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docw - Aug 21, 2011 - 11:29 AM
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Rather liking the look of the early bash, can finally come on one. Working in a school means plenty of hol, just never when the bash and other trips go away but already know I will be off for this.

Just had a look at flights though and can't find sweet fa to chambery that early in december....I know it's early days but what sort of travel arrangements are likely?

[Dunx - tweaked the title]

cantridepete - Aug 21, 2011 - 03:38 PM
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when does chambery re-open then? I'd have thought it would have opened the beginning of december or something Confused

docw - Aug 21, 2011 - 09:33 PM
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not the foggiest, tried last minute and cheap flights and nothing from any london, or east mids, to chambery before I think weekend of 18th december.

Going to have a peak see when the eurostar starts running.

Could just be that the schedules aren't up and about yet or something.

docw - Aug 21, 2011 - 09:35 PM
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thast's a noope on the ski train, that only runs from 17th, over night onw from 23rd.

None of the tour operators seem to be going out before the 17th either.

nickmotture - Aug 21, 2011 - 11:05 PM
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Fly to geneva, it's almost impossible to get transfers from chambery to val anyway even if you could find a flight.

CjKit - Aug 21, 2011 - 11:11 PM
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Yeah, I've always flown to Geneva when going to Val D'Isere.

sherlock - Aug 22, 2011 - 07:00 AM
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or get the eurostar to paris and change for the tgv to bourg at maurice. it's what i'm thinking of doing. no prices up yet though - i think you can only book 120 or 90 days in advance on tgv so can't see the whole journey yet.

SquishyBG - Aug 22, 2011 - 09:10 AM
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I've already got this week booked off work so I may well be in for this! Awaiting further details with interest.

uvflowers - Aug 22, 2011 - 11:30 AM
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I've checked my report dates and I can have this week off work if I want so I'm interested to know more details... Although is there likely to be snow early december? never been away that early before...

SquishyBG - Aug 22, 2011 - 02:43 PM
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uvflowers wrote:

I've been away that week every year for the last 4 years and there's always been enough snow, you wouldn't describe it as epic snow but more than enough for a good time Smile

Val D is also much higher than any of the resorts I've been to that week so it shouldn't be a problem.

nickmotture - Aug 22, 2011 - 04:22 PM
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The whole of the Espace Killy will be open by then, has opened around the 5th December every previous year i can remember.

fatsuperman - Aug 24, 2011 - 03:57 PM
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4 years ago I went to Val d'Isere second or third week after it opened, snow was brilliant. Even if it's not as good this year, there is always the glacier so you are guaranteed something Smile

(even if it is ice and therefore not easy to stop yourself ploughing into a group of children traversing the slope)

Insano_Deyno - Aug 26, 2011 - 09:41 AM
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fatsuperman wrote:

4 years ago I went to Val d'Isere second or third week after it opened, snow was brilliant. Even if it's not as good this year, there is always the glacier so you are guaranteed something Smile

(even if it is ice and therefore not easy to stop yourself ploughing into a group of children traversing the slope)

You make a habit of that Dave!!! Very Happy

I have a weeks holiday left before end of year. Unless I can convince the missus to exchange sand and sun for snow and snow it's unlikely.

BartSimpsonhead - Sep 02, 2011 - 08:28 PM
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I'm up for the Early Bash Smile

GeordieSi - Sep 02, 2011 - 08:30 PM
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I'm quite tempted but promised I'd fly out with the missus on the 17th......

sherlock - Sep 03, 2011 - 11:22 AM
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i have to look into a few things, but i'm also interested.

ChasKi - Sep 05, 2011 - 10:03 AM
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Really liking the sound of this. Will be working (not at Uni) this year, so it's possible I might actually be able to make it to a bash as won't be limited by normal holiday timings etc, plus the 11th is my Birthday.. so I think I should go really!

SamMalone - Sep 07, 2011 - 12:32 PM
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When we getting the next info update on this?

Could do with info on transfers, when payments due, accommodation room type etc. so that I can pass it on to my mates.

fatsuperman - Sep 07, 2011 - 10:20 PM
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Insano_Deyno wrote:

I have a weeks holiday left before end of year. Unless I can convince the missus to exchange sand and sun for snow and snow it's unlikely.

