Three weeks and now......

Ian Wickham wrote:Just as a matter of interest Tony, how many days do you ski a year ?

Not enough is the honest answer.
I have been getting in 3 weeks a season, and aim to continue doing so for as long as finances allow and my body stands up to it I guess.
If I could do more, I would.
For example, if money were no object and for example I won the lottery, I would spend at least every other week during the winter out on snow somewhere if I could.

Agreed

Then there's Japan, South America, New Zealand, Australia...

andyhull wrote:Then there's Japan, South America, New Zealand, Australia...

No, that would have to be during the summer months when I would manage to force myself onto a beach in the Maldives, Greek Islands or somewhere warm. You need to have some warm as well.

Tony_H wrote:
For example, if money were no object and for example I won the lottery, I would spend at least every other week during the winter out on snow somewhere if I could.

Are you sure Tony? That's 4 flights a month for say 3 months, for someone who is not that keen on flying.

Would be cheaper to drive to Maryhofen, sorry, Freudian slip there, get a small apartment for you and the Frau. Do a spot of evening bar work to pay for food, and buy a season pass, cost about the same as two one week passes.

Now, that's a plan, you don't need a lottery win.

Benefits:
Low average cost per week.
After 3 weeks there is usually a noticable difference in your balance.
Halway through the season, you will be skiing fantastically well
You meet shedloads of people.
At the end of the season, wander back to blighty with the mother of all suntans.

Go for it.

I actually dont have a problem flying Dave, I USED TO. Anyway, I would probably drive about from resort to resort. It was only a dreamy idea assuming money was not an issue, and seeing as it unfortunately is, your wonderful idea is a total non starter I am afraid.
Nice thinking though.

But the dream Tony, is magical, can you imagine waking every morning to the fresh clean air, crisp white snow, views to die for, bugger, money, it all comes down to money and never having quite enough to do what you will when you want.
Where's that spare quid for tomorrow.

Ian Wickham wrote:But the dream Tony, is magical, can you imagine waking every morning to the fresh clean air, crisp white snow, views to die for, bugger, money, it all comes down to money and never having quite enough to do what you will when you want.
Where's that spare quid for tomorrow.

**** it, you' re right.