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End to ski hosting in France
Started by User in France, 299 Replies
Ranchero_1979 wrote:I sit on the other side. Is incredibly difficult for instructors to gain enough experience to progress through system and work in France. As such I completely understand why they would want to ensure maximum number of people take lessons. That might mean them having to slightly alter their business model to meet British customer needs but makes perfect sense to me.

Also we have to remember the French set a high standard for you to be an instructor, does not require you to be of a given Nationality to meet standard. Just ensures the dedication to be a professional is there. Reality is someone who did 5 week basic instructor course in Canada cannot be compared to a French qualified instructor who has spent several years learning the trade. To ensure these dedicated people have a viable career is in interest of everyone.



TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH THIS ^^^^

The point is that people that enjoy hosting are not looking for an alternative to lessons, they often do not need nor want lessons. They just want a social environment to ski with other capable people.

This is just about money.....plain and simple.
Whilst in Morzine last week ESF had posters up an flyers around offering a tour of the pistes, no instruction, from 1pm-5pm. 34 euros.
That is what it is all about, they want the exclusive on a blossoming trend. Simple as.
Too sad?
Started by User in Beginning Skiing, 38 Replies
Tony_H wrote:What's a travel agent?


A travel agent is a private retailer or public service that provides tourism related services to the public on behalf of suppliers such as airlines, car rentals, cruise lines, hotels, railways, and package tours.
In addition to dealing with ordinary tourists most travel agencies have a separate department devoted to making travel arrangements for business travelers and some travel agencies specialize in commercial and business travel only.
There are also travel agencies that serve as general sales agents for foreign travel companies, allowing them to have offices in countries other than where their headquarters are located.
Too sad?
Started by User in Beginning Skiing, 38 Replies
Watterski wrote:Snapzzz glad you had a good time. I am going to go....just not sure where. Will wait until the week before to look for offers. Admin which companies do you recommend for ski hosting and how do the costs compare to ski school?


The only issue with late bookings is that the flight prices go up, assuming you are booking with a budget airline.

I am seriously considering going back to Morzine mid march. I only skied the Morzine/les gets area so there is plenty more on the Avoriaz side to play with.

Too sad?
Started by User in Beginning Skiing, 38 Replies
Watterski, I had a ball. No problems at all. Go for it, i will def do it again.
Immortal Camcorder Sunglasses
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 8 Replies
The resolution ain't that great.
I imagine they would be fun for a short time but limited in their application.
Obviously you will only ever be able to shoot the one angle.

Ok for free I guess
bootbag lugage ?
Started by User in Beginning Skiing, 31 Replies
Ian Wickham wrote:No need to wash them out ........ :D



Ditto that -)
Suggestion for the best of the best!
Started by User in Austria, 54 Replies
billip1 wrote:Niederau ......

(Sorry, my finger slipped :) )


15 times??? < rolls eyes >
bootbag lugage ?
Started by User in Beginning Skiing, 31 Replies
Don't forget you only ever need one pair of socks