J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by verbier_ski_bum

Will try to avoid buying anything this year. Though I have a pair of Look Pivots so might get them a pair of skis:)

Tony_H wrote:

Snapzzz wrote:

Tony_H wrote:Nothing hilarious about looking like a t*** and getting all your expensive gear soaking wet. Leave it to the dudes, man

Mr Grumpy.
Sometimes having a laugh and making yourself look stupid is perfect for having a good time. On many occasion i have made myself look like a total t**t but that generally involves alcohol and enjoyed every minute of it.

Not at all. I just have no intention of getting soaking wet without doing it on a beach or by a pool in the appropriate attire. I'd happily sit and watch people like you makes arses of themselves for 10 mins before stopping wasting any more VST

If it's on the last day of the season there is no VST to waste, it's just one big party on slopes...

They do it every season on the closing day in Verbier. We had a go two years ago, great fun and not that difficult to clear the pool if you get in fast, don't brake before the pool, stay calm when you hit water and don't lean forward.

When I was searching for ski-related injuries I came across an article which stated that despite wide-spread use of helmets the rate of head injuries has remained unchanged since 70s. I started wearing a helmet when I started skiing off-piste, when off-piste is not available in early season I don't wear it. When I am moving into resort I have lot of stuff to take and helmet is not a priority, so it typically stays home until Christmas week.
I am not sure governments should be interfering in the issue, unless of cause they are providing healthcare for all their citizens out of state pocket. In this case statistics is needed and intevention might serve to lessen the social burden - i.e. non-skiers paying for skiers in cases when certain injuries could be prevented by helmets. Where insurance is private it should be left to insurers to decide on cover and premiums. Differentiating between skiers wearing helmets and those who doesn't can make an economic sense and whoever picks up the final bill should be able to have a say. Only in the world where everyone is paying cash strictly out of his own pocket interventions will be completely wrong. Lets say if one can afford to pay any healthcare without resorting to insurance then no restrictions should be imposed on that person as to what "protective gear" he should or should not wear as in this case this is absolutely no-one else's business. But for most people it's not the case and what you wear on slopes can become everyone's business if everyone is sharing the financial costs and these costs become too high. This is the only reasonable context for the "helmet debate" in my opinion. I heard before comments like "ski instructors not wearing helmets, how awful, what example they show to young kids" and I found these comments laughable.

Zermatt. Also Chamonix has breathtaking views.

Unless you are looking for chalet jobs then you should first find yourself a bigger resort, sort yourself accommodation there and start looking for work. Chamonix could be an option as it's quite big, so it's easier to find accommodation, plus many bars where you may find employment. Some chalet jobs will keep you busy for most mornings/early afternoons so getting lot of ski time can be problematic. So look for something that will leave your mornings free.

If you've chosen Samoens, then you can check resort website for links to real estate agents.

Try googling gare routier in geneva, then go to Stations Alpines, there should be a regular bus and it will be cheaper.