J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Ian Wickham

Here are some lucky skiers ....

Update on the snow in Sauze ...

Just a quick search of near by resorts you have ski amade, you will have to check what the snow is like .....

jonesmski wrote:Yes I realise that Ian but I wondered what I had to look forward to if the worst happens. Do they plan for this, can they plan for this? Has anyone had their destination changed by Crystal due to resort closure or been ferried elsewhere on a daily basis from Gastein?

You have to realise that the snow god does not turn the snow on the 1st of December, look I have turned up in
resorts to green slopes and limited skiing on ice, then big dump opens resort Happy Happy apart from your ski bases.
Then the first time we turned up to green slopes the tour operaator bused us to the nearest resort with snow in this case
10 mins down the road.

Sport Gastein is I think the highest point have you checked the snow conditions up there ?

Also remember weather being what it is the next valley may have wonderful snow !!!!

Next option where is the nearest Glacier skiing ?

Don't get too grumpy I'm only trying to help :D

Advice, find the money ..... if you are serious about improvement ditch the App. 8)

Or book just a couple of private lessons and work on the Instructor pointers 8)

Just be patient temps are always a tad up and down this time of year, some resorts have opened early La clusaz for one ..

biki17 wrote:Hi,

We would like to go to Portes du Soleil this winter.
We will travel outside UK school holidays period.
We prefer to fly from London rather then drive.
Our preferred base is Chatel or Avoriaz.
We usually go on package ski holiday, however would like to try DIY this time, especially to Chatel.
Can you please offer some advice on:
-Good, but not too expensive accommodation choices in Chatel
-best airport/airline choice
-resort transfer options.

Many thanks for your help -)

Kind Regards,

Andrew

Nearest airport Geneva, Chatel is about an hour and fifteen minute drive from Geneva.
If you hire a car it is a pain in backside as you have to get a bus to car collection point.
Airline choice any but the Irish lot.
Prefer Chatel to Avoriaz mainly due to my disgust for the avoriaz architecture, Just close your eyes as you ski through Avoriaz.
So much accommodation in Chatel, internet search I find is the best option, there are some Catered chalets if that floats your boat, but we booked an apartment
Chatel is quite a big resort so in other words spread out, select accommodation carefully to aviod buses and long walks.
Skiing, huge amount too much for one week, We did not touch Switzerland or Morzine.

We spent a great week there and will go back again sometime.

Remember DIY is seldom cheaper than the Tour operators holidays but then you seldom have to mix with the drunk groups who have
spent most of their time in the Weatherspoons in Gatwick.
I hope that helps a bit if you require any more information send me a PM ..... -)

bald-eagleman wrote:Tea, but she is quite tidy! :D

Baldy .... down boy -)