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Started by Alessi in Ski Chatter 21-Nov-2016 - 14 Replies
Dobby
reply to 'newbie thread? ' posted Nov-2016
Grand point Alessi. We could also have an "intro to snowsports" thread covering stuff like what to wear and where to get it (TKMaxx or nicked from your brother), what to expect when you get there, do you need lessons, whether to DIY or TO, etc etc etc.
Bedrock barney
reply to 'newbie thread? ' posted Nov-2016
I second Dobby's thread idea.
slippy slidey snow......me likey!
Alessi
reply to 'newbie thread? ' posted Nov-2016
Thanks all for the warm welcome :D
I've just been living in a tropical country for the last 2.5 years and I haven't actually seen snow for about 3 years. I'm slowly getting geared up for this season though and I can't wait!
I've just been living in a tropical country for the last 2.5 years and I haven't actually seen snow for about 3 years. I'm slowly getting geared up for this season though and I can't wait!
Oor Wullie
reply to 'newbie thread? ' posted Jan-2017
I am also new to this site, and pretty new to skiing.
Have just spent Christmas skiing in Val Di Sole, Italy, and now have the bug for skiing.
Had a few lessons and took to it very quickly, and by the end of the week, was flying down Blue and Red runs :-)
can't wait now to get away again.
Have just spent Christmas skiing in Val Di Sole, Italy, and now have the bug for skiing.
Had a few lessons and took to it very quickly, and by the end of the week, was flying down Blue and Red runs :-)
can't wait now to get away again.
Dave Mac
reply to 'newbie thread? ' posted Jan-2017
Sooo, how soon are you going again Wullie?
Eh presoom yer are frae Dundee?
Eh presoom yer are frae Dundee?
Oor Wullie
reply to 'newbie thread? ' posted Jan-2017
Dave,
Definitely not from Dundee LOL, originally Glasgow, but live in Stirling just now :-).
Itching to get away sometime January, but no one that I know who skies can either get the time / money to go, so soon after Christmas.
Desperate to get away, but not going on my own and be a sad billy-no-mates. Really enjoyed the skiing and a wee bit of apres-ski does not go amiss.
Definitely not from Dundee LOL, originally Glasgow, but live in Stirling just now :-).
Itching to get away sometime January, but no one that I know who skies can either get the time / money to go, so soon after Christmas.
Desperate to get away, but not going on my own and be a sad billy-no-mates. Really enjoyed the skiing and a wee bit of apres-ski does not go amiss.
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Dave Mac
reply to 'newbie thread? ' posted Jan-2017
I really like going places by myself, although I confess that my main solo January journey is always back to Niederau in mid Jan, so I am not lost for company. I have no probs going solo to other resorts, I went to Keystone, Colorado by myself. You just meet people.
Of course, cost wise, I plan ahead and get low air fares. Even so, you can, in January, get return air fares, Edinburgh to Munich for £90/100. €60 rail fare to the alps, plus a bus or taxi, say £75 total.
€30/night b&b in a village, do your homework with the tourist board in your chosen resort. £185.
Low cost food is £10/12 per night, £80. Lunches £30/week, lower if you are trying.
Total ~ £370. Add the lift pass for your chosen resort, plus ski hire.
If I am on a low cost trip, I go hand baggage, including ski boots, so no hold luggage cost.
Of course, cost wise, I plan ahead and get low air fares. Even so, you can, in January, get return air fares, Edinburgh to Munich for £90/100. €60 rail fare to the alps, plus a bus or taxi, say £75 total.
€30/night b&b in a village, do your homework with the tourist board in your chosen resort. £185.
Low cost food is £10/12 per night, £80. Lunches £30/week, lower if you are trying.
Total ~ £370. Add the lift pass for your chosen resort, plus ski hire.
If I am on a low cost trip, I go hand baggage, including ski boots, so no hold luggage cost.
Topic last updated on 05-January-2017 at 01:16