J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by radar46

Snow -Camp are bidding for funds from the Aviva Community Fund, could you spare a moment to vote for them :
https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/voting/project/view/4-2234

If you want to know more about Snow - Camp and the work they do in developing young people https://www.snow-camp.org.uk

Yes there is a ski bus ! From 08.30 to 17.00, after that it's a taxi and they are plentiful and of the people carrier type with ski racks.
https://www.saalbach.com/en/download__1318558

Having done a course ask Warren Smith for recommendations they also have relationship with Inghams, we didn't stayed slightly out of town with Powder White, the bus service is excellent and you will be able to get to the meeting point in plenty of time we were at Savoleyres.
this is the tourist office http://en.verbier.ch/accommodations/catered-chalets-apartments#.VJdFKAGAEA
this is another useful site http://www.verbinet.com

Have a look at the Alpine Answers web site, lots of choice there, we use them to book our holidays and its easier to contact them than search the web
http://www.alpineanswers.co.uk/

We did the Youth Hostel in StMoritz, bus stops right outside, very nice, you can have bunk rooms or twins etc, half board as well and the price of beer is pretty good too

great company, we have been with them to Meribel, Reberty (no longer in the programme) and la Praz, the reservation team have always been extremely helpful , some of their chalets are a bit dated by always comfortable, good food, good hosts, lots of repeat customers. I like their ethos that you as a client should think of staying with them as a house guest, every one we have shared with has always helped the hosts with tidying up, clearing the table, poring wine !! working for anyone you would have to work for a month before being paid. you will be expected to budget with some companies they link it to a bonus at the end of the season, worth asking how they expect you to manage the finances and what your salary will be.

City airport are launching a new micro site ski.londoncityairport.com aimed at skiers, there is a prizes to be won!!

Below is the blurb:

The microsite aims to provide all the information customers require when travelling on a ski or snowboarding holiday from London City Airport. Expert resort guides with the latest snow conditions and weather reports focus on the airport's key ski destinations and bi-monthly articles within the 'Ski Magazine' section provide insider guides, tips and advice to appeal to novices and experts alike.

The site also contains details of travelling through the airport, how to check in, travelling with skis and the airport's ski retail offering. Customers can then make an informed choice and book flights, accommodation, bespoke packages, lift passes, ski hire and ski school, all via the site.

Warren Smith, one of Britain's leading professional freeskiers and an Internationally Certified Performance Coach and Ski Instructor, will be joining the launch and will be available on Friday 11 November to give hints and tips on ski techniques to freeskiing fans.

To mark the website's debut, a team from London City Airport will be entertaining workers and shoppers by offering free, professional photography inside a giant London City Airport snow globe, which can be electronically framed and personalised and sent to family and friends as a bespoke Christmas card.

Snow enthusiasts can enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate while consulting with Powder Byrne, the luxury ski experts. There is also an exciting opportunity to win a luxury ski weekend in Flims, Switzerland, with private transfers, free lift passes and free equipment hire, courtesy of Powder Byrne.

Skis* fly free from London City. Chambery, Geneva and Zurich one way from £65 including skis"

Offer valid in Euro Traveller only. Limited availability at price stated. Price includes all pre-payable taxes and charges. Free carriage of skis (*one pair of skis/ one snowboard, plus one pair of ski boots) applies to flights departing from London City to destinations stated above, booked between 03 – 31/10/2011, for travel between 01/12/2011 – 31/03/2012. Offer applied as one extra piece of baggage automatically added to your booking. Usual BA baggage restrictions apply. Changes made to qualifying bookings after 31/10/2011 may forfeit the offer. [Some payment methods attract a handling fee]. For full terms and conditions see ba.com/londoncityski.