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The wall

chris k Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-31-08 00:33

The wall

Going to pamps for the first time in a week , all the brocures say the wall is the one , is this so Question Question How steep is it Question Did some fairly heavty Blacks in livigno last year.....................
Mistress of the icecubes Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-31-08 00:34

re: The wall

then its ok for you then..never saw it 'live' but seen many pics and video's of it Wink
chris k Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-31-08 00:50

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Mistress , is there any pictures that we can see , just so i know what i have to conquer in 8 days time Cool Booze Booze Booze
Pepe Le Pugh Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-31-08 01:30

re: The wall

It's a piece of cake mate, You'll murder it!!!!

Pepe Wink
Pat Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-31-08 02:10

re: The wall

The wall is as it states - like a wall at the top, very steep, moghuls and normally quite icey unless there is fresh snow on it. The first quarter is extremely tricky but from then on it's like a normal black run, levelling out to a red/blue at bottom.
The best way to go is to head straight over the ledge at the top. If you stop and have a look you'll have second thoughts!
If you loose it at the start you may buy a new pair of gloves because the material will have worn out by the time you ...
The wall is as it states - like a wall at the top, very steep, moghuls and normally quite icey unless there is fresh snow on it. The first quarter is extremely tricky but from then on it's like a normal black run, levelling out to a red/blue at bottom.
The best way to go is to head straight over the ledge at the top. If you stop and have a look you'll have second thoughts!
If you loose it at the start you may buy a new pair of gloves because the material will have worn out by the time you slide to the bottom!
Have fun! Good luck!

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avalanche Author:avalanche posts : 1390   (Master)Date : 01-31-08 10:10

re: The wall

chris its not difficult... its a moderate black at top ... best black run for me was number 4 run on the piste map ... tricky little one as its steep and quite narrow Razz
leofrumtown Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-31-08 10:59

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first time skiing in feb having 4 days of lessons then going down the wall for the laugh lol should be fun ile have a few Booze first lol t get me in the mood
Very Happy
Tanjette Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-31-08 11:27
Winter Slope Phil Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-31-08 13:03

re: The wall

The wall is tricky at the top because of the moghuls. The piste bashers can only get so far up to dress the snow, so the top is a nightmare. If you fall down, it is hard to get back up again. But after the first third it is great!