes round patterdale, especially in winter- high round in the snow is my favorite!

think you last one may be switzerland- villars perhaps.

Nope the last one is in France, somewhere.

[E55 Max]

Just a couple, can't wait for 18th DEC!

[andrew311]

E55 Max said:

Just a couple, can't wait for 18th DEC!

^^^ Is that I blue run I see?! I can't talk, I'm turd at the freestyle stuff, I can jump but just struggle with the landing. How long you been skiing for?

[E55 Max]

andrew311 said:

^^^ Is that I blue run I see?! I can't talk, I'm turd at the freestyle stuff, I can jump but just struggle with the landing. How long you been skiing for?

Blue Ski park, the jumps are still pretty large!
I have been skiing since I can walk, in fact am probably more stable on my skis!

[andrew311]

E55 Max said:

Blue Ski park, the jumps are still pretty large!
I have been skiing since I can walk, in fact am probably more stable on my skis!

What's your fav resort? I def haven't been skiing as long as that, I think you need to start early to not have the fear which makes you better.

[E55 Max]

I have just bought a Chalet in Les Gets, great for all of us, the missus has just started and the Kids are coming along nicely.
Plenty for all standards, the the likes of Chamonix and Cormayeur only an hour away.

[andrew311]

E55 Max said:

I have just bought a Chalet in Les Gets

Nice. Any preferential rates for PH members?!

[E55 Max]

Anything is possible.....pm me with dates if you like. Sleeps 8-10.

[andrew311]

Will bear that in mind matey cheers! My PM is tied to my works email so will drop you a line once I'm back in the office next week.

Probably not a bad investment opp. My other half doesn't really share my passion for skiing. Sure she like it but I keep promising her we'll go together to let her build confidence and we keep ending up going on group holidays where she either has to go out of her comfort zone or be left at times!

[maser_spyder]

Hmmmm. Just been to my pics folder for previous years, and there seems to be an ongoing theme.









Anybody spotted it yet?.....

Although I did use to do some serious racing.



And this, I'm afraid to say, is the only single photo in existence of me skiing in the past ten years. Which is a little odd, given the time I spend out there in the winter.



I must get some racing pics next year.

[andrew311]

maser_spyder said:

And this, I'm afraid to say, is the only single photo in existence of me skiing in the past ten years. Which is a little odd, given the time I spend out there in the winter.

I think this must be pretty common, I'm usually enjoying myself too much to stop and take pictures or for someone to take a few of me. I always say I'm going to get more pics next time but never do. Camera can break pretty easy in ski conditions to, not just falling on them but I've seen a few buggered cameras from extreme cold.

I had a really good video somewhere coming down La Grave. The guide just keeps saying on camera "Be like a cat-HISS if you fall try and claw in!-Like a cat HISS!"

[Ranger 6]

My son's first trip(3), as it's usually me taking them I'm not sure if I've got any.



Edit:

Les Get - he's 5 here


Me out for a run - Mont Blanc behind

Edited by Ranger 6 on Wednesday 24th August 17:15

[Nobby Diesel]

E55 Max said:

Anything is possible.....pm me with dates if you like. Sleeps 8-10.

DAMN!
Just booked and paid for a chalet in St Gervais for end of Jan!

[maser_spyder]

andrew311 said:

maser_spyder said:

And this, I'm afraid to say, is the only single photo in existence of me skiing in the past ten years. Which is a little odd, given the time I spend out there in the winter.

I think this must be pretty common, I'm usually enjoying myself too much to stop and take pictures or for someone to take a few of me. I always say I'm going to get more pics next time but never do. Camera can break pretty easy in ski conditions to, not just falling on them but I've seen a few buggered cameras from extreme cold.

I had a really good video somewhere coming down La Grave. The guide just keeps saying on camera "Be like a cat-HISS if you fall try and claw in!-Like a cat HISS!"

Yup, I have pictures of me in Gargellen, c. 1983 (aged three years), holding an icicle, and cinefilm of me in a race, c. 1985, and even a couple of action shots up until around 1992-ish, but after that, things really are quite hazy.

So for twenty eight years skiing, and lord alone knows how many weeks (I counted to around 60-odd before I went and did a couple of seasons, so it must be in the 70s or 80s now), all I have is a handful of pics as a kid, and a few silly shots of mountain restaurants and tobogganing.

Note for next year : take some proper action shots.

[son of a vette]

Couple of mine, think the skirt wearing was in deuz Alps, the water splash was in Les Arc