Norton Sharley
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I'd just like to say I've just booked my winter fortnight in Canada. :great:
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Norton Sharley
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Banff and Kicking Horse. There's no such thing as a good deal unless you sleep on a mates floor I don't think but checked out package prices versus diy flight and accomodation also diy flight and rv rental. Package deals win hands down. Still bastard expensive though.
And thats before I consider booking the heli boarding, which as Bubbs will tell you may some 10 years later still be the reason for his current financially inclement position!
Just ring round loads and get them to do the hard work for you unless you've got a straight 7 or 14 nighter in which case the websites are bob on. Prices for most companies go up next week though (15th) so be quick.
And thats before I consider booking the heli boarding, which as Bubbs will tell you may some 10 years later still be the reason for his current financially inclement position!
Just ring round loads and get them to do the hard work for you unless you've got a straight 7 or 14 nighter in which case the websites are bob on. Prices for most companies go up next week though (15th) so be quick.
Norton Sharley
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allegedly alberta resorts are already open!
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was eyeing up the canada package deals with envy on igluski.com, but can't justify it when i'm still a novice numpty, but was thinking france 3 valleys - either courchevel 1650 or meribel. Any beta on these or alternatives in the area?
Looking at the snow histories March seems like a safe bet for good snow cover, fingers crossed.
was eyeing up the canada package deals with envy on igluski.com, but can't justify it when i'm still a novice numpty, but was thinking france 3 valleys - either courchevel 1650 or meribel. Any beta on these or alternatives in the area?
Looking at the snow histories March seems like a safe bet for good snow cover, fingers crossed.
Bowie, 3 Valleys is a great area. Meribel is in the middle valley so you have good access to the valleys either side, but is a very "british" resort (with all that brings). Courchevel is a nice place (i think we stayed in the Skibound chalet in 1650) with loads of good boarding, an ice climbing tower and a climbing wall in the shopping mall (take your own sport climbing kit). Bit dear though. I am a bit biased though as we had fantastic snow when we went.
Norton Sharley
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Bowie said:
Worked two seasons in Courchevel so feel qualified and obliged to provide beta and did ride stacks in the other valleys - Merible and Val Thorens.
Of the three valleys Courchevel is way the best for pistes but probably poorest for off piste unless you know what you are doing with respect to riding and avalanches. C gets much less sun than M or VT so would be better in March. VT is cheapest, highest and has some excellent easier off piste especially the 'fourth' valley Orielle (spelling?) and at La Masse. IMHO Meribel is rubbish except for the Moon Park which is the best park I've been in in Europe and Mont Vallon.
Go for C 1650, its the cheapest and with the best bars and best cruising and jibbing terrain in the 3V. La Tania is also cheap. Consider any cheap package deals but remember you get what you paid for, ie lazy scum like me cooking your meals, for a bit more boarding orientated try Pleisure, bit overpriced but nice folks.
Also since you admit to being a punter book some lessons. You won't regret it. Don't even think about using anyone but RTM, the best snowboard teachers in the Alps!
Hope that helps...
Norton Sharley
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Not been there but just been looking at the stats. I recommend you take oxygen masks for the altitude :lol:
Cat-skiing is supposed to be great, and not for the poor. For starters you get to drive a cat, or at least sit on the back, which is a lot more involved than sitting in a helicopter!
One week to go 'til Canada for me and five weeks 'til Cham.
Are you sure you don't need any new bindings Chris?
Cat-skiing is supposed to be great, and not for the poor. For starters you get to drive a cat, or at least sit on the back, which is a lot more involved than sitting in a helicopter!
One week to go 'til Canada for me and five weeks 'til Cham.
Are you sure you don't need any new bindings Chris?
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Norton Sharley said:
I know we've been here before, but a good gag is always worth repeating.
Norton Sharley said:
Working on CV fitness as we speak! Expecting headaches and trippy dreams for the first few nights.
They are giving prices of $200 for a day, and you don't need to pay for a liftpass and get lunch, which offsets the costs a bit. No idea how many runs you get for that though. Be fun if conditions are good.
And I am certain I don't need new bindings, ta.
