J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Ian Wickham

dulcamara wrote:My job makes me sad.

Is there anyway of earning a real, serious salary with future security, benifits (pension/medical etc.), injury insured all year round within the ski industry? Preferably an instructor position but i'm just looking for suggestions.

Please save me!

Unfortunately you have to make a compromise for quality of life in the mountains or the rat race which hopefully brings with it financial rewards. The decision is yours 8)

Paul McD wrote:I'm off to Les Arcs/ La Plagne Saturday week and I'm leaving it as late as possible to top up my stash of euros. As per previous posts my hip flask will be topped up (with calvados) for the economy drive.....

And thats what we all should be doing finding a cheaper answer, I'm sorry but I would not pay 13 euro for a burger let alone 13 pounds, the same as I would not pay 600 euro for a pair of skis you pay what you can afford.
This year I shall eat out at lunch time but I shall cook more in the chalet in the evenings, light the fire,open a bottle of wine, now come on were British and we shall not be ripped off any more, unfortunately it's taken the credit crunch for us to realize it. :wink:

La Vida wrote:Hi,

Can you please advise if we require snow chains. We are arriving by car from Alicante end of January and we are not sure if snow chains are necessary.

If you mean you are coming to the UK, then no you will not require snow chains. 8)

Tapps wrote:Well ive found out abit more about what ski i should be buying.
But if theres one thing i can take away from all this, it is great confusion! :D :shock:

Sorry Tapps we do tend to drift off the thread sometimes, but you have caused a heated discussion so well done,
check this link I often buy skis from these people give them a try.

http://www.skiwear4less.com/acatalog/Blizzard_Firebird_X03.html

RossF wrote:Hey, Ian, go rain on someone elses parade;)

I feel on song coming on Ross :wink:

Guys going up a few cents is not going to make a huge difference, just except its gonna cost big time this year 8)

I always find the quality poor youtube :cry:

jobster wrote:Flying into Geneva , I would always recommend La Clusaz for it`s proximity to the airport and its great skiing ( when the snows good!)It`s a great town with great restaurants for all the family.....love the place.J

SSSSShhhhhh don't tell everyone :wink: