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Summer skiing not in South America?
"AnyBody43" wrote in message m... If you fancy Europe, have a look at www.tignes.net and click on "Snowsports/TheGlacier". Sorry can't give a URL since it is all Java or something like that. Crap web site but you can't have everything. Says it opens on the 19th June. My understanding is that you ski in the morning, until the water starts to come into the boots and then do downhill mountain biking in the afternoon until you end up in hospital:-) Seriously, there is a lot on in the summer. I strongly suspect that acommodation will be cheap since the place won't be as busy as it is in the winter. Much as I like Tignes, I doubt whether it's worth the trip from the States in summer. The glacier skiing is among the most extensive in the western Alps, but it remains a small area, and only pleasant for one or two hours a day (rock solid early in the morning, deep slush by lunchtime) On the other hand, there is a lot more than skiing, so if you want a holiday in the mountains where you can *also* ski, it's as good a place as any (apart from the awful architecture - if you want glacier skiing *and* a real alpine town, go to Zermatt). Also, don't expect low prices, both Tignes and Zermatt are very popular also in summer. -- |
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Summer skiing not in South America?
Marco Cattaneo wrote: "AnyBody43" wrote in message m... If you fancy Europe, have a look at www.tignes.net and click on "Snowsports/TheGlacier". Sorry can't give a URL since it is all Java or something like that. Crap web site but you can't have everything. Says it opens on the 19th June. My understanding is that you ski in the morning, until the water starts to come into the boots and then do downhill mountain biking in the afternoon until you end up in hospital:-) Seriously, there is a lot on in the summer. I strongly suspect that acommodation will be cheap since the place won't be as busy as it is in the winter. Much as I like Tignes, I doubt whether it's worth the trip from the States in summer. The glacier skiing is among the most extensive in the western Alps, but it remains a small area, and only pleasant for one or two hours a day (rock solid early in the morning, deep slush by lunchtime) On the other hand, there is a lot more than skiing, so if you want a holiday in the mountains where you can *also* ski, it's as good a place as any (apart from the awful architecture - if you want glacier skiing *and* a real alpine town, go to Zermatt). Also, don't expect low prices, both Tignes and Zermatt are very popular also in summer. Apart from being popular and crowded, how is the skiing at Zermatt in the summer? Lisa |
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Summer skiing not in South America?
Lisa Horton wrote:
Marco Cattaneo wrote: "AnyBody43" wrote in message m... Apart from being popular and crowded, how is the skiing at Zermatt in the summer? Well personally I think it sucks badly in the winter, so go figger. Lift system is not well thought out so that to get to the top of the glacier takes 3 lifts and at least an hour with no skiing between them. When you get to the top it's a bleak windswept plain that's fairly flat (so might suit your stage of learning). There's some good off piste, but there's crevasse danger so you probably need a guide. I won't be going back ! |
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Summer skiing not in South America?
"BrritSki" wrote in message ... Lisa Horton wrote: Apart from being popular and crowded, how is the skiing at Zermatt in the summer? Well personally I think it sucks badly in the winter, so go figger. Lift system is not well thought out so that to get to the top of the glacier takes 3 lifts and at least an hour with no skiing between them. When you get to the top it's a bleak windswept plain that's fairly flat (so might suit your stage of learning). There's some good off piste, but there's crevasse danger so you probably need a guide. I won't be going back ! This is one disgruntled guy's opinion. Zermatt in winter is not as extensive or as well linked as the big French resorts, but it is still huge with plenty of skiing for all tastes. And unbeatable for scenery. In summer, the glacier area has indeed some pretty flat bits, but the runs either side of the Plateau Rosa lift certainly deserve their red grade. |
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