J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by mjjw69

Ally. Wouldn't worry too much about the snow. I am in Meribel & considering the lack of snow the pistes have been great. We have also had snow the last couple of days, although not feet, a few inches in total. Only poor skiing is the runs down to all the resorts after lunch as there is a lot of slush.

Did someone say the transfer was 2 hours, I went last year & it was under an hour out & Hr 10 mins back due to a overturned lorry, we used these guys, cost was 30 Euros PP E/W http://www.hautepursuit.co.uk/html/winter.htm

For a brief moment I thought it was another dreaded post about Niederau, not that I have anything against that resort it appears to be heavily spoken about. Never been to 'Salzburger Sportwelt ' area, however looking at the Website it looks great, would be interested myself in going next year if anyone has further information.

You wasn't underestimating how poor it was were you. That looks appalling, please let it snow let it snow let it SNOW!!!!

Hi, where are you staying St Johann or Westendorf? I have been to St Johann a couple of times, providing you get good ski coverage it's a great place to learn. The tree runs are brilliant. The town is nice, quite big considering its not a major resort. Apart from skiing there is a Swimming Pool, Sleigh Rides, Tobogganing, Museum. There are loads of good restaurants that are Children friendly. Only one drawback & that is the smoking. It seems that everyone smokes & the bars & restaurants can be a bit uncomfortable.

Really good question. A lot is the simple answer and in fact Billip covered the majority of it. However nothing will ever top the feeling of joy i had when i saw my 5 year old whizzing down a blue run at the end of a weeks Ski school last year. I have skied for the best part of 10 years, been overtaken by many young Austrian kids as they screamed with excitement, but to see your own child having such fun was utterly FANTASTIC.

Hi Carmelita. There are a couple of good ski schools in Chamonix that are UK run, http://www.britishskischool.com/chamonix/ or http://www.gravityskischool.co.uk/ I know friends you have used both & said they were good. We go to Chamonix every year, what kind of standard of accommodation are you looking for? If it is med/good range these guys are excellent & fairly reasonable on the cost front. www.snostation.com . When are you planning to go there?

Totally agree with Ally on the goggles front. So important they fit well & you avoid the awful gap that can expose your forehead.