I'll get to Rueras on the eve of the 17th, coming from Klosters.Quote:
Originally Posted by doebedoe
vendul should be able to hook you up too, or if not, try Lars @basecampandermatt .
There's always some seedy crazy Scandies around, ready for pow.
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I'll get to Rueras on the eve of the 17th, coming from Klosters.Quote:
Originally Posted by doebedoe
vendul should be able to hook you up too, or if not, try Lars @basecampandermatt .
There's always some seedy crazy Scandies around, ready for pow.
I'll be around then, let's see how the snow and weather develop.Quote:
Originally Posted by doebedoe
Well I guess I’ll just hope they go easy on me...Quote:
Originally Posted by Buster Highmen
I'm there the eve of the 16th, but plan to ski groomers with the wife on the 17th. I'll be up for something more adventurous on the 18th if conditions pan out (and things look great so far).Quote:
Originally Posted by Buster Highmen
Buster: Klosters is my most likely destination for part 2 of the week. Have you settled on lodging there yet?
Yeah, the Wynegg is a gourmando restaurant with some rooms above. I got one with bath down the hall, they do have ensuite.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Mike
Klosters is a little more chic and Davos has a few less expensive places.
It's central, 1/2 km to the Klosters Platz train station.
https://wynegg.ch/en/
I would not overlook St. Moritz/Corviglia, the skiing in that area is amazing and it's a nice place for the ladies. vendul had offered to drive us over there one day if conditions warrant.
I’ll be rolling in the night of the 17th. I figure the best way to take care of jet lag will be to be skiing bright and early the next morning.Quote:
Originally Posted by doebedoe
I’ve still got 3 days open between bbi and when I have reservations in st Anton. I figure I’ll make a game time decision a week or so early depending on conditions. If things keep up, I should have plenty of good options.
bring melotonin
The downside with Air France is that you are at the mercy of worker strikes. Usually only in the summer but you never know. I got screwed with an 8 hour layover delay in Paris. Never again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buster Highmen
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Rips, aren’t they good about announcing ahead of time and sticking to the strike schedule?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ripzalot
am i supposed to check a strike schedule before i book? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by hafjell
Alas, yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ripzalot
Zee Kommunist uropeehanz!
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Tix rebooked. Should still make it to vendul's by the evening of the 18th.
x2!Quote:
Originally Posted by Norseman
I like the transportation strikes in France, at least they're honest about the class warfare.
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Originally Posted by Norseman
awright!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mofro261
i'm told by the french guys in my office that this is something relatively new. my experience was over 10 years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by hafjell
but never had any issue with united. business class is top notch.
easy to say when it doesn't affect you. you should talk to the guys in my office. 5-6 hours to get home to lyon when it should take 2 hours. hooray for strikes!Quote:
Originally Posted by Buster Highmen
it did affect us once, the train strike delayed a Paris to Grenoble link a day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ripzalot
I remain amused.
Yep, not great. Just worth mentioning that they do seem to stick to schedules. Buddy went to Paris for a second honeymoon and landed amidst a week long garbage workers strike.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ripzalot
That stinks!Quote:
Originally Posted by hafjell
Oberalpstock and Fruttstock:
http://f.hikr.org/files/255988.jpg
Looks like they haven’t run the groomers yet.
Fruttstock couloir, prominent in the foreground of the above pic, 1000 m vertical.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuDtzRWI8qd/
That looks incredible
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A couple of things:
0) Make sure to have some sort of connectivity on your phones. Cell coverage is typically great in Yurp and is super useful when trying to figure out what's going on and where people are. It's easy to get separated and end up in disparate villages and it's sort of nice to avoid invoking local authorities to find lost folks.
1) Freshen up those transceiver batteries.
2) When packing skis for the trip, try to protect the tips, tails and bindings. I usually use straps and pole baskets to protect one end and my avie shovel to protect the other end. If your bindings are at all delicate, consider wrapping them in cardboard or something protective. Cardboard is nice because it's disposable. A roll of duct tape in your bag can be useful.
Buy SIM card in Switzerland or do an international package or?
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Depends. I'll likely use a Verizon plan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier
Be sure to check that your carrier service supports installing a Euro Sim card if you want to go that route.
To make cell phone calls in Europe you'll need an unlocked dual-band GSM phone and a SIM card.
I'd also like to make a WhatsApp group. I'll solicit phone numbers via pm.
I like to use the ATT daily plan. Kind of pricey at $10/day but it gives me unlimited text talk and data in most countries.
T-mobile works fine everywhere over there, no extra charges.
(GOOD) SPAM- My buddy has a pair of new skis for sale, thought I'd see if any interest here. I could bring the to the BBi.
Countdown 104s, 181cm. last year's model I think, skied 1 time, marker barons mounted for 327bsl. Can be adjusted quite a lot. Only caveat, he thinks the mount may be too far back. Tips are too chattery on hard pistes. But maybe it's just him or just the wrong ski for pistes. He wants to reduce his quiver anyways. 300chf/usd
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I’m interested in what other mags do. Maybe it’s own thread?Quote:
Originally Posted by oftpiste
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So I’ve been thinking rescue insurance may be a good idea. Has anyone ever used it before? I doubt I’ll need it, but it’d sure be shitty to come home home with a giant rescue bill.
Look into Rega for Switz.Quote:
Originally Posted by alias_rice
Anyone spy a town/location on this page close to Vendul’s or our skiing? — for Mammut canisters rental..
figure better than flying with my own to avoid hassle. Thanks
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One of the trains from ZRH goes thru Chur
Zurich would probably work the best, easiest to do on the way in and out.
Flims is just East of Disentis, so that would be the closest but train connections might be flimsier.
Luzern is also on the way and some trains stop there on the way to Am@ and E-berg.
(edit: did you pm vendul to ask him?)
Appreciate the input. My one challenge w/ grabbing in Zurich is flight arrives at 5:15 pm on Saturday. I’m concerned with getting thru customs and on train- let alone finding a shop that night.
Will try Vendul and/or perhaps another local has an idea. Wonder if I could get a shop to send to hotel and I return in person or something in Zurich. T-minus 18 days and stooohked!
These shops in Andermatt carry Mammut:Quote:
Originally Posted by CascadeLuke
Uri:
Alpina Sport AG, Gotthardstrasse 101, CH-6490 Andermatt, +41 41 887 17 88, info@alpina-sport.ch, www.alpina-sport.ch
Meyer's Sporthaus AG, Gotthardstrasse 93, CH-6490 Andermatt, +41 41 887 12 32, mail@meyers-sporthaus.ch
This is close to Andermatt:
Imholz Sport AG, Klausenstrasse 142, CH-6463 Bürglen Uri, +41 41 874 00 90, box@imholzsport.ch, www.imholzsport.ch, www.meyers-sporthaus.ch
Others near Disentis:
Bächli Bergsport, Rheinfelsstrasse 39, CH-7000 Chur, +41 81 286 05 50, chur@baechli-bergsport.ch, www.baechli-bergsport.ch
Menzli Sport AG, Via Alpsu 14, CH-7180 Disentis, +41 81 947 55 83, disentis@menzlisport.ch, http://www.menzlisport.ch
Norbert Joos Bergsport AG, Kasernenstrasse 90, CH-7000 Chur, +41 81 253 74 14, joos@bergsport.ch, www.bergsport.ch
From: https://us.mammut.com/service/avalan...safety-center/