J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by LOTA

Plans are changing all the time, so does anyone have any recent experience of the ski schools in Saas Fee? Any tips would be very much appreciated.

Il Lampione - can't believe that's still going. Remember, kind of, getting in a pickle on Harvey Wallbangers in there in about 1975 or 1976!!!

Les Menuires has the best skiing (La Masse) in the Three Valleys on its doorstep. Not particularly attractive or lively in a typically purpose-built French way. I prefer something with a bit more atmosphere these days.

My favourite time to ski is the first two weeks of March. But in the last five years, we've only had one 'spring' week! The other trips have coincided with heavy snow, blizzards and white-outs that were more deep winter than spring. Very difficult to predict, really. And obviously the higher you ski, the colder it will be. Perhaps layers, that can be added and discarded as appropriate, are the answer.

A small matter that has been bothering me (only a little) since the TV coverage of freestyle, half-pipe and slopestyle from Sochi?

Why do the competitors wear their goggles inside their helmets? Is there a technical reason or are they just trying to be cool? (I think it looks daft, by the way).

Thank you. :D

Swiss - free ski carriage - brilliant! BA - will take ski bag as your allowance (stuff your bag with clothes) and use your hand luggage to carry the rest. Easy, no need to go near RyanAir or EasyJet.

I hope there's some support for the traditional alpine disciplines in there; otherwise, young GB racers have little hope of competing anywhere near the top level.

Arosa-Lenzerheide would fit the bill. Intermediate's paradise in two lift-linked resorts. Arosa is particularly child friendly, not much walking around required. Most accommodation close to the lifts or easily accessed through hotel shuttles etc. You're unlikely to need a car, transfer from the airport by the excellent rail service.
Switzerland has, after a few years when France caught it up, re-established itself as the most expensive ski country in Europe. Your best bet would be to hire your equipment (I once took skis TO Australia and it was a bit of pain lugging them all that way!). The best deals can be sorted online well in advance.
Hope you get a great holiday sorted out in Switzerland which, despite the cost, is still my favourite ski destination.