J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dave Mac

Last season I bought the lowest cost iron, from Argos, £3.50 ish. At the checkout, the lady asked me if I wanted product insurance, (about twice the cost of the iron).

When I told her it was to be used only for waxing skis, the offer was quickly withdrawn....

I second Alain Baxter and Craigdon. Glasgow is on the other side of the world....

I have had some great ski deals over the years from Craigdon.

It is a good point about asking for a particular recommended individual. You can be in the same shop, but get an entirely different service.

Good to see. Particularly liked Peter's observation of " albeit with some typical Pennine grassy patches"

I spent many early years skiing grass, rocks and heather, Kinderscout, Edale, Cross Fell, Hellvelyn.

More adventure in Australia between Eucalytus trees, in Canada, don't ski behind the trees ~ that's where the bears sleep. in Bulgaria, between/over horse sheet.

Still scoot on heather in Scottish hills, and zip between mole hills on the local hill.

All good experience!

That looks like great info, I hope that they keep it up to date.

I am currently interested in BA allowance to USA, and this concurs with my understanding.

Oh, Canadian Skier! they even named the sign after me!!!

I can confirm, having skiied in great Canadian conditions, (even did some noodling}, that I could not consider using a snorkel in 2ft of snow.

I can, however,confirm that I might have called in sick when the snow depth would have covered my boots. (Actually, that is untrue, in 40 years of working, I never took a sick day off, but that shouldn't spoil a good line....)

dobby wrote:The Planibel apartments in La Thuile are virtually ski in-ski out - not easy runs at the bottom of the hill, though

Agreed, Dobby. Best to just shut your eyes!!!

That is good info from Breckenridge. Although we will be based in Vail, I am also very hopeful of including a trip to Aspen. It was a long held dream to ski, and play guitar with John Denver, in Aspen. Unfortunately, he lost his place in the skiing and guitar world, in a plane crash.

Looking forward to renewing my aquaintance with Arapahoe Basin, and the Palavacini....

Double posting!