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Avalanche rating of 3? I don't see why..

Submitted by Henry on 20 February, 2012 - 21:10
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Rob Cochran solo track under Mt Blanc lift
 
I can't see why Météo France has put the rating at 3 (above 2000m) for tomorrow in the Savoie (certainly not the Haute Tarentaise where I am).

Wayne's Day in Images - it's an art..

Submitted by Henry on 19 February, 2012 - 18:33
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Caroline

The best summary of the day is again in photos by Wayne. With limited options and partly cloudy skies, he's still your best bet on finding good snow -  a few short walks with touring gear, and he's turned it into a great day in the Espace Killy.

See for yourself - it's an art!

False & Misleading Statements in Telegraph Article, "Dutch Prince Johan Friso buried alive by avalanche in Austria "

Submitted by Henry on 19 February, 2012 - 16:00

 

The article that appeared in the Telegraph, Dutch

Nice snow Today..

Submitted by Henry on 16 February, 2012 - 21:01
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16 year old Mark
 
.. images of Wayne Watson's group off the Grand Motte in Tignes. 
 
The best snow was on East to Southeast slopes that had a good amount of snow like in these images. Lots of FUN was had by Wayne's group here!
 
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HAT OFF-PISTE SNOW REPORT FOR 15 FEB (N. French Alps)

Submitted by Henry on 15 February, 2012 - 17:23

 

WEATHER FORECAST

Clouds and light snow from tonight until mid-day tomorrow - mostly clear until Sunday when it is forecast to snow again. Next snow after that is forecast for next Weds. Strong winds out of the West and Northwest tonight and early tomorrow morning.

Henry's Radio Val d'Isere weekly, 'Ride Hard, Ride Safe' Interview

Submitted by Henry on 14 February, 2012 - 17:32
 

Includes current off-piste skiing conditions and the question of the week 

See the interview on the Radio-TV Val d'Isère home page for the next day or so here:
OR here
 
Looks like it's going to snow tomorrow!
 
Radio Val Feb 13
Radio Val Feb 13

Some Avalanche Activity Today - a sign of things to come

Submitted by Henry on 9 February, 2012 - 19:38

 We did get a bit of fresh snow yesterday in the Espace Killy with a lot of wind out of the East/ South East. Perhaps a bit more wind & snow near the Italian border (but even there, just a few cm's). New snow quality was crusty in most places, "skiers snow".

Avalanche Activity North Facing Slope Fornet, Val d'Isère
Variable Fresh / Wind Transported snow off piste "skiers snow"
North Slope above La Daille Val d'Isère

Clouds from Italy - less cold for two days - maybe some snow tonight

Submitted by Henry on 7 February, 2012 - 19:56
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Bright sun when we started round 10.30
 (to see more of these photos click here)

Some current conditions in Northern French Alps

Submitted by Henry on 5 February, 2012 - 19:58
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FEb 5 Jean Ribart photo - this totally fresh stuff is around but you need to start walking for it!

 

Off-piste skiing is awesome as these images attest - still freezing cold for the next week - maybe some snow showers midweek and maybe some proper snow this coming weekend!

BUT

Avalanche rating up to 3 from a 2 in many place in the Northern French Alps for tomorrow 

 
The danger rating is going up mainly due to the following:
* accidental avalanches observed at around 2800 m on north-northwest to west
facing slopes ­ crown lines of 15-30 cm (these accidental tigiggers were mainly in Haute Tare
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