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  1. jnelly

    First time Europe. Looking for insight.

    Good point Tony. Less factors to muddle ones plan is great advice. Ill add this is my first time to EU and I'm as excited to just experience it as I am to ski it. Some of this is re-programming how one plans and ranks priorities and expectations after only skiing in NA. Here my mind is snow...
  2. jnelly

    First time Europe. Looking for insight.

    This post keeps drawing my mind back to this area.. Progress Report: Booked GVA for Jan28-Feb7. Choose it at the time over ZRH due to the stated 7 hours layover on the way home...of course the day after I booked for Geneva the Zurich return changed to only a 2 hr layover. Zurich is still...
  3. jnelly

    First time Europe. Looking for insight.

    I've definitely taken that into consideration. At the same time I'm not necessarily opposed to a stop...I'm in Madison so it comes with the territory usually no matter where you go... the usual debate ensures when you live here: 2 hrs drive-park-deal with everything ORD to get a non-stop or pay...
  4. jnelly

    First time Europe. Looking for insight.

    I just called United about this the other day and they said 70$, although I've not been completely trusting on information from such places as of late. Swiss Air does appear to allow the 1 free as you state. (I havent verified it) The comedy being it said "Swiss Air, Operated by United" Go...
  5. jnelly

    First time Europe. Looking for insight.

    Perfect. Good.
  6. jnelly

    First time Europe. Looking for insight.

    Hey all...a follow up to add into this entire conversation of logistics and such which something I havent seen a lot of fodder on... What is everyones sentiments or real-world experience with either taking or renting skis. The preface: I'm in the mini-van category of skis, Pinnacle 88 / Kastle...
  7. jnelly

    First time Europe. Looking for insight.

    Point taken and guilty as charged. However, it is fun to dream it all up in your minds eye though. Conditions and gateway will ultimetely rule the day...and dare I suggest...looming travel restrictions. 8-[
  8. jnelly

    First time Europe. Looking for insight.

    Hey James, actually thanks FOR adding this. I've been meaning to post to you about this very thing....unknown (largely) places near GVA that would be akin to the places you listed for ZHR that could be nice diversions away from industrial and good bail outs on bad vision days. I've been leaning...
  9. jnelly

    First time Europe. Looking for insight.

    Yeah, enough on the airports, its definitely something to consider but not worth dissecting into dust....However on a funny note, the decision might have been made for me if I was one to listen to "sighs". I stumbled into an antiques store today to burn a few minutes and happened across this...
  10. jnelly

    First time Europe. Looking for insight.

    Was this something you have a link to? I am unable to find it. It would be interesting to read the merits off both from you guys. At this point they seem like almost a coin-flip based on this thread. I do like the multiple climate zone aspects of GVA as Fraser points out if we're talking...
  11. jnelly

    First time Europe. Looking for insight.

    @Jamesdeluxe ....So in terms of being the remaining guys seeking these type of places, does that make us geniuses or simply stubborn contrarians? ;) Anyway, man..choices, choices; this posting is awesome, I like it and thank you for the effort and insight on this. Lots to delve into here and I...
  12. jnelly

    First time Europe. Looking for insight.

    Tony thanks for the links! They are great. Ill being the process and surely be asking more specifics, but this is a good starting point and all stuff I want to put in the hopper. James I really look forward to seeing what ya got, I like that we're on the same wavelength there. I knew I'd have...
  13. jnelly

    First time Europe. Looking for insight.

    Hello all. I have been reading thru some of the posts about skiing in Europe and it seems there are a few in here with excellent knowledge on it. I wonder if you wouldn’t mind helping a guy out a bit. I am beginning to pour over my first trip to EU for skiing and have found the amount of...
  14. jnelly

    2020 location tactics.

    Would someone post a link to the Loveland Pass with the partner resorts?
  15. jnelly

    2020 location tactics.

    Speaking fo Brundage and the Boise area... I never see much about Tamarack; and since Brundage is definitely in the mix for this conversation, has anyone ever been there? They also appear to fit the bill for some of these conditions..small, remote, good snow and a few express chairs of all...
  16. jnelly

    2020 location tactics.

    That all makes sense, now just gotta find small remote places with a hi speed lifts and it’s a winner !! ( def not essential but a nice bonus ) Lift layout prob more essential anyway, that said, thru your (or anyone else) extensive travels and research, do you have any opinions on which smaller...
  17. jnelly

    Snowbird midweek. MLK week.

    Great info. I’ve heard this about Solitude also and will be skiing there midweek too. I’m expecting it not to be Solitude of old but hopefully it’s tolerable. Been checking the cams over the weekend with people/kids off for break and such and it didn’t seem very busy at all.
  18. jnelly

    Snowbird midweek. MLK week.

    Heading to SLC Jan 19-23rd. Curious as to how busy Snowbird is midweek (would be my first time there). I’ve been seeing that LCC and BCC have become busy now that ikon rules the world. So that said. Anyone have first hand knowledge of this. I’m trying to get my logistics down for the places I’d...
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