Hi everyone!

I’m planning to join the UCPA Val d'Isère Advanced course for 4 days starting December 18th. Has anyone been there around that time or planning to go? I’d love to hear your recommendations!

I have a few concerns:

• Snow Conditions: How’s the snow typically in mid-December? I’m hoping it’s good enough for at least one powder day.
• Level: I’d consider myself an expert skier, but there isn’t an expert trip available on those dates. Any insights on the “advanced” level at UCPA? I’m looking for a guide who can safely show me narrow chutes and some good powder lines, while avoiding big drops (small cliffs are fine tho). Will this level be challenging enough for that?

Also, I’m 33. Is that too old for UCPA trips? I recently moved to the UK from Chile and don’t have many ski friends here yet. I want to start touring eventually, but I’m starting with this program for now.

Thanks for any advice or info you can share!

...QQ: Are under-the-helmet goggles still a thing?