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Registration's totally free, of course, and makes snowHeads easier to use and to understand, gives better searching, filtering etc. When you register, you get our free weekly -ish snow report by email. It's rather good and not made up by tourist offices or people that love the tourist office and want to marry it either We don't share your email address with anyone and we never send out any of those cheesy 'message from our partners' emails either. Anyway, snowHeads really is MUCH better when you're logged in - not least because you get to post your own messages complaining about things that annoy you like perhaps this banner which, incidentally, disappears when you log in Username:- Password:. Or: Register to be a proper snow-head, all official-like! Prev topic :: Next topic. Poster: A snowHead. Hey guys and gals, we've booked our first ski holiday to Obergurgl early march for myself, wife and 11year old boy, we have no gear, have had a handful of indoor lessons at castleford, so I'm looking for as many tips and pointers as possible please, with the fact that I know very little about the world of ski and boarding please be gentle Cheers for any information Nick. Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person. I was in the same position last year. We had a blast. Whilst everything seems quite daunting when sitting here in the UK ski hire, lifts, passes, piste maps etc when you are there in resort it all comes together quite easily. You have done a good thing in having some lessons here in the UK before you go. Perhaps arrange one or two in resort to help make the transition to the much larger reality of pistes. Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see? You need to Login to know who's really who. Npikey , have you booked with a TO? Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do. Don't put too much pressure on yourselves, make sure you have an amazing holiday and fall in love with the mountains, nowhere better to be! You'll need to Register first of course. Also will need goggles if there is any chance whatsoever of snow while you're away. Helmet is also a very, very good idea but you can rent those with your ski's and boots in resort. Keep up the lessons in UK or if you can comfortably link snowplough turns, and stop in control, then just keep going to practice, it's like anything your body will adjust the more time you spend doing it. My first year ski scholl still lives fondly in the memory as one of the funniest times of my life in a good way I promise. Obergurgl is beautiful and there are some great things to do and see off skis. Also don't be afraid to change them as often as you wish if theyre not right, go back to them shop, and explain where they hurt and keep changing until theyre right. The boots are much more important than the skis when learning. PS I'm not saying they wont fit perfect first time, they may well do, but in my experience a lot of first timers including me way back when just take whatever boots theyre given and put up with some pain, instead of trying to rectify it. If you have done a good few sessions in the UK then you will know what boot size is right, its then just fine tuning with individual boots. There are lots of threads on here about good UK bootfitters. Try to relax and enjoy the whole ambience of aski resort, so the apres ski, do some additional activities, try the local food Austria generally is brilliant!! Tiroler grost and goulash soup are awesome!! Then you can post your own questions or snow reports After all it is free. Thanks V-much some interesting and usefull information there, I 'm really looking forward to going, it's my wife that's unsure, we have booked in resort ski lessons for us and the boy want to have boarding lessons, I'd also like to have a go at boarding but not sure how to go about it yet with out paying for boarding lessons as well, just have to wing it while there??? I'm sure I'll have lots more questions as it draws closer, oh we have booked with Crystal ski. You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net. Quote: the boy wants to have boarding lessons Get him some wrist guards before you go and a copy of Go Snowboard by Neil McNab. Ski the Net with snowHeads. Wrist guards essential for beginners. Bum armour is good too, though not so essential. Excellent book and has a video with it, though I found the fact that the video model was goofy a bit confusing! Get lessons all week. And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports. After losing a pair of very expensive Oakley googles a few years back, I now make do with pair from Aldi and they're great. Just as good and fraction of the price. For all the gear, do it on the cheap this time round. TK Maxx, Lidl, Aldi, etc. Otherwise, as per previous poster, you may be left with a load of unused and expensive gear. So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much. In Obergurgl, you can take the gondola down to the village at the end of your time on the mountain, rather than skiing down the long blue. I was there with my