J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dorset Boy

Something for cutting hair - a set of clippers for Tim's hair - learn how to use them well and it's a money spinner.
Make sure your ski gear is waterproof - it will rain!

Extra tip - Don't leave your windscreen wipers on the glass overnight, park down hill in reverse with the hand brake off.

You been speaking to the man above, Dave?

I can't think of anywhere during lift opening times, but pistebasher activity allowing, then the bottom at Chaudanne, or from the top of the Pub steps (in the centre of town) down to Chaudanne would be possible.

Fogg Travel have always claimed to cover off piste and provide the cover for the GB ski teams, but their wording is:
Off piste skiing is included provided you act reasonably and do not ski in a closed or avalanche risk area. If not skiing with a guide or instructor always check that the area is suitable for a skier at your level.

Clarification is clearly needed of what they mean by 'an avalance risk area'

Stay in Meribel Centre, not Mottaret, or Meribel Village. Send an e-mail to the tourist office and ask them to send you this winter's brochure.
There is a small enclave of chalets just across the piste from the Pub steps (Crystal used to have a couple, Ski Out of the Blue own a couple). Ski in ski out (pretty much) and 100m to the centre of town!
Alternatively ask potential TOs to tell you exactly where their accomodation is.
Enjoy, it's a fantastic place with probably the best lift system in the world.

Work for a specialist chalet company not a mass market operator as your staff/guest ratio is likely to be better, and you will probably be in a resort with lots of other chalet staff.

It is hard work and the key is to be efficient. The first season you are lucky to get out of the chalet before midday, by the fifth you'll be out by 9.30 am!

A ski guide for the likes of Silver Ski is one of the hardest jobs (as you have to help out at meal times on top of your main job), and unless you like skiing with people slower than yourself, and enjoy acting as sheep dog, it will drive you mad, especially on powder days!

It's a fantastic experience and to be thoroughly recommended, but choose carefully!

What about Megeve or La Clusaz?

Were Mr & Mrs Glen Plake skiing this year?

It's come on a fair bit since the early days, but was always a good day out.