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Great Piste Skiing

Posted Tue 16 Dec 2008
So the snow didn't arrive in the quantities we expected and the really strong winds have stripped lots of the exposed off piste but with the sunshine just breaking through today and still the high lifts off because of the wind we saw some superb piste skiing.
 
The runs down Chenus to 1550 were simply perfect corduroy and very, very quiet – great for fast, wide carving. La Tania Bouc Blanc and Folyeres were also in brilliant condition, groomed and very quiet. We also headed down Brigues, the red run down to Le Praz – although officially closed it was groomed most of the way down and another terrific run.
 
Those who were out today have stopped moaning now – another great day on the mountains…..
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Troika Working!

Posted Tue 16 Dec 2008
At last S3V have got their act together and opened the free beginners lift Troika in the centre of resort. Pressure from Chalet owners and the ESF finally paid off. Lots more lifts open today and Three Valleys links open once again after wind has reduced. The pisteurs report that they measured a 180km gust on Sunday – a tree came down over the Loze drag in 1850, many sign posts were damged and the huge banner / canvas type area signs were simple ripped apart – very scary… Off piste in high and exposed areas has been stripped of snow (it all ended up in Tignes we reckon) – unbelievable the difference a couple of days can make. More and more pistes getting groomed and prepared, still plenty of base so lots of piste skiing on offer. Folyeres and the run down to Meribel Billage were probably the best runs yesterday.
 
 
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*** La Tania Locals – Snow Report Update ***

Posted Sun 14 Dec 2008

Windy!!!!
Very high winds today, lots of top lifts closed and everything shut in 1850 for a time. The La Tania gondola was of course open (nothing in Le Praz, 1550 or 1650) – one of the lifts that nearly always operates whatever the weather in The three Valleys. One drag and intermittent opening of the Lanches 4-man chair meant there was plenty of skiing available around La Tania – it is the greatest place………. Summits are getting stripped of snow (off piste) with the high winds but there is light snow falling now at 3:30pm and some more expected.
Toffa

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Great Snow, Great Times

Posted Sun 14 Dec 2008

Perfect corduroy, great weather, loads of powder between pistes – a fantastic La Tania opening day.  Then add in a great lunch down in 1650 at La Boillet – Katie on great form as usual – and special  times with good friends all makes a perfect day…. More snow on the way later today and probably all day Monday, the cover for pre-Christmas skiing really is exceptional, could do with a few more lifts open though – only the bubble open on the 1650 side of the mountain for example but plenty of great skiing above 1850 and La Tania available.

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1850 Another Perfect Day

Posted Fri 12 Dec 2008

Simply Stunning
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34cms over the last couple of days

Posted Fri 12 Dec 2008

Looking good………

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Snow snow snow…..

Posted Thu 11 Dec 2008

Still coming down, some delays at Geneva tonight due to snow there too. Going to be an awesome Friday and Saturday with a forecast for heavy snow Monday too…… Where are those snow chains?

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*** La Tania Locals – txt upd8 ***

Posted Thu 11 Dec 2008

And the snow keeps on coming down…. Snow for most of the day down to low levels and a decent amount due

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LdV Opening Night

Posted Tue 09 Dec 2008

Bring Your Sisters getting better and better…

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Jock Boy…

Posted Mon 08 Dec 2008

Stoke, Liverpool or Scotland – make your mind up…

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