J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Ian Wickham

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

I don't have any unexpected bills, why would she take the goggles back, didn't you get a pressie Bandit ?? 8)

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amanda n wrote:lololol just had another peak to appreciate your views snow, it was a very serious thread originally about bobsleigh and large men in lycra i think, have a look at naked ski-ing funny

PS Mr W how did you get a link which title is Spandex Party/Gay Spandex men unite

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:
I don't really care if I get anything or not

So if you get an unexpected bill or two, it will be okay if she takes the goggles back to the shop, yes?

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RoseR wrote:

Tony_H wrote:I dont believe people get hooked in by all this commercial garbage. I tell Mrs H I love her every day of the year, I dont need to be told when I should be telling her.

We tell each other every day, but its still nice to do something special on Valentines day. I dont know a woman on earth who does not like to be treated on Valentines day.

Tony_H wrote:

johntin wrote: Hi
Just had last holiday In Austria, Ellmau again,
Some of group want a change and France has been mentioned, we are a group of mixed abilities and ages and on a budget (group varies from eight members to sixteen usually?) My friend skis in les Arcs but says its very expensive? ie eating out, etc but a great area.
Suppose what were looking for is--

Snow reliability
varied Ski area
Reasonable liftpass prices hire gear etc
Apartments etc but not to expensive to dine out
Or Chalet type accomodation for group close to shops
Scenic village not purpose built if pos
Short transfer from airport no more than two hours
Thats all really :D arranging for next year.
Cheers

Interesting. France, like Austria, is a big place with lots of different ski resorts to explore. Personally, I have always found Austria to be more charming, friendly and less expensive, with better nightlife in the places I have been.

I would say that from your list of requirements you should seriously consider a trip to Mayrhofen:

Snow reliablity, all of it is above 1800m and there is the Hintertux glacier

Varied ski area - over 400km to go at in total

Reasonable prices - you can rent skis and boots from 50 euros for a week, lift pass is 172 euros a week roughly.

Apartments are often B&B and are good quality, none of your French tower blocks, and eating out is varied and can be done on a budget too.

Theres only a couple of chalets in town, its mainly b&b's and hotels, but they offer excellent standard accommodation.

Nice working town, lots of shops spread along a long street, great choice of bars and restaurants.

Short transfer, about 75 minutes from Innsbruck.


www.mayrhofen.at lists details of the ski area and you can also view and book accommodation on line ifyou go DIY, or try Inghams, Crystal and Nielsen for what they call "snowhouses" which are non named hotels and pensions offering B&B. All property is less than 10 min walk from main lifts, or close to a ski bus stop.

amanda n wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

amanda n wrote:where you off to ian? 3 weeks today hit the big N and i am looking at mo trying to find something for april

" N " Well never mind take a couple tablets and I'm sure you'll feel better. Adelboden is in Switzerland,
Have a look at the link but it seems a choclate box village and the skiing seems ok, I'll report back on my return. 8)

http://www.adelboden.ch/en/welcome.cfm

oi behave :cry: its a nostalgia trip to n relive some memories
my problem is i want to go everywhere you lot mention cause it is all gorgeous but would have to win the lottery to do it, but switzerland does sound good after reading bandit's blog

Eljay wrote:

Tony_H wrote:I dont believe people get hooked in by all this commercial garbage. I tell Mrs H I love her every day of the year, I dont need to be told when I should be telling her.

What a sweetie!

amanda n wrote:where you off to ian? 3 weeks today hit the big N and i am looking at mo trying to find something for april