Messages posted by : hymac580
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Is this thread not getting a bit daft :!: Can we get some perspective.
Before you know it we'll be accusing Hoop of attempted manslaughter/gbh/assault with an offensive skier. Give the guy a break. If his mates are inconsiderate/stupid enough to not have lessons ( even experienced skiers have lessons) then that's their problem. Yes, potentially they could hurt someone else, but to be honest they're far more likely to have a darned good time, and maybe crash into each other :!: Graham |
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You'll need the full paradiski lift pass. Aime is about as far away from Les Arcs, ski wise, as you can get in the La Plagne/Les Arcs ski area. You'll need to Ski down to Plagne Centre, then down to Bellecote, up the Arpette, and down to Montchavin to catch the Vanoise Express cable car. Take a reasonable skiier about an hour.
Might be quicker to get a taxi! :?: ) Graham |
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Couldn't agree more. |
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Had to read your post a few times to make sure I read it right !?! :D
I wouldn't know where to start, but rather you than me :D Seriously though I reckon your OH/mates must be able to justify a couple of private lessons between them. This'll work out reasonably cheap between them, and will prove invaluable. Having taken complete beginners before, the one thing I can assure you of, is that you'll have a whole bunch of fun, and probably stop for more hot chocolates tan you usually would do. |
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I'd agree with Dorset Boy, with one reservation. That is the quality of skis you're able to hire. Many hire shops will palm you off with some poorly serviced inferior skis, especially if you've booked with a TO, and it's late in the season. At least with your own skis, if they're not in good nick, you've only got yourself to blame.
Boots are a definite though. Buy them in resort, may cost more, but can usually get to hire a new pair on the basis that you'll buy if you like them. They'll take real good care of you on this basis, and will adjust/tweak to your exact needs during the holiday. |
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IMO,Pole planting, and skiing around the planted pole, encourages a better turn. It's probably a bit 'old hat' especially in this age of carving, but still good practise.
Added benefit is that skiers behind can see early, which way you're gonna turn. |
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I would definitely recommend for a first trip, you book with a TO. I too would recommend Skiworld, who've done us proud on the last 4 occasions.
One downside in common with a lot of TO's is that you are beholden to their schedule, time-keeping and resources. For example, be prepared for a lot of hanging about in airports or in parked coaches. TO's do have a habit of grouping together incoming flights onto resort coaches. Often meaning you may have to wait for another flight to arrive before your coach can leave the airport. Can be annoying, especially if you're chomping at the bit waiting to get an afternoons skiing. This only happens 'cos they haven't the resources to put on extra transport. Snow enthusiasts are resillient folks in the main, and will put up with a lot of things that lesser holidaymakers would be writing to their MP about. Lastly If this is your first trip, I'm guessing you'll be in group lessons, which will be most likely in the morning, so you'll have little choice on the orientation of the slopes, 'cos you'll be following your instructor. So don't concern yourself too much, and besides we're all gonna have fresh snow every night this season ( so my best mate's, girlfriends second uncle told me !*!) Graham |
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If you're having private lessons, then make one of them totally focussed on off-piste, and you'll be fine for moderate off piste skiing. However, there are a whole bunch of different off-piste conditions, so a one hour lesson will not prepare you for the more severe.
Keep it safe and only ski off-piste with qualified guide/instructor.Take advise on the type of equipment you should use from your instructor. |
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