J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by LOTA

Just back from a smashing week in Arosa; uncrowded, first significant snow in the Graubunden for more than a month, adding up to wonderful conditions.

Will post a pic or two when I get organised, but had to laugh when the trains were running late on the way home - and flights were significantly affected at Zurich Airport on Friday. Why? Snow ( I thought it was only the UK that was adversely affected by snow!!!!) :D

This week has dragged - now it's two more wake-ups and I'm on my way.

Skis are edged, waxed and bagged up; Swiss Rail transfer ticket filled in; arrival time notification e-mail sent to hotel. Petrol in the car.

All done early as I have a big rugby day tomorrow - and leave home at 2am on Sunday!! Can't wait. :mrgreen:

Thank you, Eric. Will do.

Only four days to the Swiss Alps - and it's bloody snowing here again!

Where are you Bandida? (Can't wait til Sunday to ski again in Switzerland!)

Eric, I've just read the reviews of your place on trip advisor. I will definitely try to stay with you next time; sounds superb!

Thank you, gentlemen. Most interesting and inspirational - looks like we'll have to do it.

Eric: looked at the Ski Lodge, but sadly you had no rooms for the dates we wanted. Full up with lots of Swedes, I expect! :)

is there a choice of guide companies in Engelberg? I've looked at the tourist office website and that was not terribly helpful!

Unfortunately, my ski plans for the next fortnight have been forced to change -meaning won't be able to visit Laax or Lenzerheide :cry: the week after next. Just left with a six-day trip to Arosa instead. :lol:

And as some compensation, have booked a five dayer break to Engelberg early march (hotel through the J2 service). I'd like to do the famous/infamous Laub this time (conditions have always been marginal before). :lol:

Can any J2er give me a realistic assessment of its difficulties/tips etc? Thank you.

Does anyone else think Alpe D'Huez could become the new Niederau on this forum? :mrgreen:

Went to Alpe D'Huez in 1999; spent one day with a Ski Club rep doing nothing but steep, black runs! Fantastic.

Agree with you Tony that it should be in the big league alongside Val D'Isere and the Three Valleys. I preferred it to the more highly regarded Les Arcs and La Plagne, I think.