J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Uptongang

Hi
I know no two years are the same, but does any one have experience of skiing Avoriaz in late season.
I have the opportunity to move on to another resort and tag on a second Easter holiday week for the 1st week of April 2008, Ideally I want to be within easy reach of Geneva Airport to do an airport run then back for more skiing to see the week out with the kids.

I would prefer ski in and out.

Advice would be appreciated.

Hi
Lots of overseas instructor courses on the market, some even claim to take non skiers and teach not only the ability to ski but then teach you to qualify as an instructor. I am not knocking all overseas courses but whatever you do make sure the end qualification is recognised in Europe, not all are.
Another route and if you want to gain valuable experience is to get in touch with your local dry ski slope and talk to the instructors and may be follow the "club Instructor "route. The experience gained will be worth the effort. Then move on to ASSI ( artificial ski slope instructor) qualifications or BASI.
BASI are recognised worldwide.
Contact.. Snowsports England & BASI, they will offer invaluable advice.
If it helps my daughter was at the age of 17 one of youngest qualifying Snowsports Englang Club Instructors in the UK, now moving through the BASI system with ulimate aim if teaching on snow, but experience is paramount and you should really put in some serious hours to gain experience.

Good luck in achiving the dream, go for it.

Andrew

Hi
Very new to this site and love the idea.
Looking for advice on early season skiing from second week in December, flying to Bergamo, looking at Cervinia and Cime Bianche hotel, early days I know but snow cover looks very iffy. I know all can change over night but looking for advice on alterantives say within 3.5 hrs plus some good simple clean accommodation for my daughter and my self.

Hi
Very new to this site and love the idea.
Looking for advice on early season skiing from second week in December, flying to Bergamo, looking at Cervinia and Cime Bianche hotel, early days I know but snow cover looks very iffy. I know all can change over night but looking for advice on alterantives say within 3.5 hrs plus some good simple clean accommodation for my daughter and my self.