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It really depends on the season, February can be warm and March great... however, I would aim for early March as the lower resorts can struggle...

Yes, understood... however, I don't think they were as large as they can get on this day... :-)

Your plan should be doable... Aiguille rouge was closed when I last went but I got all the way to Villaroger and almost made it back... I missed the last lift but got the bus instead... All of the videos are on my playlist th-cam.com/play/PLbGz-cgOwmcsgQDDulJ2Uw9A5gDpdLD__.html

@ChasingSnow thanks :) I'll give them a watch

Absolutely... fresh snow, blue skies and stunning views... :-)

OK, it sounds like fun nonetheless 😄

I'm glad this video brought back some nice memories :-) I assume you were with someone special?

Unfortunately, it can't be done anymore. They changed the route to go under the Morenia chairlift, so we can't get to the other side without going on the Morenia chairlift... but you can still kinda follow that route this way :-)

These are older videos... I haven't skied this season yet... my van broke and only got it back today...

Glad it brought back some good memories :-)

Well, yes, but conditions change on these slopes... and they can be very challenging... I'm just going through them quickly... when conditions are reasonable...

Yeah, IBEX is an interesting one I'll have to revisit... the powder was deep that day and I found it difficult to manoeuvre, my kit wasn't right and I know that now after getting my new boots... that's all I'll say for now :-)

Yes, when I go back this season...

@ thank you very much

Yes, with stunning views...

Absolutely... I have a video of that run... check the Tignes playlist on this channel...

On the last one, Ibex, that was in the morning and really busy... everyone wanted to carve up the powder...

​@@ChasingSnowда, я увидел что на последнем уклоне толстый слой свежего снега

The old ones were replaced in 2022 I think...I'm happy I have some videos of them...

I wish, I do spend a lot of time there though...

New layout, the top part is red and then it goes into blue. I'll do the new yellow this season...

I would say, miss the holiday period and if you can, check when snow conditions are good....

I live there so I know

Cheers... that's good to know... yes, FIS is a nice run and hitting 70 on a snowboard very decent... sounds like you had a great time :-)

Glad to have you on my journey :-)

My advice, start from the right, it's less steep and zigzag wide, to take the steepness out... the trick is to commit to the turn, then ski to the other end... and repeat... good luck :-)

Very nice, what are the conditions like?

@@ChasingSnow good

Agreed, it's nice to get the adrenaline pumping every now and then, but I also enjoy the more relaxing and scenic runs :-)

Wow, thanks for the feedback! 😀

It was on grass...

@@ChasingSnow I can see that, but that wasn't my question😆

@@JiggiJames the translation didn't work too well then :-)

It really is!

Wow, that was a bit harsh from your instructor... yes, 7th Feb 24...

All dates are in the chapters, or check the description...

Nice, my first stop will probably be Kopaonik in Serbia, then off to Bansko and Borovets... I'm not sure if I'll go to Pamporovo or Brezovica this season but we'll see. I'm waiting for my van to be fixed so I can hit the road...

I been to bansko but lust season was very poor

Yes, I think Bansko is one of the best in the region...

@@ChasingSnowI am right now in Bulgaria skiing, the conditions are heavenly, except the power outages in the area because of the snow.

Good question! I am aware of that and the problem is with the telemetry software, Virbedit, which samples GPS data once every second... so it averages out the gradient and does a poor job. I used to use Dashware, it's much more accurate and samples GPS data ten times per second. This software will average out the percentage but not the degrees (I displayed both), so it reached 37 degrees, which is actually 75%. You can watch it here -> th-cam.com/video/zVnA4ANAAzc/w-d-xo.html

Winter is here! Lots of snow! I'm just waiting for my van to be fixed and off I go... Merry Christmas to you too!

The van is being put back together right now, so hoping to get it back very soon. Why the "Nope, not yet"?

@@ChasingSnow Good, 🤞 for you. Why? You've experienced the steepness of those runs coloured black, and I've not even skied down a resort green run yet. The closet I got was having to ski in my group an icy Diable blue in Les Deux Alpes on my second day, and in a whiteout, in which fell twice out of control and slightly twisted my left knee. I'd need the confidence to do the runs in the video first, or I'd end up with more then a swollen left knee.

Ok, now I understand... I wasn't sure what you meant... skiing is a lifetime of learning... enjoy your journey :-)

@@ChasingSnow Thanks, well my ski journey resumed aka Plan B on 29 Feb, so all-being-well by next 29 Feb I'll have had 8 holidays and 4 years CF practice, so I may be graduating onto some milder blacks before I tackle these steep runs if I feel up to it. BTW a lot of resorts are reporting decent snow cover. Sounds encouraging.

@@Puzzoozoo Yes... lots of snow now so hoping to start my season soon, though usually the resorts are very busy, so that part is not ideal...

In part 2, I ski the steepest...

Yes, that's about the fastest I've recorded...

That's great progress...just keep going and keep practicing... sounds like you enjoyed the experience... :-)

Merry Christmas Martin, to you and family... I'm still waiting for my van but it should almost be done... finger crossed, I'll be back on the slopes soon to start my season...

I use virb edit... all other info is in the description...

Very nice!

Fresh snow fell overnight, so that's the reason for all the moguls... usually it's better... I think you will have a great time... enjoy :-)

Cool, what are the conditions like?

Glad you've made good use of the videos :-) I use virb edit for the overlays...

@@ChasingSnow Thank you for answer 😊 How do you measure your speed while skiing? With an app on your phone or another device?

GPS info from the GoPro...

I use Virb Edit... it's free but discontinued...

I left to start my ski season in November but engine problems again, on my way to Switzerland... so I'm just waiting for the repairs to be done... hopefully in a few days, I'll be back on the road... 🙏

@@ChasingSnow Indeed. 🙏 Good luck with the repairs.

Yes, sure is... :-)

Yes, I have been practising, so hopefully, I'll do it much better next time...

If only I could speak French fluently :-)