J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by john987

Wake up and the sky is blue and no wind, its time for the Marmolada glacier. Conditions better early as everyone skiing the dolomites will be heading the same way, as skiing it its on most peoples tick list but being in arabba you are closer than everybody else and beat the crowds.
The Sella Ronda had more skiing going clockwise, going anticlockwise there's a section of about six lifts in a row with next to no skiing, one is a gondola but in cold weather it starts to get to you. The runs on the Sella Ronda are the busiest and so chop up the worst and the restaurants are more expensive that are directly on it, but still the food is very good standard.
The hidden valley for the views are fantastic although you may need to do it on an organised trip as about 30 min drive, ok run but on a good weather day the scenery is stunning. The run finishes about 3 miles from a lift that links into the Sella Ronda and the local farmer will tow you for a euro with his horses to the nearest lift. 2 horses pulling about 50 skiers its a novel experience.
There's so much skiing to do there it its crazy. 1200km. I think, use the guides if they are on offer but don't be scared to go off to explore as the maps not badly drawn and sign posts very good.
Be careful of high wings as a couple of the lifts to the high passes can be closed easily and can cause a mad sprint to get back into the right valley before the lifts shut.
Have a great time, I love it there!

Was in arabba two Weeks ago, the snow was ok, it was holding up really well although huge amount man made. Historically dolomites don't normally get the same amount of snow fall as alps, this year no different.
I would not exclude dolomites on snow at the minute but on the other factors that you base selection on resorts

For best advice think need more details, are you wanting chalet, self catering out hotel. Does your budget include equipment hire, lift passes etc. what are your expectations of night life, clubbing till 4 in the morning or is it more drinks in the afternoon after skiing, dinner then a few more relaxing drinks?

Was a lurker for ages before struck up confidence to join in. is my opinion or my thoughts on subjects going to be accepted, is the newbie going to be accepted.
Answer is yes, I think you all have been welcoming. If there's any other lurkers out there please join in would be my advice.
There's no such thing as a stupid question but the same question asked again and again can be irritating

I would say as long as your daughter enjoying herself, there's the opportunity to improve.too much pressure and pushing it could be rattles out the pram situation.
Have you thought about a couple of private lessons just you and her. That way she does not feel uncomfortable etc like if she was in a group lesson, and you will get some tips and pointers as well?

How about telescopic ones, a bit like police batons so they would be easier on chair lifts and when youready a flick of the wrist all ready. Depending on how small you could collapse them might be small enough to not have to take straps of for chairs

The emergency release could easily be designed into the clip by having the clip failing at a certain load that would not normally be applied to it.so the plug would pop out of the clip when needed, as a guess being plastic this would not damage the unit i..n any ..

Like it.I can't see any reason why this would not work