J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by rustyinn

Looks like we may have a non (or just a couple of mornings in the week) skier in our party in Alpe d'Huez this year, not something i have had to think about there before - any suggestions folks ? (doesn't skate either so the rink is out).

Dave

Tony_H wrote:
Very much depends on what part of town you're staying. Some of the best little bars are tucked away in the old town down by the base of the lobster pots

We've always stayd over in the des Bergers area before and my daughters were younger so never really explored the main town properly - however they are all 'growed up' now and we're staying central this year so any tips on good little bars would be welcome Tony :D

Lessons sorted with Masterclass - many thanks folks!

Thanks, will drop them an email.

Dave

Stewart Dowling wrote:Masterclass.

Absolutely fantastic.
Mel was a superb instructor and very relaxed with the tuition.

Best money you will spend.

rustyinn wrote:
I tend to take it when in France for all the extra cost - it just saves so much hassle you don't need if you do have a bump.

One of our group last year didn't, had a tumble and had to get taken of the mountian. She got the money back on her insurance in the end, but for the cost of all those mobile calls from France and her time when she got back trying to sort it out..... would probably have been less hassle just to spend the few Euro extra.

The good news is that it was more injured pride and a few bruises than anything else, but could have been much worse.

(she was an early intermiediate on a blue at the time, poor light and chopped up at the end of the day).

lindyloulou wrote:can I just ask.... I thought CN is really for more adventurous off piste skiers, but is this the case? I would never stray off the edge of the piste (not intentionally anyway!) and I have only ski'd in austria but now I am reading this thread I am wondering if it is a necessary option? (I do have winter sports cover insurance already).

I tend to take it when in France for all the extra cost - it just saves so much hassle you don't need if you do have a bump.

One of our group last year didn't, had a tumble and had to get taken of the mountian. She got the money back on her insurance in the end, but for the cost of all those mobile calls from France and her time when she got back trying to sort it out..... would probably have been less hassle just to spend the few Euro extra.

The good news is that it was more injured pride and a few bruises than anything else, but could have been much worse.

lindyloulou wrote:can I just ask.... I thought CN is really for more adventurous off piste skiers, but is this the case? I would never stray off the edge of the piste (not intentionally anyway!) and I have only ski'd in austria but now I am reading this thread I am wondering if it is a necessary option? (I do have winter sports cover insurance already).

Does anyone have any recommendations for ski schools in Alpe d'Huez for a timid early intermediate teenager ( my daughter).

Cheers!

stevie999 wrote:Matt, have you seen the dump in Tignes?!!!! I go in 6 weeks and it's looking awesome.

Ooooo hope some fell in Val d'Isere to. only 9 days till i go.

Non- Skier in Alpe d'Huez Started by User in France, 8 Replies
Looks like we may have a non (or just a couple of mornings in the week) skier in our party in Alpe d'Huez this year, not something i have had to think about there before - any suggestions folks ? (doesn't skate either so the rink is out). Dave

Ski Schools - Alpe d'huez Started by User in France, 4 Replies
Lessons sorted with Masterclass - many thanks folks!

Ski Schools - Alpe d'huez Started by User in France, 4 Replies
Thanks, will drop them an email. Dave Stewart Dowling wrote:Masterclass. Absolutely fantastic. Mel was a superb instructor and very relaxed with the tuition. Best money you will spend.

Carre Neige Started by User in Ski Chatter, 24 Replies
stevie999 wrote:Matt, have you seen the dump in Tignes?!!!! I go in 6 weeks and it's looking awesome. Ooooo hope some fell in Val d'Isere to. only 9 days till i go.

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