J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by stevie999

I'm in agreement that it's a shame the adult can no longer ski, but a lawsuit against a 6 year old? Forget the skiing element, this could damage the poor kid mentally for life.

It depends on how you define cheap. If you're self cater it's a heck of a lot cheaper than catered chalet or hotels, so maybe this is an option and you can spread your budget a bit further then. It all depends on your skill level too, skiing is first so you don't want to be bored waiting for the bars to open!

I always think La Plagne is a great all round choice, and it's not a bank breaker like the 3 valleys. Good luck in your choosing.

I think the long cruisy blues in La Plagne are excellent, but please don't rule out going over to Les Arcs where there are lots of good runs to enjoy.
As regarding Courchevel, I think it's a great place if you can ignore the pretentious overpriced aspect. If I was looking at an intermediate area I would rather go for Val Thorens, but buying an all area lift pass gives you all 3 valleys of course.

Maybe do 1 resort and the year after the other? I don't think either will disappoint.

I agree with Andy, chats on the phone whilst be lifted are an accident waiting to happen! I've downloaded the new Crystal app, it looks excellent.

I loved La Plagne, there's a decent amount a variety and if I was looking it at from a beginners point of view I would be excited by the cruisy blues there are available near the main gondola heading to Les Arcs.

I'm off to the PDS in Feb, and have heard good things. It might not be the highest but my boy will be learning over there so fingers crossed.

If you're a beginner I would steer clear of Chamonix, it is a nice town and with experience it is worth a visit but for someone starting there is nothing worse than being somewhere that is putting you off.

These are only my opinions of course, but if you were looking at the 3 I would go for La Plagne. Good luck in your choosing.

Done. Good luck.

Myself and Mrs Stevie999 are taking our boy for the first time to Morzine next year, he will be 8 then. I cannot wait to see him in action. He's having lessons in the morning and then with us in the afternoon.

That reminds me......does anyone have any recommendations for snack bars on the slopes around here please? TIA.

Done. Tourist boards issue labels? As long as the piste map is correct I'm happy.