J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by RoseR

EmmaEvs wrote:Frostbite?! :shock: That's a bit serious!

I'm with you on the log cabin/general winter fun theme. That's what appeals to me. The catered chalet deal is sounding better by the minute as other than extra drinks outside meals (this is where the duty free could kick in), and excursions we'd have nothing to pay. Conclusion - not a ski holiday, but definitely a fun holiday and one for the future. And we'll definitely be taking advantage of the heated suits! 8) Happy days :D

Oh the suits are not heated suits, they are thermal suits you make your own heat and keep it in. Will try and post a few pics on this thread later on to-day for you

EmmaEvs wrote:Wow. Thanks RoseR. Lapland has suddenly slid much further down the list :shock: Still sounds like fun, but I'll wait until I have more money to spare! And -35... yes Tony_H I think it's fair to describe that as very very cold!

Its more of a winter fun holiday than a serious ski holiday. It suits us as we want the log cabin in the woods experience, own sauna log fires etc. Plus we ski and board and like Xcountry. It can be done a bit cheaper if you HB at a hotel and dont get involved in so many activities. Plus try and buy duty free alcohol. They have Alco shops which are very expensive, as its controlled so the only cheap alcohol you can buy is beer and cider in the supermarkets. Supermarket food is a lot more expensive than this country but not bad.
You can make lunch a bit cheaper also by taking some sausages/rolls/breads etc and toasting them on many of the firepits about the resorts.
As for the temps it varies day by day and providing you have good gear and layers its fine. Although did have frostbite last year from a snowmobile safari.

Flown into Innsbruck 6 times, I fog delay landed at second attempt. Flown out 6 times no probs

I have been to Lapland the last 3 years at Ruka. At face value it appears to be cheaper than say Austria. But when you get there..........so expensive, the most expensive place I have ever been. Having said that I will go back again.
The skiing is limited, its not mountains but fells. I can uually get by some days without a lift pass. There is so much extra to do, husky sledging, reindeer sleighing, ice karting, snowmobiling, nightime excursions to see Northern lights and visit Russia, ice floating, snow shoeing, but all these things cost a lot of money. About 50 euros per person per activity. Beer and wine is 12 euros per glass. Evening meal for two will be about 100 euros.
But as I said, I love it and will def be going back. Oh and the temps when we were there in January were -35 degrees.

Seefeld is a wonderful place especially for families and beginners. But I have known the snow fantastic in March, but have also known it very sparse in March. Its a gamble.

Hiya Sue, have a look at Seefeld that fits your criteria perfectly. Plenty to do and see if you can not ski.