Looking to go somewhere in 2 weeks' time, and would like a resort where I can join other people to ski while my other half sits in a bar!
The Ski Club of GB used to be ideal for this, but thanks to the ESF's protectionist court action, that's more limited now.
Can anyone advise on resorts which offer ski guiding, but not lessons (old dog, new tricks, just want to piste bash these days).
We like the look of Arabba in the Italian Dolomites, but open to ideas for anywhere else with extensive intermediate ski-ing, great food and shortish transfers.
Thanks for any help!
Which resorts/companies have ski guiding, or group ski-ing (not lessons)
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Started by Skite in Ski Chatter 10-Jan-2015 - 17 Replies
Skite posted Jan-2015
Ranchero_1979
reply to 'Which resorts/companies have ski guiding, or group ski-ing (not lessons)' posted Jan-2015
I think that is called ski lessons. Good value for money, improve you skiing and easiest way to meet new people in resort. If you want to do some offpiste skiing join many of the ski mountaineering courses e.g BASS Chamonix, High Mounatin Guides etc etc. Am sure most resorts will have something similar.
Skite
reply to 'Which resorts/companies have ski guiding, or group ski-ing (not lessons)' posted Jan-2015
Errr, no it's not called ski lessons. Been there, done that for many years and don't really want to hang around while some geezer draws pictures in the snow with his ski pole.
It's called ski guides and any specific recommendations would be very welcome. SCGB are in Cervinia and Sauze for definite, but I'm looking for options elsewhere, particularly the Dolomites.
It's called ski guides and any specific recommendations would be very welcome. SCGB are in Cervinia and Sauze for definite, but I'm looking for options elsewhere, particularly the Dolomites.
Smartski
reply to 'Which resorts/companies have ski guiding, or group ski-ing (not lessons)' posted Jan-2015
My understanding is that 'ski hosting' as part of a pre-organised 'package holiday' have gone (in Europe).
Some tour operators are (apparently) helping to co-ordinate 'social skiing'. I think the principle is that they will group guests together (who have similar agendas) and help them plan a ski itinerary for the day.
I'm going with Mark Warner (tomorrow :D ) and hoping that they are doing this.
Some tour operators are (apparently) helping to co-ordinate 'social skiing'. I think the principle is that they will group guests together (who have similar agendas) and help them plan a ski itinerary for the day.
I'm going with Mark Warner (tomorrow :D ) and hoping that they are doing this.
if I'm not skiing then I'm kayaking.
Dave Mac
reply to 'Which resorts/companies have ski guiding, or group ski-ing (not lessons)' posted Jan-2015
Wengen, when booked with Crystal. They are emphatic there are not offering lessons. All good skiers and boarders, and adopt good safety protocol, ~ a leader, one at the back, and one or two in the middle to help out, if required.
Bonfire
reply to 'Which resorts/companies have ski guiding, or group ski-ing (not lessons)' posted Jan-2015
So what is this ESF's protectionist court action?
Neilsons used to do that, the reps used to say that they are going skiing anyone can come along, but that was three or four years ago, don't know if has changed.
Neilsons used to do that, the reps used to say that they are going skiing anyone can come along, but that was three or four years ago, don't know if has changed.
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Elovabloke
reply to 'Which resorts/companies have ski guiding, or group ski-ing (not lessons)' posted Jan-2015
All the TOs seem to have stopped this now.
Bonfire
reply to 'Which resorts/companies have ski guiding, or group ski-ing (not lessons)' posted Jan-2015
PS you can always hire a local guide/instructor to take you off piste
PPS Just remembered while typing the PS, there was a Swiss tour company advertising for ski companions this year, was tempted to apply, will look if I still have details.
PPS Just remembered while typing the PS, there was a Swiss tour company advertising for ski companions this year, was tempted to apply, will look if I still have details.
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Topic last updated on 16-January-2015 at 13:19