J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by jastem

Ski Miquel usually offer 5 out of 6 days ski hosting.

Our two are in their early thirties with mortgages, so we like to help them out by treating them to the ski pass. We are lucky as both their partners ski/board too so it is a great family holiday that we can all enjoy. If we happen to book a real bargain though, we book and pay for the holiday but then they will pay for their own passes. We all pay our own way when it comes to eating out/drinks though. To our children's credit however the only way they accept any of this is if our 'treat' is actually their birthday and/or Christmas present.

We don't have to do any of this and they certainly don't ask or expect it of us, but we like to offer.

We also found that once we no longer had to ski during school holidays and could go off at very short notice with bargain late deals, we were spending less for six people than it used to cost us for four, especially when we were all still having lessons, equipment hire etc.

OldAndy wrote:

jastem wrote:

Right, sensible hat off now!

Did it have a bobble?
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As well as a letter confirming you can take her out of the country, it may be advisable to have some sort of signed authority in case (God forbid) of acccidents/hospital treatment/surgery/having to bring her back to UK with only yourself/wife as her guardian. I think this is one of those situations where you need to have an evening with the other parents and go through all the possible scenarios.

I think it would be great for your daughter if this works out and I don't mean to be over-negative about it, but you need to put yourself in the place of the other parents and think about what you would want for your own child.

Right, sensible hat off now!

Have skied in Zermatt and it is dramatic scenery, but the Dolomites are truly breathtaking and the only ski area which has actually made me stop in mid-descent because the scenery just had to be admired for a few minutes. Particularly enjoyed the Madonna/Folgarida/Marilleva area.

Iceman wrote:To those of you that suggested ADH or SC, what is it like for 3rd week GOATS?

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Having skied SC with a 2nd week GOAT who thoroughly enjoyed the area, I would certainly recommend it for a 3rd week GOAT!!

Two resorts come to mind - Madonna di Campiglio or Schladming.

If they enjoyed/coped with Alpe d'Huez and Courchevel, then Les Arcs should suit them too. You would also have the option of going over to La Plagne.
Have to agree re private lesson(s) for confidence building.