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Off-Piste in Engelberg?
Has anyone here done any off-piste in Engelberg/Titlis?
I have been to Engelberg twice before, a few years ago, when I was a total novice, however, now all I want is freshies and was wondering if anyone could give me a tip or two? I heard a rumoured that there is some marked off piste, which has been checked against avalanches etc? I know the area is well known for avalanches etc, so I would l;ike to be sensible about it. I might also hire a guide for a day while I am there! If anyone knows of a good local guide, that will also be appreciated! Thanks Alan van Wyk |
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Off-Piste in Engelberg?
"Alan van Wyk" wrote Has anyone here done any off-piste in Engelberg/Titlis? I have been to Engelberg twice before, a few years ago, when I was a total novice, however, now all I want is freshies and was wondering if anyone could give me a tip or two? I heard a rumoured that there is some marked off piste, which has been checked against avalanches etc? I know the area is well known for avalanches etc, so I would l;ike to be sensible about it. I might also hire a guide for a day while I am there! If anyone knows of a good local guide, that will also be appreciated! Just back from a week there with the Ski Club enjoying some incredible conditions (snorkel snow :-). Certainly lots of off piste on both sides of the valley (don't ignore Brunni just because it is relatively low). There aren't any off-piste itineraries protected from avalanche risk and there is plenty of potential for risk from avalanches and crevasses. Roger and Freddy - local guides working for Rock and Powder are THOROUGHLY recommended. Nick |
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Off-Piste in Engelberg?
Well all I can hope is there is some left for me next month, I went last
year, did not leave the hotel for a week ,not even to get a pass or hire some planks, total white out from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. I am going back just to prove to myself, that it was not personal.Still there were some interesting venues on the way back in Lucerne but I wont go into that now. take care from "Nick Thomas" wrote in message ... "Alan van Wyk" wrote Has anyone here done any off-piste in Engelberg/Titlis? I have been to Engelberg twice before, a few years ago, when I was a total novice, however, now all I want is freshies and was wondering if anyone could give me a tip or two? I heard a rumoured that there is some marked off piste, which has been checked against avalanches etc? I know the area is well known for avalanches etc, so I would l;ike to be sensible about it. I might also hire a guide for a day while I am there! If anyone knows of a good local guide, that will also be appreciated! Just back from a week there with the Ski Club enjoying some incredible conditions (snorkel snow :-). Certainly lots of off piste on both sides of the valley (don't ignore Brunni just because it is relatively low). There aren't any off-piste itineraries protected from avalanche risk and there is plenty of potential for risk from avalanches and crevasses. Roger and Freddy - local guides working for Rock and Powder are THOROUGHLY recommended. Nick |
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Off-Piste in Engelberg?
"Gordon Dudgeon" wrote "Nick Thomas" wrote in message Just back from a week there with the Ski Club enjoying some incredible conditions (snorkel snow :-). Well all I can hope is there is some left for me next month, I went last year, did not leave the hotel for a week ,not even to get a pass or hire some planks, total white out from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. You don't get snorkel snow without whiteout conditions (unless you are incredibly lucky and it only snows at night)! During the week I was there there were a lot of skiers with your attitude and the place was lovely and quiet while we were enjoying all the powder:-) When conditions get really bad stay in the trees (n.b. at Engelberg most of the woods are nature reserves so you can't actually ski through them but there is plenty of skiing by them at Brunni). Nick |
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