Zoideyno, you could always split up with her for a week? I'm trying to decide which bash to do. Early bash is a LOT closer Smile

dunx - Sep 07, 2011 - 11:25 PM
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The latest on this is

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Val’D’Isere “Early Bash”
http://www.snowboardclub.co.uk/events-eb11.html
1/ Additional option to include a B&B hotel
I am still waiting to hear back from our suppliers with some bed options that aren’t Jardin de la Balme. I have just emailed them to chase it up and will call them in a couple of hours when they finish lunch.

2/ More information about numbers in each apartment (do they get their own bed? 2 people per room?) etc..
As a standard it is normally rooms of four but will depend on the above.

3/ Coach option? Travelling with students? Collection points/timing etc..
This will largely depend on numbers – let me talk to Ciara about what she wants to do, as this is her remit, and I will get back to you

4/ All other options..
The option pricing on lessons and equipment hire is the same. The only difference is that the lessons are 2.5hour lessons instead of 2 hour lessons, so they receive more tuition. Unfortunately, there is nowhere that lets us, or any other UK tour operators, run mountain meals because the decent is too dangerous. We could however, offer a restaurant meal option if you want?

So not much more info really! Deposit would be £100 though - same as Winter Bash.

JPW - Sep 07, 2011 - 11:50 PM
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Looks good.

I'm interested too, just trying to confirm it with a few mates Smile

Insano_Deyno - Sep 08, 2011 - 09:47 AM
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fatsuperman wrote:

Insano_Deyno wrote:

I have a weeks holiday left before end of year. Unless I can convince the missus to exchange sand and sun for snow and snow it's unlikely.

Zoideyno, you could always split up with her for a week? I'm trying to decide which bash to do. Early bash is a LOT closer Smile

It's not fair on our puppy!!!

She might let me go actually.

dunx - Sep 08, 2011 - 10:33 AM
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There is no ask. Only tell. (Followed by the buying of flowers/shoes/handbags or a huge amount of ironing).

Insano_Deyno - Sep 08, 2011 - 11:38 AM
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No good Dunx - just had a project meeting and its almost guaranteed my remaining 7 days will be carried over due to stringent (read: unrealistic) timescales.

Sad

Robin1980 - Sep 11, 2011 - 03:41 PM
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I'm interested in going. Was hoping to go away that week anyway.

neil77 - Sep 14, 2011 - 01:40 AM
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I'm also interested in this, too long to wait until the main winter bash.

davinia - Sep 14, 2011 - 08:20 PM
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Hey everyone,

Only just spotted this, have already arranged to go boarding that week... Sad

Although I will actually be in Val D'Isere Smile

what are the chances? Haha

Will there be any evening drinks / do's / general après I can crash to say hi and meet some peeps? Trying to widen my boarding friends circle for future hols as most of the people I used to go with are my ex and his mates...

Smile

dunx - Sep 14, 2011 - 09:50 PM
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No more details as yet, but there won't be much organised in the evenings as I won't be going. We'll have reps in resort, but it'll be more of a gathering, so feel to hook up.

fatsuperman - Sep 15, 2011 - 02:52 PM
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Dunx won't be going so there won't be any officially sanctioned SCUK events, despite this, you're pretty much guaranteed that there will be debauchery available every night of the week.

Dave Smile

dunx - Sep 15, 2011 - 03:58 PM
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Perhaps I will go then.

winterfunman - Sep 15, 2011 - 07:40 PM
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dunx wrote:

Perhaps I will go then.

#
#AFTER he has told her , and bought , shoes , chocaltes , flowers and promised her everything else she wants Laughing

Nick7 - Sep 30, 2011 - 06:26 PM
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I know that as soon as there is info, on any of the bashes, it will be posted, so this post may seem a bit pushy / daft, but i fancy this early bash, but am getting to the point where i need to sort my hours out for the end of year... any info at all???

neil77 - Oct 24, 2011 - 03:33 PM
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Anymore info on the early bash? Is it still going ahead with it being just over 6 weeks away? Anyone else thinking of going?

dunx - Oct 24, 2011 - 03:52 PM
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Tell me about it!

We met Outgoing at the ski show on Friday and they did say the final info was coming soon. Includes this and the hotel details for the Winter Bash.

dunx - Oct 27, 2011 - 11:22 AM
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We hope to start taking bookings for this by the end of the week.

The delay was caused by somebody on here suggesting Jardin de la Balme wasn't a very good place to stay, so they've taken a while to find alternative group accommodation.

