J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by blackpool-skier

So when people come on here having booked a ski holiday and ask what the resort is like, presumably you'd say to them you should have asked before booking?? Poor argument I'm afraid.

Thanks for your help though......

Yes please Brucie, just one more opinion if I may. How old do you think you were when you started becoming so helpful?
This is a skiing forum and I have asked for people's thoughts on a ski helmet, which happens to have a visor and I haven't many about.

Very helpful........ :roll: Just after opinions Brucie that's all!

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!

I have just bought this helmet

www.trekwear.co.uk/womens_clothing/accessories/ski_cycle_helmets/bolle_backline_visor_ski_helmet_with_detachable_lens_grey_60cm.htm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&productid=67340&gclid=CJabl-_T_MICFWXHtAodwlYA1g

Anyone on here know what they are like?

This is the snow report from www.merinet.com

Meribel Snow Report: 2nd December 2014

If you have been watching the webcams over the past few weeks you won't be surprised by today's news that the start of the season has been postponed by a week.

The mountainsides have remained stubbornly green throughout November, and the snow which has fallen in the resort has melted quickly. Currently the summits are temptingly white but the resort is snow-free.

The Méribel valley ski area is now expected to open on December 13 by which time we expect to have more snow. The long-range forecast is for lower temperatures from the end of this week which will allow the snow cannons to work. In addition, snow is forecast to fall from Monday onwards, so we should see a much whiter ski area shortly.

Should you be downcast at this news? Not at all…. The pattern of the past few winters has been a late start, followed by abundant snow for the rest of the season. Let's hope this pattern continues and we'll soon be enjoying fabulous powdery conditions similar to the past two seasons.

What if you have already booked a holiday in Méribel starting this weekend? You could drive around to Val Thorens, which already has 22 pistes and 12 lifts open. Courchevel may open a few lifts next week. Or if you prefer to stay in Méribel, the Olympic Centre is open, so you can enjoy the spa, gym, pool and ice rink. Most of the resort bars and restaurants will be open from this weekend and there will be plenty of opening parties to enjoy. Méribel offers plenty of other activities too: pampering, shopping, cinema, walking trails, exhibitions, tourist flights etc.

I'm going to Meribel 18th January

Thanks :D

Try Alpine Elements, they have a good range of chalets well within your budget. Val D'Isere for £510pp fully catered is just one option.

blackpool-skier wrote:I wasn't meant to be going on a ski trip in 2015, as i WAS getting married in May. But my fiancee and I split up a few weeks ago :cry: The only good thing to come of that is i am now booking a skiing trip with the lads! May try St Anton....

Me and Iceman are at opposite ends of the spectrum! Congratulations Iceman! I've just booked Meribel for January! :)