On the Tête Ronde track, in Caron's cabin or even in the station, it is now impossible to miss the GoPros, these small cameras proudly hoisted on the top of the helmets.
They allow you to immortalize the youngest child's first turns or the hesitant snowplow of the brother discovering the joys of snow (even if he will have spent most of his time on his butt rather than on his skis).
What is certain is that GoPros are the perfect accomplices for a snow vacation: shock resistant, completely waterproof and even without protection for the latest models, it will be difficult to find more effective to accompany you on your adventures has Val Thorens.
However, mountain conditions in winter are not always very compatible with technology and it is important to take some precautions.
Cold :
The biggest enemy of electronic devices is cold. Just like your phones, the GoPro battery discharges faster if it is exposed to negative temperature (and this is often the case at Val Thorens due to the high altitude of the station and the area).
So it's a good idea to keep your GoPros warm when not in use; in a bag or in an inside pocket for example.
Avoid leaving it hanging on your helmet or on its pole. If you don't need voice control or WiFi, be sure to deactivate these options as well to save as much power as possible. Your battery will appreciate all these little gestures.
We also advise you to use the new GoPro enduro batteries.
Make your GoPro settings beforehand:
The wind and cold sometimes make handling the cameras difficult. Once at the top of Grand Fond it's so much nicer not to have to worry about your camera settings and just hit the record button and hit the Niverolle piste. Remember to adjust the resolution, FPS and Field of View under cover, in a gondola or at home before putting on your shoes. Also make sure that your camera is attached to its support or boom.
One last recommendation, remember to activate the “beeps” sound of your GoPro to know if it started recording when you pressed the red button, this will save you from the traditional question: “Does it record there? Is the red light on?"
Keep your lens clean:
Whoever has never thrown snow at his colleagues while making a forced stop on skis should throw the first snowball at me. After having meticulously removed the snow that had infiltrated the neck, it is important to check that the lens of your GoPro is not also covered in snow because even if you like snow you do not want to have it in the snow. foreground of all your videos.
The hot/cold difference you may experience during a day at Val Thorens may be the source of fogging on the lens. And more generally, splashing snow, falling snow or water can also hinder visibility! Clearly, just like with your mask, make sure that the lens of your GoPro is clean by always having a small cloth in your pocket!
And there you are, you are now ready to make the best use of your GoPro, the important thing now is to make the video that suits you and that you like thanks to those advices.
Did you know?
Thanks to the Club Val Thorens, you can borrow a GoPro for free for a day to immortalize your stay at Val Thorens !
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