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RoseR wrote:Does it have to be those areas?

This was one of my Sons favourite places when he was about your daughters age.
http://www.outdooradventure.co.uk/education/


Rose, it may be that the Germany/Newcastle/Devon logistics may be an issue.
Salski wrote: tino_11, I went on a hen weekend a couple of years ago & we spent a day doing a variety of activities, including climbing & abseiling, with www.distant-horizons.co.uk in the Lake District & had a brilliant time. Not sure if that's the sort of thing you're looking for but I'd happily recommend them.

Have fun :)



Salski, where were you in the Lakes?
Tino, we went camping in Glencoe with our lads, when they were much the same age. The closest site is the Red Squirrel. It is a busy site, mixed caravans, tents and motor bikes. Not the quietest site I have been on. However, the biggest issue is the Midgies. These little beggars crawl over every square inch of bare flesh, instant itch. We bailed out a day early. Having said that, I have suffered midgies in the Torridons, and when walking the West Highland Way.

Hey, the WHW would make a good week.

The Lakes offer a huge variety of options. And there appears to be a good number of climbing schools. Most of the climbing is in the Langdales, where there is a camp site near to the Dungeon Ghyll. Although the climbing is good, the walking is also great. On my last Lake District visit I spent the week painting, with a group of like minded folk. Our Guide dog trainee spent the week eating sheep sh*t! :wink:
Taking Skis on Eurostar and TGV???
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 13 Replies
Trencher wrote: The 1821 eruptions lasted thirteen months.



What was it like Trencher? :wink:
79 y/o Instructor - a 4 minute film
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 2 Replies
That has lifted my heart, Pablo, no lack of ambition in this man. No moaning about the size of resort, he sees benefits in everything he does. Super guy.

Two of the old Niederau instructors were in their eighties, and both still teaching. One Austrian, one Scot. The Scot taught in a number of other resorts, and I think he ended up in Westendorf, before he retired back home at the age of eighty-two.

Glad I use the sun block though!
Snowboarding Videos
Started by User in Snowboarding, 11 Replies
tino_11 wrote:

Anyway heres another snowboarding video for you Dave :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGM9-Rrt5ak

Thanks Tino, I managed 3 minutes, but I did like the couple of guys who appeared thro the tree branches. I did that a couple of times myself, I just didn't plan to! :wink:
Washing ski clothes
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 34 Replies
It does look like engine/machine oil, but not thick black stuff, as in old engine oil.
Washing ski clothes
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 34 Replies
I have managed to get some kind of oil mark on the front of my ski jacket. Any of the aforementioned preparations good for removing oil stains?