Ski/Snow hols
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Feb 2018
1:41pm, 23 Feb 2018
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Angus Clydesdale
That sounds very exciting. Totally not surprised to hear how much it might cost! I’d be really interested to hear what you think as it’s something MrsC & I have been toying with for a dozen years (ever since our epic Norwegian hut-to-hut tour through the Rondane in Feb 2005). Have a great ski. |
Feb 2018
3:52pm, 23 Feb 2018
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Meglet
Sounds good Happy. Are the boots different for touring or is it just convertible bindings?
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Feb 2018
4:22pm, 23 Feb 2018
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HappyG(rrr)
Yeah, boots are different too. Vibram soles, flexible, articulated sections, lighter. Lock into position for downhill mode etc. They vary from "nearly downhill" (very stiff, not much articulation) to "nearly climbing boots" (light, flexible etc.) Different bindings and different types of different bindings (pin - hinge from toe. And frame, where top bit looks like a normal binding, but it is then attached to the ski via a hinge). And skins obviously for going forward and uphill. And skis are lighter, thinner etc. Interesting shopping on Sunday!  G
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Feb 2018
7:53pm, 23 Feb 2018
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Angus Clydesdale
I realise you’re on a different path now :)G, but for future ref (and for anyone else venturing to Glenshee and in need of hire) the place I was recommended by my GPS friends is called The Cabin. Web page is here: thecabinskihire.co.uk |
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Feb 2018
10:23am, 26 Feb 2018
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HappyG(rrr)
Thanks for that Angus. Always good to know of good ski hire. As you say, I've rented from Craigdon because I'm looking to buy. Nice chat with lady in Craigdon, who is big into ski touring. They've got some old, end of line stuff selling off cheap, that I might go for. Might save me a bit. I've got frame bindings (seem easy enough to operate), some Scott boots (amazing how flexible they are to walk in) and skins (might struggle attaching those?!). Going to just do the bit of downhill first, then if weather horrendous, just play near bottom of piste with going up and down to try out the touring bit. Wed is looking like it might be horrendous conditions weather wise. But we'll go up anyway and see what we can do. In Scotland, it could change between Tue and Wed. Or Wed morning and Wed pm, to be honest! Always best just to go for it! G
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Feb 2018
10:35am, 26 Feb 2018
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K5 Gus
G - there's been a bit of slight "confrontation" between the Glenshee staff and ski tourers this year. Basically they're saying you shouldn't be on the pistes ( up or down ) unless you buy a lift ticket ( which many tourers don't do ). They've introduced a £12 tourer ticket which gives you 3 uplifts I think. Sounds like you're gonna have a play on the pistes first, so will probably be buying a full ticket ? But just to let you know that no skinning up the pistes, or sides of the pomas, you must go off-piste. As well as the cost of the skis/boots/bindings/skins, then if you get into it at all, then you should really start carry full safety kit for going off-piste - transceiver, probe, shovel, crampons, axe. It's an expensive sport !!! I did a few years of hut to hut ski touring in the Alps and Norway, it's a fantastic way of getting around the mountains, but there are risks involved, I always went with a guide. Just done a coupl eof day tours in Scotland, up at Dalwhinnie. |
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Feb 2018
10:41am, 26 Feb 2018
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HappyG(rrr)
I'm buying my full 30 quid ticked Gus, don't worry! G
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Feb 2018
10:45am, 26 Feb 2018
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HappyG(rrr)
Just had the convo with a mountaineering and ski touring pal at work about the shovel, transceiver requirements too. My approach will be: * Try it in the car parks, greens at bottom of resorts first. * Practice on side of pistes and down next. * Enjoy some mucking about a my tiny, local hill. * Only venture further by joining a group or paid, guided session. * Once I am leading or going with others informally and am advised that I need it, then I'll get survival kit. Basically, I'm not intending to and not really interested in, doing anything which needs me to survive anyway. If it isn't safe and easy, then I'm probably not getting out of the car! Good shout though. Amazing how many folk are getting into it. Good to know you've done it. Might give you a shout once I've got my kit to see if you fancy doing some more? G
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Feb 2018
10:45am, 26 Feb 2018
28,379 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
Just had the convo with a mountaineering and ski touring pal at work about the shovel, transceiver requirements too. My approach will be: * Try it in the car parks, greens at bottom of resorts first. * Practice on side of pistes and down next. * Enjoy some mucking about a my tiny, local hill. * Only venture further by joining a group or paid, guided session. * Once I am leading or going with others informally and am advised that I need it, then I'll get survival kit. Basically, I'm not intending to and not really interested in, doing anything which needs me to survive anyway. If it isn't safe and easy, then I'm probably not getting out of the car! Good shout though. Amazing how many folk are getting into it. Good to know you've done it. Might give you a shout once I've got my kit to see if you fancy doing some more? G
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Feb 2018
10:47am, 26 Feb 2018
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HappyG(rrr)
Sorry, didn't read that properly. I should have said "if you get *back* into it" as sounds like you've done a good bit before. As with many of these sports, the kit seems to be getting lighter and easier to use, even at entry price point, so might be something that becomes more accessible. G
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