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Later this week we'll be adding a number of chalets that can be booked online - and some at least are available for weekend booking I think. Watch this space.
Otherwise, you'd do best to focus on the end of February and March for dates to avoid the half-term crowds. |
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Our 7-day Snow Forecasts cover around 200 ski resorts so far and we're going to add a few more as we approach the season. If there are any that you'd like to see added to the list, please reply here.
We've had requests to add Chamrousse and Feldberg, which we hope to have included within the next week. Any more requests? |
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Thanks! There's more to come (features as well as snow, hopefully)... |
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We kick off the seasons snow forecasts with the welcome news that temperatures look set to fall across most of the European Alps over the next week, with some areas seeing snowfall down to 2000 metres. It is, of course, way too early to tell if we're going to get as much snow as last year but at least the Alps will be looking good and snowy by the end of the week!
Our first Personalized Weekly Snow Reports have just gone out - if you're not signed up yet then just login and set your favourite Ski Resort in your Profile and we do the rest. Fingers crossed that the coming week will see the first of very many significant snowfalls to make this season rival the last! Bring it on! 8) |
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Chalet in Italy required from 30 Dec for 7 pax
Started by User in Ski Accommodation WANTED, 3 Replies |
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Watch this space! We'll have some Chalets in Italy (as well as the other major European destinations), with online availability search and booking, on j2ski sometime next week... 8) We're working on it now... initially we'll only be covering a limited selection of resorts but should be expanding that greatly before the end of the year. |
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Hi Stephen,
Firstly, late January is generally a great time to go as it's really the low season. Far fewer people mean less crowded slopes and better prices on accommodation... and usually the snow will be good too (no guarantees there though!). Definitely go before the half-terms start to kick in in February. It's easier than ever to book everything yourself but there are obvious advantages to getting a package, as it's your first time. If you opt for a package holiday, wait until a week or two before you go - late January always has good availability and there will be some great bargains to be had. If you go DIY, start looking for flights now but hold your nerve; Easyjet are cheap if booked really early, but BA and Swiss are very competitive on price to Geneva at least. If you find a good price to Geneva then bag it; there are dozens of resorts within an hours drive and you can take your time to pick one. Wait until the week before to book accommodation; small hotels are often keen to negotiate if they've empty beds. You'll also need to sort out transport from the Airport - car hire is most flexible but there are good bus and train links to some resorts, so do a little research and draw up a short-list. Pre-book ski hire online - we have a deal with SkiSet that will give you at least 20% off the walk-in price, sometimes as much as 40% for the quieter weeks (like late January!). |
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:lol: preparations for this season? Building this site and assembling a cot! So probably won't get much skiing until late season... but in the meantime there's a Skier's Edge in the lounge and Warren Miller on the TV so I'm half way there...
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If you want to progress fast - yes. And once you're beyond absolute beginner then spend some cash on private lessons for best effect.
Most people find snowboarding quicker to learn but it does depend. Certainly if you've done lots of either surfing and/or skateboarding you will probably take to boarding quickly, but if you're more comfortable facing the direction you're travelling you might find skiing easier... Why not try both for a day or two each? |
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