J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by twoshortplanks

BA used to allow 'one piece of sports equipment' to go free in addition to normal baggage allowance. That included Ski's, a boot bag or Golf equipment if you can work out how to ski on a 9 iron....

Not sure how many films there are but they seem to be running one after the other.
Mrs H will be moaning again, couch potato day coming up.......

Trying to book a trip for a couple of 50 somethings who enjoy advanced piste skiing but can't decide which side of the border to stay...... :roll:

Thanks Tony, I will get some in even if it is at the Lecht for a day, they can't keep a desperate man down, and as for Warrens voice, if you don't hear it this year - you will be another year older when you do.

and Sal
I agree about the soundtrack, I think we should start a movement to get Susan Boyle booted off the number one spot in favour of Space Trucking! (c'mon)!
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Harry

Hi All
I haven't been on here for a while as I have been informed by control that we are not going skiing this year, which means I am trying not to think about snow too much and we are staying at home because she wants to redecorate the nest.
However we were allowed to splash out and attend the Aberdeen Screening of the latest Warren Miller film "Dynasty".
If like me you were becoming a little jaded with re-hashes of various lunatics careering down precipitous tree-lined slopes while exploding through neck deep powder and thinking this will be just more of the same - don't.
We were both really impressed, Warren seems to have finally retired even from part time commentary and the new producers have made a marvellous job of creating a film which is a real celebration of all things snowsports, a definite must see.
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"Let it snow"
Harry

If you organise it Sue I'll try to get there, can
do beer, and/or skiing, so how about xscape in castleford or gmex in manchester, or even scotland?
Anyone know of an indoor slope with a mountain cafe?

In response to the last post, it may have changed but a couple of years ago on a drive from Banff to Jasper we had no mobile phone reception for almost 90% of the trip.
It may sound daft but take some cd's for the car too, we had no FM radio reception either, unless you have one of those i pod to car radio transmitters and a car charger for the ipod.
Not previously mentioned is the resort where they held the downhill skiing at the Calgary Olympics - Nakiska, which is the closest hill to Calgary and just perfect to get the ski legs going if you start your trip :Pfrom Calgary.

Hi Noddy
It is difficult to advise as you don't give a clue as to your ability,transprot arrangements or length of stay.
Norquay is tiny if you are not an expert.
Lake Louise is great but the beginner green runs get very busy.
Sunshine has not much for experts ( except delirium dive - which is for Experts with a capital E) but the snow is good.
If you can try Nakiska (Intermediate / deserted ) and Kicking Horse (Expert / Fab restaurant ) for a day trip for a change of scenery.
If you have a car the drive to Jasper via the Icefields Parkway is awesome.
It might be extremely cold - the word extremely is not used lightly in Banff's respect.