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RG Author : RG (---.range86-158.btcentralplus.com) 
posts : 1
Date : 06-21-09 19:22

Can anyone post a picture or give me a link to show what the Wall looks like from the top? The pictures show it from the bottom and don't show how steep it really is. Thanks
 
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 re: The Wall
Snow Plough Author : Snow Plough (---.dynamic.dsl.as9105.com) 
posts : 970
Date : 06-23-09 19:27


Hi R.G.

Just turn the picture upside down that's how steep it is. Very Happy Smile Wink Booze

S.P.
 
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 re: The Wall
skimad Author : skimad (---.57.125.91.rb3.adsl.brightview.com) 
posts : 90
Date : 06-25-09 14:16

Hmmm never taken pic from top usually get there and go oh S**T what am i doing here again. will remember to take one next year C**'T W**T
 
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 re: The Wall
Andie Musson Author : Andie Musson (---.tu-pld.techno-link.com) 
posts : 20
Date : 06-25-09 19:40

Hi RG, I went up to the Snezhanka Tower from Smolyan Lakes side today to take some photos and stood at the top of The Wall. Take it from me it is steep - very b....y steep. You can't get any idea what it is like when you look at it from the bottom - it is awesome. We then came back down the red run to the Mid Station.

Oh, btw, what I didn't mention was that I was off-roading with a friend. We had been right up to the top of Perelik first, round to Mougla and then up to the Tower. It was such a fantastic trip.

Anyway, I haven't had a chance to look at my photos yet but if there are any good ones I will let you know.

Andie
 
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 re: The Wall
ian W Author : ian W (---.bb.sky.com) 
posts : 1386
Date : 06-26-09 00:04

Its easy if you take it side to side slowish (ish)- hell better it you just bomb down! Very Happy
 
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 re: The Wall
Pamporovo Pete Author : Pamporovo Pete (---.proxy.aol.com) 
posts : 12451
Date : 06-26-09 02:14

Skiing it for the first time is quite a moment. Once you push off from the top and you know there is no turning back. In fact it is so steep that when you start you cannot actually see the slope.

But once you are into it, as long as you trust your ability and obey the basic rules of edging then it's not that bad. Most people come a cropper because they fail to keep to the basic rules. Weight on the uphill edge of the bottom ski, and face down the mountain. Fear takes over and logic takes a back seat = CRASH!

But when you do get down for the first time the buzz you get is just brilliant - well it was for me anyway.

Still think there should be a kiosk at the bottom selling t-shirts that say - I Skied The Wall And Survived!

Reckon they would sell loads Razz

Cool
 
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 re: The Wall
arron Author : arron (---.redstone-isp.net) 
posts : 3516
Date : 06-26-09 15:30

mmmmmmmm maybe in 2009-10 eh Pete! Wink
 
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 re: The Wall
wheres me skis Author : wheres me skis (---.midd.cable.ntl.com) 
posts : 124
Date : 06-28-09 21:54

Just about sums it up Pete !
 
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Snow White Author : Snow White (---.manc.adsl.virgin.net) 
posts : 514
Date : 06-29-09 01:15

My Stevie skied it backwards aged 6!
but then I don't think he intended to. He went back the next day determined to conquer it and did it no probs.
It is quite steep though!
 
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 re: The Wall
Baldrick! Author : Baldrick! (---.popl.adsl.virgin.net) 
posts : 10
Date : 07-08-09 21:13

mmmmm, might give it a go this year.Have often thought what would it feel like to ski down, always looked very icy when we have been. Confused
 
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 re: The Wall
arron Author : arron (---.lei3.cable.ntl.com) 
posts : 3516
Date : 07-08-09 21:38

Snowboarded it this year a few times! Gotta give it a go it's a blast!
 
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