J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dids1

Tony_H wrote:I seem to remember a company called Schools Abroad used to arrange trips when I was younger, and when my kids were going. Not sure if they still exist?

They might be called skiplan now. We went to Aprica in '79, it was with schools abroad or skiplan.
check out the gear - and this is their current website.

http://www.skiplan.co.uk/aprica.asp

http://www.j2ski.com/ski_resorts/Airports/Salzburg.html

lists airports near Salzburg.....

New to the forum so Hello to all.

I've been skiing with Equity Ski (not with a school group) 4 times and I would say be careful.
They may be cheap but if it's too cheap you may find they compromise on quality.

The 1st 3 times were fine, Claviere, Andalo and Schladming. Claviere and Andalo in particular were lovely places.
I would not use them again however, as the last time we went, to Prato Nevoso, the equipment was appalling and the food in the hotel so bad we ended up eating out.

My daughter, who was 7 at the time, had very old skis and they fell apart while she was skiing. The hire shop did not even seem bothered. This was in 2003, mind you, so they are sure to have upgraded their equipment by now.
To be fair it was cheap but I do think a certain level of equipment is a right. If it's no good you be put off skiing for life.

My sister works for PGL and says their school trips are excellent.