J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Ian Wickham

Brucie wrote:More snow overnight!! Another powder day. Woo Hoo!!!

Glad you have good snow mate ...Enjoy :D

Didn't hear anyone next door it is mainly people stomping up the stairs ....

Top area ...Great skiing :thumbup:

I have to post this about the prices in Val Thorens ... what a disgrace, Little W had chips for lunch €6 washed down with a small apple juice €4, at the end of the day Mrs W brought me a pint which I did not particularly want €8.
I really can't remember what I had for lunch as I am still traumatised by the obscene prices being charged ....
The snow was so much better in VT than what we had been skiing in Sauze, But I really think Val Thorens architecture is possible the worst blot on the landscape closly followed by Avoriaz & Flaine and if I never set foot on there again it will be too soon.

There was a mention on earlier posts about the quality of the The Hotel Sauze, Hetel and rooms were of a good standard the hotel food was very good and was a vast improvement on last years Hotel Gran baita in Folgarida ......
One mention although it did not effect my sleep was the hotel room walls were on the thin side ... Any Questions

Everything packed the girls are waiting to be picked up and I have my piece of work before holiday, I shall
meet them in the hotel later ... Tat ta ..... Bon sci

Have you noticed that the webcam I posted on the 25th has updated its self .... Clever peps these Italians :D

Juddernaut wrote: I head up the A1 all the time in winter. The sad reality is that the A1 is generally a palaver. Heading the other side of the lake possibly worse. Even Mr Optimistic Google maps says 1 hour 35 from the airport. If/when we get snow I will let you know how long it takes to get from my house (near airport)to Chatel. I will push Extra hard to see if I can get near 95 minutes.

Don't you push too hard Judder ..... no damage to you or your vehicle is required pre season to prove a point .... Bon Sci -)

Juddernaut wrote:If I got to Chatel from Geneva airport in an hour fifteen I would be very, very happy and I am a habitual speeder. Closer to two hours fifteen than one hour fifteen. Just sayin'

Did you have snowy conditions Judder old boy ??? .....