J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by OldAndy

Dave Mac wrote:Admin, I have skied with many J2skiers. None of the guys, including myself, would have passed the physical for a wing-flying medical.

All of the ladies would - )

ermmmmmm ....
Dave !!! Dodgy :roll:
Surely the main criteria for a medical is the lack of cognitive capacity, inability to assess risk ...... etc etc :oops:
Surely you aren't suggesting J2Skiers of the feminine persuasion are a bit lacking in the brain department?????
:wink:
Or is it just that the J2ski ladies who ski with you are?

I wonder if phoning iglu ski and ski solutions, both travel agents rather than tour operators would help?
www.igluski.com/
www.skisolutions.com/
Also if it were me I would only be looking at resorts with glaciers.
But - if the USA/Canada is an option some of their resorts look like they have more reliable snow early on.
Also look at resort websites for opening dates and accomodation.
www.booking.com will give you an idea of whats available accomodation wise - but do check direct with hotel etc before paying/confirming.
Enjoy - lucky you, I dream of getting an unexcepted weeks skiing in :lol:

Three years is probably about right - if you are skiing full seasons!!
I replaced a pair last year which had done about 10/12 weeks.
They were showing clear signs of wear and the new ones felt much comfier.

Dave Mac wrote:Anyway, I was going up in the Gondola this one time, and man! ~ Nothing but a Lift full of bods with Music on, goggles down, closed eyes.
I was desparate for a bit of inane conversation. I specialise in that. I would have mumbled their ski-socks off.

Know what you mean Dave .....
Personally I just talk to myself :lol:

Iceman wrote:

Music on, goggles down, close eyes....and relax. Just remember to wake up before you go round again.

I did that once on a lift in Verbier .....
:oops:

Far Queue wrote:Sorry to hijack, but cannot resist.

We could start a whole new campaign here.

Marmite - Love it or hate it! :twisted:

I'm sure that's been done? :roll:

AllyG wrote:the Australians think their ski passes are too expensive as well,
Ally

No wonder they all spend their summer in Val D'Isere and Chamonix then ...
:lol:

I'd endorse Valmorel as a good choice for kids.
Compact, car free, everything pretty accessible etc.
And decent skiing!