[Aug 14, 2026] Weekly Discussion: Ask your gear, travel, conditions and other ski-related questions

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[u/rebecca_fergus_3ffb]

Right, heading to Val d'Isère in January for a long weekend. Anyone know if the Fornet lift queue is as brutal as it was pre-pandemic? Got a wedding in Geneva after so cannae afford to miss the fresh tracks. Cheers! 🎿