J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by lilywhite

Wow! Wish I could teleport there right now.

Bad circulation will definitely not help. A friend swears by thermic bootwarmers.
Making sure you start warm and dry helps, sounds obvious but easily overlooked if you wear ski socks in trainers to the hill and then get changed the chances are your socks are not dry when you put them in cold boots. I find that filling a couple of water bottles from the kettle and putting them in my boots with my ski socks used as stoppers on the way to the hill means I start the day dry and toasty, it is far easier to stay warm rather than get warm.
Boot gloves are a useful addition, if you've not come across them they are made of neoprene and go over your boot like double glazing for feet. I bought mine in Canada but you can find them easily by using google. Again put them on while you, your socks and boots are dry and warm.

Probably my favourite resort, this will be a real boon, snowboarders often complain about the amount of T-bars, this should help.

I joined up with another girl on here back in February, we had a great time.

We used Oxygene, had an Italian guy called Roberto, who spoke very good English, we had the benefit of a very small group for lessons and progressed big time. I took a private lesson one afternoon and it was worth every penny.

If the weather is on your side then there are no bad runs! Loved VDI but found it sooo expensive. Explore explore explore! General rule of thumb better food and lower prices in the more secluded spots. We didn't eat anywhere twice as there is plenty to do/see. If any of your party are less than confident do be aware that the piste map grading appears to bear no resemblance to the level of difficulty. Beginners/early/timid intermediates could have their confidence shattered very easily if they rely on the grading given on the map, would seriously suggest a lesson at least first day so they could get an insight from a professional as to where would provide the most fun and safer skiing for them, don't be surprised if it is suggested that they download via a lift at the end of the day. The runs to the valley can be seriously busy/cut up after lunch.
I can't suggest any must do runs as my head is a sieve with regard names/numbers! Sorry x

If your not too bothered about having a massive après scene you might like Maria alm. Largely blues and reds, linked to 3 other small villages, cheap in comparison to a lot of larger areas. One of the quietest areas I've been to regarding lift queues. We went late January last year and could not have designed better conditions. We were knee deep in the soft and fluffy stuff 4/6 days.
Short transfer from Salzburg. Get in touch with their tourist board for info regarding hotels/pensions that are happy to accept part week bookings. I don't think any of the major Brit TO's go there any more.