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Ian Wickham wrote:I have never had a private lesson..... I feel one comming on 8) 8)

Get thee to Starski up in Chinaillon and ask for an "off piste" afternoon with Bastien... :wink: ...the steeps off the back (North face) of Le Lachat are an amazing place to have a "lesson". The lesson began with kicking a gap in a cornice... :shock:

I was way out of my comfort zone but once I'd stopped hyperventilating, and got down the first pitch ok, had a blast.

With a half decent instructor you can learn more in an afternoon 1-to-1 than you would in a week of standard group lessons. I think the instructors doing private lessons will usually be among the best at any school too.

British Alpine Ski School arrives in Megeve, St Gervais and Les Contamines for winter 2009

The 2009/2010 winter season will herald the opening of a brand new service for British ski holiday makers with the arrival of the British Alpine Ski School (BASS) based in Megeve, France, covering the Evasion Mt Blanc ski areas; Consisting of Megeve, Jaillet, Combloux, St Gervais, and Les Contamines. The aim is to supply high quality, English-speaking client centred courses for British and English Speaking skiers, using only expert British Instructors that are the highest qualified in the world. BASS Megeve will deliver choice to the winter sports enthusiast planning to visit Megeve, St Gervais, and Les Contamines this winter.

BASS Megeve is dedicated to making the whole winter sports experience in the Mountains the "best it can be" providing a friendly approach for first timers and experts alike. Commenting on the launch of BASS Megeve, Director Will Roberts said, "We are ready to provide skiers with a warm welcome to Megeve and the Mt Blanc Valley this season and are looking forward to making a memorable and enjoyable experience for holiday makers who wish to improve their skiing technique.

Whether first timers or regular skiers who always take ski lessons we plan to make it an enjoyable experience with the benefit of instruction in English! "No Mountain is too high or too small it's just how you tackle it!"

Megeve has a charm and atmosphere quite unlike any other alpine resort. The Evasion Mt Blanc ski area is quiet, vast and beautiful, (not unlike many North American ski areas).

Megeve and St Gervais are the best kept secrets in the French Alps. The areas are diverse and have so much choice to offer every level of skier, from beginner to expert. With a vast selection of progressive terrain and plenty to keep everyone entertained, Beginners and Intermediates will love the welcoming slopes around Mt d'Arbois. The advanced skier will relish the challenges at 'cote 2000', and for the expert there is easily accessible backcountry and a great area for freeride and steeps on Mont Joly. These are just a snippet of what's actually available, for everyone the panoramic scenery of Mt Blanc and the evasion area is simply breathtaking, as are the renowned gastronomic delights of the restaurants of Megeve.

BASS Megeve is part of the bigger BASS Network that now has Snowsport schools operating in Chamonix, Courchevel, Chatel, Les Gets, Meribel, Morzine, Tignes, Val D'isere and St Moritz.

BASS has built its reputation over the years by being client centred and believing in innovative and involved teaching sessions - with a maximum level of enjoyment! Experience Bass Megeve this season and discover the exciting world of snowsports in a safe and professional environment.

www.bassmegeve.com

snowplough wrote:1 hour private lessons @ £150 (!!!!!)

:shock:

For 2 of those you could have a long weekend on a real mountain as a warm-up instead. You know you want to... 8)

The first Les Arcs European Film Festival will be staged from December 5th-12th, right at the start of winter, but with ski runs up to 3200 metres and extensive snow making, there should still be plenty of snow to enjoy when you're not catching a movie.

Les Arcs is actually treating itself to a slightly earlier-than-usual opening under this banner of European culture. With more than 50 feature films being shown on the resort's eight screens, including previews of four major European films, this is a unique opportunity to try the first snow while enjoying an ambitious and daring film festival.

More than 400 guests from the world of cinema - including actors, directors, producers and journalists - will be attending the event.

The Film Festival Special offer is available for short stays of four days/three nights and costs only €11 per person, per day based on four people sharing a studio apartment. Other special rates are available for other group sizes.

Info: +33 (0)4 79 07 12 57 or www.lesarcs.com

Paradiski area in the Savoie region of the French Alps offers 425km of runs throughout Les Arcs-Peisey-Vallandry-La Plagne. Hosting 20 resorts, it offers the most diverse ski area in Europe and boasts the world's most prestigious cable car, the Vanoise Express, which can hold 200 people in each of its two double-decker cars.

mfc wrote:feels he will struggle as hes a big lad.

That's possibly true, especially as a beginner - but we all struggle then and maybe skiing will turn out to be "his thing"? Encourage him to give it a go anyway; if he gets the bug then it'll do wonders for his fitness in the long run.

And tell him, "yes, big people can ski"! Gravity becomes your best friend. 8)

tino_11 wrote:Minus 120 degrees????

Yes, Dave is a cyborg with liquid nitrogen pulsing through his veins... 8) Possibly a typo methinks...

Misunderstood20 wrote:I'm reading reviews about poorly labelled runs where reds should be black or blues should be red and wondered how true this is.

One man's easy Red is another man's scary Black... 8) ...though I don't recall encountering any problems with run gradings in Tignes and have skied there quite a few times. It's not a great place for absolute beginners unless you're staying right by one of the few (and far between) Greens but anyone from early Intermediate up will enjoy.

It is one of Europe's great ski areas, and you can be pretty sure of good snow coverage. Take a few days to find your way around with the piste map and you'll be fine. If your group is happy on Blues and Reds I can't see you having any major probs with Tignes Red runs - or with getting around the area generally. If Alpine Elements do any form of ski hosting then they should be able to ski with you and get a feel for how you might get on with some of the Blacks.

Go for it! 8)

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