My mother in law who's a fit 56 is really quite charming and she's coming along on a trip to Chamonix this Christmas. Now she's never put on a pair of skis before. She's going for just 6 days. Wednesday to Monday.
Should I get her into private lessons for 2 half days? That's what I'm thinking of. Can anyone recommend any schools thou?
There's all sorts like:
BASS
ESF
Ecole
Just wondering if anyone has been down these routes, typical learning times and experiences.
Ski lessons for my mother in law- advice needed!
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Thanks for your reply Paul!
Even with 1 on 1 instruction? Would it really take a week of instruction before one is independent to go off by ones self?
I snow-board myself so I not cluded up on learning times for skiers. I took 2 half day lessons in cham 2 years ago for two consecutive mornings and it was enough to equip me to get onto reds at the time.
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Started by Jamtastx in Beginning Skiing 26-Nov-2008 - 17 Replies
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Paul McD
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Jam,
I'd book a full week-you'll still have time to meet up after lessons but it will take a week to learn.
I'd book a full week-you'll still have time to meet up after lessons but it will take a week to learn.
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Jamtastx
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Thanks for your reply Paul!
Even with 1 on 1 instruction? Would it really take a week of instruction before one is independent to go off by ones self?
I snow-board myself so I not cluded up on learning times for skiers. I took 2 half day lessons in cham 2 years ago for two consecutive mornings and it was enough to equip me to get onto reds at the time.
James
Daved
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depending on where you live why not have a lesson or two here before you go ...at least she will learn what those planks feel like and will save a lot of time on the snow!!!!!!!!!!!
Tony_H
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Do what I would to my mother in law. No lessons, top of the highest cable car in the area, and push.
Tino_11
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The only thing that surprises me is that it took 5 posts :D
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Jam
I would be with Paul on this one. It will take her at least a week to really get going and she will probably not be competent or confident enough to ski on her own on anything other than the most basic beginners slopes.
Have a good luck around the ski schools and see who has the most suitable option - ideally, a class with at least a few "more mature" students. If you can find one, she will enjoy learning with the group and will not feel under pressure to keep up with you or feel she is holding you back.
This will also leave you free to enjoy the mountain at your own pace. You can, and should, arrange to meet with her regularly, for lunch and/or end of class. If you want to give her a nice Xmas present, book her a massage for the middle of the week :lol:
Hope it works out and don't pay any attention to any m-in-l jokes that may follow [Tony - behave :twisted:]
I would be with Paul on this one. It will take her at least a week to really get going and she will probably not be competent or confident enough to ski on her own on anything other than the most basic beginners slopes.
Have a good luck around the ski schools and see who has the most suitable option - ideally, a class with at least a few "more mature" students. If you can find one, she will enjoy learning with the group and will not feel under pressure to keep up with you or feel she is holding you back.
This will also leave you free to enjoy the mountain at your own pace. You can, and should, arrange to meet with her regularly, for lunch and/or end of class. If you want to give her a nice Xmas present, book her a massage for the middle of the week :lol:
Hope it works out and don't pay any attention to any m-in-l jokes that may follow [Tony - behave :twisted:]
RossF
reply to 'Ski lessons for my mother in law- advice needed!' posted Nov-2008
Is going on holiday with your mother in law not a recipe for disaster?
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