daughter for 4 days early this season, and even though she has been skiing for 10 years, she was sufficiently tired that it was better to take the gondola for 2 of those days, rather than try and ski while not at your best. If you're following the instructor, then it will amaze you what you can ski down You know it makes sense. Quote: sometimes it is better to take the easy option gondola and be fit for another day Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:. No shame in downloading. Better than injuring yourself. Some great advice above. My two penn'orth: Look after your skin. The sun even if not shining can be devastating at altitude. Get some factor 50 on a stick and use it. Lip salve with sun-block in it is also essential. Especially for the kids. Losing your lift pass can be a nightmare. If buying a ski jacket, make sure it has one of those little zip-pockets in the left sleeve. The gates are triggered by the chip on the lift pass sending a signal to the pick-up by induction. Just moving your arm will open the gate and the pass is kept secure. Buy good socks. Buy Goretex gloves with a leather palm. Don't wear too much. It isn't like UK where the snow is wet and cold. Even can feel warm in the sun. I do wicking base, merino or fleece mid and a jacket. Be careful walking around the resort. You are more likely to get hurt in the streets than on the piste. Good street boots with grippy soles. A lot. Learning to ski is the most fun you will ever have. But it's also difficult to lose them, these days, because they stay zipped up in a pocket. I have some very nice Goretex mittens Gordini bought cheap in T K Maxx but never yet had leather palms, in many years of skiing, nor bought gloves anywhere other than T K Maxx. You can spend an inordinate amount of money on ski gear, but it's not essential by a long chalk. Thanks guys, keep it coming, Just had a thought, what do you travel from the uk to resort in, as we only have 20kg baggage allowance and can't see that we will be able to get everything in??? Do you travel in any of your ski gear jacket, snow boots sorry if I'm been a bit dim Cheers. Npikey wrote: Thanks guys, keep it coming, Just had a thought, what do you travel from the uk to resort in, as we only have 20kg baggage allowance and can't see that we will be able to get everything in??? Do you travel in any of your ski gear jacket, snow boots sorry if I'm been a bit dim Cheers Ski jacket and normal clothes! What are you taking? My 20kg includes clothes, thermals, salopettes, ski socks, gloves, toiletries, extension lead, ski boots which weigh quite a bit on their own , helmet, goggles, boot warmers, shovel etc. Npikey , travel in ski jacket and boots for walking round resort. Oh you know the usual stuff including the kitchen sink, Mrs p doesn't travel lightly! We've been looking at helmets, would you buy or hire, I'm not sure about the hiring because of all the sweating, I've used a hire one at Castleford and it was very stinky! Lol or do they launder them? Npikey , buy a helmet IMHO and fasten to your hand luggage rather than packing it if you are tight for space. You'll see a mix of people wearing ski jackets and regular coats on the flight. You'll get through a lot less non-skiing clothes than you think. Ok thanks, yeah I was planning on taking my walking boots, we go to the lakes as often as we can, so have some decent walking gear. Npikey wrote: Mrs p doesn't travel lightly! Well, don't do what I did first time and think you need to dress for dinner as it's a hotel, with stars! Two pairs of trousers could get away with one but just in case of spillage accidents One pair of shoes is fine and you don't need a handbag either, just use your ski rucksack if you go out in the evening and feel the need to take 'stuff'. Honestly, if you have your skiing gear, you can really get away with a lot less than you think for the rest of the time. To avoid disappointment should your hold luggage not make it to the airport as happened to us once - wear your ski jacket on the plane. Take your salopettes, gloves and goggles in your hand luggage. Then you can at least ski. Don't pack too many 'evening' clothes. I wear salopettes and ski gear all day. Just need a couple of changes for the evening. One of my friends took 'going out' jeans, 'pointy' shoes and shirts on his first trip. I do not let him forget it. Mike-H , nice one. Quote: Honestly, if you have your skiing gear, you can really get away with a lot less than you think for the rest of the time Absolutely. There is no way on earth you need more than 20 kgs. I have my own boots and last time I flew I had everything including a helmet completely stuffed with underwear etc and boots stuffed with socks in a backpack weighting 15 kg because I can't easily carry more and was using public transport to get to the airport. Just had a thought, can any one recomend a decent travel insurance co. Npikey , you might be able to get insurance through the tour operator you booked with, but you could compare prices - Direct Travel seems to get good reports on here. Get insurance fixed up as soon as possible, so