J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Far Queue

I would agree with you on Les Menuires for families. Courcheval is very upmarket and can be extremely expensive, admittedly you could look at the lower resorts, but it is still going to be quite dear. VT is OK, but again expensive and more aimed at the younger market, so very busy in the evenings.

Not actually stayed at Les Men, but I think it would be where I would head with children. Also being lower down, it should be easier for you to get about should you decide to drive off to another ski area for the day.

OldAndy wrote:

SwingBeep wrote:I don't think there are very many basket lifts left. The idea is to step elegantly into the basket (takes a bit of practice) when the attendant closes the gate don't forget to say "Grazia"

Well ....

You live and learn - never seen one of those before.
:shock:

:D The very first lift I ever used was one of those. On a school trip to the Italian village of Andalo. Ahh that takes me back.. :lol:

Pavel, I really think the the biggest issue with poma lifts, is that they go too slow once you are on them. They would be so much easier if they went two or three times quicker. Just my opinion. I guess it would make the launch even funnier to watch :twisted:

Ally, I see that several companies are now offering free sat kit on their contracts, or as you live in Wales you can get a "broadband grant" from the Welsh assembly to cover the cost of the kit.

:cry: either way, it looks like a maximum of 10mb down and 4mb up for sat connections and they carry a hefty monthly fee :shock:

Your best bet is to move back to a big city :twisted:

OldAndy wrote:3V probably already worked out where to sneak an extra 55km of pistes in.
:mrgreen:

Hmm, stick a lift across from Brides-les-baines or La Tania towards La Plagne, and join those two huge areas together. 3V + Paradiski :shock:

OldAndy wrote:
FQ !!!!!

That is the most ludicrous idea I have heard in a long time, are you going mad????
:roll:

£1 in a jar per day should be for extra beer/gloves/treats/goggles/sunglasses/hats/meals etc.

Not for essentials !!
:thumbup:

:shock: OA! £1 a day would not be enough to cover the extras :cry: I need to make a deal with someone for either some body parts or my soul to cover that :twisted:

:D My countdown clock has hit the 200 days to go mark today! Woohoo, best start packing the stuff that's not already packed :twisted:

Just had a thought. If I put £1 into a jar every day from now on, that will cover most of the lift pass for me :shock:

Hi Mackar, a question please. Lech has just hit the top of our list for destinations next Feb, but generally the Hotels are running about £200 dearer than if we went to St Anton. What was it you thought was that much better on the Lech side please?

Also, how long is the transfer and are they pretty regular? Many thanks.

Good luck with the move Allie, it can be very stressful. Are you moving far?