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Forum: European Ski Resorts August 15th 07, 02:47 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 1
Views: 2,684
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Anybody been to Are in Sweden ?

Felly sgrifennodd :
I will be working in Sweden over the winter. I was thinking about
travelling to Are but I don't know whether I can expect it...
Forum: European Ski Resorts March 23rd 07, 09:38 AM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 16
Views: 6,560
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Where is good snow beg. of this April?

Felly sgrifennodd Ace :
IME this is just not correct any more. In general, resort accomodation
and on-mountain food are most expensive in France, followed by
Austria, then...
Forum: European Ski Resorts February 21st 07, 06:12 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 18
Views: 8,075
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Summer skiing - wife/kids dips in the pool, I go skiing

Felly sgrifennodd Mads Bondo Dydensborg :
Hi all

Its no secret, that I am more interessted in skiing than my wife. So, in
order to go skiing more, I just got this weird...
Forum: European Ski Resorts February 8th 07, 02:05 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 25
Views: 7,276
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Snows on the way!

Felly sgrifennodd JR :
I just love the chaos a couple of inches causes in this country, I think it
is hilarious!

Try 3 feet (about 1 metre), as was on our road this...
Forum: European Ski Resorts February 8th 07, 07:47 AM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 17
Views: 5,501
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Risks of skiing

Felly sgrifennodd Michael Chare :
I find that I am much more stable on modern 160-165cm skis rather than the old
185-190cm ones.

Really? That's interesting. I find...
Forum: European Ski Resorts January 17th 07, 04:42 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 156
Views: 44,860
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Stupid helmet question ...

Felly sgrifennodd Mike Clark :
The other thing that the study threw up was that those who regarded
themselves as risk takers were more likely to wear a helmet than...
Forum: European Ski Resorts January 14th 07, 09:25 AM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 4
Views: 2,824
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Jungfrau Region Weather - Any Updates?

Felly sgrifennodd Isabel 'MaineC.' Drost :
You can also visit http://snow.search.ch for an overview of all winter
sports resorts in Switzerland. You will find a report on how many...
Forum: European Ski Resorts January 12th 07, 05:25 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 6
Views: 4,089
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Latest pictures from the BLM building site (Lauterbrunnen-Grütschalp cablecar)

Felly sgrifennodd Jerseybean :
I totally agree, it hasnt got the romance that the old funicular had
but im afraid times change and not always for the better. Did you...
Forum: European Ski Resorts January 9th 07, 07:16 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 6
Views: 4,089
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Latest pictures from the BLM building site (Lauterbrunnen-Grütschalp cablecar)

Felly sgrifennodd Jerseybean :

Adrian D. Shaw wrote:
Felly sgrifennodd Jerseybean :

...
Forum: European Ski Resorts December 7th 06, 10:17 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 7
Views: 2,113
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Car Hire BASEL Airport

Felly sgrifennodd Ace :
Post again just before you're coming and I'll update you on traffic
and roadworks.

Talking of the Basel roadworks, that I've heard were a nightmare...
Forum: European Ski Resorts December 4th 06, 10:41 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 7
Views: 2,113
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Car Hire BASEL Airport

Felly sgrifennodd Olympiad :
Hello,

Due to a mess up on my part I've ended up booking car hire on the French
side of Basel airport as opposed to the Swiss side. I didn't realise...
Forum: European Ski Resorts November 29th 06, 08:59 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 15
Views: 7,015
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Scotland & snow making.

Felly sgrifennodd Charles Sweeney :
Glenshee is my favourite. For me it's the size of it that's a big
factor. I have been to Glencoe, Nevis and Glenshee.

You haven't...
Forum: European Ski Resorts November 23rd 06, 06:49 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 16
Views: 12,626
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Advice - First time ski holiday?

Felly sgrifennodd Florian Anwander :
I think Austria is the place with the leat expensive hotels. Andorra is
the spot with the cheapest parties.

Really? We're Ferienwohnung...
Forum: European Ski Resorts November 21st 06, 12:00 AM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 15
Views: 7,015
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Scotland & snow making.

Felly sgrifennodd FionaTinnie :
Reading around, it sounds like the weather may conspire to give Scotland
more than it's fair share of snow this year and looking...
Forum: European Ski Resorts November 16th 06, 07:59 AM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 6
Views: 4,089
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Latest pictures from the BLM building site (Lauterbrunnen-Grütschalp cablecar)

Felly sgrifennodd Jerseybean :

http://w3.jungfraubahn.ch/galleries/BLM_061113

Is it going to be finished on time for the start of the season, which I
guess must be...
Forum: European Ski Resorts October 19th 06, 08:42 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 7
Views: 3,100
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Polarised shades for skiing?

Felly sgrifennodd Ace :
To my
mind, the best skiing singlasses are those with the maximum filter
factore. I've been using Oakleys for the last few years, at 91%
filtration...
Forum: European Ski Resorts October 8th 06, 04:50 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 7
Views: 3,088
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Help please: Lech or Hinterglemm for easy intimidated beginner

Felly sgrifennodd michaelr :
As probably everyone else I am about to book my Christmas ski holiday.
I have had a few lessons on indoor real snow slopes and am now about to
do...
Forum: European Ski Resorts October 2nd 06, 06:21 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 22
Views: 7,028
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
driving to french alps

Felly sgrifennodd Matt T :
Tolls are about €65 each way.

Adding GBP130 (assuming the ~@ was a GBP symbol) to the cost of the
holiday. Doesn't that make Switzerland a...
Forum: European Ski Resorts September 30th 06, 05:38 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 7
Views: 3,039
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Wet seaweed competition...

Felly sgrifennodd Adrian D. Shaw :
There was something recently from the UK met office suggesting that it
might not be so bad, but I couldn't find it when I posted the above.
I'll...
Forum: European Ski Resorts September 30th 06, 05:32 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 7
Views: 3,039
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Wet seaweed competition...

Felly sgrifennodd Devs :
No no no, the rowan trees have a bumper crop of fluorescent berries this
year. This can only mean a "hard" winter is coming. What does the...
Forum: European Ski Resorts September 29th 06, 10:46 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 7
Views: 3,039
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Wet seaweed competition...

At this distance out, this is as good a forecast (if you call it good!)
as you're likely to get:

http://www.metoffice.com/research/seasonal/regional/nao/index.html

Adrian
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Adrian Shaw ...
Forum: European Ski Resorts September 17th 06, 04:31 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 10
Views: 3,900
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
B St M from Geneva - rent frnch or Swiss side?

Felly sgrifennodd John Ricketts :
Hi Adrian, hope you are well!

Very well thanks! Just got an offer of a week's apartment somewhere in
Austria over the new year from a...
Forum: European Ski Resorts September 15th 06, 08:30 AM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 10
Views: 3,900
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
B St M from Geneva - rent frnch or Swiss side?

Felly sgrifennodd BrritSki :
Only hire on the French side if you're returning to a different location
in France, thus avoiding the other-country drop-off charge...
Forum: European Ski Resorts September 6th 06, 09:56 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 3
Views: 2,147
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Bern Hotel Reccomendations?

Felly sgrifennodd :
Here is our issue. we have to stay for one night elsewhere at the
beginning of our trip. We have opted to stay in Bern.

I was wondering what hotel...
Forum: European Ski Resorts September 2nd 06, 07:52 PM Posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Replies: 11
Views: 4,706
Posted By Adrian D. Shaw
Recommendations sought for a weeks family skiing in April next year...

Jungfrau region, Switzerland. There's loads to do around there for
non-skiers, and the slopes probably suit your party.

There is a small risk that the snow won't be good enough at that time...
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