that if for any reason you have to cancel, you will not lose out completely. Npikey Traveltime Insurance. DO NOT rip yourself off by buying tour operators' or travel agents' insurance. You really should book the insurance when you book the hol - as you are then covered in case of unforeseen cancellation eg injury. And you can get cashback on Traveltime insurance by booking it on the Quidco website. Obergurgl is lovely. Where abouts are you staying? Valkyrie wrote: Obergurgl is lovely. Hey, we are staying at the Bellevue hotel. Yes and no. Take the insurance, don't bother with the locks unless it's a condition of the insurance maybe split the skis when you stop, to have unmatched pairs. That's very expensive for ski hire insurance. But ski hire can be more expensive generally in Austria - other things can be cheaper. Beers, for example. Swings and roundabouts. Be sure to post a report about your trip, won't you? New Topic Post Reply. Snow Snow Snow! Solo Skiers v Groups - Orga Archives Lost and Found Ski Club of Great Britain To one side secret Mountain Hideout snowShops You cannot post to forums until you login You cannot read some forums until you login Read about snow conditions : snow conditions And leave your own snow report : snow report Find advice to help plan your ski holidays : ski holidays The snowHeads Ski Club : Ski Club 2. Terms and conditions Privacy Policy. Snow Reports. After all it is free After all it is free. So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much. Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name: Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:. Npikey wrote:. Npikey, buy a helmet IMHO and fasten to your hand luggage rather than packing it if you are tight for space. Valkyrie wrote:.

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Obergurgl buying snow

Obergurgl has long been a Ski Club favourite thanks to its incredible snow record, traditional mountain village charm and reputation as a family friendly resort. Forecast today: Generally clear. The terrain is above the tree-line and favours beginner and intermediate skiers, but there is some good off piste to explore for more advanced skiers. Obergurgl is one of the most popular resorts with Ski Club members and Ski Club holidays to the resort usually sell out well in advance so make sure to get booking early! Join the Rep for a drink during the nightly social hour at the Hotel Edelweiss and Gurgl between December and April this season. The village itself is the highest parish in Austria and has retained a lot of its traditional charm. It is split into three parts, one by the Rosskarbahn, the other by the Festkogelbahn and the third — named Hochgurgl — lies m higher up the Timmelsjoch road. The high-altitude ski area tends to have some of the best snow conditions in the Alps and is always one of the first to open and last to close. This is not a resort for experts, but it is ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers. Obergurgl is ideal for beginners. There are two lifts that are free for anyone in ski school and there are three other beginner lifts covered by a special day pass serving decent slopes at each end of Obergurgl, and also just above Hochgurgl. From there the blue under the Hohe Mut gondola is ideal for progression and more confident beginners should be able to tackle some of the gentle blues above Hochgurgl. The terrain is also ideal for intermediates and the snow conditions are usually first class. The network of blues above Hochgurgl are slightly more gentle, but are wide and ideal for perfecting your technique. For clocking up the most vertical, head to the top of the Wurmkogel chair or the Plattachbahn. Hopping between the two sides of the mountain is easy, just catch the Top-Express gondola. There are few challenges on piste and the black runs are not particularly steep. Wait for fresh snow and make the most of the off piste — which often remains untracked for longer than in many resorts. The toughest runs are off the top of the second section of the Hohe Mut Bahn. The mainly traffic-free village centre is relaxed and very family friendly. That being said, it is not completely quiet and there are some good restaurants and bars, although most are linked to hotels and much of the action happens at the end of the ski day rather than late at night. With its reputation as a family-friendly resort, the options and facilities for children are great. The ski school has very good reviews and they also provide lunchtime supervision. Off the slopes the safe location is great for snow play, the ice rink is always popular and there is a 3km tobogganing route over at Hochgurgl. Obergurgl is most animated as the lifts start closing, before quietening down significantly in the late evening. From here you ski down and can also drop in at the popular bars at the base of the lift. Our Snow Overviews are updated bi-weekly between the start of December and early May every season, providing summaries of snowfall, weather, avalanche risk and other noteworthy meteorological events to help you prepare for your skiing holiday. Check back next winter to stay up-to-date on the latest weather happenings in resort. Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! We are making changes to how registration to ski with the Club in resort works. Thank you for your patience whilst we undertake these updates to the registration process. Although I came to skiing quite late in life, I've spent the last 20 years and a commensurate amount of cash and energy! I'm equally happy searching out new tracks in powder as carving rails on piste. If only I could ski them as well as I imagine myself to be doing so. Just seems like yesterday but it was 20 years ago I started repping for the Ski Club. So many wonderful memories. I am fortunate to ski for a fair amount each winter, pretty much always in Zermatt and Obergurgl and a few different resorts each season. As much as I love skiing, I do like to combine with stops at great mountain restaurants. Rest assured there is always time for a coffee and cake stop, especially when as wonderful as the attached photo. I have skied in a wide variety of places, from Aspen to Kyrgyzstan but central to it all is the people I meet, and the memories that we create. I have skied a lot with the club and fallen over on many slopes, but always ended up laughing! It was great to be back on skis last season and one of my trips was to Obergurgl. Super high-altitude resort so I am delighted to be going back as the resort rep this season. I love being in the mountains - both winter and summer. Looking forward to some excellent skiing this year. When not in the mountains - I enjoy hot yoga. As a semi-retired IT professional I now have plenty of time for skiing in my favourite areas close to my home in Verona Italy. The magical Dolomiti region is within 2. Having experienced the addictive adrenalin buzz of competitive motor racing, my love for speed and exhilaration is kept alive by the thrill of skiing, both on and off-piste. I'm an avid reader and music fan and also produce my own music and EDM mixes in my computer-equipped studio. Basically, 24 hours per day is nowhere near enough to fulfil my various passions and love of life's opportunities! I have been a member for many years and always enjoy skiing with the club. I love being in the mountains and always try to get the most out of the day, whether this is looking for a bit of untracked powder or a sunny spot to enjoy the views. I think the art of skiing is finding the best snow, successfully dodging the lift queues and make sure their is always time for a quick drink at the end of the day. Love being in the mountains and by the sea! Living on the south coast I get one but have to travel to the other! So skiing has always been a big part of my life, and through the Ski Club I have been able to enjoy most of the resorts in Europe, plus a few in the USA. Love cruising the pistes and morning hot chocs just as much as the gnarly steep stuff, preferably n the company of a group of like-minded members! Long may it continue! Obergurgl Obergurgl has long been a Ski Club favourite thanks to its incredible snow record, traditional mountain village charm and reputation as a family friendly resort. The Ski Club in Obergurgl Experience Obergurgl on a Freshtracks holiday Find our available holidays here. Find our Rep in this resort! Weekly programme, social hour, and contact details. With almost the entire ski area located above m and a robust snowmaking system, Obergurgl boasts one of the longest and most reliable seasons in the Alps. Pros and cons. One of the most snowsure ski areas in the world with a very long season Excellent area for beginners, timid intermediates and families Very few queues and almost exclusively fast lifts Quiet, chalet-style village with little traffic and good hotels. On the Slopes The village itself is the highest parish in Austria and has retained a lot of its traditional charm. For Beginners Obergurgl is ideal for beginners. For Intermediates The terrain is also ideal for intermediates and the snow conditions are usually first class. In the Resort The mainly traffic-free village centre is relaxed and very family friendly. For Families With its reputation as a family-friendly resort, the options and facilities for children are great. Resort Webcams Click on the link below to view webcams from Obergurgl. Resort holidays. Obergurgl Piste Map. Download, print and share Access the map in PDF format. Obergurgl PDF. Top m. Ski Club members only Join and get access to events and more Join us Log in. Resort m. Resort Conditions. Snow Overview Austria Our Snow Overviews are updated bi-weekly between the start of December and early May every season, providing summaries of snowfall, weather, avalanche risk and other noteworthy meteorological events to help you prepare for your skiing holiday. Show more Show less. Your Personal Resort Guru: Think of them as your walking, talking, skiing encyclopaedias. Adventures Galore: Get ready for a rollercoaster of fun! These maestros of merriment are masters at curating a weekly lineup of exciting events. 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