J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by blodyn1

Brilliant Jan! I shall keep my eyes peeled for that sign!

Thanks Jan - that's a great help.

So jealous Tino.... new year seems like a long way away atm!!!

Niederau, in Austria would be ideal. I'm sure there's plenty of people on here that will extol the virtues of Niederau.

I learnt to ski there myself a few years ago, and am going back for New year this year. I know of several other who return there year after year. It's a beautiful little village, with plenty of nice hotels / guesthouses that are close to the slopes. I stayed in the Hotel Sonnchein which was lovely and very child friendly. Food was great too.

The red ski school in Niederau is second to none, and the instruction first class. I think that the ski school is very good with children too (may LDavies can fill you in on that!)

I'm also a fan of Kitzbuhel too, but maybe not the best place for young children!

Good luck in finding a holiday, and enjoy!

I can;t see it......where's the snow???

You should know me L - how can I be a Jack and live in Cardiff???

I agree with Skidaddle - lessons in the resort are invaluable, and cannot be overestimated. Having formal instruction instills good technique in you from the very beginning, and gives you plenty of confidence. The instructors will also be able to push you to improve, knowing how far they can push without breaking your confidence. If you're confidence is high, you'll enjoy your holiday more.

It's certainly worth paying for a week of lessons for your first few weeks of skiing, and to keep having lessons thereafter to ensure that you're not developing too many bad habits.

Before my first skiing holiday, I had a few lessons on a dry ski slope, and whilst the white stuff is completely different, the dry slope did give me a good idea as to how the skis and boots felt!

I'm sure you'll have a great time.

[Goggles.

If you want to ski at any speed other then slow, to me they are a must. Skiing fast in sun glasses and my eyes just stream and i cant see a thing!
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I agree, although I have to admit, during my first week skiing, I don't think I wore my goggles at all, but once I'd progressed a little, I found that goggles were far better. I've got the same oakley goggles that bandit mentioned, and they're great, and just keep your sunglasses for enjoying the sun whilst sipping a Gluhwein or jaegermeister!!