Messages posted by : Far Queue
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My advice, is do the holiday then see if there is enough left in the kitty for the boots.
Now on to the boots, if you have slightly unusual feet (you say they are wide) then you really should see a proper fitter for boot advice. A well fitted boot will really make the most incredible difference to your Skiing over the next few years. |
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I think it is just about as most people have said, self catering seems to give you far more freedom. Personally, we tend to just have hot oats (most modern places have a microwave so this is very easy) and fruit for breakfast, and we usually eat out for dinner.
Plus there are no frowning reception staff when you stagger back in, still in your boots at midnight having forgotten the time in your fav bar at the foot of the slopes :twisted: |
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I can't help you with the Ski rental at your location, but I seem to recall there are plenty of options around, but a quick google for your chalet turns up the following
Chalet Marsala 73150 Val d'Isère, France Which is right by the Tourist Office smack bang in the middle of town. Click Here for Google map Hope that is the correct one for you. |
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Hi ClipperJon, welcome :-)
Don't rule out North America either. As Tony_H stated, if you are prepared to risk it, there are often some incredible deals to Canada to be had at the last minute. Also, if you are in a position to arrange things yourself, it is possible to use Resort websites to locate cheap deals on accommodation, then either drive out there or sort your own flights and transfers. Driving is not necessarily the cheap option, but it can be very convenient as you can take what you want and don't have to worry about the transfers etc. :twisted: You never know, if you get them cheap enough, you could get away for half term and also at Easter :D |
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Hi again, if it is of any help my brother uses an Edge Brace. Link below.
Edge Info Sadly this was over £400.00, and may be overkill for you, but if you look round the above linked site, they do many different products and have clinics you could possibly contact for advice. |
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Hi paulo1960, the skiing in Tignes is excellent. You have the whole Espace Killy to play on, so ski over to Val D'Isere or La Daille etc. If the snow is poor, then there is always the glacier up the top of the Grande Motte, but I doubt very much if you will have any issues with the snow. As stated by NellyPS, it is a good high resort, so fairly well guaranteed.
As for Apres Ski, there is plenty of variety, ranging from civilised social bars through to the blast your ears off younger haunts, with plenty of options in between. You are probably aware, but Tignes is actually spread over three "towns". Tignes Val Claret is at the top end of the resort, and is where the Grande Motte funicular leaves from. This is separated from Le Lac and Le Lavachet by the lake, and needs transferred by bus. Le Lac and Le Lavachet are close enough to walk between. Here is the Tignes website link for nightlife Click Here If you hunt round the site, there are some pictures on there, but here are one of mine from when I was in Val D'Isere two seasons ago. Here you can see Le Lac to the right and center and Le Lavachet to the left, I know it makes the towns look small, but it is taken from quite a distance away.  |
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Hi tonypants. I'm not sure if you can get it to play as an embedded video like the youtube ones, but you have missed the opening [ tag in your first post. If you add that, at least the picture will work as a link to the video on photobucket.
Hope that helps. |
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Absolutely superb. That has to be the best way to get yourself hooked on a great sport :D Beats the heck out of my socks, shorts, jumper and slippers :shock: anyone would think I'm starting to get old :( Oh, and welcome to the forum. Tis the perfect place to get the info you need and plan for your next trip in the new year. No need to wait till next Christmas :twisted: |
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