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Many thanks to Snowcrazy Chris for the updates from 2011/2012. :thumbup:

This thread's now locked pending updates for the coming season. Please ask any new questions for Les Arcs or La Plagne in new topics... this makes the answers much easier to find in future.

...according to this item on TravelMole anyway :- Ryanair's fares higher than rival's

Ryanair is attempting to take a greater share of the independent ski market this winter by falsely claiming to offer the lowest fares to gateway airports in the Alps.

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However, rival easyJet's fares for flights from London to Salzburg start at £31.99 (including taxes and compulsory charges), £5 cheaper than Ryanair's lowest fare to the city. Ryanair is only cheaper than easyJet on selected flights to Grenoble and Turin.

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... Ryanair passengers who don't have a Ryanair Cash Passport or prepaid MasterCard will be charged an additional £6 booking fee and those with luggage have to pay £15 to £25 per bag plus a further £50 for ski equipment. In comparison, easyJet charges £11 per bag and £25 for skis.

Our advice remains the same; shop around!

A lot will depend on the flights available from your most convenient airport, but with most airlines now operating some form of dynamic pricing there are often some cracking deals with any of easyJet, BA, Swiss or Monarch.

Comparing prices, READING THE SMALL PRINT with the extra charges, and being a little flexible with your flight times, can save a packet. Flying Thursday instead of Saturday, for example, can easily save you a cool Grand for a family.

OldAndy wrote:It is my understanding that these dotted line runs are marked and patrolled pistes that just don't get any attention from piste machines and so remain au natural.

Careful.

The exact definition varies a little but what you're describing sounds more like a "piste nature"; marked, patrolled and avalanche-controlled but just left un-groomed.

An "itinerary" is (a la Verbier), a route marked so you don't get lost/fall off a huge cliff. It's not patrolled or (usually) avalanche-controlled so should be treated as off-piste. I've never skied in Zug but I'd imagine any itinerary around Lech/St.Anton will be "interesting"!

Check locally at the time; some can be so well skied they're as hard-packed as pistes... best be prudent until you know for sure though. 8)

broom wrote:I was a very good skier and i loved it

Hold that thought... do you want that feeling again? It sounds like you do. 8)

Book an appointment with a physio (sports rehab is a common specialisation nowadays) and make sure your leg is good to go (skiing).

For motivation... watch the Paralympics for a bit, and read some of their stories. Seriously. Olympians are awesome, and Paralympians even more so.

Only you can make the commitment, but the advice above is all good.

Do it... and keep us all informed; everyone loves a comeback! :thumbup:

More details on this awesome event...

The Snow Camp Rally

The Rally is open to any keen skiers or snowboarders who want to take on the challenge!
- 5 snow centres to visit in order!
- 45 minutes maximum at each slope (FREE slope time)!
- 1 epic days riding, 1 huge party finish!
- Support Snow-Camp's work with inner city young people.

Support Snow Camp and WIN

The team who completes the most runs collectively across the 5 snow centres wins a Huge Trophy, a Week in Val D'Isere (apartment) and a Heliski Experience for their top fundraiser! (Courtesy of Basecamp and Total Heliski)



Youth Charity Snow-Camp are looking for 25 teams of snowsports enthusiasts to enter their Snow-Camp Rally 2012. Being held on Wednesday the 7th November, the Rally is an epic one day charity fundraising event offering teams of skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to complete a road trip like to other; to ski or board the 5 indoor snow centres in England in a full-on 12 hours! The team who completes the most runs collectively across the 5 snow centres will be crowned Snow-Camp Rally Champions 2012 and win a huge trophy, a week's stay in an apartment in Val D'Isere and a Heliski experience for their top fundraiser!

Kicking off from Hemel Snow Centre, each team of 4 must ride each of the UK's snow centres before returning back to Hemel Hempstead within the allotted time. Each slope will be ridden in order, with an agreed time slot in which to cram as many runs as possible before moving on to the next slope! Supported by Snowsport England and BUSC (British Universities Snowsports Council) and with the backing of all 5 snow centres (Sno!zone Milton Keynes, Sno!Zone Castleford, Chill Factore Manchester, The Snowdome Tamworth and Hemel Snow Centre) this event is open to any keen skiers or boarders who want to get a team together for the Challenge!

Snow-Camp's Events Manager Dan Keeley said, 'the Rally has been re-launched as a one day event to make it easier for teams to participate and enabling much more free slope time! The support from the snow centres was essential, and we are delighted to have all of them onboard, ensuring a fantastic event which promises to deliver some amazing memories for everyone involved.'

With 415 miles of tarmac standing in their way, 5 slopes to visit and just a 45 minutes time-slot at each slope to ride as many runs as possible, this is no easy challenge! Once teams arrive back at Hemel, results will be sorted out in time for the après-ski themed after-party from 9pm until midnight, hosted by Snow-Camps partners/sponsors! The prize giving for the Snow-Camp Rally Champions 2012 and Top Fundraisers will take place at the party, along with loads of other giveaways and promotions.

The annual event aims to generate at least £20,000 for Snow-Camp's work supporting disadvantaged inner-city young people through the use of snowsports and life skills programmes. The charity reports the government cuts and the recession have made funds harder to access over recent years, and that events like the Rally have become essential for raising funds needed to support Snow-Camp's work with inner city young people.

To sign up your team and get involved please see www.snow-camp.org.uk/rally or email dan.k@snow-camp.org.uk

Ride all 5 UK indoor snow centres in one day!



Described by Ed Leigh as "the closest thing you'll get to the Gumball Rally in the UK" – the Snow-Camp Rally is a unique fundraising event offering you and your teammates the opportunity to complete an awesome road trip to ski or board each of the 5 indoor snow centres in a full-on 12 hours! With a huge party finish back at Hemel Snow Centre AND the chance to support Snow-Camp's work with young people.

The team who completes the most runs collectively across the 5 snow centres will be crowned Snow-Camp Rally Champions 2012! (And win a huge trophy, a week's stay in an apartment in Val D'Isere and a Heliski experience for their top fundraiser!)

Want to find out more? Please see www.snow-camp.org.uk/rally or call/email Dan Keeley on 07803 876455.

OldAndy wrote:J2Ski doesn't host pics.

...except for VIPs.. 8)