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whoop whoop! Sounds amazing... hope it lasts. I get out to arc 2000 on the 20th march. Pretty late, but def want to hook up if your still around.
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| #92 Re: Les Arcs 2009/2010 Posted 28/02/2010 @ 22:06 |
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Today was very wet and sticky at first. The clouds were everywhere and it was not much fun. Then after a little break for hot drink I went outside again to see the sun coming out at last. Did not do much just toured around but hope it will get better again tomorrow. Right now it is raining in the valley. |
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| #93 Re: Les Arcs 2009/2010 Posted 28/02/2010 @ 22:07 |
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For those thinking of coming out for a slide. Send Chi a message as he might have some room in his apartment from the 13th march. Chi how about posting some details here for those looking to come out. |
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| #94 Re: Les Arcs 2009/2010 Posted 28/02/2010 @ 23:24 |
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hey thanks for the mention,
yeh i've booked an apartment in bourg for a week beginning 13th march. it's a short walk to the funicular that takes u up to arc1600. it's self catering but apparently it's cheaper to eat down in bourg compared to arcs.
if anyone is interested in joining me it's £140 plus refundable security deposit of £125(just in case we break a glass!). flights to chambery are pretty cheap - less than £150 via jet2.com(manchester).
i'm a 39 yr old male and obviously suffering a mid-life crisis. i can also cook which is a bonus - just show me where the microwave is.
cheers,
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| #95 Re: Les Arcs 2009/2010 Posted 01/03/2010 @ 00:29 |
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Chris/Chi
what day/s are you gonna meet up? as mentioned i will be out there during the same week.
might tag along if that's ok. |
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| #96 Re: Les Arcs 2009/2010 Posted 03/03/2010 @ 15:06 |
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Only four more days till I arrive, cannot wait! Would love to hear about the current conditions and how busy the slopes are at the moment... |
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| #97 Re: Les Arcs 2009/2010 Posted 06/03/2010 @ 15:06 |
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does anyone know if there are any are any dvd rental shops in bourg??
thanks
only 6 sleeps to go!! |
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| #98 Re: Les Arcs 2009/2010 Posted 06/03/2010 @ 17:57 |
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Back at last!!! A few days away from skiing and I start getting withdrawal symptoms. Very sad I know but how does everyone manage. I do not think I could go back to a 9 to 5 job in the winter!!!
Today I thought we were off to do Bellecote, just for a change. When I read the early morning text, it said high winds, cloud and snow coming in by midday, so guess what, we had to cancel.
Still went up for a ski and it was not as bad as they predicted. Cold with a light wind but the top of AR was shut. Had a fun ski around in mixed light all over the resort. A thin layer of fresh snow (really thin 1 or 2cm) did not do much to freshen the slopes or off piste.
However after all the recent snow fall the pistes still seem to be in a good condition and the off piste was OK although unpredictable with all the changing temps over the last few days.
Now it has clouded over again and there is a threat of more snow tonight and tomorrow. Race day tomorrow so will have to hope for better light. Anyone coming out is in for a fun time if the present snow holds up. Oh yes and the roads are clear into resorts right now. |
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| #99 Re: Les Arcs 2009/2010 Posted 06/03/2010 @ 17:59 |
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Chi, yes there is a rental shop in bourg, just take your id with you when you go there. But if you are riding hard each day and having a few drinks you will not have time for movies me thinks!!!!!!
Nutty semd me a PM with your contact details ie mobile telphone and an email address or sign up to my facebook page and get in touch there to arrange when to meet. There are pics of places we ride and other stuff to help.
http://www.facebook.com/snowcrazy.chris?ref=profile |
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| #100 Re: Les Arcs 2009/2010 Posted 06/03/2010 @ 18:27 |
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Thanks for the update snowcrazy, will be arriving tomorrow afternoon and glad to her the pistes are holding up. I am very very excited now! |
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| #101 Re: Les Arcs 2009/2010 Posted 06/03/2010 @ 21:24 |
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 did u say a few drinks?? i'm a lightweight, one drink and i'm tipsy and as red as a tomato.
i'm a proper cheap night out!!
dunno if i can be bothered cooking or shall i just do takeouts?? there has to be a decent kebab house. don't fancy, ahem, table for one sir? i'll just pretend i'm waitin for a friend who doesn't turn up. you know keep lookin at my watch and turning round every few minutes. we've all done it haven't we?? |
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| #102 Re: Les Arcs 2009/2010 Posted 08/03/2010 @ 22:16 |
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Have to say that the weather in les arcs yesterday was very strange. On the Arc 2000 bowl side, almost nothing was open due to high winds and yet on the Arc 1800 side most lifts were running and little wind until later in the afternoon.
The effect this had on the pistes and off piste areas today meant that most of the pistes all over Les Arcs and la Plagne where we also skied were very hard packed with a small dusting of wind blown snow on some runs or icy patches. The off piste had been sand blasted in some places, had wind slab in others and breakable crust just to add to the mix.
Yes it was all a challenge to ski but there were the odd surprise areas where you found pockets of quite nice snow to put a few tracks in before suddenly hitting the harder stuff to ski on again. An interesting day and what looks like a challenging week.
Chi do not worry, there are loads of people around in bourg. |
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| #103 Re: Les Arcs 2009/2010 Posted 08/03/2010 @ 23:18 |
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http://www.skipass-lesarcs.com/catalog/?lang=en
For anyone coming out this discount is still running, but you need to be fast, finishes tomorrow according to the details but you can buy your passes to last right to the second week in April so hurry |
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| #104 Re: Les Arcs 2009/2010 Posted 09/03/2010 @ 00:34 |
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nice one pal. ordered mine for 175 euros(normal price 249 !!) that's more money for beer or in my case food
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| #105 Re: Les Arcs 2009/2010 Posted 09/03/2010 @ 07:58 |
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