There will be a heap of students in resort at the same time as this trip, again through Outgoing. Whether that's good or bad depends on your PoV I guess Wink

It does mean there's some cracking club nights planned if that's your bad and if it's not then you can be pretty certain the slopes will be deserted early in the morning Laughing

dunx - Oct 27, 2011 - 05:44 PM
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Right, this is what we have so far. All subject to confirmation, but seems like a proper bargain to me.

www.snowboardclub.co.uk/events-eb11.html

iainkane - Oct 31, 2011 - 08:31 PM
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Looks like an awesome deal guys, what will be the deal for booking for 2 people since the smallest room seems to be a 4 person studio? When will it be available to book? Sounds ideal for a cheeky week away and some early snow.

dunx - Oct 31, 2011 - 08:34 PM
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Should have been last Friday, so will chase Outgoing again tomorrow.

BartSimpsonhead - Nov 01, 2011 - 01:46 AM
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Like it that on the http://www.outgoing.co.uk/scuk page it says 'Book onto this trip' (like its open already), so I click on that, then on the next page 'Book now',(click!) but then it says "Coming Soon. Bookings for this trip will be opening shortly" while above that it says "3 DAYS LEFT TO BOOK. AVAILABILITY: SELLING FAST!" Laughing

Hopefully they'll get it sorted soon.

kerb - Nov 01, 2011 - 09:00 AM
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www.outgoing.co.uk wrote:

3 DAYS LEFT TO BOOK. AVAILABILITY: SELLING FAST!"

Incompetence is one thing, but dishonesty is something else. No criticism of SCUK intended, but Outgoing really are a shower Thumbs Down

I'm sure the actual trips will be as good as ever, but the booking hassle is obviously making some people think twice about going.

liggins - Nov 01, 2011 - 09:16 AM
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Yeah outgoing do seem to be doing SCUK a bit of a dis-service, must be very frustrating for all involved

BartSimpsonhead - Nov 01, 2011 - 09:57 AM
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I doubt they were being dishonest, it's probably more of a case that they're using bits of code from one booking page to build another and haven't got all the details for the SCUK Bash updated yet. The "3 days left to book" has now changed to 17 days, so people have time to book yet...

Still, the booking bit seems to be live now as they're asking for a deposit, so I might have to see if I can book Smile

Update: Still a few bugs in the booking system yet!

dunx - Nov 01, 2011 - 10:03 AM
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Should be 100% bookable within the hour I'm told.

BartSimpsonhead - Nov 01, 2011 - 02:29 PM
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Going through the booking process on the Outgoing booking page and their website won't go any further than the 'Extras information' page (I've chosen options and chosen to have no-options and clicking on the proceed button does nothing) - anyone else having problems..?

dunx - Nov 01, 2011 - 04:48 PM
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I got as far as paying with no problem, but seeing as I'm not going I didn't go any further.

I have asked them to add the apartment name to their booking form, but good to go I reckon.

Now... Brits Bash...

BartSimpsonhead - Nov 01, 2011 - 05:24 PM
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I wonder if it's a Safari issue..?

dunx - Nov 01, 2011 - 06:47 PM
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Just checked again. I get to the credit card page fine. Did you book the other trip on Safari? I can't imagine the code behind the pages is any different between the pages. Any error messages you've not spotted for missing fields?

BartSimpsonhead - Nov 01, 2011 - 07:29 PM
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Booked up and paid the deposit with Safari, so I guess they'd not put a final link to the payment page in place when I tried to book.

Oddly, the email confirmation I got back stated :
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SCUK Early Bash (7 nights)

Accommodation details:

Nights 1 to 6 - Check-in: 10/12/2011 Check-out: 16/12/2011

Val d'Isere Self Catered Accommodation, Val D'Isere
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Er, surely seven nights accommodation would mean checking-in on the 10th and out on the morning of Saturday 17th (not Friday 16th..?)
I've sent an email asking them to clarify the situation. Will keep you posted.

dunx - Nov 01, 2011 - 09:15 PM
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Will chase too.

Robin1980 - Nov 01, 2011 - 10:41 PM
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Im really interested in this. Waiting to see what the interest is like before i book, as ill be going alone.

BartSimpsonhead - Nov 01, 2011 - 11:16 PM
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Come along Robin - yes there'll be SCUKers there who know each other, and SCUKers on their own on their first trip who've never met others before, and as we're tagging along with a University trip loads of students no-one's met either. Should be fun. Smile

neil77 - Nov 01, 2011 - 11:25 PM
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Robin1980 wrote:

Im really interested in this. Waiting to see what the interest is like before i book, as ill be going alone.

I'll be booking soon and going alone so you won't be the only one.

Are the room shares with just scuk or could it be anyone including uni students?

BartSimpsonhead - Nov 02, 2011 - 12:42 AM
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I'd hope we'd be put together in appartments, and the students will sleep where they fall/pass out in their own sick.

dunx - Nov 02, 2011 - 11:45 AM
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I *think* we're actually in separate apartments as the ones they first suggested we'd heard had previously been given the thumbs down. It was the main reason for the delay in booking.

Where they are actually looks really good to me.

Robin1980 - Nov 02, 2011 - 12:02 PM
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Are you going by coach? Any idea where the coach picks up?
Trying to see if it's cheaper getting a train to London and then going by coach or flying and getting the transfer.

neil77 - Nov 02, 2011 - 02:00 PM
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I'll be flying to Geneva from Birmingham. I was thinking of getting a transfer with bens bus which should be £75 with the scuk discount.

BartSimpsonhead - Nov 02, 2011 - 02:58 PM
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Sorry I've no idea where the coach picks up from, but I shall be flying from Luton as I'm heading around the mountain to stay in Tignes the week after the Early Bash and flying back after that.

Still not heard back from Outgoing yet.

BartSimpsonhead - Nov 02, 2011 - 05:27 PM
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Got an email back from their customer service person with regards the dates on my confirmation email:

"Thanks for the email.

Yes we have noticed the date error and we are sorry for the inaccuracy. This was just a mistake on the confirmation email and has now been sorted. The correct dates are 10th – 17th December. This may not show on the booking however these are the dates of the trip,

Sorry for the inconvenience,"

So it seems to be all sorted Smile

Robin1980 - Nov 02, 2011 - 07:31 PM
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After all that, I somehow can't staff the shop that week without me. Got the week before it off, so going to go on the endeavour board test week in tignes.

dunx - Nov 03, 2011 - 09:49 AM
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London coach pick up is Hatton Cross station.

HarryCambs - Nov 08, 2011 - 12:05 AM
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I am tempted, although I only have 4 days holidays left Sad

My shoulder is also an excuse Razz

dunx - Dec 02, 2011 - 04:55 PM
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UPDATE! Accommodation has been switched to the Chalet Le Chevril Apartments, which is part of the 4* Alpina Lodge. It's in the centre of town and seems much nicer than the original apartments.

http://www.alpina-lodge.com/uk/informat ... ciales.php

Everybody who has booked should receive an eTicket today with all the necessary information.

HarryCambs - Dec 03, 2011 - 12:47 PM
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Worth taking the walking gear? Will add a bit of weight (boots, ice axe, crampons, poles etc.).
But then there is a major dump forecasted for next week.

neil77 - Dec 03, 2011 - 06:13 PM
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It's started snowing Smile

the web cams at town level have gone from green fields to white in just a few hours.

dunx - Dec 03, 2011 - 06:20 PM
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Oh ye of little faith!

HarryCambs - Dec 04, 2011 - 12:29 AM
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So I can't take my walking gear then Sad

I was looking forward to it!

HarryCambs - Dec 04, 2011 - 11:32 AM
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It snowed and more to come:

http://www.valdisere.com/gb/val_d_isere ... ebcams.php

http://www.valdisere.com/gb/val_d_isere ... recast.php

Sidget - Dec 04, 2011 - 12:27 PM
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A total fall of 30cm would be fantastic

Looking forward to the updated weather models being released later today

neil77 - Dec 04, 2011 - 12:45 PM
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Is it normal for me to keep checking the weather and web cams every few hours lol.

Looks very quiet there, have the whole slopes to ourselves.

the101s - Dec 04, 2011 - 02:30 PM
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HarryCambs wrote:

Worth taking the walking gear? Will add a bit of weight (boots, ice axe, crampons, poles etc.).
But then there is a major dump forecasted for next week.

youll probably feel a bit silly walking around in crampons with an ice axe in 10cm of fresh snow tbh!

HarryCambs - Dec 04, 2011 - 02:43 PM
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I was asking if there wasn't any snow! Guess the webcam answered that question now Razz

HarryCambs - Dec 26, 2011 - 05:45 PM
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I got some photos and Neils' video of the SCUK Early Bash on my blog: http://home.arijit.com/node/3497

HarryCambs - Feb 24, 2012 - 11:18 PM
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My first video:
SCUKEB11 Santons Powder Runs