First EuroBBI Thursday March 21, 2019

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03-03-2019, 11:42 PM
Norseman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier

Does the andermatt skiarena pass cover Disintis?

You can buy Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis tickets, yes, but they're also offered without the D (or just the D)
03-03-2019, 11:53 PM
Norseman

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snowpack discussion:

https://www.slf.ch/en/avalanche-bull....html#snowpack

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03-04-2019, 12:09 AM
Buster Highmen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norseman

You can buy Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis tickets, yes, but they're also offered without the D (or just the D)

Disentis and Airolo (2 hours by train) have the best tree skiing in the area in case of storm, so include Disentis on your ticket.

Also, vendul is still offering a day around St. Moritz, so fold that into ticket purchase plans.
03-04-2019, 06:31 AM
bw_wp_hedonism

For those interested, there’s an app called White Risk - it’s got the SLF avy info, as well as the snowpack info. Super easy to use as an alternative to the SLF website.
03-04-2019, 09:08 AM
TAFKALVS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norseman

You can buy Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis tickets, yes, but they're also offered without the D (or just the D)

Welp I bought the wrong liftpass then... hopefully they can do an exchange or upgrade. Especially with the tram in Sedrun now I was planning on skiing at Disentis quite a bit. Sent them an email, fingers crossed.

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03-04-2019, 10:12 AM
vendul

Hi, I'm talking here with a guy from the ski arena and he said that there shouldn't be any problem upgrading.
03-04-2019, 10:14 AM
Buster Highmen

Quote:

Originally Posted by vendul

Hi, I'm talking here with a guy from the ski arena and he said that there shouldn't be any problem upgrading.

Be sure to show him the view count for this thread. It's all about the view count, right?
03-04-2019, 10:39 AM
Buster Highmen

Keep an eye on this one:

https://s.w-x.co/staticmaps/wu/wu/sa...ld/animate.png

this too:
https://www.netweather.tv/charts-and...6.72,57.59,712

I just checked: getting from Rueras to Airolo, including all transfers through Andermatt. Goeschenen and the bus from the Airolo train station to the Pescium ski area takes 2 hours; a train leave Rueras at 7:30 and the bus drops off at the ski area at 9:30. So even if it storms we can ski Disentis trees and Airolo trees where Airolo is spicy.
03-04-2019, 11:48 AM
2FUNKY

First EuroBBI Thursday March 21, 2019

Quote:

Originally Posted by vendul

Hi, I'm talking here with a guy from the ski arena and he said that there shouldn't be any problem upgrading.

Upgrade via the app somehow or once we arrive we can add it?
03-04-2019, 12:27 PM
CascadeLuke

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeoK

@luke: how does this canister thing work? I could pass by the Bächli dudes in ZH and depending about what Saturday we are talking hand this thing to you. Or is it more of a refill/ exchange?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-Ungulate

If you're there long enough just buy a one-shot canister for about 100 euro or so. Rental at La Grave was about 10-20 euro a day (can't remember exactly). Instead of renting, I purchased one in CH, and then when the trip was done, gave it to verbier61, he prolly still has it.

Thanks for input. Was away from thread. I'm looking for rental, refill, or buy. In that order. Have a canister but was thinking rental sounded the most hassle free. Sent Imholzsports a message inquiring.

Bought a 4 day'r at the Arena[D] starting 3/17 ~ is St Patty's a thing in the alps?
03-04-2019, 01:06 PM
subtle plague

Quote:

Originally Posted by CascadeLuke

Bought a 4 day'r at the Arena[D] starting 3/17 ~ is St Patty's a thing in the alps?

Every apres day in the alps is st. Patty's ;)

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03-04-2019, 01:09 PM
Buster Highmen

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtle plague

Every apres day in the alps is st. Patty's ;)

Everyone wears green?
03-04-2019, 01:38 PM
PNWbrit

Quote:

Originally Posted by CascadeLuke

St Patty's a thing in the alps?

