Skiing for a single beginner on a budget

Hi does anyone know any company`s/or can give me any advice about skiing for a single beginner on a budget, I looking to go about March for either a week or weekend.
Cheers :)

On a budget, a large budget? ;) Try it out in a snowdome first off and see if you like it!

My budget is a small one, :)

Just got a great deal for one which is usually very expensive with room supps, to Oberau which is next to Neiderau.

1 week half board at the 3 star Gastof Dorferwirt for £217.50 from my local airport at Doncaster on 24th January.

The First time Ski package is £263 on top of that and includes 6 four hour leasons, area list passes which are £107 alone Skis and boot hire.

The Ski bus stop is outside to take you to Neiderau or Auffach and there is a small ski area on the doorstep where your first leasons take place.

Did not check for other dates so there could be other discounts there already.

You wont get the same vfm at the snowdome thats for sure.

Go for it

Mark

Mark

Ok, that sounds great, where did you find this deal?

Sorry forgot that bit, it was via first choice. If you go on the web site and specify holidays for one they will bring up a list of the ones with one person rooms. The hotel I am going in has a a few of these, even then I had to pay £38 in Room supps but there is £50 online booking discount and there was £175 of that perticular date making it just £217.50 for the flights, hotel, transfers and meals. I think that week is now booked up but they should be doing similar deals for other dates either now or nearer the time.

Mark

That is a deal.

Hi Suze,

I would caution against Oberau for a beginner. It does have beginner slopes, but I would not rate it for improving from there. Should you wish to choose the Wildschoenau, my view is that Niederau would give you a more progressive possibility than Oberau or Auffach.

Remember that the cost of your skiing includes tuition, probably ski/boot hire, and some lift pass element after the first couple of days.

You also have your day costs, lunch and drinks. So maybe you might want to spreadsheet in everything. You may get a good TO deal, but find out that your on cost is an extra 150%.

Apart from the cost issue, when you are a beginner, skis weigh twice as much. Boots are clumsy. You do not want to be getting on & off ski buses, if you can avoid it.

Hence, if you can choose an appropriate resort, where the accomodation is close to the beginner skiing, then it is worth paying £20 more.

You are on a tight budget. I have been there, and there is a lot to think about. Austria and Italy are half of the costs of France for day costs.

Don't know a great deal about Italy for beginner skiing. In Austria, Niederau and Filzmoos would be good. But, try to stay in accomodation in the village centre, close to the beginner slopes. If you are not sure, ask the local tourist office.

Remember, when you are a beginner, you do not need a big resort. In fact there is a significant advantage in a smaller resort, you don't have as many people bombing, and it is easier to get around.

Forget the nightlife, you will be too knackered.

Suze, I take my hat off to you, a single beginner lady presents a challenge. Good on you. And if you have more questions, fire away.