J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Ian Wickham

micric wrote:On yer bike?

Brimster wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote: Wrong, wrong, wrong my advice has always been is that if you have not skied before you will save a couple of days on the snow by having a couple of lessons back home, you may be the rare exception but to Mr and Mrs average this is defiantly the way to go. 8) 8)

Hence why I said there are conflicting views and my personal stance is.....!!!! :wink: :twisted:

amanda n wrote:Good morning Wickers how are you?

Eggman wrote:The Sunday Times has printed the last "Ski Scene" of the season now it really sinks in, but as the Times said, "have a good summer"

Vincentus wrote:Mike from NS, no I have not skied Falls Creek yet.
I am hoping to do so this year after 5 days at Mt.Buller with
the family.
NS ? excuse my ignorance, but abbreviated for where?

Brimster wrote:Personally I would agree with the others on this forum and advise you to avoid going to Whistler. The prices will definitely be increased and you are likely to be facing a fight on the slopes. :(

Unlike others I wouldn't write off going to Canada as there are plenty of other resorts to choose from that will offer you fab skiing. Yes Europe is on your doorstep but then again you could say that about any holiday summer or winter one you take. Personally I have fallen in love with Canada having just spent the season out there so would thoroughly recommend it.

As for you being a complete beginner I am aware that there are conflicting views on this front however my personal stance is that you don't need to take any lessons before you get out to resort as what you learn on a course in the UK is what you will learn in your first day/s in resort without the added cost. I went skiing for the first time two years ago in Cervinia, Italy and had never put a pair of skis on before I arrived and by the end of the week I was happily skiing down red runs. Yes you have to appreciate that people learn at different rates but I do not think that having had a few lessons in the UK beforehand would have helped me and would only have lightened my pocket of a few £'s. :roll:

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

bandit wrote:I have eaten horse meat in Val D'Isere. It was okay, just okay :) I am currently listening to my fridge in Grimentz, and I've been skiing hard for 5 days so far 8)

I thought you had gone a tad quite on the posting front, surly you can find something slightly more interesting to do than listen to your fridge :wink:

Well okay Wickers :D Today, I skied hard, and I'm currently eating some Liquer chocolates filled with Absinthe 8)

Better? :D

Where are the pics :wink: :wink:

Still in my camera :D have you not read my Grimentz thread ?

Do try and keep up Wickers :D