J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Snapzzz

Far Queue wrote:

I reckon 10 hours from Calais as long as the women don't need to stop too often :lol:

Or as long as you don't let them drive!

Far Queue wrote:First time to Andorra. We are actually going to Soldeu, and staying in the Sport Hotel.

Not really sure why we picked Andorra this year, but hey, tis all booked and I'm pretty much packed already :twisted:

We didn't really see much of Soldeu as it was dark when we passed through but i saw the Sport Hotel all lit up and it looks pretty smart. I would love to stay there.
The only killer is the transfer as it is a good 3+ hours on winding roads.

Keep your eye on http://www.soldeu-andorra.com/winter/en/index.html for more info

sm4sh wrote:ayup. you didnt scare me away iv just been at work all day! damn work :lol: thanks for that link snowb4ndit it has made me feel better. my misses went in first choice today and they have told her it will cost £50 to change the date to the 26th Feb. is is a much better time to go then the 15th jan, am i correct? i dont wanna change it then find its still going to be bad :lol: i think i will stick to Borovets as it was hard work trying to get her change the date nevermind the place. also i have never been to a ski resport before so a place that is really bad for you guys i might find to be really fun. as long as there is snow im happy :D if i find i enjoy skiing ill then try other places.
So guys... Is 26th Feb a good week to go????

26th is a bad day to go....the forecast is terrible for that day, especially around 11am. I would go on the 27th ;-)

Far Queue wrote: :lol:

Thanks Snapzzz, gives me an idea of what is coming my way in about 10 days time :wink:

Im so jealous, i wish i was still there, have you been before? Where are you staying?

Oh and as for nose bleeds. Well i had a massive one, the snow around me resembled a giant Mr.Frosty drinky thing.
But then i did give myself a huge clout with the blunt end of one of my poles during multiple cartwheels!

Just to touch back on topic if thats ok, i will say that i left the Navy due to severe seasickness and suffer badly from all types of motion sickness.
However i had no problems on any chairlift. I think a combination of excitement, messing with my iPod, preparing the lift station, fresh air and just generally watching other skiiers wizz below kept me preoccupied enough not to focus on it.

Dont worry, if i was ok you will be.

The only issue i did have was with the steep Arinsal Gondola, that made me a touch queasy but found the cure was to face up the mountain and focus on the horizon.

Not the steadiest of camera work i am afraid as it was mounted on my head!
Still it will give you an idea of the current snow conditions.

clarkysteph wrote:The mountain looks great! Apart from the wind! We go to Arinsal a week on saturday and can't wait! I had my first ski holiday there last year so we're raring to go! Who was your instructor was it Yonni?

My instructor was called Ian, a really nice guy.
My partner had a guy called Matt who runs http://www.skiriderexp.com/ an excellent source for info on the weather. He also has a FB group called Skiriderexp.

One more Arinsal Video Started by User in Andorra, 15 Replies
Far Queue wrote: I reckon 10 hours from Calais as long as the women don't need to stop too often :lol: Or as long as you don't let them drive!

One more Arinsal Video Started by User in Andorra, 15 Replies
Far Queue wrote: :lol: Thanks Snapzzz, gives me an idea of what is coming my way in about 10 days time :wink: Im so jealous, i wish i was still there, have you been before? Where are you staying?

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Oh and as for nose bleeds. Well i had a massive one, the snow around me resembled a giant Mr.Frosty drinky thing. But then i did give myself a huge clout with the blunt end of one of my poles during multiple cartwheels!

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