J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Mike3000

Iceman
Don't want to hijack this but I am puzzled as to why you don't want to go back to 3Vs? I went last year for the first time and I'm going again next. What's not to like?
Mike

I am planning on a shorter snappier version but I have this for now.

I've just come back from Val Thorens and there were plenty of queues getting out of town but I don't remember any pushing. Maybe I'm just used to it.

We stayed in Tignes this Christmas and I have to say it was hard to tell that it was Christmas. We skied over to VDI but didn't spend enough time there to comment, but I got the impression that French ski resorts don't really do Christmas. Maybe its just Tignes though.

Don't mess with a man with a mop.
Mops and robbers

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/shopkeeper-fights-off-robber-with-a-mop.html

The big difference is the time of day. If you ski it between 10 and 12 in the morning it is much much easier than the afternoons when it is busier and bumpy.

pavelski wrote:Mike3000,
Ha,,,,,the book ! ( and now You Tube ) !
Learning by the book,,,is fine to get the "main idea" of what skiing is all about, but well travelled skiers will tell you that the book can never prepare you for;
-the challenges you will face ( both physical and mental)
-the many senses awakened in you
-the fears and joys you will have
-the freedom discovered
-the techniques and strategies you must and will acquire.

The book is so "intellectual" skiing is so sensual !

Sorry Mike but yes a one time book read is fine, but if you want soar then get lessons at least to get basics. 90% of skiers do just 3 major "errors" and if they could avoid these they will enjoy skiing so much more.

Strange how skiers will pay many euros for great outfits, skis, hotel etc,,,,but on themselves to be better skiers,,,,,,,,,,,

You deserve it,,,,,,so do it ! As the French say it,,you will have, "pure bonheur" !

Thank you very much for the comments. I have had a few lessons.
Here's me on a tune up at a fridge

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNpzSZSfpoI

Grizwald wrote:Hello there,
Let's rule out France because the schools will still be holidaying the first week of March, and although some resorts have good après the prices are generally punitive. This leave Austria, but better sliding Kitzbuhel or maybe Saalbach.

Something wrong with Italy? The Dolomites?

Where shall we go this year? Started by User in France, 77 Replies
Iceman Don't want to hijack this but I am puzzled as to why you don't want to go back to 3Vs? I went last year for the first time and I'm going again next. What's not to like? Mike

Maps and suggested piste routes for Val Thorens / 3 Valleys Started by User in France, 15 Replies
I am planning on a shorter snappier version but I have this for now.

Val d'isere over Christmas Started by User in Ski Chatter, 9 Replies
We stayed in Tignes this Christmas and I have to say it was hard to tell that it was Christmas. We skied over to VDI but didn't spend enough time there to comment, but I got the impression that French ski resorts don't really do Christmas. Maybe its just Tignes though.

Val Thorens 14 - 21 Jan 2012 Started by User in France, 26 Replies
Don't mess with a man with a mop. Mops and robbers http://uk.news.yahoo.com/shopkeeper-fights-off-robber-with-a-mop.html

Ski Sunday and Val d'Isere (Face de Belvarde) Started by User in Ski Chatter, 12 Replies
The big difference is the time of day. If you ski it between 10 and 12 in the morning it is much much easier than the afternoons when it is busier and bumpy.

Is Zermatt worth the costs$$? Started by User in Switzerland, 17 Replies
Grizwald wrote:Hello there, Let's rule out France because the schools will still be holidaying the first week of March, and although some resorts have good après the prices are generally punitive. This leave Austria, but better sliding Kitzbuhel or maybe Saalbach. Something wrong with Italy? The Dolomites?

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