J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Bluenatic

I am based near Basle and am looking for suggestions for somewhere to take the family skiing when they come over.
Germany, Switzerland or France are only a snowball away so I am really fortunate that I am in a good location.
My family are coming over in Feb holidays for about 4 nights and we are looking for reccomendations as to where to go.

My requirements are ,
the resort must have an english speaking ski school.
Not too fussed about the apres ski though.
Hotel is fine, self catering even better.
Must be reasonably priced, from what I can see Switzerland is extrememly expensive so if France or Germany were cheaper then as a taster holiday they would be more suitable.
Basle doesnt need to be the epicentre as I can get myself over to where they fly into.
I would be grateful for any suggestions of accomodation and resorts suitable for beginners.
My wife and i skied a long time ago so we would be looking at the ski school too.

thanks

B.Natic

Thanks Dave
I intend to buy some skis immediately as I intend going every other weekend.

any advice , as i am back to novice status
budgetting on "=250 euro

Hi i am new to the forum and I am now residing in switzerland.
I learnt to ski from a colleague about 15 year ago last time i was here. I got the bug and my mrs and I went to the states for a 2 week holiday. I spent weeks choosing the right boots and used them for that holiday.
Since then, family arrived, cost , lack of opportunity etc so we never went again.
Now I am back in the area I am keen to start skiing again. My question is , will my old boots fit new skis or do I have to purchase a new set.

thanks