J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by caron-a

Sami - terrible news, the very best of luck to you.

Snowb4ndit - I wouldn't be at all suprised if the schools arrange another round of interviews due to lack of candidates able to make it through the severe weather conditions. surely they'd be shooting themselves in the foot otherwise.

Any news on whether the skis and luggage made it to ADH?

AllyG wrote:

caron-a wrote:isn't snowb4ndit travelling back today?

Yes, you're quite right Caron, I just checked her OMG thread. She has a job interview on 12th Jan, and she said she was travelling back the day before, i.e. today. How clever of you to remember :D I can hardly remember what I'm doing, never mind what everyone else is doing :roll:


I expect the others are too busy ski-ing and drinking to type us any messages.

Ally

Some things stick, but most things completely disappear unfortunately :roll:

isn't snowb4ndit travelling back today?

:thumbup:

TheBear wrote:a) whether its best to go for a chalet, hotel or self catering accommodation. Catered chalets sound appealing but I've no idea what the standard is like and if it will work out cheaper for food and drink.

I think this completely depends on your persona. I've done all three and I don't think I'd do s/c again, firstly because I prefer not to cater on holiday but, most importantly for me, there's no interaction with other people. I prefer chalets because the banter and stories of the day are a great part of the holiday. Personally, I pick 30+ chalets so it's big enough that you're not in each other's pockets but small enough that you can remember everyone's name! It's also nice to come back to a freshly baked cake :D. The standards have been very good in all the chalets I've stayed in.

TheBear wrote:b) How is best to book lessons and hire eqipment. I will probably be booking the holiday through Igluski as their website is the best and cheapest, but I don't think i can book the lessons and boots and boards through them.

I'd book lessons through the operator if you can as you're more likely to end up with an English group. Iglu are the agents and will book the holiday for you with a company that will more than likely offer lessons.

Book hire direct on the internet, it's much, much cheaper.

I can't figure out where that is. Has your hotel changed it's name? I googled it and only found an article about the hotel formerly known as Le Caribou.

NellyPS wrote:Does Neiderau come under this banner? Someone might recommend this. Not been there but have a look.

absolutely yes, as long as they're not mileage hunters.
Actually, it'd be a good call because you'd never be too far from the wife/mum and you'd see a lot of each other.

Hi Dan
From what I know of your list I'd go for Les Arcs, either 1950 or 2000 if you can get a good deal.
Tignes is great but one of the most expensive places on the planet :roll:.
France, on the whole, is an expensive place to ski but if you can get a good price including catering then go for it.
Enjoy :thumbup: