J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dave Mac

And that is how it should be, Trencher, although there is no such protection in Europe. I was aware when I gave the lady some relief from her leg position, that might be a risk that some nerdy jobsworth might find fault, or worse.

Instinctively, we will provide assistance, and for many of us, this will overide any thoughts of legal attack.

I tend to find myself in this situation most seasons. You have to do what you think is right.

Dave Mac wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:I shall be waring a beautiful green and black jacket with black sallo's and black gloves and a varity of non matching bobble hats, including the one I got for Christmas which I have yet to post a picky of ......... a very stylish wickers which will not be seen on the slope of "N". :wink:

Pheww! :D

Gosh, that seems a rude "Pheww", it referred to the gear, not the wearer. Wickers, you are always welcome to visit!

steverandomno wrote:

I have an offer of free accomodation in both ~ forever!

Wow - what did you have to do to get that?

My lips are sealed. I am known for kindness, as much as skiing. Say no more than, occasionally, just now and then, an act of kindness has the most unexpected outcome.

Kindness costs nothing.

You may not have chosen the best place in Söll as regards location, but the village is only 10/12 min away, and thats no big deal. For future reference, the Gansleit area is good, can still be a one stop ski bus to the lift, but I prefer to hoof it. At the days end, you can ski across the fields to the Gansleit hotel.
You may not be into architecture/old buildings, but Söll has the most beautiful church in Tirol ~ worth a visit to see the internal paintings.
The skiwelt is a terrific ski area, good for all capabilities, and full of character.

I agree with Steve regarding Vail, (although Breckenridge is a high resort, too). Vail or Aspen is a 95%er in my plans for ski 2013 ~ I have an offer of free accomodation in both ~ forever!

Most likely will be Vail, with visits to Aspen.

Also agree that Beaver Creek is top dollar, although you can manage to eat inexpensively. The following is taken from an article written by a lady ski friend who writes for the Vail Daily.

Beaver Creek

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Beano's Cabin

If you want your night out to start with an open-air sleigh ride pulled up the mountain by a snowcat, your may want to look into making a reservation at Beano's Cabin. Adults can look forward to a five-course dinner of Colorado fare, accompanied by live musical entertainment, and children can join for a discounted rate. Beano's signature whole beef tenderloin, pan seared salmon with honey mustard sauce, chicken skewers, wood-fired cheese pizza and Beano's penne pasta are just a few of the menu items available.

Beano's Cabin is open for dinner Monday through Sunday, and the restaurant takes reservations online at beanoscabinbeavercreek.com, or by phone at 970-754-3463.

SaddleRidge

Find authentic old western charm at SaddleRidge, as well as a locally-inspired menu.

"The SaddleRidge menu is based on Colorado regional cuisine," said Jen Brown, public relations manager for Beaver Creek. "The menu features steaks, seafood and signature wild game dishes."

SaddleRidge is located at the base of the eastern slopes of Beaver Creek Mountain, and is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Call 970-754-5456 for more information and to make reservations.

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Mamie's Mountain Grill

Mamie's menu features "grill your own" options of Colorado lamb or chicken and burgers, as well as homemade soups and European-style hotdogs. The grill is located at the top of Bachelor Gulch, and is reasonably priced with entrees from $5 to $10 on average. The spot features a large deck, which is perfect for sunny afternoon après sessions.

The Grill is located at the top of Bachelor Gulch Express Lift #16, and is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. For more information, call 970-754-5368.

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Find more grilled items at the Red Tail Camp Smoke House, located near the base of Chairs 9, 10 and 11. The Red Tail also features soups, chili and house smoked meats.

The Spruce Saddle Lodge can be visited at the top of Chair 6, and has two full bars, 1,000 indoor seats available, and casual cuisine and grilled fare.

The Broken Arrow serves American food and is located at the bottom of the Arrow Bahn Express Lift in Arrowhead. The restaurant is known for its Tomahawk Bloody Mary drinks, tasty Blinky Burgers and lift-facing après ski deck.

We enjoyed Beaver Creek, but the town is a bit ott ~ esculators to move from one level to another ~ but that is what you will get where film stars hang out!

If you were going to this area, because of the time and effort to get there from Europeland, most people elect to go for at least two weeks. Because the lift pass covers several resorts, it is better to hire a big van at Denver Airport, to give the flexibility to move around resorts.

That way, you can choose to stay in any of the resorts. My suggestion would be to say in one of the bigger resorts such as Breckenridge. Last time we had days out at Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Vail and Beaver Creek.

Having your own hire vehicle also allows you to skip the hot tub some nights, and to drive to places such as Dillon, where there is low cost ski gear shopping to be had.

Ian Wickham wrote:I shall be waring a beautiful green and black jacket with black sallo's and black gloves and a varity of non matching bobble hats, including the one I got for Christmas which I have yet to post a picky of ......... a very stylish wickers which will not be seen on the slope of "N". :wink:

Pheww! :D

nuttynutnut wrote:Happy christmas.

I was looking forward to my ski trip in jan more than I was xmas tbh

Me too, but of course you cannot say that! Look forward to meeting up with you.