It's less of a big deal in Ireland than in the US..
03-04-2019, 01:53 PM
TAFKALVS

Quote:

Originally Posted by vendul

Hi, I'm talking here with a guy from the ski arena and he said that there shouldn't be any problem upgrading.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2FUNKY

Upgrade via the app somehow or once we arrive we can add it?

Same question. It looks like the Disentis + Andermatt ticket would have been another 50 francs but Disentis on its own is 50 francs a day?
03-04-2019, 03:40 PM
Foggy_Goggles

Now I really feel like I'm missing out. No advice particular to the area ya'll are going but, the lift pass deal in the Alps is always affordable but sometimes difficult to figure out. Sometimes the multiple lift system multiple day option is the way to go. Sometimes the al a carte get a ticket the day of (or night before) is the way. Are you guys really seeing a benefit to purchase ahead of time? Also, frequently lodges and hotels sell the passes for cheaper that the ticket window.
03-04-2019, 03:50 PM
Norseman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggy_Goggles

Now I really feel like I'm missing out. No advice particular to the area ya'll are going but, the lift pass deal in the Alps is always affordable but sometimes difficult to figure out. Sometimes the multiple lift system multiple day option is the way to go. Sometimes the al a carte get a ticket the day of (or night before) is the way. Are you guys really seeing a benefit to purchase ahead of time? Also, frequently lodges and hotels sell the passes for cheaper that the ticket window.

Buying in advance seems to only make sense for the flex-rate spots like Andermatt. Early enough and certain days are like 10chf. More expensive closer in.
03-04-2019, 04:07 PM
TAFKALVS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggy_Goggles

Now I really feel like I'm missing out. No advice particular to the area ya'll are going but, the lift pass deal in the Alps is always affordable but sometimes difficult to figure out. Sometimes the multiple lift system multiple day option is the way to go. Sometimes the al a carte get a ticket the day of (or night before) is the way. Are you guys really seeing a benefit to purchase ahead of time? Also, frequently lodges and hotels sell the passes for cheaper that the ticket window.

Yeah, I think I saved 50 - 60% over window price. Was 350 francs for 10 day lift pass. Buying daily would be almost 1000 francs. So even if we go somewhere else one day or two I still saved a lot.
03-04-2019, 04:09 PM
Buster Highmen

181 Chf for 5 days of that lift system beats any deal stateside.

I hope people are ok with the thought of ditching a day or two at the skiarena to go explore
03-04-2019, 04:27 PM
2FUNKY

^ What they said.
I’m down for whatever.
03-04-2019, 04:34 PM
TAFKALVS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster Highmen

I hope people are ok with the thought of ditching a day or two at the skiarena to go explore

Totally but I figured as a baseline having daily lift access was smart.
03-04-2019, 04:56 PM
alias_rice

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier

Yeah, I think I saved 50 - 60% over window price. Was 350 francs for 10 day lift pass. Buying daily would be almost 1000 francs. So even if we go somewhere else one day or two I still saved a lot.

You planning on spending the full 10 days at Vendul’s place? I still have 3 open days after the 22nd and am starting to think I may just stay there longer as opposed to dealing with the hassle of deciding on another stop.
03-04-2019, 04:58 PM
TAFKALVS

Quote:

Originally Posted by alias_rice

You planning on spending the full 10 days at Vendul’s place? I still have 3 open days after the 22nd and am starting to think I may just stay there longer as opposed to dealing with the hassle of deciding on another stop.

Yes. 14th - 25th. I will warn you that when it's flex time (IE not BBI) I'll probably be keeping it mellow skiing around with Mrs. LWS.
03-04-2019, 07:01 PM
Buster Highmen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier

Totally but I figured as a baseline having daily lift access was smart.

OK, just want to be sure people don't get torqued out if we don't ski where we've paid for.

Another thing occurred to me: electrical plugins: Yurp has a different standard for electrical plugins, so if you have devices you're expecting to be able to plugin, like USB chargers, shavers, vibrators or robots, be sure to score at least one of the Euro socket adaptors.

