Skiing 2009/10

[scarby]

off to schladming for christmas (19th - 26th) and i'm on constant snow watch at the moment, hopefull of a big dump this week... have been to les gets twice before and i found the sk-ing very good, always sunny when i've been.

 

[Brovion]

Yeah getting quite popular now as it's quite cheap, the only thing is the snow coverage isn't always great.

Yeah, we're going to Bulgaria in February, not sure where. I too have heard that the snow isn't that good; I hope Horsham Gull's scenario is more accurate!

We went to Serbia the year before last (and met a Brighton fan on the slopes!) and the ski-ing was excellent. Plus it was dirt cheap - any country that has the equivalent of a 10p note is ok in my book!

 

[The Wizard]

I'm off to Ruka in Finland.

 

[BLOCK F]

So the season is upon us once again, where are you all off too this season ?
Now me and my mates all have young kids, we are doing the family resort thing, so we're off to Les Gets in Febuary. Anyone been whats it like ?
I have heard the skiings not very demanding so I think i'll have to do a bit more off piste.
Anyway happy ski season to all you skiers and boarders

Not a skier myself,but my daughter went to Les Gets some years ago on a school trip,so I believe it is very good for young children.She certainly had a great time and so did all her mates!
Have a good one!!

 

[Munkfish]

Im off to Morzine never been before, anyone been to this resort? is it any cop?

 

[Man of Harveys]

This fine thread has finally prompted me to try and sort my shit out for skiing this year...I'd love to pretend I'll end up going somewhere other than Les Arcs 1950 where my mate gets a good deal on accommodation but, to quote Andy Williams, who am I kidding, only me: I've become the two old ladies in Fawlty Towers of that place; four years running now.

 

[PHCgull]

Im off to Morzine never been before, anyone been to this resort? is it any cop?

yes. good resort quite a lot of red runs, not much black, nothing really long however. Neighbouring Avoriaz is a lot higher and good for boarders.

 

[larus]

Meribel on 10th Jan. Catered chalet in a party of 18 I think. Going wth a good mate, but only know 1 other person. Should be good fun

 

[Codner's Crackpipe]

I'm going to WISLA in Poland. I suspect that the best I can hope for is that the inevitable shitness of the skiing is directly offset by an abundance of slavic minxery knocking about.

 

[PHCgull]

I'm going to WISLA in Poland. I suspect that the best I can hope for is that the inevitable shitness of the skiing is directly offset by an abundance of slavic minxery knocking about.

not been there but having been to poland once i can say..

the bitches will be HOT, the food will be NOT

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Anyone tried Spain? Sierra Nevada. Ski in the morning & get some sun in the afternoon............ If you drive like a lunatic! Seriously not a bad place & you can visit Granada for the Al Hambra, excellent Tapas in the area. Not a bad weekend away.

Nearly - Andorra. Relatively cheap and good if anyone in your party hasn't been before - can get a bit icy though !

Loved Austria and Blackcombe in Canada.

 

[ballboys]

Going to Banff in Feb. Should be good although the lift passes are £250 each!!

 

[pasty]

I hate you all. The recession has finally had a serious impact on the pasty household and we can't really afford it this season.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Was going to Tignes end of Jan but now going somewhere else end of March..venue to be decided.

 

[Gersgull]

Cauterets tomorrow, first of the season. Toulouse on Friday to get to the game. Died & gone to heaven. Pyrenees small resorts but fantastic skiing, apres ski ain't that brill. But all last season the snow was the dogs b's. looking good for this season.

 

[johnhammond]

Either Stevens Pass or Crystal Mountain in Washington. Both are 2 hours away so whichever has the best snow when we have time to go.

 

[kelownaseagull]

Going to Banff in Feb. Should be good although the lift passes are £250 each!!

Banff is an amazing place, prices effected somewhat by the Olympics to neighbouring BC! If you love powder, Fernie is the place to be.

As to me, I will be at my condo at Big White. An hour's drive to Crystal Mountain, Silver Star, Apex Mountain and Mount Baldy (BC, Canada).

It doesn't get any better. If only the Albion were here too!

 

[Austrian Gull]

off to schladming for christmas (19th - 26th) and i'm on constant snow watch at the moment, hopefull of a big dump this week... have been to les gets twice before and i found the sk-ing very good, always sunny when i've been.

You should be fine - it's got a lot colder this week with snow above 600 metres. Colder still and more snow at the weekend. Should be the "big dump" that you were looking for!

 

[scarby]

You should be fine - it's got a lot colder this week with snow above 600 metres. Colder still and more snow at the weekend. Should be the "big dump" that you were looking for!

thanks, have been on constant weather watch and things are looking good at the moment for the kids 1st white christmas...

 

[Arthritic Toe]

I hate you all. The recession has finally had a serious impact on the pasty household and we can't really afford it this season.

It can be done on the cheap, even at half term.
Easyjet Gatwick --> Grenoble
Hire a car
Stay in a motel in Albertville
Drive up to Meribel (half an hour) each day.

Ski the 3 valleys for a fraction of the price.