Messages posted by : boardnow
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For all who have yet to book i suggest you take a look at the Canadian Rockies. It certainly has the best snow in the Rockies probably as Carling would say the Best in The World. Kimberley, jasper, Banff, Lake Louise are all looking good as are Kicking Horse and Fernie.
Kimberley in particular has stunning conditions with over 15 feet so far and NO AVALANCHE DANGERs. The exchange rate is also great at around $2,26 to the British Pound. Lift passes come in at around $50 a day, :D |
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:-) Ski conditions in the Canadian West can only be described as AWESOME!!
Some resorts have avalanche warnings but all have great snow with BIG bases. In the Rockies from Jasper to Lake Louise and Banff to Fernie all resorts have great snow but some avalanche dangers. A little further west in the Purcells Kicking Horse, Panorama and Kimberley are all worth a visit with Kimberley having had over 170 inches of snow but no avalanche danger and better still no lift queues. :D Kimberley also has the advantage of a micro climate temperatures are never as low as some of the other resorts nor does it suffer from the high winds that can plague Castle Rock and Panarama. :( Flights are reasonable and the exchange rate is superb at about $2.26 to the £ .this makes lift passes, eating out and equipment purchases VERY VERY CHEAP for British skiers. Lift passes are around $50 - $60 a day and the BEST steak in the WORLD a AAA Alberta will cost a maximum of $20. Everyone is really friendly, most speak the same language (except for the american bits) and business people will go out of their way to help you. I am here for the season so if you need any info feel free to contact me. Hope to see some more Brits here soon as you just don't know what you are missing. Happy Skiing and Boarding |
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Know I shouldn't do this :P but we have had over 15 feet so far this year :D
We have a great base and fabulous dry powder conditions. If you have never been to Canada's smaller interior resorts you really are missing out. Great snow no lift queues and a brilliant exchange rate that makes lift tickets and equipment prices really affordable :lol: |
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Know I shouldn't do this :P but we have had over 15 feet so far this year :D
We have a great base and fabulous dry powder conditions. If you have never been to Canada's smaller interior resorts you really are missing out. Great snow no lift queues and a brilliant exchange rate that makes lift tickets and equipment prices really affordable :lol: |
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Yes some of the kit and clothing is cheaper in Andorra but watch out for UNKNOWN brands. A lot are just cheap and NASTY :P
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Hi Dan
you have saved yourself a bunch of money on your kit. Why not invest a little take your skis and bindings to your local ski tech and ask him tio fit them. It won't cost a lot but it will be done correctly. If your binding comes off your ski chances are you will shatter not just break your leg and that will be the end of your skiing for a VERY LONG TIME. :twisted: Hope all goes well |
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