J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dave Mac

I have a wide ranging knowledge of ski areas, but this is one that is just on the edge of my past experience. You could try skimars.com ~ they certainly offer good deals, and the lift pass is linked with Uranus.

There are some issues. The flight time is eight months. On the plus side, you probably won't need to pay for a return journey. The mean atmospheric pressure is about 600 Pascals, about 0.6% of that of the earth. So, without the pressurised suit, (I checked with Ellis Brigham, and they are just out of stock), you would errm, explode.

Still we don't worry about that, just find the right gear eh. The gear might need to be a bit more than your average TKMax stuff, given that the mean sea level temp is -63 deg C.

That's just great for those of us who like to ski on ice, but slightly less attractive to snow-lovers. You can't get a drink of water, errm, because there isn't any.

Still, no bother, eh. You can always get a beer at the Mars Bar....

After running over 20,000 miles, my arches were in such poor condition, that I needed to start using purpose made orthotics. I use them in my ski boots. If you need to use them, it can be very painful, when you leave them out.

It is difficult to put in the time & effort required for strengthening, when you are working. It is possible to shorten the recovery timescale ~ but this may need two or three work sessions per day, and possibly include different recovery sessions.

An instructor friend had an October accident at Hintertux. Because this was Austria, diagnosis was pretty well instant, and operation took place within two or three days. I think the injury was similar, but slightly worse than yours, (although I cannot be certain of this, I am working off the severity of her operation).

I remember that like you, the lady struggled for several months, but she did recover, and was skiing the following winter. Again, this being Austria, the physiotherapy was geared towards recovery for skiers.

Like you she is an advanced skier, and so the strengthening requirement is high. It is really important that the physio is not just a sports person, but is a ski sports trained person.

Another year on, and this lady is now fitter and faster than ever before.

Have done self organised to Arraba, as a stopping off point in a European tour. Had several offers of accommodation.

Have stayed elsewhere in the Dolomites, both on a b&b, and HB basis booked directly.

That's an interesting area, YoungAndy. There are so many avid skiers who struggle to get their ski time in, because their partner does not ski.
Then there is the situation when a couple have skied together for many years, but for many reasons, one of the couple can no longer ski ~ does the partner have to give up skiing?
It is an obvious market segment for a hotelier to offer a programme for non-ski partners. Not just Wellness centres, which may have a certain, but limited appeal.
Perhaps to offer local history & culture, local language, local music, local art groups.

Disability Snowsport is a wonderful example of how disadvantaged people can be helped in our wonderful sport. I am lucky that my January time in Niederau encompasses the two weeks they spend there. (They take guests to 7 resorts). The skiers are great to talk to, and I manoeuvre them into being better, faster than me, and get them to tease me. Then I get to have a late afternoon run with their instructors, who are all qualified and really good skiers. From my millions of personal Niederau recollections, these rank as high as it gets.
http://www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk/What-We-Do/Activity-Weeks.aspx

Hey Brucie, you are living my former lifestyle! We even camper-vanned in laybys on the A1 at the end of the season, until the summer job & rental was arranged!

Respectfully, look for the area first, along with a suitable lift pass, then the accommodation.

As an example ~ consider the area covering the Ski Welt, Kirchberg, Westendorf, Kitzbuhel. All doable on the same lift system. Then consider the Kitzbuhel Allstar season pass. This widens up the area to include locations further south to Pass Thurn, (I think this also includes Saalbach-Hinterglemm), also covers the Wildschönau and Alpbachtal, plus a heap of other village areas.Two years ago, I changed from my usual Wildschönau season pass up to the AllStar, then last year moved on the Tirol Pass. There is a discount for booking pre-season.
Assuming this was your preferred location, email the Ski Welt Tourist Board, give your specific season accommodation needs. They do not make direct suggestions. Rather, they copy out your email to all the area accommodations. Those that can cover your needs reply direct. Apartments tend to be priced quite well in this area, as it is an open market. Using that method, our group were offered a fantastic New Year deal, in a quiet location.
The Arlberg is also a thought ~ not as large as that covered by the Allstar card, and more expensive. Lech, Zug, Zurs, would be a better base, not St Anton.

Shame on you Admin. That is a wholly unWARRENted attack upon one of our finest. Back in your burrow!