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12.02.2012, 19:50
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Forgot to say that if you want to eat something there are some cheap bar/restaurants at the bottom. To lunch the cost is around 10€ with a drink.
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12.02.2012, 22:04
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Odile, answering your RSVP comment. No, normally I go trought La Brévine, then Les Bayards, if the road conditions are too bad due ice and snow I prefer to go trought Morteau and then Pontarlier. This time I don't mind to go by Neuchâtel/Yverdon to pick up someone, is more likely have someone living there than in La Brévine lol.
Even so, those 3 options are very similar, not in distant but in time.
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12.02.2012, 22:07
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LOL, I know! Living in La Brévine now wouldn't be for the faint hearted. But they've got nowhere to their record in 87, which was -41.8.
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12.02.2012, 22:14
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That's scary! This year my "personal record" was -19,5º in La Chaux-de-Fonds, don't know about the official one. So painful....
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13.02.2012, 00:32
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Are you having a ski lesson?
I'm very interested, but it's carnaval on the weekend, so I'm not sure what I'm doing!
It's also possible I could bring my snowboard, but it's been so long, I'm sure I'll have forgotten! Anyway, I'll get back to you! I'm very keen on trying skiing, but don't want to without some guidance! I don't even think I'm covered by my insurance for snow sports  .
Is metabief near to les Fourgs?
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13.02.2012, 01:25
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From Les Fourgs to Métabief it's something like 10 minutes driving.
No, I'm not having a ski lesson, I'm not that beginner. Anyway, I'm going with some very beginners skiers, I don't mind to give some basic tips, but if you are the kind of person that worries about insurance, you probably should get some professional guidance. 
By the way, when you are buying the ticket, they ask you if you want to include insurance. I never asked for, so, don't know the price.
You never forget how to ski, it's like riding a bike. I suppose with snowboard is the same. I skied 2 weeks in Spain when I was 10, then stopped for 13 years. When I did it again for the first time after that long stop (January 2012), everything was simple. Just try it again!
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13.02.2012, 01:43
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| Quote: | |  | | | Are you having a ski lesson?
I'm very interested, but it's carnaval on the weekend, so I'm not sure what I'm doing!
It's also possible I could bring my snowboard, but it's been so long, I'm sure I'll have forgotten! Anyway, I'll get back to you! I'm very keen on trying skiing, but don't want to without some guidance! I don't even think I'm covered by my insurance for snow sports .
Is metabief near to les Fourgs? | | | | | Don't worry you'll be fine 
Your employment insurance covers you against accident and your personal liability will cover you slaying anyone else on the piste *only kidding, not about the cover about that you'd injure someone*.... besides it won't happen so go have a blast!! If i was closer I'd join you guys!
p.s when they offer insurance at the office that is for Johnny Foreigner or for stupid Swiss residents that really don't have their stuff in order and the cover they really need for day to day stuff...
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13.02.2012, 20:29
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Hi Metallising!
I'm up for it but I don't have a car so I would need a lift!
I live in Biel and can be in Neuchâtel in either 16 or 31 minutes (depends on the train I get).
If you can give me a lift from the Neuchâtel train station, I'm in! Just tell me what time!
I can be there at 07:35 or 08:23 (based on cff.ch).
FYI: I'm a beginner snowboarder and have my own gear so no need to rent anything!  |
13.02.2012, 21:33
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Anytime you want to have a go Sapin, I'd be glad to help. What shoe size are you? (but can't make next week-end).
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13.02.2012, 23:01
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| Quote: | | | | | Hi Metallising!
I'm up for it but I don't have a car so I would need a lift!
I live in Biel and can be in Neuchâtel in either 16 or 31 minutes (depends on the train I get).
If you can give me a lift from the Neuchâtel train station, I'm in! Just tell me what time!
I can be there at 07:35 or 08:23 (based on cff.ch).
FYI: I'm a beginner snowboarder and have my own gear so no need to rent anything! | | | | | Perfect. I can pick you at 8:23 in Neuchâtel. Send me your contact by PM.
Kristanez, I have been going all weekends, if you want to come some next weekend just say something.
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13.02.2012, 23:18
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| Quote: | | | | | Perfect. I can pick you at 8:23 in Neuchâtel. Send me your contact by PM.
Kristanez, I have been going all weekends, if you want to come some next weekend just say something. | | | | | Super! Barring anything major (sick or horrible weather) I'm in Metallising! PM on the way! Can't wait! |
15.02.2012, 11:38
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Sorry no can do this weekend!
Another time I definately want to! Have fun!
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16.02.2012, 18:48
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That's a pity Sapin...
So anybody else going? Weather forecast looking positive for Saturday! And with all the fresh snow falls it will be a cracker of day!
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16.02.2012, 22:17
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Might have brought our son but he only gets back from ski trip on Friday evening and we have to take the equipment back on Saturday afternoon.
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17.02.2012, 10:19
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Saturday's weather will be sunny... no excuses !
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18.02.2012, 20:33
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Thanks for organising this wonderful trip Metallising! Had an absolute blast and it was a perfect day for it! Pity about the crowds though...
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18.02.2012, 20:52
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Great day! I hope we can do it again.
Yap, it was a little crowded, much more people than usual. God damn Parisians!
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18.02.2012, 21:00
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| Quote: | | | | | Great day! I hope we can do it again. | | | | | 1st of March hopefully!!!
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18.02.2012, 21:06
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Yah, we will to Nendaz, a ski resort near Sion, Valais.
Everybody's welcome!
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