Messages posted by : lilywhite
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Can't give you any advice other than check out natives website. Lists loads of employment possibilities all over the place, some for couples including accom and lift passes, lessons etc.
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Direct from Cork with Aer Lingus or BA
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Hi Mike welcome. I'm looking at Kuthai in Austria, its not a huge resort but face it as beginners you won't be needing a lot of miles to cover. Its only about 40km from Innsbruck so very short transfer also close to stubai glacier and at over 2000m should be safe for decent snow. A 6 day lift pass is 114 euros so shouldnt break the bank. I think Inghams in the only big TO out there at the moment so I'd check them out if I were you. They often have 241 liftpass or rental offers and sometimes decent beginner deals though these vary from resort to resort. Not been there myself so can't comment on nightlife, like I say its the resort we are considering for a group of 25-45 yr old adults this january coming.
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About half the area is made up of blues, some are of course easier than others. If the ladies are very timid I would suggest lessons. If you/they are not up for that then maybe pay for just one private lesson with a view to the instructor taking them on a few runs they will be happy on within their comfort zone. Maybe someone else on here can chime in with a recommendation. Sometimes us girls get stuck on very easy terrain because we may not be confident in the map/mapreader/our ability to adjust to the terrain so a guide who knows the mountain taking the lead even for just a few runs can help us out no end.
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Are Sweden is great for greens and easy blues and because it is spread out along a lake you really feel like your travelling.
Montegenevre as previously mentioned is excellent too. IMHO with kids you don't need to worry too much about the amount of runs as they seem far happier than adults to redo the same slope practising their drills and playing about on any small bumps they come across at the edges, unlike most adults who are learning, kids seem to enjoy being slightly out of control/off balance. |
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OldAndy, I'm no expert but that is exactly what I have been led to believe too.
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Totally agree with John and Ian, get yourself checked out by a doc/physio and if there's no medical concern get yourself to a dome pronto, might be an idea to hit the slope at its quietest so you only have to worry about your own movements rather than being hyper vigilant to whats happening around you, fewer injuries occur when your relaxed so avoid the school parties and peak times.
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Andyhull, loved reading that, sounds like a great group. So many nuggets in your response could equally apply to the group I ski with. Thanks for the giggles.
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