J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Pablo Escobar

jonah690 wrote:Sounds like Soldeu in Andorra ticks all your boxes (just about fits the transfer) I personnaly love France however Nightlife leaves a lot to be desired even in bigger resorts.

Passo Tonnale in Italy might be worth a look as a first time. Nr Airports and good nightlife with good beginners slopes and progression.

But for me its got to be Soldeu for beginners.

Soldeu is nowhere near a 2 hour transfer (assuming you are talking Barcelona/Toulouse).

I looked but did not see a time of year, it will be a lot easier to find accommodation for a few days outside of peak times.

You will be incredibly unlucky not to get snow in February irrespective of where you ski (especially something run by a tour operator). Just pick a cheap resort with plenty beginner terrain and go for it. Even if somewhere has a '2 hour transfer' in bad weather it could be a lot more. Once you have been on one ski holiday you can figure out what you like/don't like and pick your next town accordingly.

Lech probably won't be the cheapest of places and whilst I can't offer you an alternative I would suggest you avoid Eastern Europe, whilst some people have excellent experiences there are far too many people who have hated their time there to take the chance ;)

Everyone is a bit different... 2 sets is enough for me for a week, they don't get smelly (unless there is a lot of hiking) and I don't wear anything under them... at all.

Tube socks aren't great, get ones that look like they are made to fit your feet. I wear smartwool socks but they are about £18 a pair, someone else will chime in with a cheaper option.

There will be enough snow for beginners even if there isn't any snow. They will make it for the beginner slopes! Unless it is catastrophically warm, then you are screwed ;)

January is usually the coldest month most places, just make sure everyone is wrapped up. Think layers instead of tshirt/thick jumper, looks like you have it under control though 8)

bandit wrote:Dear oh dear :roll:

This from the man who drives a car with red leather seats :D

Does midlife crisis come in any other colour? :twisted:

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I'd do two weeks in the U.S/Canada. Do it while the option is there.

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jonG wrote:

Pablo Escobar wrote:£4 million each, is that it ?!? )

...71,000,000/15 = 4,733,333.33

Mind you it's not bad when you could end up with almost £5m for doing nothing?

jon.

£4,733,333.33 each, is that it?!? ;)