And to rerereiterate, Switzerland is incredibly easy to get around in by train provided you travel light. So, while folks may have paid for a room at venduls, do not overlook the ease of checking out Davos/Klosters (3 hours), Engelberg (4.5 hours), St. Moritz (4 hours), Lugano/Como or some of the massive trams around Fiesch.
03-04-2019, 07:05 PM
wyeaster

2.5 weeks!
03-04-2019, 07:18 PM
oftpiste

Doesn't Switzerland have their own kinda weird electric socket? I recall getting there and the one that had worked for me everywhere else didn't and I managed to borrow one from the hotel.
03-04-2019, 07:22 PM
Norseman

Swizz uses Type J plugs, 230VAC 50Hz

Rest of Europe is C/E/F

https://www.worldstandards.eu/electr...lug-types-map/
03-04-2019, 07:31 PM
Buster Highmen

I got a 'universal' Europe plug that has 3 different types of prongs (just trying to keep up the innuendo) that worked in Austria, France and Switzerland.

I defer to Norsemans precision here; just wanted to fire the flare o'er yer electrical device bows.

I'm outta here Wednesday so you k00ks can have some peace and quiet.

(edit: doesn't CH use C and J types? The link above says it does)
03-04-2019, 07:49 PM
Norseman

"Whereas type C plugs are very commonly used, this is not the case for type C sockets. This kind of socket is the older and ungrounded variant of socket types E, F, J, K or N. Nowadays most countries demand grounded sockets to be installed in new buildings. Since type C sockets are ungrounded, they have become illegal almost everywhere and they are being replaced by type E, F, J, K or N (depending on the country). So as to leave no doubt: only the sockets have become illegal, the plugs remain in use of course. A type C plug fits perfectly into a type E, F, J, K or N socket."
03-04-2019, 07:49 PM
oftpiste

Don't know what they were called, just knew the one I had which I had been led to believe would work didn't.
03-04-2019, 08:04 PM
Buster Highmen

So the type C plug is omnisocketual. Got it.
03-04-2019, 08:04 PM
Norseman

So hot.
03-04-2019, 08:13 PM
Buster Highmen

do they work in Sweden?
03-05-2019, 08:59 AM
Buster Highmen

Stokage, decent panoramas of Andermatt:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuoUEy4BrAA/
03-05-2019, 09:56 AM
ACH

First EuroBBI Thursday March 21, 2019

Following vicariously... W00t!!!
03-05-2019, 10:23 AM
McDee

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Just found this today, thought it was appropriate
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Getting images upright is a bitch
03-05-2019, 10:58 AM
doebedoe

Quote:

Originally Posted by McDee

Just found this today, thought it was appropriate
Attachment 272608

Getting images upright is a bitch

Red and giving the bird. 10/10.
03-05-2019, 01:30 PM
Buster Highmen

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACH

Following vicariously... W00t!!!

Follow @eurobbi.19
03-05-2019, 03:21 PM
Mr. Mike

Vendul or others with local knowledge, any thoughts on the most convenient location for renting skis (piste, not touring setup) for my wife for use beginning Sunday a.m. March 17? Will likely arrive too late Saturday night to sort that out.
03-05-2019, 03:45 PM
2FUNKY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster Highmen

There's several shops in Andermatt that rent touring gear.

Here's one: http://imholzsportandermatt.ch/en/ho...al-store-shop/

Dan Loutrel (http://www.andermatt-guides.ch/EN/touring.html )may have some custom Birdos to rent too. Dan r00lz.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Mike

Vendul or others with local knowledge, any thoughts on the most convenient location for renting skis (piste, not touring setup) for my wife for use beginning Sunday a.m. March 17? Will likely arrive too late Saturday night to sort that out.

Here ya go mike
03-05-2019, 05:20 PM
Buster Highmen

Son has been sick over a week; prelim diagnosis just now is appendicitis; tough little shit doesn't complain; ultrasound being scheduled. will update.

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