J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Coop

Just booked w/c 5/2/12, so I make that 89 sleeps. Off to see what all the fuss is about with Baquiera-Beret.

Well, after all the hours I spent looking at Bad Gastein and Schladming, I've finally decided to book a SkiMiquel deal to Baquiera-Beret (Spain).

I've heard it gets great snow, has some good off piste potential and an excellent British ski school. And more importantly, it isn't spread out like Gastein or Schladming which will allow us to ski as a family. My 2 little un's aren't a problem as they'll follow me down most slopes but my wife is a bit on the timid side and with it being a family ski holiday, I really wanted somewhere where we could all ski together at least some part of the day.

Download it, its from a series called Globe Trekker. I've seen this before, it's pretty good. Very hard by all accounts.

Hi Ed. I've been looking at similar places for my 'I don't want to ski everyday' wife. I've got Bad Hofgastein right at the top of my list. Never been but hope to put that right cometh February.

Who is the package provider?

Its a brilliant price but too far for me to travel. And like you, I have no desire to dry slope nor let my kids loose on them. I can't help but remember all the broken fingers/thumbs stories I've heard.

With the ski season coming up fast, I've come out of hibernation.

Was going to wait it out this year and book a 'last minute' deal but I don't think I can wait it out. I feel the need to book it up this month so that I know it's done.

Anyway, I'm considering either w/c 14/1/12 or 4/2/12 and narrowed it down to either Bad Hofgastein or Schladming. I have asked about Schladming in the past and a few posters have recommended it. Has anyone been to Bad Gastein? Is it any good?

Cheers all...