J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Salski

I go one better, put dressing gown on and if we have a balcony straight out onto the balcony to see how much snow has fallen.

RoseR - I do hope you don't go out without putting your make-up on first :D

To describe Les Gets as picture postcard :shock:

If you want to see picture postcard, visit Switzerland to get some perspective :wink:

From my perspective, I think you're being a little unfair to Les Gets. I've been there quite a few times & always enjoyed it & thought it was a pretty village. You guys are clearly lucky enough to spend much of your time in the mountains & ski in some fantastic places so I guess your expectations are different to those of others. I for one, live in a North Nottinghamshire ex. mining town which I consider to be particularly unattractive, especially in the dark, miserable winter months. To visit a pretty, snow-covered village in the Alps is a breath of fresh air & I don't consider that anyone would be disappointed to find themselves there. Samoens is more authentic I suppose in terms of a 'typical' French village but I would happily return to either of them.

However, if you've only ever visited resorts like Flaine or La Plagne, then I'm sure you would find Les Gets charming. In fact, looking at many of the purpose built resorts, charm isn't an important factor to many people when choosing a ski destination. In conclusion, I guess it is all relative. If you live somewhere grotty then Les Gets is charming. If you live somewhere stunning in Switzerland then maybe it is less so )

Hi Ive used the following from Geneva & been very happy with the service:-

www.alp-line.com to Les Gets

www.GoMassif.com to Samoens

For those of you (RoseR & emma wilson) planning to go to Finland this season, I've just found www.laplandforum.com which has lots of useful info. about the country. You may have already come across it, but if not check it out. )

Have you looked on TripAdvisor? Also, I often find really useful info. by doing a Google Images search on my chosen destination. From images you can easily link to websites relating to the place you want to research. I've often found really good websites this way, rather than by just doing a Google search.

LPG :thumbup:

For great value mail order ski wear have a look at www.tchibo.eu

This year's range has just come out. Hubby, son & myself all wear their stuff & have been very happy with it. Mine will be used for its 4th season this winter & it's still totally fine.

hattie_carroll wrote:whats the snip, snip?? Yeah, france like to hem you in, but i think the skiing in France is better than Austria.. or am i just opening a can of worms here )

You might be OK for the moment as Tony_H isn't online....but he will catch up with you )