Claviere 2013 Snow Report 1

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Now that the Milkyway is mostly open and many of the links between the resorts established we shall commence with our snow reports right up to the 31st March, Easter Sunday, our departure day!

Claviere 1800m

Upper = 120cm

Lower = 80cm

Last snow was the 8th December, the pistes are in excellent condition with 23/45 lifts running.

Sauze d'Oulx

Upper = 140cm

Lower = 80cm

Last snow was the 16th December, the pistes are in excellent condition with 12/45 lifts running.

Sestrieres

Upper = 120cm

Lower = 80cm

Last snow was the 4th December, the pistes are in excellent condition with 23/45 lifts running.

Montgenevre

Upper = 140cm

Lower = 95cm

Last snow was the 8th December, the pistes are in excellent condition with 9/32 lifts running.

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Temperature for the week are likely to stay below freezing between -3 to -10 Celcius

Brian Head Open

All of you who are heading to Utah in 2014 can catch up with the resort activities as this season unfolds. They have a live web cam so you can check out the excellent conditions. Please remember to stay up to date with payments. The trip is expensive so spreading the cost is a good option.

Let it snow!

The conditions in Europe are certainly looking good. The early base and cold conditions always help with creating a good long season. Don't forget to watch out for the bargains regarding your kit. Aldi and Lidl may still have some items available, especially the helmet. Decathalon is also worth a look as is TKMaxx.
If we do not blog again before Christmas, we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Claviere 2013 Update and Kit

As we approach December things are certainly looking nice in the Italian Alps. Claviere 1800 webcams are working and the resort is gearing up for the 2012/13 season.

Our trip preparations for Easter 2013 will now move with pace so please ensure that all payments are made on time as the bill is due in December! Ski information has been requested along with passport and EHIC photcopies. If you have not handed the relevant information yet please do so with urgency.

Our information evening will be held early in the new year, information wil be circulated via a letter nearer the time. In the meantime remember if you need to top up kit or purchase new kit including helmets then check out Lidl from 28th November and Aldi this Sunday. Aldi have some great kit on offer this Sunday but if you don't get it this week you are likely to miss out as it is very popular. The base layers and hemets are inexpensive and high quality so these are a must.

As always if you have any question please contact one of us at school by phone or email.

QM are heading to "The Greatest Snow on Earth"

QMHS and QMGS are officially going to be travelling to Utah for their 2014 ski/snowboard tour. The trip will be taking in 6 nights in southern Utah skiing/riding Brian Head. The group will then travel back to Nevada taking in some retail therapy before spending a night and day in Las Vegas. The package is quite brilliant and has been put together by Equity Ski. The location of Utah is perfect for getting amazing snowfall that is light and dry. The best kind of powder! See the Utah ski site. Ski Utah

The resort will open early November and has already begun snow making to set an early base.

Discover Brian Head Video

Here Comes the Snow!

What a wonderful scene yesterday in Italy after the recent snowfall. The better the base now the better it will be during Easter 2013! Remember to look out for bargains for your kit. In the next few weeks many of our local shops will be selling ski wear. TK Maxx has some great gear in their stores already.

Ski & Snowboard Show 2012

2012/13 ski season is about to commence. For me the start of the season coincides with the October half term which is when the first FIS race is held in Solden, Austria and is when the Ski and Snowboard show is held at the NEC. It is also exciting to see how many resorts open in this week too! Several European glaciers will open and many North American resorts open like Loveland in Colorado.



The show consists of exhibitions, ski/snowboard taster sessions, resort information, holiday exhibits and many snowsport retailers who often some fantastic bargains. Shopping around can really help save money when it comes to ski clothing. Discounts and more information can be found at the following link: Ski Show 2012.

Clothing is always a worry for parents, especially if this is your son or daughters first time. Here we hope to help reduce the burden and offer some cost saving ways to kit your children out. Kit is always readily available from specialists, like Ski Warehouse, but at this time of year, Lidl, Aldi, Decathlon and TK Maxx have some fabulous offers too. Parent will also get a brochure and optional order form from Ski and Sport who also have some fabulous offers and also offer the hiring of key clothing and helmets. The later is better if it is brought outright, remember it does not have to be expensive to be effective. Just look for the EU approved logo on the helmet.

Finally I would like to remind all parents that the balance for the 2013 holiday, £999, is due at the end of January and it is essential that we have all the relevant information for your son/daughter. This includes:-

1. A photocopy of a current passport valid until the end of April 2013.
2. A photocopy of the students EHIC. (formerly E111)
3. All medical forms complete and signed.
4. Ski statistics sheet complete, height, weight, shoe size and ability.
5. Code of conduct form signed.

As always if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us at school or by email.