Ski/Snow hols

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Wobbling Feb 2018 9:50pm, 27 Feb 2018 6,244 posts	0 Wobbling 57. My brother’s not much of a wine buff but that sounds quite an experience.
Meglet Feb 2018 9:57pm, 27 Feb 2018 19,089 posts	0 Meglet I've found my salopettes! I'd handily organised them by putting them on the hanger with the jacket. Only I'd forgotten that, even when I picked up the jacket and thought 'that's heavier than usual'. I was thinking through what I might have done and had a brain wave! I've also found a pair of salopettes I bought years ago but didn't wear much because I lost them! Black, and very wide leg, unlikely to wear them again so it will have to be eBay.
HappyG(rrr) Mar 2018 7:45am, 1 Mar 2018 28,390 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Well, I can tell you, Glencoe was a great option yesterday! Slightly stylised photo by Google, but it was sun and blue sky most of day. No new snow as it hadn't reached there yet, but groomed slopes were lovely. Very cold (-12C) and windy (50, gusting 70mph) so wind chill was crazy (-30C??) But the more sheltered runs were fine, wind wasn't constant, we were wrapped up warm and was a great day altogether. Better than some Alps resorts that were whiteouts, I hear from pals?! Ski touring tried out - went the length of one tow up the mountain. Walking in the skis with skins and lighter, articulated boots is great. It's actually less effort than walking. I'd liken it more to riding a bike on a flat or gentle incline. I.e. machine assisted. I'm def going to give it a try. G
Meglet Mar 2018 8:08am, 1 Mar 2018 19,097 posts	0 Meglet Sitting at Leeds airport waiting for our flight to Geneva. Made it here despite snowy roads. Flights are delayed but little info on how long. It’s a blizzard outside. Leeds airport is on the top of a hill which is not great. Just heard (via a friend’s dad who is a pilot) that Geneva is closed.
alpenrose Mar 2018 8:40am, 1 Mar 2018 32,041 posts	0 alpenrose Glad you had fun HG. Oh dear Meglet, I hope you manage to get away some time today.
HappyG(rrr) Mar 2018 8:48am, 1 Mar 2018 28,392 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Sorry to hear that Meglet. Hope you get away safely.
Meglet Mar 2018 8:59am, 1 Mar 2018 19,099 posts	0 Meglet Not looking likely at the moment. But they’re still saying delayed, not cancelled at least
Angus Clydesdale Mar 2018 9:12am, 1 Mar 2018 13,238 posts	0 Angus Clydesdale Great that you got out :)G. And I hope you get away Meglet, would be dreadfully ironic to have your ski holiday ruined by the snow. Fingers crossed for you.
alpenrose Mar 2018 9:21am, 1 Mar 2018 32,044 posts	0 alpenrose Radio just reported that the Bournemouth/Geneva flight has been cancelled.
alpenrose Mar 2018 9:22am, 1 Mar 2018 32,045 posts	0 alpenrose AC, I was delayed a day a few years ago by snow at Gatwick on my way out for skiing.