J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by anitaMARSDEN

Yes you're right its frustrating to find yourself on a slope that you feel is beyond you.
I had a few lessons last year. Falling over or looking daft, I’m not worried about. :oops:
My fear is heights and being close to where there is a drop. Thats not just on skis, thats anywhere.
I think its these fears that cause me to carry the skis so much.

But I'm better than I was a few years ago. Just needed to find a few slopes that are a bit more suitable for me. And thanks to the above, it looks like this year we're sorted!

Can't wait

Am trying to look between Paradiski maps and Les Arcs maps.
Paradiski shows names of lifts(but not all lifts)and Les Arcs doesn't give name of runs.

I'm getting there though.

Thanks for your replies. It looks as though this year the skis will be on my feet a bit more than normal (they are usually in my arms.)

Much appreciated, thank you very much. We've hire a car for a few days so getting between resorts will be (for me) easier than taking the Bus. The drivers don't hang about around them roads.
Going to search ski maps now for the runs and lifts you've suggested.

Once again . Thanks

Les Arcs 'gentle blues' are a bit too much for me.

The left-most chair from Arc 1600 is Mont Blanc. It is lovely up there, but far to steep for a beginner. It took me 4 hours to get down. I end up carrying the ski's more than I have them on my feet. :cry:

The lifts are a bit of an issue for me, I find the unloading platforms pretty steep and I'm anxious about getting off.

Funny enough we're going back to Les Arcs this Xmas, for the 3rd year. I'm still a complete novice. :oops:

I emailed the resort as the website states 11 green slopes at Paradiski (but I'll be buggered if I can find them).
I asked if they could point me in the right direction.

The answered was -

Don't be worried. There is 1 slope and 1 lift for beginners on each resort of La Plagne. And then there are a lot of blue slopes .
Which really tells me sod all. :roll:

Pleaseeeeeee can someone point me in the best direction.